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Lodging: Each of the rooms comes with a bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a minibar and a hire safe. The temperature may be adjusted by air conditioning. The rooms in the old country manor comprise high ceilings and include a king-size bed and a Jacuzzi in the bathroom. In the new building, the rooms additionally include a balcony with views of the pool or the river.
Services: Opened in 2004, this hotel combines the local style art of Alentejo with designs of the late Victorian era. The hotel comprises a total of 31 rooms of which 6 are to be found in the old manor house and the others in a newly-constructed area of the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include a 24-hour reception desk and a currency exchange counter. Further facilities include the Marbles bar, a games room, a café, Marbles bar and conference facilities. Seppia restaurant serves up excellent local cuisine. The hotel's observatory is definitely worthy of a visit. A laundrette, room and laundry services are available, as is public Internet terminal. There is a car park for those arriving by car.
Board: Guests may select their breakfast and lunch from ample buffets; lunch and the evening meal may alternatively be taken à la carte.
Sports: There is a swimming pool as well as the Sombra snack bar (open during the summer months) in the well-kept outdoor complex. Sun loungers and parasols have been laid out ready for use.