History and Future

Inspired by nature and run by people, Quinta do Bom Despacho has remained in the same family since it was built in the 17th century.

Between 2014 and 2015, around 8.000m2 were transformed to offer eco-friendly accommodation throughout 10 rooms with capacity for 20 people.

A place to stay in the present where you can also feel the past and explore the future.

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7000+ Guests
2500+ Visitors
70% Recycled Waste

Stay with us

Our rooms range from 12m2 (129 ft²) to 43m2 (463 ft²) in area, welcome 1-4 people and have an en-suite, a private or a shared bathroom. Bed sizes vary (also from one country to another) so we’ve put together this comparison .

Decoration includes either century-old pieces or modern upcycled wooden pallets brought back to life by a local association for rehabilitation and social inclusion.

You can book one room, one floor or, you guessed it, the entire house! Check out our rooms!

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Icone Guest 2
Icone Area 18m²
194ft²
Icone floor Ground floor
Icone WC Adapted WC
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At the Southeasternmost corner of the house, it is suitable for disabled people, has a queen-size  bed and connects to the ground floor living room.
Facing Southeast, has independent exterior access being the closest room to the gardens and to the natural pool.
Combine this room with Room 2 and Room 3 for exclusive use of the entire ground floor which offers the most complete set of facilities in the entire house.

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Icone Guest 2
Icone Area 28m²
301ft²
Icone floor Ground floor
Icone WC En-suite WC
Portas Comodidade ExteriorInterior

At the centre of the house, it has a queen size bed and independent exterior access through a sitting area under an arcade.
Facing Southeast, it connects directly to the ground floor living room and offers quick access to the terrace overlooking the sensory garden.
Combine this room with Room 1 and Room 3 for exclusive use of the entire ground floor which offers the most complete set of facilities in the entire house.

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Icone Guest Until 4
Icone Area 43m²
463ft²
Icone floor Ground floor
Icone WC En-suite WC
Portas Comodidade ExteriorInterior

At the southwesternmost corner of the house, it has a double size bed from the 17th century in rare African Blackwood.
With two independent exterior accesses facing southeast and southwest, it also has direct access to the ground floor kitchen.
Combine this room with Room 1 and Room 2 for exclusive use of the entire ground floor offering the most complete set of facilities in the entire house.

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Icone Guest 2
Icone Area 16m²
172ft²
Icone floor First floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade Interior

At the center of the house, has a single bed and faces southeast with a seasonal configuration.
During Ecoliving season (October-May) it is an office with two desks and a sofa, during high season (June-September) it is a sleeping room.
This room is only available for Whole House or Upper-level House bookings.

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Icone Guest 2
Icone Area 17m²
183ft²
Icone floor First floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade ExteriorInterior

At the center of the house, has a queen-size bed and direct access to the balcony overlooking the BBQ area on ground level.
Facing Northwest, the interior access benefits from an area with two doors that can be closed, providing additional soundproofing from interior noise.
The bathroom is shared between this room and Room 6.

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Icone Guest Until 4
Icone Area 25m²
269ft²
Icone floor First floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade Interior

At the center of the house, it has a double-size and a small double bed being the closest both to the first floor kitchen and entrance.
Facing Southwest, it has a direct view to the gardens and is the only room in the house with its own fireplace from which the heat is redistributed to other rooms.
The bathroom is shared between this room and Room 5.

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Icone Guest Until 4
Icone Area 30m²
323ft²
Icone floor First floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade ExteriorInterior

At the Northwesternmost corner of the house, it has a queen-size bed with direct access to a private patio.
This room also has a permanent additional single bed in a wooden mezzanine with a tree house vibe.
The bathroom is shared between this room and Room 8.
Combine this room with Room 8 to create a private family area that can accommodate 4-5 people.

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Icone Guest Until 3
Icone Area 16m²
172ft²
Icone floor First floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade Interior

Facing the entrance garden, it has a single bed and a stone niche exposing the original construction of the house.
From the entire house, it is the closest room to the main entrance and to the first floor living room.
The bathroom is shared between this room and Room 7.
Combine this room with Room 7 to create a private family area that can accommodate 4-5 people.

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Icone Guest Until 3
Icone Area 18m²
194ft²
Icone floor Second floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade Interior

At the center of the house, it has two single beds and is accessible through a spiral staircase close to the first floor entrance and kitchen.
The bathroom is shared between this room and Room 10.
Combine this room with Room 10 to create a family area that can accommodate 4-5 people.

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Icone Guest 2
Icone Area 12m²
129ft²
Icone floor Second floor
Icone WC Shared WC
Portas Comodidade Interior

At the centre of the house, it has a small double bed, and is accessible through a spiral staircase close to the first floor entrance and kitchen.
The bathroom is shared between  this room and Room 9.
Combine this room with Room 9 to create a family area that can accommodate 4-5 people.

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Feel with us

Feelings are at the heart of what we do. We’ve added experiences to our options  hoping to share what we feel with others.

Rent one or more spaces for your (responsible) event or join the Community Wellbeing program to engage with the local community while exercising.

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  • Icone User Community Wellbeing

We offer different indoor and outdoor spaces which can be adapted to best suit your event. Weddings, meetings, workshops, teambuilding, retreats… Virtually limitless formats!*

Children’s birthday parties are a family-favourite!

 

* limited to the property’s dimensions

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This program was designed  to promote self-care through both physical and mental wellbeing through regular and accessible practices, while also  encouraging the engagement and  connection amongst guests, visitors and the local community.

We have a weekly schedule of mindful activities with some awesome teachers who will make you whole again! Check out our timetable below and download the app for a faster and up-to-date experience.

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Explore with us

Running Quinta do Bom Despacho has been a surprising journey of discovery. Much of what we currently do is the result of knowledge shared by countless guests, visitors, friends and family. We want to keep the knowledge-sharing chain going!

This is why we offer the possibility for you to visit Quinta do Bom Despacho. Come meet the property, the business, the people behind it all and let’s have a brainstorm to stimulate everyone’s personal growth.

  • Icone Calendar Pro Bono Visits
  • Icone User Guided Tours

We open our doors to public schools, ONGs and other non-profit educational or social organisations. From the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development to agroecology or tourism, we can address an array of topics. At the end, there is always time for a Q&A session. Let us know what you’d like to talk about!

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We also carry out guided tours of the estate. These are usually booked through an agency and may include e.g. a local wine tasting, a lunch or dinner with local products, or a talk with local experts in specific domain(s). Prices vary depending on group size, duration and activities. Talk to us!

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