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Hotels & Homes Charm Interior & Unique Alentejo

Casa do Governador

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"A charming rustic refuge just a few steps from Évora"

Once Upon a Time...

In plain inner Alentejo, and just 3 kilometres away from Évora, we can find a small and charming small hotel called “Casa do Governador”. Located inside a 20 ha property and just 500 meters away from the “Convento de Espinheiro”, Casa do Governador was initially an enfermary and quarentene place for old convent preasts.

Over a century old and with a strong historical legacy, the “Casa do Governador” was, in 2012, the target of a profound remodelling process that originated the 7 welcoming bedrooms. The north wing, of a more traditional decoration and the south wing, brand new with a more contemporary and rustic decoration.

The small decorative details spread through every corner of this house, making this delightful location, not only a contemplation spot, but also a place of strong inspirational and emotional connection. On winter days take advantage of the dinning room, with a fireplace or the different corners of the farm. In summer, with brighter days, Casa do Governador invites you to long walks through its thousand years old olive tree fields or to a dive on the refreshing swimming pool. When hunger strikes, feast on the exquisite flavours that come out of the rustic and dark-toned industrial kitchen (previous booking is required).

Just 10 minutes away, you can find the lovely city of Évora, which is now part of the UNESCO world heritage, that within its walls, small streets and monuments, can take you on a journey through over 2000 years of history.

Casa do Governador is a family project and has been in the family for over 100 years.

Reasons To Love It
  • The decor details of the house
  • The welcoming
  • The breakfast, filled with regional products

Important Information

  • 7 rooms
  • Meal lounge
  • Wireless internet
  • Swimming pool
  • Transfer service
  • Baby-sitting
  • Meals on request

Casa do Governador is a family project and has been in the family for over 100 years. Filipa Pujol, daughter of Manuel Marçal, a well-known physician in this part of Alentejo, decided to rebuild this property, keeping its unique and original design while, at the same time, gifting it with the most thoughtful and caring details as a type of homage to her own ancestors, born in a time of great men and great women.

  • The traditional “Pão de Rala”, from the pastery with the same name
  • Évora’s historical centre
  • Fialho’s restaurant and its authentic “Alentejo” cuisine

Casa do Governador, Quinta Alta da Queimada, 7005-839 Évora

Coordinates GPS: Lat: 38º 36´19´´N Long: 7º 53´16´´W

Take A6/A2 and exit Évora towards Estremoz road N18 and turn left where it says Hotel/Espinheiro. Follow until junction and continue ahead following the direction of the cottage. Enter the first gate on the right.

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Reservations: A 50% deposit is needed to guarantee the booking.

Cancelations: the reservations cancelled up to 7 days have no penalty for the guest, between 7 and 2 days, there is a penalty of 50 % of the total of the reservations. Reservations cancelled two days from the arrival day as well as no shows are charged 100% of the reservation.

Check in from 14:00 to 00:00
Check out until 12:00h

Payments on site made in cash.

Casa do Governador accepts small pets, with previous confirmation.