Monte do Casal
Faro, Portugal
Monte do Casal Hotel
Intimate country house in the Algarve, near the ancient village of Estoi
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An 18th-century country house retreat set in stunning botanical gardens. It has taken years of nurturing and an incredible attention to detail to create the delightful water-garden paradise Monte do Casal Hotel is today. Expect swimming pools, haute cuisine, pampering spa treatments, waterfalls and lakes and a natural sanctuary for wild birds.
With just 18 elegant rooms and suites, Monte do Casal is an intimate haven with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is which your privacy is respected. Elegant furnishings, wood panelling, exposed brickwork and mahogany furniture provide a sophisticated edge. Enjoy breakfast on your terrace each morning.
Wind down with a soothing massage in a spa cabin over Pine Lake followed by a swim in the infinity-edged pool. In summer, dine on Monte do Casal’s beautiful Pergola Terrace with its gentle trickling fountain, surrounded by palm trees and honeysuckle, or on the Sundeck, overlooking the botanical gardens, lakes and waterfalls.
Location
Estoi, Faro, Algarve, Portugal. Near Faro old town and the golf courses of Quinto do Lago and Vilamoura. 12 km from Faro Airport.
Things to enjoy
Weekly cocktail party, private vineyard tour, Wednesday evening barbeque, picnics on request, spa with Turkish bath and sauna, hydro-massage whirlpool, Jacuzzi, two heated pools, three treatment rooms, restaurant with terrace, sundecks, bar, bird sanctuary, lakes, waterfalls, gym.
Near Monte do Casal
Sandy beaches, 19 golf courses, deep-sea fishing, sailing along Algarve coastline, fly fishing, bird watching, tennis, horse riding, Milreu archaeological site, Tavira, Faro, museums, Ria Formosa nature reserve, helicopter trips, boat trips, Cacela Velha coastal village.
Services
Monte do Casal has 18 luxuriously appointed rooms and six private suites. There are sun terraces, swimming pools, a croquet lawn, fountains, a walled garden, a welcoming bar with a eucalyptus pole ceiling, and everywhere the scent of oleander and honeysuckle. But, above all, perhaps, one unusual detail epitomises the Monte do Casal: every morning your personal maid will, without waking you or entering your room, set breakfast for you on your private terrace. Irresistible!
Dining
Although the hotel is small with only nineteen bedrooms, yet the award winning restaurant provides a choice of menus that will exceed your highest expectations. Outstanding quality and choice of dishes, genuinely warm friendly service and professionalism reflected in the attention to detail.. The A la Carte and Menu Dégustation offers Modern Cuisine with House Specialities. French based, influenced by Portuguese and Thai cuisine. There is also a Vegetarian menu available.. During the warmer months, enjoy the beautiful restaurant terrace for lunch or dinner al fresco with its gentle trickling fountain, set under the double pergola with flowering hanging baskets, overlooking the underwater lit pool, surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, oleander and honeysuckle.. The Cocktail bar, with traditional eucalyptus pole and cane ceilings, has French windows leading to its own secluded terrace, set with colourful hanging baskets and wicker furniture where you can enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail and canapés and peruse the menu or simply relax at the end of the day. Open from 11.00 until 24.00.. Experience a memorable candlelit dinner in a truly beautiful and relaxed setting with friendly and attentive service in the Old Coach House. Two intimate dining rooms with three alcoves and traditional eucalyptus pole and cane ceilings. In the cooler months, open log fires provide a warm welcome in the bar, restaurant and lounge.. Live Entertainment is provided four evenings a week and ranges from classical guitar twice a week, to Fado and suitable contempory Portuguese music, to a dinner dance on Saturday evenings.. The Old Coach House restaurant is open for lunch from 12.00 to 2.30 (last orders) and for dinner in the evening from 19.00 to 22.00 (last orders) every day. Dress is elegant casual..
The Restaurant
Although the hotel is small with only nineteen bedrooms, the award winning restaurant provides a choice of menus that will exceed your highest expectations. Outstanding quality and choice of dishes, genuinely warm friendly service and professionalism reflected in the attention to detail. - - The A la Carte and Menu Dégustation offers Modern Cuisine with House Specialities. French based, influenced by Portuguese and Thai cuisine. There is also a Vegetarian menu available. - - During the warmer months, enjoy the beautiful restaurant terrace for lunch or dinner al fresco with its gentle trickling fountain, set under the double pergola with flowering hanging baskets, overlooking the underwater lit pool, surrounded by palm trees, bougainvillea, oleander and honeysuckle. - - The Cocktail bar, with traditional eucalyptus pole and cane ceilings, has French windows leading to its own secluded terrace, set with colourful hanging baskets and wicker furniture where you can enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail and canapés and peruse the menu or simply relax at the end of the day. Open from 11.00 until 24.00. - - Experience a memorable candlelit dinner in a truly beautiful and relaxed setting with friendly and attentive service in the Old Coach House. Two intimate dining rooms with three alcoves and traditional eucalyptus pole and cane ceilings. In the cooler months, open log fires provide a warm welcome in the bar, restaurant and lounge. - - Live Entertainment is provided four evenings a week and ranges from classical guitar twice a week, to Fado and suitable contemporary Portuguese music, to a dinner dance on Saturday evenings. - - The Old Coach House restaurant is open for lunch from 12.00 to 2.30 (last orders) and for dinner in the evening from 19.00 to 22.00 (last orders) every day. Dress is elegant casual.
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Spa
The Sanctuary Spa is located over the Spa Lake offering a haven of tranquility and inner peace.
The Spa features one Relaxation room, three Treatment rooms by the spa lake including one couple Suite. There is also the Sanctuary Gazebo for treatments on the Pine Lake.
The facilities include a private Hammam and a private Sauna, a Jacuzzi and a heated swimming pool.
In our holistic approach for well-being, the Sanctuary Spa has been designed to create a meditative and contemplative environment, using water as the inspirational source.
The Elemis & Sundãri range of products reflects the need for serious skincare and offers therapists the ability to treat each client with a more holistic approach that is in tune with the current focus on health and well-being.
Delight in the fresh breeze of the countryside, bask under the radiant sun and revel at the truly spectacular scenery. Experience the ideal combination of recovering your life forces while enjoying a memorable stay.
Lymphatic Drainage MassageMeditationReflexologyReikiSaunaSwedish massageAromatherapyDeep tissue massageDuo massageElectrotherapyHammanHerbal wrapHydromassageIndian head massage
How to book
Romantic Spa Evenings can be arranged during your holiday by prior appointment.
Leisure
Not applicable
Activities
- Bike Riding
- Croquet
- Golf Driving Range
- Big Game Fishing
- Hairdresser
- Horse Riding
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
Meetings and Business
Audio-visual equipment (on request).
Complimentary wi-fi.
Public computer available in lounge.
Group Conditions
Minimum size of group: 12 people
Maximum size of group: 36 people
Conditions for tour escort: for 15 paying guests, one person free
Baggage handling charge per person: free of charge
Check-out time: 12:00
Group co-ordinator: Ana Paula
