Reviews

Great Setting
The Quinta, run by irrepressible Old Etonian Frank McClintck, is a unique place in a totally unspoilt part of southern portugal. You can birdwatch, windsurf, walk, swim, play badmington, or simply lie around - it's an idyllic existence in good company - more like a house party than anything else. I would recommend it to my friends.
Review by James on 6 August 2007

"Best 5 Portuguese Retreats"
The Independent, May 2007 See Picture Of Article | Read Full Article

"Why not try one of our Well Being Weeks in Spring or Summer"
Sunday Telegraph July 2002

"Top ten European rural hotel"
Good Hotel Guide 2003
featured in The Guardian, January 11th 2003

"The most perfect hideaway at any price"
TATLER

"Dinner is usually served to overtures from tree frogs and arias from nightingales."
Country Life

"More like a house party than a hotel"
Destination Portugal

Feb 08
Rooms immaculate - starlings spotless!
S & C

March 08
What a beautiful, inspiring place! Am feeling refreshed and invigorated after my 48 hours here. And you gave me the best birdwatching I've ever had in my life - spotting that Bluethroat is an experience I will never forget. Big thank you
H.O.

April 08
Thanks to all for a sublime 10 days. I can't bear to leave - it's just too sad!
Ps Frank cheats at cards!
S & T S.

May 08
Five rolling rollers, four Montagu harriers, mating Black winged kites, two black storks and a partridge in a pear tree .... Thanks for all these presents Frank.
Our second visit; another very special time
L & D P

June 08
Fantastic to find you and there will be plenty of recommendations from us to our friends. Love the room, adore the view and would love more of the food!! Thanks so much.
J & H

July 08
It was an extra-ordinary experience spending a couple of days in such a lovely and peaceful environment! We wish you all the best in the future. Keep the place running!

August 08
It was one of those shakes of fortune that we found you at the last minute, and stumbled into the warm glow of your welcoming hospitality. You have created magic here, and continue to do so with each guest that arrives. How refreshing is the human and personal touch that brings many strangers together and have them feel like old friends within a couple of days! Keep doing what you´re doing, we´ll spread the word! Many thanks and see you again! S,S,S,F,B & F

August 08
Frank,
Just a quick note to thank you and your team for a wonderful 2 days. It was the highlight of our stay in Portugal and look forward to staying with you again. Hope the dogs are as active as ever!
Best,
Toby

August 08
Needless to say we are missing the Quinta very much having returned to a rather gloomy UK! However we had such a gorgeous holiday it will keep us going through the autumn months, so a big thank you again to you both for such a tranquil and interesting stay. We look forward to returning soon.
Dod & Helen

September 08
Thank you so much for everything you did and the lovely hospitality to make our stay extra special and so romantic! It was the perfect place to get engaged!
S & P C.