Set into the picturesque hillside of Ponte de Lima, Portgual’s oldest town, Carmo’s Boutique Hotel is surrounded by miles of rolling hillside, dotted with Terracotta roofs and fragrant vines.
The hotel itself is a modern building, replete with much architectural flair, and nestles beautifully into its ancient surrounds.
Intimate and stylish, Carmo’s Boutique Hotel is wonderfully placed to discover the traditions, cultural heritage and architecture of the beautiful Minho region of Portugal.
With just 15 glamorous suites, the hotel provides an extensive selection of wine tasting, cultural and gastronomic events for guests to enjoy during their stay.
In addition, there is an outdoor pool, a restaurant serving traditional cuisine on the terrace, and a spa offering aromatherapy treatments, all just 40 minutes from Porto.
Carmo’s Boutique Hotel feels just like a private residence with a homely and tranquil atmosphere reflected in the suites which are tastefully decorated in an attractive mix of modern and classic styles.
A number of the rooms have views across the Lima River Valley.
Be sure to experience the spa where you can enjoy a glass of champagne and soak in a bath of pure goat’s milk.
Hotel Carmos was started by Raquel de Carmo Barbosa and her family 3 years ago, and was born from a genuine love of hospitality.
Originally the building was a farmhouse, but had long been derelict at the time of construction and was not salvageable.
Both Raquel and her family are heavily involved in the day to day running of the business, and have been rewarded in their efforts with a host of international prizes.
Hotel offers 3 Luxury Suites and 12 Prestige Rooms for your pleasure.
Living room with sofa. Indulge yourself with the amazing countryside views of the Minho Region at a Romantic and exclusively refined and delicate ambience.
Portuguese finest cotton bed sheets with English embroidery, luxury djellaba and slippers, deep-soaking tub and glass shower.
Double canopy beds. Bright, Romantic, comfortably decorated, spacious.
Exclusive atmosphere where every detail was carefully chosen.
Portuguese finest cotton bed sheets, Carmo s luxury djellaba and slippers, flat screen TV, free wireless Internet, 24 hour open pampering bar.
All canopy beds, twin or double bed rooms. Portuguese finest cotton bed sheets with English embroidery. Carmo’s luxury djellaba and slippers.
Flat screen TV satellite, free wireless Internet access, 24 hours open pampering bar, personal safety deposit boxes, deep-soaking tub and glass shower.
Twin beds set together with canopy. Elegantly warm atmosphere and pure relaxation.
The hotel menu contains lots of dishes local to the area with many of the ingredients grown in the kitchen gardens, but there are nods to other European cuisines too and the menu is varied and eclectic.
The wine list is, of course, proudly and exclusively Portuguese and uncompromisingly excellent.
At the garden or at the poolside, with the horizon as limit, travel through the flavors of the different Portuguese regions always accompanied by the best Portuguese Wines.
In a refined atmosphere, a very social environment with books, wine and many, many other objects with history that will intrigue you.
At Carmo s you will travel trough the flavours of the different Portuguese regions, always accompanied by the best Portuguese wines.
The hotel menu contains lots of dishes local to the area with many of the ingredients grown in the kitchen gardens.
Local cuisine
Deep in the basement of the hotel is the spa, an ode to relaxation.
The gentle sound of trickling water is the perfect accompaniment to the panoramic views afforded from the pool.
Tucked away behind the spa is a massage room, where guests can enjoy aromatic massages alone or as a couple.
The massages – down in the hidden room behind the spa. They are restorative; aromatic and relaxing.
Lying poolside, underneath the bluest blue sky, guests can watching horses amble around in the distance and sip on sangria cocktails.
A reserved socialisation space. Refined, relaxing and therapeutic.
There is so much to see and do close to Carmo’s Boutique Hotel that you will be spoilt for choice.
Ponte de Lima Old Centre is a short drive away, so head into its medieval centre and then walk across the Roman bridge that spans the River Lima, after which the village is named.
In the afternoon, visit the local wine estates that produce
vinho verde or try your hand at a round of golf at the local course.
Further afield, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Porto and Guimarães should not be missed or Braga, with Portugal’s oldest cathedral, as well as Viana do Castelo with it’s Atlantic beaches where you can enjoy from a lot of water sports.
Explore the beautiful beaches of Alto Minho, its sand and its bays.
Carriage Ride through the Oldest Town in Portugal – Ponte de Lima, visit the Portuguese Toy Museum, the “Terceiros” Museum and head your way on to Soajo village.
Ponte de Lima Golf Course is just 7 minutes away from the hotel.
Horse trail rides take you on a journey through beautiful mountain trails.
The vineyards, which are characterized by their large vegetative expansion, in different driving ways, occupy an area of 21,000 hectares and account for 15% of the national wine-growing area.
CARMO’S BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Rua Santiago da Gemieira 10Gemieira 4990-645 Ponte de LimaPortugal