Herdade da Cortesia

Was there for a rowing camp.row-eat-sleep-repeat. Ending the day in the pool.
Absolutely perfect for this, the nearby lake is perfect and also very scenic. The hotel provided the nelo boats and oars.
The quiet rooms are ample and comfortable, the small outdoor deck is very private, the bathrooms have tubs and pressure showers, imperative for athletes. The hotel is cleverly constructed so groups get privacy from each other.
The gym in the hill is also fabulous.erging on a patio overlooking km and km of Oak trees was inspiring!
Absolutely perfect for rowers of any level! The non rowers seemed to be very happy too.

This is a very nice and exclusive hotel.
The rooms are modern and very nice. The hotel facilities are also great, amazing pool and outside spaces, and a great bar and restaurant.
Then there is the service, which is absolutely fantastic. For example, you can get your breakfast all day, anytime. And everything is fresh and delicious!

This place is just amazing!!! If you want to rest for a couple days this is the place! Very peaceful, very silent, you can just disconnect from the world and enjoy the infinity pool, the gym or even the lake of the Maranhão Dam! All staff is very kind! You can enjoy one of the best breakfasts at almost any time you want and lunch/diner one of the divine dishes they have on the menu!
Enjoy =)

The Alentejo region is one of my favorite places to be in the world. I often find myself entertaining the idea of buying some land there, build a small house, and get old. Well before I get there, the best place I know to spend quality and quiet time is this boutique hotel. It is very impressive how beautiful is the building itself, how comfortable are the rooms, how stunning is the landscape by the infinite pool, and the peace one can feel at the end of afternoon. I miss Alentejo and this place. I will definitely go back.

If you’re looking for piece and quiet, Herdade da Cortesia is the right place for you. This charming hotel is located in the middle of a farm, very close to the village of Avis, in the region of Alentejo in Portugal.

The rooms are very elegant, cozy and, pardon me for saying this, a true invitation to sex. Large windows bring the green grass and the blue sky close to you and once outside you can smell the earth. We can go for a long walk around the farm and meet cows, horses (you can even ride one), donkeys and chickens.

A 10 minute walk brings you to a small bay of the Maranhão Dam, where you can swim or rent a canoe; I preferred to lay down near the water or just listen to the birds (preferable early in a foggy morning).

One of the best things is the relaxing outdoor swimming pool. It was great to rest there while watching the infinite sights of the Alentejo plains and breathe all that pure air. For the ones who can’t live without their workout, there’s a nice gym not far from the main house.

The breakfast was simple great, with irresistible bread and other tasteful food. The staff was very nice and always very helpful.

Not very far from the hotel, there’s a little location, Santo António do Alcórrego where you should go and taste the fabulous rich cuisine of the region. The names of the restaurants are “Tasca do Montinho” and “Taberna do Paulo”.

Herdade da Cortesia is truly a beautiful and peaceful place, where you can rest and recharge your batteries. Al this at less than a two hour drive from Lisbon.

A wonderfully tranquil hotel. It has an Edge pool" witch is marvellous. Would highly recommend visiting. It is so quiet. The staff are great.

An amazing place - gorgeous location & facilities, delicious food, 30K meters of flat water to row on. You can't beat it!

Best rowing spot with incredible staff and good cuisine.

Fantastic hotel designed for rowers but would suit any weekend getaway into the country

Perfect place to hide away for a few days. Great food and staff.

What a great place to stay if you want peace and quiet and an opportunity to be one with Nature.

Beautiful modern hotel evr in Alentejo, a very calming place

Fabulous place, beautiful surroundings, very good service and food. Will come back!

Amazing location, very good amenities, delicious in house food

One of the Best places to relax and enjoy the nature

Amazing hotel with very pleasant employees!

Wonderful restaurant in a great setting.

Very beutyful and quiet

Stunning

Nature and architectonic in one enviroment