Restored agrarian estate
A restored Portuguese farm across forty hectares, where stays revolve around communal garden meals and daily agrarian rhythms.
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Original stone walls join upcycled timber beams and exposed concrete across sixteen suites.
What they say
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Hidden away on a 40-hectare estate in the Portuguese countryside, Quinta Filippa is a 16-room, wellbeing-oriented hotel, wrapped in nature and made for slow living.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a forty-hectare rural estate in the village of Laje, surrounded by farmland near Leiria.
The rooms
Acoustic wool wall hangings soften the suites, where original stone masonry stands against bare concrete ceilings.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 25-meter heated saltwater pool is set into a timber sun deck bordered by pine woodland.
Spa and yoga deck
Morning Vinyasa sessions take place on an outdoor wooden deck, and massages are held in dedicated treatment rooms.
At the table
Chef Paolo de Vries cooks estate-grown produce for communal dinners served beneath a pergola among mature olive trees.
How it began
Founder Mike Schwalbach stitched ninety abandoned plots together in his mother's home village, starting around its century-old communal bread oven.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.