Located in the Guadiana Valley Natural Park, 7.5 km from the picturesque town of Mértola, Horta da Quinta offers an outdoor swimming pool, a gym and a hot tub. Free WiFi is available. This eco-friendly unconventional country house features a unique tranquil setting with stunning countryside views and a decoration inspired in local traditions. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and access to guests with reduced mobility. Breakfast is included in the rate and original produce from property is available. A variety of restaurants serving local cuisine may be found in Mértola. Horta da Quinta offers a variety of experience packages which include mountain biking, paintball, canoeing, 4x4 tours, as well as bird and star watching. In addition, painting, tile, ceramic, sculpture and bread workshops are available. In Mértola guests can visit the Medieval Castle and a variety of museums about Roman and Moorish cultures. São Domingos Mine is 15 km away and features a fluvial beach as well as a unique abandoned mine museum. Serpa is 54 km away and the city of Beja is 80 km away. Faro International Airport is 125 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 sofa bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 extra-large double beds
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1 sofa bed
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
2 single beds
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.6
High score for Mértola
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Claudia
    Portugal Portugal
    Amazing property, breathtaking view and quiet. Lovely outdoor areas and indoor chillout area very cosy. Very warm and attentive staff, and a super friendly dog always ready t osay hello to us :) Amazing breakfast with local made marmalade and...
  • Nick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Location was wonderful, you were welcomed as one of the family,, the breakfast was great, with home made bread, cake, jams, local lavender honey and freshly squeezed oranges. The room was a great size, comfy beds with good bathroom facilities....
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    We had a wonderful time. This is a family run guest house, every detail is looked at. The rooms are clean and nice. The swimming pool area is will taken care of. The breakfast is superb, fresh fruit, juice, eggs and warm bread
  • Jose
    Portugal Portugal
    An amazing property where you feel at home. You really feel welcomed. Peace and quiet. Breakfast with natural typical products from the region.
  • Wayne
    Australia Australia
    Great breakfast and pool, location was also really good.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bit out of the way but very comfy and peaceful. Sat on the terrace in the evening watching the sun go down
  • David
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything - this is a quite exceptional find in a beautiful rural setting. The attention to detail was amazing … so much care and love evident everywhere Great pool, sun deck, and loungers We were biking so could not drive to get dinner -...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was amazing, friendly host and very helpful. Wonderful pleace to stay, quite tranquil and rooms are beautiful, comfortable and bath room is superb. Wonderful family run horta and breakfast was great fresh and home made, as well as everything...
  • Kyros
    Greece Greece
    Nice room (albeit a bit narrow for luggage of two), great beds, super quiet at night, very lovely surroundings, extremely nice host. Very good breakfast.
  • James
    United States United States
    Beds were very comfortable. The location, while remote, was perfect: incredibly quiet, surrounded by beautiful countryside, and a great hiking trail just off of the driveway.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • It says the swimming pool is temporarily closed. We want to visit at the end of September beginning of October. Will the swimming pool be open?

    Sim normalmente está aberta
    Answered on 30 June 2023
  • Olá. Para Agosto já não têm nenhuma disponibilidade? Muito obrigada!

    Bom dia tenho
    Answered on 27 August 2022
  • would you allow a very well behaved dachshund ( teckel - 9 years old ) for 1 night

    Boa tarde não recebemos animais de estimação obrigado
    Answered on 2 August 2024
  • The double room description says there is a minibar. Does this mean there is a small refrigerator in the room? Thank you.

    Sim todos os quarto tem mini bar Obrigado
    Answered on 2 August 2024
  • is it naturist

    Boa tarde Temos essa preocupação dentro das possibilidades e condições , quando é feita a reserva sugerimos que nos informem nomeadamente das opções alimentares,
    Answered on 10 May 2023

Property surroundings

Facilities of Horta da Quinta
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Private pool
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Executive lounge access
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Hearing accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
Horta da Quinta takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 1 year are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

1 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Horta da Quinta in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located within a pedestrian-only zone.

You are advised to bring your own vehicle as this property is not serviced by public transport.

License number: 5259

FAQs about Horta da Quinta

  • Horta da Quinta is 2.6 miles from the centre of Mértola. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Horta da Quinta offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Bicycle rental
    • Walking tours
    • Themed dinner nights
  • Check-in at Horta da Quinta is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Horta da Quinta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, Horta da Quinta is popular with guests booking family stays.