Great way to experience small towns of Portugal in the Alentejo region. They do not necessarily have the biggest tourist attractions, but towns such as Borba and Estremoz are great ways to meet local people and see some interesting sights off the beaten path. We had a blast renting a car and exploring this area of Portugal. Monte da Fornalha... More

We were travelling in family. Have stayed at Suite 480 of the Monte da Fornalha. This room has plenty of space and could easily fit two extra beds. This was in January 2012. It was brightly sunny - but cold. The rooms and the common living area is decorated in a chic rustic style, with ethnic appointments. The combination of... More

Running a B & B in Kent we tend to be a little critical when we go away. Last September , finding that we had a few free days , we decided to take a quick break. Having lived in Portugal when I was younger I have a soft spot for it but didn't know the Alentejo region very well... More

It's a wonderful, charm and confortable place. The main house has a beautiful glass reading room and nice sofas where you can rest any time listening music and having a tea, it's always available a treat - tea, coffee, cookies or chocolat. The breakfast has delicious homemade jams and bread, among other things. The room is quite confortable and nice,... More

Fornalha makes a great base for sighseeing in the Alentejo area. Conveniently located to many historical sites and in the midst of the Alentejo Wine Route. Or a great secret hide-away spot to relax. The property itself is stunning. The rooms, the pool, the public areas are all welcoming, cozy and well-maintained. The buildings are surrounded by orange trees, cacti,... More

We had a remarkable 3 night stay at Monte Do Fornahla. The inn is very beatiful - the grounds impeccibly landscaped and the common space invitingly decorated. We spent a lot of time just relaxing at the inn. The rooms are very cozy and spacious, with very clean and open bathrooms. The style is rustic, but everything seems recently updated.... More

Nestled off the main road, in the middle of the vineyards, Monte da Fornalha is a stunner. There are fig, walnut and orange trees, lovely gardens and a pool to while away hours. It was by far our favorite part of being in the region. We took her bikes out for a ride through vineyards and I'll never forget that... More

We were initially hesitant about staying at Monte Da Fornalha given the location (it's situated in wine valley between several towns) but what a find! If you have a car, it's actually well located for all the pretty Alentejan towns in the area - most of which are within an easy 30 to 40 mins drive. We spent 4 fantastic... More

Booked four nights in this accommodation. Altogether, we would recommend this charming place: it has a beautiful garden, the staff seem very efficient (rooms are cleaned before you even know it), very spacious rooms, parking in the shade and the breakfast is very generous and probably the best thing about our stay. You are also close to a lot of... More