 Quinta da Comenda-Portugal
Portugal-Vegetarian
“Quinta da Comenda”
This farmstay hotel accommodation in Portugal is a lovely group of buildings, and certified organic farm, that most "sweetly recommends itself unto the sense" the local Beira granite of manor and outbuildings is softened by a rampant camellia which lends swathes of colour when in flower.
Lovers of good organic wine have heard of Quinta da Comenda; it exports its prize- winning whites and rosés all over the world you probably won't have heard is that the first king o Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques did battle nearby,broke a leg and was forced to stay at his uncle place.
It later passed to the hands of The Order of Malta; hense the cross above the main entrance. Wander down to the river and a Roman Bridge, through the vineyards and orchards. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to find us How to find us The nearest airport is in OPORTO, approximately 1 hour 30 mins away by car. Take the A1 from Oporto to "ALBERGARIA -A-VELHA" until you reach the A25/IP5 to "Vouzela"; "São Pedro do Sul". From here you will see signs for "Agro-Turismo Quinta da Comenda". The farm is 2km after the village of São Pedro do Sul on the right hand side. .
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facilities In a quite and relaxed atmosphere our guests can enjoy XXI century comfort in a granite manor house with a medieval history. The accommodation has 6 double rooms each one with bathroom, and one house, swimming pool, gardens, chapel, billiard and table-tennis. In addition a boat is available to row in the river.
You can also observe the method of organic agriculture and visit our cave where modern vinification is practiced. We organize wine tasting tours for groups to sample the certificated organic wine.
There are six bedrooms available: Two bedrooms have WC, room, TV and Mini-bar, Three bedrooms have WC, room , TV, fire place and Mini-bar, One Suite, WC, room, TV and Mini-bar All the bedrooms can have a baby bed and/or a extra-bed. Good for family groups or friends.
There is also an apartment available with a couple bedroom and a spacious rooms, a kitchen and bathroom overlooking panoramic views towards Mountain "Caramulo" and "Montemuro". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Making a difference- This farmstay accommodation in Portugal is situated on the 1st fully certified organic farm. The main produce is wine that is certified by SATIVA and is the perfect companion to an evening meal. The fruit that is grown on the farm is certified by SATIVA, the apples are made into jam which is served for breakfast. The majority of the breakfast is home grown and prepared at the farm whith the Organic products of the Bio farm.
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