Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant  

Out in rural Santiago do Cacém, just outside Cercal, this family-friendly country house sits about 4 km from the town center. Coastal highlights are close by — Ilha do Pessegueiro Fort, Porto Covo Beach and Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach are within easy reach.

A Tuscan-style country house with 35 individually furnished rooms. Many rooms open onto private furnished balconies or patios and feature rainfall showers, hair dryers and electric kettles. The property mixes wellness and rustic charm with a spa center, massage room, yoga area, picnic spots and an outdoor pool. There’s a kids’ playroom and multilingual staff on hand.

Outdoor pool, bicycles to rent, spa and massage services, yoga area, picnic area and a dedicated playroom for children. Concierge and a tour desk can arrange excursions and transfers. Free self-parking and on-site ATM, plus laundry and dry-cleaning. Roundtrip airport shuttle and babysitting are available for a surcharge — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and head straight for the coast.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property. Concierge services and an airport shuttle (surcharge) help keep logistics simple.

Enjoy lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant MESA and unwind at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM, and limited room service is available.