# Day 5 - 1872 RIVER HOUSE, PORTO It was late in the morning and I arrived at Porto-Campanhã ...
Portugal’s Best Small Hotels is a curated selection of Portugal’s most authentic, private and int...
One early autumn afternoon, I get an email from Filipa, mentor from We Love Small Hotels ...
Times are changing. Travellers want more real experiences and less materialistic distractions on...
#Day 4 - VINTAGE HOUSE, PINHÃO We began to be dazzled by the Vintage House Wine Hotel long be...
Portugal is a country that from North to South proudly displays its vineyards and steep terrains...
Summer is the perfect season to bring new destinations to explore, experiences to live and...
#Day 3 - QUINTA DO VALLADO, PESO DA RÉGUA I write this out of my heart. There are places that ...
Portugal was born in the North. And arriving in Porto, it feels like taking a step back in time...
To discover the North of Portugal, you should ideally start from Oporto, its capital. This city, a...
One of the most famous natural events in the region -the Nazaré canyon- helped to spread the ...
Winter in Portugal is a delightful season with frequent sunshine up and down the country and...
Portugal is a country full of true and unforgettable experiences. If you choose this land by the...
Best Small Hotels for a Spring Getaway Spring has arrived here in Portugal, making it the perfect...
Technically, it arrives in June. But by early May when the sun starts to shine in earnest, the sun...
The Portuguese wines are part of the Portuguese heritage and have contributed to the birth of wine...
The Portuguese gastronomy is rich in flavour and in ingredients, with a big influence by the...
Portugal is a country that although being small, has an extensive diversity from North to South and...
Portugal is a country known for its mild climate, welcoming people and good gastronomy. By its...
Portugal is full of traditions that become authentic experiences for children and adults. It is a...
The inner Alentejo is made up of breathtaking plains. They are green and covered in wild little...
Algarve inhabitants boast of having the best weather in the whole country. Mild winters, not too...
Some of you might be avid independent hikers, but some of you prefer to have things nicely...
Douro is one of the most beautiful Portuguese regions. Its natural beauty, made up of vineyards...
From North to South, our coast is sprinkled with many fishing villages. We present you the best...
Family vacations for me are a patchwork of memories – there were the many summers that my cousins a...
Nowadays, cycling accounts for some large thousands of sportsmen/women from all over the world, who...
In the last few years, Portugal has been investing a lot in cycling paths. Currently there is an...
Like all other regions in Portugal, Alentejo is also home to specific customs and traditions. Let...
September and October are the best months in the Douro Valley: the light is golden, the vineyards...
The Christmas Holiday Season in Portugal is known as family time for giving and sharing. Also, we...
Where to go in 2016: stroll along the wine region of Douro Valley What makes the wine so...
Beautiful Rail Trails in Portugal The first train ride in Portugal took place in 1856 and made a...
2020 was a year to gain inspiration. Most of the time closed at home, we travelled by images and...
Central Portugal is home to a group of schist villages which are a delight for all those who love...
Vinho Verde or Green wine, have you heard of it? Sounds weird and it is not even green, but is one...
PERSONALIZATION Personalization is paramount in a boutique property and it could be easily added...
There are many things we love about Portugal. But one of them stands out from all others: our...
"This manor house is not a mere rental accommodation or a family run guest house, it is not mere...
“A reinterpretation of the Algarve lifestyle, with the perfect integration of its emblematic e...
"Life is good, but wine is better" - Fernando Pessoa
“A true haven in the rural heart of the Eastern Algarve.”
A country house in the Alentejo, with centennial gardens and cedar woods
"A lovely destination at Ribeira do Porto, with the Douro River as its background"
Between the quiet of the mountains
In the middle of the most authentic Alentejo
A perfect nature getaway Farmouse
The perfect symbiosis between countryside and sea
A nature retreat in an authentic country house
"A legendary farm in the heart of Douro region combining the most distinguished nectars with the...
"The lovely Herdade do Touril, in the Alentejo Coast invites you to enjoy your stay among nature...
"An authentic and genuine experience in a historical house and in a schist village"
Herdade dos Castelejos is located in the picturesque village of Monte Guerreiro, in a unique...
