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Country houses · Serpa · ★★★★

Herdade do Vau

📍 Lugar Monte do Vau, Quintos, 7800-661 Serpa, Portugal · Show on map

Very good472 reviews8.6

Photos: Booking.com

  • Internet
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning

About the property

This former farmer house was refurbished respecting Alentejo’s traditional architecture. Herdade do Vau is a wine producing property and sits on Guadiana River’s right bank, a 20-minute drive from Beja.

The elegant rooms at Herdade do Vau are large and feature arched windows overlooking the surrounding vineyards and landscape. All include a private bathroom and some have a four-posted bed.

A daily breakfast is served each morning and is made of regional delicacies. Meals served include the flavours of fresh herbs caught at the property.

As a wine producing property, Herdade do Vau organises wine tasting sessions overlooking the vineyards and lake. Guests can enjoy a picnic in an idyllic lakeside location, and the cosy living room with fireplace offers a perfect setting to read a book or a enjoy a talk.

Serpa, known for its cuisine and historical walls, is at 20 km, and the border with Spain is a 50-minute drive.

Type
Country houses ★★★★4-star rating
Location
SerpaAlentejo
Guest rating
8.6 / 10Very good · 472 reviews
Check-in
from 17:30until 22:00
Check-out
by 12:00
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Breakfast

Cuisine Continental

Accepted payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Cash only

Good to know

  • Please note that some of the double rooms and the apartment are located within 66 feet of the main building.
  • Please note that payment is required in cash at check-out. There are no ATM machines in the surroundings.
  • Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of up to 20€ per night, per pet.
  • Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Prices and availability

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Rooms and units

Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.

Facilities and services

  • Internetfree
  • Parkingfree
  • Swimming poolfree
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioningfree
  • Family rooms
  • Garden

Wellness

  • Indoor swimming pool free
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Yoga classes

Room amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Bedroom

  • Linen

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Internet

  • Internet services free

Parking

  • Parking free

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/champagne extra charge

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities free
  • Garden
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Entertainment & family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Indoor play area

General

  • Air conditioning free
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Services

  • Fax/photocopying extra charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities extra charge
  • Pet bowls

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing free
  • Games room
  • Hiking free
  • Table tennis free
  • Tennis court free
  • Tennis equipment free

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.

Guest ratings

8.6 Very good472 reviews

Highlights

  • Staff

Could be better

  • Wi-Fi
  • Location
  • Staff 9.5−0.2
  • Facilities 8.4−0.7
  • Cleanliness 8.6−0.9
  • Comfort 8.6−0.7
  • Value for money 8.3−0.9
  • Location 8.2−1.2
  • Wi-Fi 6.1−2.6

Average in Serpa · 14 rated properties

Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.

Guest reviews

9.5 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews

  • AndrewCanada · Nov 2, 2025 9Exceptional

    Absolute gem in the heart of Alentejo.

    Liked : Beautiful, peaceful setting, with very interesting buildings, and beautiful design. Incredibly friendly staff, and delicious breakfast.

    Disliked : One of the rooms was noisy from the sound of a water pump, hot water controls were a little difficult in one room.

    • Group
    • Large Double Room
  • NataliiaUnited States · Sep 6, 2025 10Exceptional

    Fantastic

    Liked : Fantastic facility and staff.
    Everything very authentic and cute. Great breakfast.

    Disliked : NA

    • Double Room
  • NunoNetherlands · Aug 27, 2025 10Exceptional

    Liked : Amazing experience and amazing hosts and staff. We are invited to dine with the hosts and other guests in a cozy family setting and Miguel’s passion of his wine project adds to an entertaining evening in a beautiful estate. Not to talk about the exceptional wine itself and the amazing home cooked food where it’s impossible to not have seconds, specially the deserts.
    It’s a hidden pearl in the middle of Alentejo and I’m definitely coming back.

    • Group of friends
    • Double Room
  • ChristinePortugal · Aug 9, 2025 9Exceptional

    Liked : The pool was amazing and the nightly dinners surpassed my expectations! Extremly talented chef! The staff are all super friendly and helpful. The common areas are welcoming and I will definitely come back.

    Disliked : Really the only thing was the room (#7) shares walls with a common space that has ping pong table and can be used to socialize. When people were in that space it was like they were partying in my room. This only happened a couple times but of course normally late at night when I was trying to sleep.

    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
  • GaryUnited States · Oct 12, 2024 10Exceptional

    Relaxing beautiful stay .

    Liked : Malfada, first of all, was Awesome!!!
    From the moment she greeted us to when we we left, Malfada was very gracious and took care of anything that we needed. The accommodations were very beautiful with great views of the surroundings. The vineyards and the olive orchards were fantastic.
    It was very relaxing to stay there and would recommend it to anyone.

    Disliked : Nothing

    • Group of friends
    • Large Double Room
  • SusanUnited Kingdom · Jun 3, 2024 10Exceptional

    Great location, quiet & relaxing

    Liked : Rural setting
    Very quiet and relaxing
    Very good wine
    Excellent local food

    Disliked : Nothing!!

    • Double Room
  • DonnaUnited States · May 2, 2024 9Exceptional

    Herdade do Vau wins your heart! Exceptional staff! We loved the wine as well.

    Liked : Location was remote, with stunning views, peaceful, and the perfect spot to relax. We had delicious and delightful meal the evening we arrived. Beautiful property, restored artfully and lovingly. I felt privileged to have had the opportunity to spend time in their homestead.

    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
  • PedroPortugal · Sep 2, 2023 10Exceptional

    Wonderful place to recharge .

    Liked : The location, the beautiful restored House buildings , the calmness and the late served breakfast

    Disliked : The smallish pool

    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
  • FelipePortugal · Jul 17, 2023 9Exceptional

    Great people and awesome location.

    Liked : Inês, David and Teresa are wonderful people always ready to help with anything you need. We couldn’t be better serviced indeed, from check-in to checkout.
    Also, the property and the location are key to a relaxing trip.

    Disliked : Glasses didn’t seem to be much clean.
    Although Teresa is a handful cook, we think they could add game meat for the dinners. Also, the breakfast can be improved.
    Unfortunately, there were no visit to vineyard nor wine tasting since the person in charge of these activities weren’t there.

    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom House (4 Adults) - Pet Friendly
  • OwSpain · May 2, 2023 9Exceptional

    Liked : The location in the middle of a vinyard and olive trees, close to Guadiana river. Very nice owners that joined for dinner.

    Disliked : Price was high.

    • Double Room

Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.

Location

Lugar Monte do Vau, Quintos, 7800-661 Serpa, Portugal

Directions

Things to see nearby

  • Palácio dos Condes de Ficalho 7.7 km23 min drive
  • Convento de Santo António 8.3 km24 min drive
  • Ribeira de Cobres - Salto 9.5 km16 min drive

Restaurants and cafés

  • A Piscina 7.1 km24 min drive
  • Vila Branca 7.2 km24 min drive
  • São Pedro 7.3 km24 min drive
  • Fuel Bar 7.5 km23 min drive
  • Cais na Planície - Sunset, Café & Lounge 8.2 km14 min drive
  • Praxis Club 18 km20 min drive

Getting around

  • Baleizão 10 km12 min drive
  • Beja Airport 26 km32 min drive

Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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