In these sumptuous places to stay, rooms are brought to life using indoor flora and contemporary minimalist designs with produce from local artisans. The subtle attention to detail by its designers is what helps create an eclectic bohemian aesthetic, immediately making one feel at ease, giving the feeling of relaxing at home. Traditional meals are served al fresco, from the on-site allotments that allow a farm-to-table dining concept with olive oil produced from the trees that offer shade in their endless oasis gardens. 

Set on remote lands where singular mountains and vast empty landscapes are all that fill the horizon, it’s easy to feel disconnected and at home, in cadence with rural life. With a hot, dry climate in warmer months, pool facilities are a welcome amenity, surrounded by olive trees that provide shade to laze in the afternoon sun. Evenings are spent by the pool restaurant shack, with black suckling pig roasting on a BBQ. The night is brought to life with a local jazz band performing amongst the organic allotment that provides many of the fresh ingredients used in the kitchen.  

This boutique stay is set in 17 hectares of unspoiled natural surroundings amongst shaded pines and peeling cork trees which open up onto sandy dunes and deserted beaches. Whilst only one hour from the bustling capital of Lisbon, this boho estate offers laid back luxury through its minimalist whitewash design with occasional splashes of colour in its hand-woven rugs and aromatic candles. The self-catered, cosy cabanas are evenly spread across the property, creating the added luxury of intimacy in its design.

A stone’s throw from ancient megalithic monuments and Alentejo’s historic capital, this country retreat is an ideal place to unwind from Portugal’s richest region. Laze amongst the cedar trees and graze on the freshest local delicacies and seasonal produce grown on-site. With the dinner table being at the heart of the family, special attention is always paid to ensure joy from these elements. Authenticity and celebration of tradition are without doubt what makes such moments memorable.