"In a quiet 10 minute walk, between a creek and stone pine trees, we reach the beautiful Praia...
“A charming hotel on the margins of Douro river”
"Where the silence makes time stand still"
"An enchanting location with the Douro River as its background"
Dazzle with beautiful beaches and the views to the Atlantic
"A charming rustic refuge just a few steps from Évora"
"A timeless place on Costa Vicentina that invites you to a memorable experience through its nooks...
"An authentic retreat that rests in a magical place like Comporta. An immersive cultural experience...
Between the countryside and the ocean
The charm of the Alentejo, between Monsaraz and Alqueva
The balance between rustic and modern in a 19th-century house
A "village" between the countryside and the sea
A house where you feel at home
Wrap your senses in the vineyard and wine
In the centre of Porto, with the wonderful river Douro as background
On a Country side flair with enchanted tales…
Unrivaled tranquility, imbued in nature
"A romantic boutique hotel with a timeless and classical refinement"
"In the heart of Central Alentejo, a Country-Chic refuge where you can hear the silence"
"Herdade da Corte, an appeal to laziness…"
"With a mill in the background, an inspiring corner in the heart of Serra da Malcata"
"A true “Quinta Alentejana“ in a real family environment"
"In the heart of Lagos, between its walls, there is a place filled with tradition and modernity."
Between the vineyards and the beautiful river Douro!
Sleep in the historic village of Marialva, between Douro and Serra da Gardunha
Between the forest and the Ocean, a place to feel calmness
Located on the banks of the Douro River, it's one of the most beautiful farms in the region
"In Minho, where you truly rest"
Azores - untouched, authentic and natural
A true connection with mother nature
“A romantic boutique hotel with a timeless and classical refinement”.
"A charming destination in the heart of Serra da Estrela and a gateway to explore the most...
"An old-school village with a very relaxing flair"
"This touristic village in the heart of Odeceixe, offers the best of the Algarve with a taste of...
Quinta das Lavandas is a small farm hotel based on sustainable principles and with a soft scent of...
"Quinta do Marvão is a little retreat in the heart of Serra de São Mamede, where nature and t...
"Sleep in a place that once was a 1936 grocery store and have an experience marked by the sea and...
The Algarve of the olds days in a contemporary setting
The sea as a backdrop and the forest as a surrounding environment
The tranquillity on the hillside of Serra da Lousã
Feel at home overlooking the Ribatejo countryside on a secular farm!
A paradise in the heart of Alentejo
Stay in a former convent that today is a boutique hotel!
A hidden gem house within the castle walls
Country life in the Algarve
A true tribute to the Azores
Traditional Madeira lifestyle with a touch of luxury
Above and beyond simplicity in the Douro region
Live and be part of an authentic reconstructed village
"The most beautiful roads in Portugal - by the wine region of Douro."
“What we all need in life is love, love, love…love is all we need!”
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” – Ruth Reichl
"Come witness what has always been our country’s faith: the Sea!"
"The best way to know a country is by learning about its gastronomy. You will love Portugal at...
“What we all need in life is love, love, love…love is all we need!”
Enjoy the very best of Portugal on a sustainable approach
Stairways and suspended bridges, in a lush green scenario
"Let your journey be driven, wave after wave."
"Family moments today, will be precious memories tomorrow".
Feel good running in the Douro region
Run in Porto and get the best of the city
Catch some waves and connect yourself to the sea
In 2 Weeks, discover the unique flavours of Portugal, from North to South
Pure nature and delicious food, discover why the Azores Islands are so special
"Douro’s beauty is the result of the perfect harmony between the natural surroundings and men i...
"Portugal’s Most Scenic Routes - Driving along southwest Portugal’s coast."
Pedal next to the river Tâmega and be dazzled by the diversity of the landscape along the way
Walk through heritage and nature together with a cooking workshop in Alentejo
Walk along the old historic Douro railway line that crossed between Porto and Paris.
Share the passion for food & wine in Algarve
Heritage Food Tour in Lisbon & Surroundings
Heritage Food tour in Lisbon, Alentejo & Algarve
We love Small Hotels uses cookies to ensure a proper user experience and to know the flow of visits and their characteristics. For more information see our Cookies and Privacy Policy.
Would you like to follow our newsletter?