Quinta de Santo Antonio- Elvas - Hotel Rural****
Elvas, Portugal
Quinta de Santo Antonio- Elvas - Hotel Rural****
Estrada da Barbacena, Elvas, Portugal
Ranking: Quinta de Santo Antonio- Elvas - Hotel Rural**** is ranked 2nd out of 8 accommodation options available in Elvas.
Classification: 4 Star Hotel
This top establishment, housed in a historical building, was refurbished in 2006 and comprises over 30 rooms. This country house hotel enjoys a wonderful setting in the middle of an extensive property composed of what were once several estates joined long ago to form the 274 ha estate of Monte of Amoreira with its abundant bush, holm oak and cork oak growth. Facilities on offer to guests at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a 24-hour reception, a hotel safe, a cafe, a bar, a games room, a TV lounge, a restaurant and conference facilities. Guests may also take advantage of the WLAN/Internet access, the room and laundry services, the bicycle rental station (charges apply), parking and the children's playground. All the major credit cards are accepted, including American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA. Guests may select their breakfast from a buffet, and lunch and dinner are available a la carte. The hotel serves a range of cuisine typical of the Alentejo region as well as international dishes. This hotel is set in Alentejo, 10 km from Badajoz and 7 km from Elvas, where guests will find restaurants, bars, discos, links to the public transport network and shops. It lies on the road to Barbacena past the Amoreira Aqueduct. The surrounding area is not only an agriculturally active region, but also a privileged retreat for those seeking peace, natural beauty and quality of service. The famous Elvas Dolmens are to be found nearby, as well as various tours of sites of archaeological interest, and the Amoreira Aqueduct. Lisbon Airport is some 215 km away. Guests should follow highway A6 (Lisbon-Madrid), and exit at Junction 10 towards Elvas. Continue on 500 m, and turn right towards Barbacena. The hotel is 3 km from this crossroads, on the left.
