Hotel Quinta das Lágrimas
Rooms From: £94
Quinta das Lágrimas is much more than just a charming hotel. The comfort of its rooms and suites is complemented by a medieval legend of love.
It was at the Quinta that in the 14th century Prince Pedro and Inês de Castro lived their forbidden love affair. Legend says that it was here that Inês cried for the last time, while being pierced by the daggers of the killers sent by King Afonso, Pedro’s father. Her blood still colours the stone-bed of the fountain that was born of her tears- the tears that gave the name to this romantic estate. Quinta das Lágrimas is an astonishing hotel that offers all you could hope for in an exclusive luxury hotel.
Nature, charm, history, elegance, experiences: this is the essence of Quinta das Lágrimas (Estate of Tears), a hotel with soul and character, a retreat of comfort that honours Portugal's rich traditions of hospitality and gastronomy. For centuries a private sanctuary that welcomed Kings and Emperors, the Quinta das Lágrimas Hotel is now open to all those that appreciate the art of fine living and to those that want to discover the love legend of Prince Pedro and the fair Inês de Castro.
Each season offers a different experience. Throughout the summer the verandas welcome guests after a day spent relaxing by the pool, and the garden becomes a dining room for meals alfresco. In spring the Quinta witnesses the rebirth of Nature, and the botanical garden takes centre stage. With autumn, the green canopy gives way to a palette of earth tones as the leaves change colour. Come winter and the hotel grows even cosier: Glittering fireplaces warm body and soul, and the Christmas spirit makes magic throughout the hotel.