Herdade Da Corte

We've been here for the second time. Above all the place is quiet - with the main road behind the next hill, the premise manages to be quite isolated and tranquil. The loudest sound is the wind going through the palm tree on site - no engine noises, no people, nothing. As most of the guests take off for a beach or similar after breakfast, if you manage to have the pool for yourself, it' amazing to unwind. Staff is supernice and attentive, happy to provide (great!) recommendations for restaurants. They are also flexible - we asked whether they could cook an octopus for Dinner for us which turned out to be one of the most authentic and nice evenings of our entire trip (octopus was amazing too)

What A lovely surprise, this is a real gem, this quiet hotel is tucked away in the hills. The Rooms are lovely and clean. I had a standard room and my son had a superior room. Both were great. Breakfast was lovely . A car is essential. I would definitely return

If you're looking for a great place to chill Herdade da Corte is where you need to go. A Rio Grande style and feel about it, surrounded by fabulous hilly views, orange, lemon trees, olive groves, and pure adulterated silence. You hear the whisper of the breeze throughout the outdoor areas which have casual seating dotted about, a sweeping view, and a to die for salt-water pool. If you want 5 star service and a butler this isn't the place for you! Our favourite time of the day was a leisurely hour and half munching our way through the buffet breakfast, consisting of 4 different freshly made juices, a good selection of local produce, bread, rolls, pastries and cake, cheese, cold meats, fruits, yoghurt, and natural cereals - while idly looking out to the hills. There's also an array of teas, and the coffee is via a machine which is good - but goat's milk! We've travelled the world extensively and it's rare to find such a place. If you want to jazz up your time there Tavira is charming, along with Tavira Island. You do need a car if you stay at Herdade and want to visit many areas, however, we had read other reviews and knew that - but we just wanted to relax there and do nothing! We stayed 4 days and did venture out 1 afternoon to a restaurant in St Luzia. Local taxi, very nice driver. 20 euro each way (same prices to Tavira) about 15 minutes journey. The owners Joao and Francisco are cool, interesting guys, very helpful, and knowledgeable about the area , local produce, wines, and activities to do there - hiking, etc. Good massage also available in relaxing room. €50 Personally speaking, we dossed (an English word for lazing about) around the pool , helping ourselves to the well-stocked honesty bar, with the occasional beer/glass of wine, absorbed in a few good crime novels. Please note: after breakfast there is NO food available until 7pm. We knew that and brought along our own snacks, nuts etc. The evening menu is mainly cold, very good local produce - oh, please try the prawns (they hot). We tried almost everything on the menu during our stay - couldn't fault anything. My husband arrived completely knackered (another old-school word for tiredness) and after almost 4 days rooted to the place said he felt like the Six Million Dollar Man! Thank you Herdades, we will be back. Hayley & Alan UK

This was our second visit this year, and once again it was a delight as we returned for one of the live music events which take place periodically. The informality and friendly atmosphere created by João and the team are especially relevant in making guests feel at home. The tapas and drinks served on the circular terrace are delicious and good value and the musicians excellent. It’s great having a pool to cool off in on a hot day, and though this time we slept in the annexe about half a mile up the road we enjoyed the same comfort and atmosphere. Even without the music it’s a charming place to stay ! Breakfast, back on the terrace, was relaxed and unhurried….we look forward to returning again next year.

The hotel is in a rural setting with orange and lemon trees all around, great views. Our room was large with a high wooden ceiling. It was very clean and serviced each day. The hotel is a quiet place with ample comfortable seating inside and out. A nice continental breakfast is served each morning. There is a covered rotunda where breakfast can be taken whilst admiring the views. Tapas type suppers can be provided on request. There is a well stocked bar. The staff are very helpful the duty managers gave much advice on where to go and what to see in the local area. The pool great for refreshing swims and for relaxing on the many sunloungers.

Unlike most guests we stayed a full week. We enjoyed the tranquility, the bird song the proximity to Tavira (14k) and the rest of this idyllic part of the Algarve. Our experience of Herdade was excellent. It was located well for visiting, had caring and attentive staff, was clean and comfortable and was managed by people who both cared about and were interested in us. We loved the place as did most like minded guests who stayed for too short a time! That benefited us as it often felt we had private dining of delicious tapas or a pool private to us. If you like swimming our advice would be to avoid the suites and do as we did and take accommodation next to the pool. We would also stress that it is worth taking advice from the managers as without them we wouldn’t have got the most or most pleasure out of the area. We had salt baths, visited islands, ate squid, octopus and fish, hiked and did the tourist visitor stuff!