Quinta da Bouca D’Arques

As you come up the long vine-covered cobblestone drive to this grand C17th manor house, home to to the Abreu Teixeira family for the last three hundred years, you immediately feel a certain magic, the pull of the past…

Surrounded by vineyards and woodlands, the delightful grounds with courtyards, lawns, shrubberies, and a lovely pool area create a feeling of total relaxation and serenity. No better place to read a good book or wander in the woods!

Its charming and enthusiastic owners, Joao and Ana, transformed the old farm buildings on the estate into cosy traditional cottages and then with flair and imagination added two more very modern minimalist properties – very chic – all blending in happily with the lush vegetation. All are presented with style and with your comfort and privacy in mind.

Although not a hotel in the traditional sense, you have excellent facilities here, and the added bonus of being with a family and their very helpful and attentive staff, who will give you a very warm welcome and make sure your stay is a memorable one in every way.

Accommodation

There are seven separate cottages on the estate – some for 2 people some for 4 people – four are in the traditional style, one is part of the main house and two are modern apartments, quite minimalist in style. All have their own private sitting out areas. All have either a terrace or a porch.
Each cottage has a comfortable sitting area with sofa-bed, en-suite bathroom (some have baths, some shower units), central heating, air conditioning, towel heater, hair dryer, equipped kitchenette (except for Vine Cottage* which has a fridge and microwave only), LCD TV (satellite) + CD / DVD , free WIFI and high quality bedlinen.

Hotel Features

Lovely chlorine-free outdoor pool with sun loungers – pool/beach towels are provided. Sun terrace and gardens with BBQ facilities.
40,000 square metres of forest belonging to the estate, great for walking.
In the main building there is a comfortable living room with a fireplace and music where you can enjoy a cup of tea or glass of wine and delightful view over the gardens.
There is a reception area with a small shop selling wine, local honey, handmade soap and other local products, plus information about things to do in the area.
The owners and staff can help organise activities and trips to the natural park of the Serra D'Arga and National Park of Peneda Geres.
There is WIFI connection throughout the hotel.
Relaxing massages, by arrangement, in the comfort of your room.
Bicycles for hire, for exploring the surrounding area.

Restaurant

Though there’s no restaurant here, or common dining room as such, the breakfast, brought to the room, is excellent and evening meals can also be arranged. A refreshing break from hotel life without any shopping or cooking!On arrival you will find milk in the fridge, as well as coffee, sugar and teas in your cottage.A Breakfast basket comes to your cottage door each morning. It includes fresh bread, butter, cheese, cold meats, yogurt, cereals, home-made jam, honey, fruit and juice (fresh orange juice only in season).Though other meals are not served, the Quinta sells high quality pre-prepared meals which you can heat up in your cottage. The owners and staff will also be more than happy to suggest good eating options nearby.