Portugal: 45 places to stay
Portugal : Lisbon (6)
As Janelas Verdes, Santos
Elegant townhouse B&B hotel with a peaceful courtyard garden and a fabulous library terrace
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Bairro Alto Hotel, Bairro Alto
Lisbon’s loveliest luxury hotel is on the arty side of town with a gorgeous roof terrace giving long views over the river
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Solar do Castelo, Alfama
Warm contemporary interiors and a courtyard garden at the top of the hill opposite Lisbon’s 12th-century castle
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Chiado 16, Chiado
Coolly stylish self-catering apartments (each sleeps 2-4) and romantic rooms in Lisbon's buzzy Chiado quarter
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Solar dos Mouros, Alfama
A colourful B&B hotel up on the hill close to the castle, with long views down the river
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York House, Santos
A 17th century convent with lush courtyard, where contemporary chic meets old colonial style and charm
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Portugal : Lisbon Coast (5)
Areias do Seixo, Póvoa de Penafirme
The apotheosis of eco chic: a stunning hotel just 35 minutes from Lisbon, plus self-catering villas sleeping 2-7
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Hotel Albatroz, Cascais
A grand hotel on the Estoril Riviera, with a lovely courtyard pool and terraced bar, all surrounded by beach and sea
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Casa Das Senhoras Rainhas, Obidos
A renovated townhouse in historic Obidos that stands in the lee of the town's ancient ramparts
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Farol Design Hotel, Cascais
Super-cool design hotel with a terraced pool beyond which the ocean sparkles
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Ha Mar ao Luar, Setúbal
Simple but stylish hideaway high on the hill above Setubal, with quirky self-catering accommodation and stunning views out to sea
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Portugal : Algarve (9)
Hotel Martinhal, Sagres
Decadent designer hotel perched on a windswept corner of the lower Algarve, with gorgeous sea views and an endless beach
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Vila Joya, Albufeira
A sybaritic oceanside retreat with a state-of-the-art spa and one of the country's finest restaurants
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Villas Martinhal, Sagres
Chic, resort-based villas for self-catering, on a long beach in the lower Algarve (sleeping 2-8); perfect for families
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Memmo Baleeira, Vila de Sagres
A big beachside hotel with a minimalist décor and panoramic views, on Europe's extreme westerly point
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Monte da Vilarinha, Carrapateira
Fabulous, family-focused apartments in a leafy valley close to the stunning beaches of the Costa Vicentina
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Monte Velho Nature Resort, Carrapateira
A colourful hilltop retreat in a peaceful natural park with the fabulous beaches of the wild west coast waiting below
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Muxima, Aljezur
Go bush in Portugal at this colourful eco-retreat, close to some of the country's finest beaches
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Quinta da Cebola Vermelha, Boliqueime
A restored farmhouse of Provençal inspiration with a shimmering pool and a sun-trap terrace, a short drive from a 5-mile beach
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Vilacampina, Tavira
A boutique B&B in the countryside (but near fabulous beaches), with Moorish influences and a cool pool in peaceful gardens
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Portugal : Alentejo (9)
Herdade da Malhadinha Nova, Albernoa
A holy trinity of country house, winery and gourmet restaurant at the heart of the Baixo Alentejo
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Casa da Ermida de Santa Catarina, Santa Eulalia
A secluded, utterly beautiful lakeside guesthouse, with heaps of contemporary designer flair; perfect for R&R
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Casa do Terreiro do Poco, Borba
Smartly refurbished historic house with gardens and pool, close to Borba's castle-crowned centre
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Casas do Sal, Alcácer do Sal
Think big, beautiful and bucolic at this colourful and family friendly Alentejo hideaway
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Herdade da Chamine, Monforte
Commune with nature at this remote and alluring home-from-home in the heart of the Alentejo
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Herdade do Reguenguinho, Cercal
A funky country B&B ten miles inland from the surfers’ beach at Malhao
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Monte da Fornalha, near Borba
200-year-old farmhouse surrounded by vines and olive groves, with gorgeous gardens and elegant pool; 6 rooms or a self-catering let for 12
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Monte do Chora Cascas, Montemor-o-Novo
Gorgeous country house set in lush gardens with long views across open country from the swimming pool terrace
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Casa de Terena, Terena
A super-cosy hideaway in an undiscovered hilltop village with long views across a lake to the hills
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Portugal : Mountain Beiras (5)
Casas do Coro, Meda
A collection of cottages for 2-11, in an ancient hilltop village close to the Spanish border; self-cater or enjoy creative cuisine
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Villa Pedra, Cotas
Old stones, contemporary comfort and iconic furnishings at this bucolic retreat with self-catering cottages for 2-5, set in a hidden valley of the Beiras
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Casa da Cisterna, Castelo Rodrigo
A cosy and stylish Beiras home-from-home, imbued with the gentle and caring spirit of its owners
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Casa das Penhas Douradas, Serra da Estrela
A chic, tranquil and cosy mountain hotel with glorious views, excellent hiking and a heated pool and spa
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Casas da Lapa, Serra da Estrela
Stylish country hotel amidst Portugal's highest mountains, offering warm hospitality, great food and stunning hiking
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Portugal : Porto & North (5)
Aquapura, Douro
East meets West on the banks of the Douro at Portugal's most innovative spa retreat
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Quinta da Bouca D'Arques, Vila de Punhe
Blissful peace and relaxation at this beguiling 300-year-old Minho manor house, with boutique B&B apartments for 2-4 set in its lush green grounds
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The Yeatman, Porto
A luxurious, light-filled wine and spa hotel set high among the port lodges, with stunning views over historic Porto
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6Only, Porto
Light, bright and stylish B&B in the centre of Porto, walking distance from all the major sights
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Casa do Rio Vez, Arcos de Valdevez
An ancient millhouse with a contemporary slant offering B&B rooms and a self-catering Loft, beside the crystalline waters of the Vez River
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Portugal : Madeira (6)
Choupana Hills Resort and Spa, Funchal
Chic, award-winning spa hotel with jaw-dropping views in the Madeiran mountains
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The Vine, Funchal
If you love wine, design and good living, you'll love this glamorous, uber-modern, urban-zen hotel
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Estalagem da Ponta do Sol, Ponta do Sol
Part modernist, part traditional quinta, this minimalist clifftop hotel gets architects in a lather - and they’re not the only ones
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Summerplace Guesthouse, Faja da Ovelha
Sociable guesthouse with quirky design touches in the unspoilt southwest - walkers, talkers and lovers of good food will adore it
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Hotel da Vila, Ponta do Sol
Cheap and chic beachside hotel in Madeira's sunniest town, designed with real wit
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Quinta das Eiras, Santo da Serra
A romantic tropical retreat in the northeast of the island with cosy self-catering wooden lodges and a dash of Zen
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