Refugio da Vila

Alentejo is considered to be Portugal's most authentic and picturesque region.
It is in this peaceful country setting that we founded Refúgio da Vila Rural Hotel and Cooking School. Located in Portel, a small town outside Évora, the hotel is set in a Vila manor house, complete with pool and patios.
Between cooking lessons in a kitchen that opens to a courtyard, and tours of the unspoiled countryside, our guests can relax in simple, but elegant rooms.

Rooms: 30

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Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Newspapers – Garden – Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests – Elevator – Express Check-In/Check-Out – Safety Deposit Box – Soundproofed Rooms – Heating – Design Hotel – Gay Friendly – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking – Airconditioning – Designated Smoking Area

Activities

Fishing – Games Room – Children's Playground – Billiards – Library – Hiking – Cycling – Horse Riding – Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Business Centre – Laundry – Breakfast in the Room – Ironing Service – Bridal Suite – Souvenirs/Gift Shop – Bicycle Rental – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

Wi-fi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Hotel information

The hotel is located at 25 minutes from Evora, and it occupies a manor house which stems from 1830. The building is decorated with frescoes and all the other decorations are in perfect harmony with them, creating an elegant, comfortable and cosy atmosphere in the hotel.
Near the hotel, the Alqueva dam is perfect for practicing aquatic sports and also close by, there is a winery where you can experience the whole process of wine making. It is also possible to taste the wine here.

Food & beverage

Our restaurant is very well known in Portugal for its exquisite cuisine. We use organic ingredients when possible and we also produce some of our products in our own organic vegetable garden.
If you are interested in cuisine, you might be interested in joining one of our Cooking Classes. Our Chef will be glad to cook the traditional Portuguese cuisine with you.

Room information

The hotel has 30 luxury rooms, all fully equipped to allow the guests to rest in excellent comfort, while being surrounded by nature.

Area information

Evora is a World Heritage Site and it is only 25 minutes away from the hotel.
The city of Beja, however, also has a lot to offer and it is well worth a visit.
The mediaeval village of Monsaraz is 50 minutes away from the hotel and is one of the most beautiful places in Portugal.
The Alqueva dam is the biggest artificial lake in Europe and it is just 10 minutes away from the hotel. Several aquatic sports can be practiced in this area.

Travel information

Coming for Lisbon, you should take the A6 towards Evora and leave it on the detour to Evora. You are now following the N114. When approaching Evora, follow the signs to Beja, following N256. Continue on this road until you reach the sign for Algarve/ Beja and then you will automatically enter the IP2 road. Follow it until Portel and then just follow the signs for the hotel.

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Making your reservation

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