Quinta Do Cano

It was by birthday present and also first time to stay in a dog friendly hotel. All of us including Watson, who usually shies away from other dogs, loved the place. The place is just fantastic - it is quiet, the rooms are cool (which is important in Alentejo), the grounds are beautiful and the presence of animals (Irish wolfhounds and other dogs, donkeys, pigs, kittens) create a very friendly relaxed atmosphere. It was super easy to find. We were greeted by Monique. You can tell there is a lot of work invested into the maintenance. The gardens are stunning, the rooms and dining area are immaculately clean. We enjoyed hanging out by the pool, walking around with Watson at the dawn, interacting with other dogs, relaxing in our super comfortable and tastefully decorated apartment. The breakfast was delicious. Wim told me, among other things, that they like visiting Ireland. No wonder we were served hot scones. It is not just the place but the hosts who made our visit very comfortable. Wim saw us off by opening the gate for the car. We drove to Monsaraz in the evening for dinner in the historical castle-village and to see the stars in the Observatory and to Evora for lunch the next day. Both towns are highly recommended. It was great to discover that traveling with a dog can be just as as good as going alone, even better. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Thank you