Madre de Agua Hotel Rural

Staying at Madre de Agua was simply spectacular. Staying on the farm felt like I got to see a more special side of Portugal that most tourists miss. There were a couple of specific things that made this trip so special: The Staff: I cannot give enough praise to Vanessa at the front desk, Pedro in the restaurant, and Julia and Mauricio at the stables. The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and very helpful throughout our entire stay. I want to give extra thanks to Vanessa, who was so incredibly caring. She helped us organize our itinerary, gave us great recommendations in the local area, and even went the extra mile of staying up late (well past midnight) to ensure that we returned safely from our day trip to the Douro Valley. Vanessa’s actions are representative of the care we received from the entire staff at Madre de Agua. I would recommend this hotel simply for the employees. The Property: Rural, quiet, charming, relaxing beautiful. I loved all the animals (who are all super friendly) as well as being able to go for walks around the vines, olive trees, and apple orchard. The rooms were modern, clean, and extremely comfortable. The pool (although not heated so it was quite cold!) was very refreshing on hot days. The restaurant was also great with tasty food, wine, and desserts! The Location: The farm is perfectly situated near the Serra da Estrela Park, making it the perfect base for hiking, biking, or just driving through the mountains. We were also able to visit the towns of Seia, Lamego, and Viseu, as well as other wineries in the area. In summary, absolutely book a stay at Madre de Agua! You won’t want to miss this Portuguese gem!

Absolutely beautiful accommodations. The surrounding grounds and vineyard are lovely. The staff very helpful. Breakfast was bountiful and delicious. We also ate dinner 2x in their restaurant, and it too was superb! This hotel was one of my top favorites while traveling for 3 weeks through Portugal. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a smaller and quiet place to stay!

Great facilities, professional service and with a lot of sympathy, the surrounding space is calm and conducive to exploration tours of the vineyards and observation of horses. We did a wine taste that was a spectacular experience. The breakfast is great and the room super comfortable.