Bathed in natural light, our Deluxe Suite is the ideal choice for guests looking for an ample space with beautiful views of the horizon and garden.  It has a King size bed, accentuated by elegant dashes of handmade rugs and cushions, a separate living room area with a charming fireplace and private bathroom.

The Superior Suite has a King size bed, that can also be prepared as a twin bedded room, and open plan sitting area with a lovely view over the horizon and garden.  The private bathroom has a lovely fireplace, perfect to create a relaxing mood. The decor is an eclectic mixture of modern art pieces, antiques and hand painted tiles.

The Standard Suite has a King size bed, that can also be prepared as a twin bedded room.  The daylight that fills the room accentuates the  comfort and simple elegance of the decor, with hand woven throws and  soft pillows.

It has a private bathroom, and expansive views of the horizon and pool.

The Junior Suite overlooks the cloister and is bathed by the golden morning light.  It has a  Queen size bed and ensuite bathroom.

It is very cozy with a homely feel, decorated in soft tones with comfortable throws, soft pillows a handwoven rug and antique desk.   Perfect for single travellers

Our cozy twin room, has two solid wood beds, desk  and antique prints on the walls.  It shares a large bathroom with the double room.  All located on a single corridor, these rooms are perfect for a family.  

Our welcoming double room, has a large double bed and curious art pieces on the walls.  The decor is enhanced  by a hand made rug and antique desk.  It is very sunny,  overlooking the garden and one of our oldest trees.  It shares a large bathroom with the twin room.

All are located on a single corridor, and are the  perfect choice for a family.  

The old church building is a fantastic space devoted to the Arts. A leisure space where an extensive collection of Artworks and Artifacts are highlighted by the tall ceilings.
Comfy couches and armchairs are arranged in an elegant and comfortable ambience softening the imposing minimalism of the church walls. Soft Jazz or classical music can usually be heard playing in the background.

The reading room is a welcoming retreat with a cozy fireplace and featuring an extensive selection of books. The collection includes both rare, vintage and new books, with genres ranging from art and literature to history, poetry, science and biographies, among others.  You can find books written  in English, French, Portuguese, Greek and Spanish.
A portrait of Mme. Maria Raquel painted by the renowned Portuguese painter Eduardo Malta watches over the serenity of the place, giving us a glimpse of the beautiful lady who found the ruins of the convent, while out for a stroll with her son Miguel. 
An artist at heart, Raquel dedicated her last years to the recuperation of the Convento, transforming it into a loving home for her family.  Miguel, has inherited his mother’s love for the Convento and maintains her dedication to this wonderful place, making it possible for Convento to remain a refuge  for artists and travellers alike.
On the shelves we also find many volumes belonging to the private collection of Eng. Carlos Amaral Netto, her husband, who was a respected and dedicated statesman for most of his life.

The dinning areas are spread throughout the property with indoor and outdoor spaces dedicated to enjoy the pleasures of local delicacies either by the fire or al fresco in the gardens.

The breakfast room, the dinning room and the indoor and outdoor patios offer visitors a taste of the fresh vegetables and fruit from our gardens, local teas and a selction of wines from the region.  Our tables are perfect to sit around and degustate the dying art of conversation, in a setting that nourish both body and mind.

This peaceful internal terrace is the perfect place to watch the sun play with the original 16th century arches in a dance of shade and light.   The Cloister offers the perfect setting for a taste of one of our home made liquors, or a selection of Port wines  that are on offer to guests.

As a focal point of the hotel facilities, the swimming pool offers a spectacular setting from which to delight in afternoon cocktails and the beautiful view. Umbrellas and sun loungers offer you the comfort to relax and enjoy the invigorating summer days. You can refresh in the cool water and laze in the warmth of the sun from the comfy loungers.

Throughout the garden spaces, a variety of flowers bloom, infusing the air with their scent and making for delicate shade.  You can listen to the many bird songs that fill the air, read a book or just day dream under the shade of a tree. In the garden you will find a huge variety of plants with many colourful flowers, aromatic herbs, beautiful cedars and olive trees, among others.  
We have a little plant and tree nursery as well as  several centenary trees surrounding a field of wild flowers. 
Our garden is bee friendly and we observe the philosophy of permaculture. In our orchard, there are lemon and orange trees, apple and peach trees, figs and plums, among others. 
Guests are welcome to delight themselves on the ripe fruit they can pick straight from the trees, when in season.