Herdade Ribeira de Borba is a working farm, offering rural tourism in a traditional countryside retreat. You can enjoy Montado’s beautiful scenery from the spacious terrace and 2 outdoor pools. Herdade’s accommodation includes 2 independent houses, 4 suites with living rooms, 2 double rooms and 2 bungalows. Each one is decorated in traditional style and some have wooden beamed ceilings and a fire place. They all open up to terraces and gardens. As part of the experience, you join in daily farming activities. Bikes can be borrowed from the farm free of charge, allowing you to explore the countryside. Herdade Ribeira de Borba also includes a multipurpose room for conferences. WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge. The Herdade is located 5km away from Vila Viçosa, which features the Palácio Ducal castle and the Marble Museum. The historical villages of Estremoz, Redondo, and Monsaraz are nearby. Barragem do Alqueva Lake is only 15 minutes’ drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 extra-large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Vila Viçosa
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  • Francisco
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff was always very helpful and very welcoming. Spacious cottage. Breakfast was amazing with fresh produce.
  • Simao
    Portugal Portugal
    The location is perfect to relax and charge batteries. Great restaurants nearby (10-15 minutes by car)
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Idyllic! We loved our two-night stay in one of the Domes, surrounded by wildflowers and wildlife - including nightingales! Breakfast (and dinner) was delicious. The stylish swimming pool was an added bonus. Thank you to the team at Herdade...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Herdade Ribeira de Borba

Company review score: 9.7Based on 286 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Located 5 km from Vila Viçosa, Herdade Ribeira de Borba provides the perfect retreat in full contact with the countryside. Herdade's accommodation includes 2 independent houses – one with private jacuzzi in the front terrace –, 3 studios, 2 domes and on the top of a hill 10 independent rooms - 4 suites and 2 double bedrooms that can be used by groups and for retreat purposes – with a kitchen and living room area closed by. You can enjoy Montado’s beautiful scenery from the spacious outdoor areas and 2 amazing swimming pools. Every room is decorated in traditional style. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning. And they all open up to terraces and gardens. As part of the experience, there are also walking and training paths you can discover during you stay. WiFi and cable internet is available in every room and public areas and it's free of charge. We have a private chef ready to prepare light meals during the day and dinner on request. And we are glad to adapt to special needs. This is the perfect place for a romantic escape, a family trip or an adventure among friends.

Neighbourhood information

Located just 5 km away is the lovely Vila Viçosa where you can visit the Ducal Palace , one of the most emblematic monuments of the village and the Medieval Castle. You can also take a tour to see its incredible churches. The town of Redondo is 25km from the homestead, with privileged views of the impressive Serra d' Ossa " where the ground tapirs are born and the streets are covered with paper flowers ." A little further away is the typical village of Monsaraz with privileged views of the Alentejo countryside . The city of Estremoz with a lively cultural life is known for its many wineries . Ideal place to get to know the regional wine. It is very likely that when visiting us is happening a fair in Estremoz. Many other sites are close to our place. We will be happy to help you choose a destination.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Herdade Ribeira de Borba
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Badminton equipment
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Herdade Ribeira de Borba takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
€ 7.50 per child, per night
4 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
14+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that late check-in between 21:00 and 23:00 has a surcharge of EUR 20. Check-in after 23:00 is not possible.

Please inform Herdade Ribeira de Borba in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 3781

FAQs about Herdade Ribeira de Borba

  • Check-in at Herdade Ribeira de Borba is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Room options at Herdade Ribeira de Borba include:

    • Studio
    • Villa
    • Suite
    • Bungalow
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Herdade Ribeira de Borba can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Herdade Ribeira de Borba may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Herdade Ribeira de Borba is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Herdade Ribeira de Borba offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Badminton equipment
    • Open-air bath
    • Fitness
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool

  • Herdade Ribeira de Borba is 2.5 miles from the centre of Vila Viçosa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Herdade Ribeira de Borba has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.