TBD - POUSADA MOSTEIRO DE GUIM

Once upon a time this magnificent retreat was home to Augustinian monks and then Portuguese royalty. Now Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes hushed halls play host to a luxury hideaway. Follow in the footsteps of its former residents through ornamental gardens and peaceful cloisters. Then open doors to discover a refined restaurant and character-filled rooms tailor-made for 21st-century escapes. Swim the day away in the outdoor pool beside what was once the mill. Explore the Great Hall Old Library and Chapter Room admiring the 18th-century tiles and soaring oak ceilings. Then settle into the bar housed in what was once the monastery kitchen. There is a huge fireplace and snug sofas inside plus an outdoor terrace for warm evenings. Pousada Mosteiro de Guimaraes is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.