Quinta do Convento da Franqueira  

Just outside the market town of Barcelos in Portugal’s Minho region, about 4 km from the city center. Close to Castro de São Lourenço, Palácio dos Biscainhos, D. Diogo de Sousa Museum, Museu Arqueológico and Templo do Bom Jesus da Cruz. A country house bed and breakfast with self-catering options on a historic estate.

Housed in a 16th‑century Franciscan monastery set across 35 acres, the Quinta was restored by the Gallie family and kept intimate with just five guestrooms. Rooms include desks, bathtubs or showers and hair dryers, with daily housekeeping. Lush gardens, woodland and a terrace surround a spring‑fed pool hidden behind a 17th‑century fonte, and the property also features an on‑site chapel.

Seasonal outdoor, spring‑fed swimming pool; restaurant; expansive private grounds, terrace and garden areas. Free self‑parking, elevator and accessible facilities. Wedding services and a calm, restorative setting—perfect for unplugging and slow mornings.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and desks in rooms for light work.

On‑site restaurant serves local Minho cuisine and regional flavors. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30–10:30, and self‑catering options are available for longer stays.