Sao Lourenço do Barrocal

Hotel Guide

Facilities

• The estate features 40 rooms and suites, plus several multi-bedroom "cottages" perfect for families.

  • The Architecture: Eduardo Souto de Moura’s design preserves the "monte" (farming village) layout. Expect whitewashed walls, vaulted ceilings, and terracotta floors that stay cool under the Alentejo sun.

  • The Interiors: Curated by Anouska Hempel and later refined by local artisans, the aesthetic is "rustic-monastic." You’ll find handmade furniture, local pottery, and Susanne Kaufmann products in every bathroom.

  • Amenities: Two outdoor pools (one specifically for families, one for quiet contemplation), a working winery, a traditional organic vegetable garden, and world-class stables.

Wellness: The Susanne Kaufmann Spa

• One of the few hotels in the world to host a dedicated Susanne Kaufmann Spa, it offers a sensorial journey using organic, Alpine-inspired products adapted for the Alentejo climate.

  • The Experience: Indulge in a signature facial or a magnesium-rich body treatment after a day of exploring the estate. The spa’s minimal, stone-clad aesthetic is designed for total sensory deprivation and rest.

Wine & Dine

• The Farm-to-Table Restaurant: The menu is a love letter to the region. Expect Alentejo pork, fresh sheep's cheese, and vegetables harvested hours before from the estate's garden. Everything is paired with the property's own award-winning reserve wines.

• Hortelão: A seasonal outdoor restaurant by the pool, where dinner is cooked over open fire under a canopy of stars.

• The Farm Shop: Take home a piece of the estate, from their signature olive oil to hand-woven Alentejo blankets.

Dresscode

• Country Chic. Sturdy leather boots for walking the estate, linen shirts, and a wool wrap for the surprisingly cool Alentejo nights.

Budget

• Rates start at EUR 540 per night.

Local Guide

Activities

• There's plenty to do on and off-site here. Guests can make the most of the foodie landscape with foraging, cooking workshops, olive oil, and wine tastings.

• Take one of their guided horseback riding tours and ride to the hilltop castle of Monsaraz to watch the sunset over the big lake.

• Hot air balloon rides: Take off with the break of dawn and let yourself go with the wind and the landscape.

• Boat tours on Lake Alqueva: Navigate Lake Alqueva on a tour that introduces you to the ecosystem, including the golden island, where you can bathe.

• Beekeeping: Get dressed up and accompany their beekeeping team on a journey through the estate's honey cycle.

How to Get There

• Fly: Lisbon (LIS) is the primary gateway.

• The Drive: It is a scenic 2-hour drive from Lisbon. The roads are straight, empty, and lined with cork trees—an essential part of the Alentejo experience.

• The 84 Rooms Tip: If you are a fan of equestrian culture, book a private lesson at the estate’s stables. Their Lusitano horses are some of the finest in Portugal, and riding through the vineyards at dawn is a transformative experience.