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Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant — exterior view
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Hotel · CERCAL DO ALENTEJO

Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant

Herdade da Matinha, S/N, CERCAL DO ALENTEJO

What stands out
Wi-fi
Outdoor freshwater pool
Restaurant
Bar
24-hour reception
Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
About this hotel

Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Alentejo coast, this charming guest house offers cosy and intimate ambience that is reminiscent of a bygone era. Its blend of styles gives a touch of lightness, life and eternity, and its proximity to the beautiful beach only enhances its joyful atmosphere. Surrounded by old oak trees, it offers elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and a host of modern amenities…

Surrounded by the beautiful landscape of the Alentejo coast, this charming guest house offers cosy and intimate ambience that is reminiscent of a bygone era. Its blend of styles gives a touch of lightness, life and eternity, and its proximity to the beautiful beach only enhances its joyful atmosphere. Surrounded by old oak trees, it offers elegantly decorated rooms with wooden furniture and a host of modern amenities. Those who enjoy the outdoors will have plenty of opportunities to cycle, ride a horse or just hike in the surrounding area. There is also a children's playground for the young guests. The onsite restaurant prides itself on its local specialities that are made with home-grown organic vegetables, as well as its renowned Portuguese wines. It also offers the hearty breakfast, which can be enjoyed both indoors and on the patio. Here is the description of the itinerary from Lisbon to Matinha, and you can also download it from our website. It is important that you set the GPS first to Cercal and only then to Herdade: -A2 (Lisbon / Algarve, South) - exit (Beja / Ferreira) -IP1-direction Ourique Algarve to Mimosa -Turn to Alvalade-Cercal -At Cercal turn onto VNMilfontes (at the big roundabout in Cercal) -1Km after Cercal in front of a small factory (business park), turn right on a dirt road (+ -3 Km) -Follow the signs HM (Herdade da Matinha) or the telephone poles that start on the tar road.

Your stay
Check-in
29 Aug 2026
17:00–23:30
Check-out
01 Sep 2026
Until 13:00
Guests
2A · 0C · 1R
3 nights

Available at the property for an extra charge (payable at the hotel where applicable):

Fireplace charge applies Hotel safe charge applies Snacks charge applies Game room charge applies Windsurfing charge applies Smoking area charge applies Gluten-free meals charge applies Half board without drinks charge applies Bicycle hire service charge applies Horse riding charge applies Car park charge applies Cycling / mountain biking charge applies Surfing charge applies Transfer service charge applies Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) charge applies Wi-fi charge applies
Amenities & services

52 facilities across 9 categories.

Facilities
23
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Car park
  • Bicycle storage
  • Sun terrace
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Laundry service
  • Transfer service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area
  • Clothes dryer
  • Library
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Concierge
  • Smoke detector
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Hotel safe
  • 24-hour reception
  • Fireplace
Meals
8
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Breakfast
  • Set menu dinner
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Snacks
  • Picnic
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Half board without drinks
Location
6
  • Twin rooms (8)
  • Family rooms (8)
  • Superior rooms (8)
  • Number of floors (main building) (1)
  • Total number of rooms (35)
  • Double rooms (11)
Entertainment
5
  • Outdoor freshwater pool (1)
  • Sun loungers
  • Parasols
  • TV lounge
  • Game room
Sports
4
  • Surfing
  • Cycling / mountain biking
  • Horse riding
  • Windsurfing
Catering
3
  • Smoking area
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Hotel type
1
  • rural hotel
Business
1
  • Meeting room
Health
1
  • Massage
Room types at this hotel

8 room categories — choose live availability and pricing on the right.

Double · King
Sleeps 1–4
Double · Kg Su
Sleeps 1–4
Double · Standard
Sleeps 1–4
Double · St 2
Sleeps 1–4
Double · Tr
Sleeps 1–4
Family · 2b Dx
Sleeps 1–8
Family · King
Sleeps 1–8
Suite · Deluxe · King
Sleeps 1–8
Location

Herdade da Matinha, S/N, CERCAL DO ALENTEJO

Distance from key points
  • Airport
  • Bus/Train station
  • Beach
Good to know
House rules
  • Check-in17:00–23:30
  • Check-outUntil 13:00

Times as published by the property — confirmed on your voucher.

Payment at the hotel
  • Visa Electrón
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

When you book through Green Apple, you pay in AED via Paymob — Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay, 3DS-secure.

Things to keep in mind
  • Identification card at arrival
Why book through Green Apple
Same hotel · better price

Net rates negotiated directly with Hotelbeds — often lower than the property's own site, always all-in.

Real humans on WhatsApp

Mid-trip change? Late arrival? Message +971 4 284 6712 — a person replies.

Established 2012

A DTCM-licensed Dubai travel house. IATA TIDS registered. 13+ years of arranging stays.

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Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant?

Most properties check guests in from around 14:00 and check out by around 12:00 — the exact times are set by the hotel and appear on your voucher. Early check-in or late check-out can be requested, subject to availability — message our concierge on WhatsApp and we'll arrange it where the property allows.

Can I cancel my booking at Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant?

Cancellation policy is set per rate. Each rate card in the booking widget shows whether it is refundable and the exact deadline. Free-cancellation rates can be cancelled in seconds from your confirmation email. Non-refundable rates are clearly flagged before payment.

Is breakfast included?

Some rates include breakfast and others don't. The board basis (Room Only / Bed & Breakfast / Half Board / Full Board / All Inclusive) is shown on every rate card, so the choice is yours.

What payment methods does the hotel accept?

At the property, Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant accepts Visa Electrón, MasterCard, Visa. When you book through Green Apple, payment is handled in AED via Paymob (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Apple Pay) — secure 3DS checkout, no surprises.

What amenities does Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant offer?

Key amenities at Herdade da Matinha Country House & Restaurant include Wi-fi, Outdoor freshwater pool, Restaurant, Bar, 24-hour reception. A full list of facilities is available in the amenities section of this page.

Why book through Green Apple Travel?

Green Apple is a Dubai-rooted travel house, established 2012 and IATA TIDS registered. We negotiate net rates directly with global suppliers (Hotelbeds) so you book the same hotel — often at a lower all-in price — and you get a real human on WhatsApp if anything changes mid-trip.
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