Monsanto is the name of one of the most iconic Portuguese villages and proudly boasts the title of "Portugal's most Portuguese village". Its history is lost in time, as is this room, which occupies one of the oldest rooms in the manor house, having once been the Lagariça, the old wine press where wine was produced.

Recently refurbished, this room has all the necessary facilities for a comfortable and refreshing stay in the countryside, in the heart of Quinta da Porta, with privileged access to a very comfortable shed, both in hot summer days and colder winter days.

For family occupancy, the Monsanto room also offers the possibility of direct and private connection to the Malcata room, in a total joint area of 89 m2.

Standard double room (35m2)

Sanctuary for the Iberian Lynx, the Malcata mountain range remains a biodiversity reserve, having gained Nature Reserve status in 1981. In addition to the lynx, there are also unusual species such as the wildcat, the red fox and the sidenet. Located north of Monsanto and adjacent to the Serra da Gata, in the Spanish Extremadura, Malcata (like Estrela) marks the transition between Beira Baixa and Beira Alta.

Very bright, this room keeps some records of its ancient function, namely the manger, in granite stone, with the stalls that delimited the space reserved for the horses. The ample space offers a sleeping area and a living area.

For family occupancy, the Malcata room also offers the possibility of direct and private connection to the Monsanto room, in a total combined area of 89 m2.

Superior double room (54m2)

In 1896, the Viscount Sanches de Frias described the Serra do Açor as a "very curious hedge of converging mountains, forming a region of exceptional ruggedness, where it will be difficult to find a kilometre of flatness". Since then, little has changed in this territory that, although central on the map of the country, seems to be far from everything.

In this room, Açor, you will find the perfect base to set off to discover unknown landscapes, such as Pico da Cebola which, with its 1438 metres of altitude is the highest schist mountain formation in our country, or the route of the very peculiar Aldeias de Xisto. On your return, you will find a very comfortable room, equipped with a sleeping area and a large living area, with direct access to the historical gardens of Quinta da Porta.

Superior double room (48m2)

The Gardunha Mountain, which gives its name to this room, is our Mountain, our source of water and life, in a word: our home. And this is also the spirit of this room which, like the mountain itself, is not the biggest, but at the same time big and very cosy.

Classified as a protected regional landscape and part of the Rede Natura 2000, Serra da Gardunha is a guardian of biodiversity and unique landscapes, which can easily be observed and experienced in the more than 350 km of hiking trails and 450 km of mountain biking trails that it offers. But it is also from this guardian function that, according to the legends, our mountain range keeps its name since immemorial times: the name Gardunha comes from those who "guard Idanha". Idanha was the capital of ancient Egitania, from the Roman period, and in times of war its inhabitants would come to seek refuge here in Gardunha.

Today, Serra da Gardunha is known as Solar da Cereja do Fundão and we, at Quinta da Porta, are very honoured to, through our cherry orchards, be part of this well known brand in our country.

Dominated by the centenary granite stone walls, this room is ready to welcome you very comfortably and be your home during your stay in Gardunha. The room is equipped with a sleeping area and a living area, with direct access to the historical gardens of Quinta da Porta.

Superior double room (39 m2) 

The largest Portuguese mountain range lends its name to the largest of all rooms. Neighbouring Gardunha, Serra da Estrela is best known for being the privileged stage for winter sports. And, of course, snow is always lovely. But for those who know it better, Estrela is just as charming without the snow: from Covão d'Ametade, to Vale Glaciar, to the natural pools of Cortes do Meio, there are countless nature destinations that will catch your attention.

On your return from discovery, the Estrela offers you the biggest room of all. With a large living area of 63m2, you will have more than enough room to stay here alone or in the company of family or friends. For that, besides the King bed, you also have a double sofa bed. Here everything is big, from the tank to the double shower. 

Besides the direct access to the Historic Gardens, this room also offers you direct access to the common lounge, where you can enjoy the views of the Quinta and the comfort of the fireplace.

Double deluxe room (63m2)

(This room will only be available from the spring of 2025, via direct reservation at [email protected])

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This room is located on the ground floor of the main building and corresponds to the oldest room of the manor house, which is estimated to date back to the 14th century.

The name, 'hideaway room,' is due to the fact that part of it functioned as a real hiding place until the 20th century, with the only access being through a trapdoor hidden in the upper floor.

There are family records of the use of the hiding place particularly during periods of war, namely during the crisis of dynastic succession in 1580 and, later, during the French Invasions.

Currently, this space is entirely renovated and adapted to its new use as a bedroom. With its four-century window facing the front of the house, the access to the old hiding place unveiled and framed by a remarkably trimmed original granite wall, the room also includes a queen bed and a comfortable sitting area.

Staying in the 'hideaway room' is an authentic experience of immersion in the history and tradition of this century-old manor house.

Deluxe room (30m2)

(This room will only be available from the spring of 2025, via direct reservation at [email protected])

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This room, with a large window in the front of the house, is located on the ground floor of the main building. Its current layout corresponds to an adaptation made in the first half of the 20th century by the grandparents of the current owners. It has a decorative tile panel all around and a period tiled floor. More recently, a private bathroom was added, dominated by an antique iron bathtub. It comprises a sleeping area, work area with desk and a small chamber that functions as a living area, with a pull-out sofa bed. The name 'attic room' derives from the peculiarity that, in this region, and similarly to what happens in neighbouring Spain, the term 'attic' is used to designate the rooms on the lower floors of the houses, traditionally intended as storage areas.