Herdade da Malhadinha Nova
Rural luxury with genuine soul. This is not a polished resort playing at being a farm — it actually is one. Cork trees, storks, Lusitano horses, and 80 hectares of vines are the backdrop. Interiors mix local artisan craftsmanship with serious design credentials (Flos lamps, Carl Hansen chairs, Agape tubs). The overall feel is intimate, slow, and wine-forward.
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Why It Matters
Relais & Châteaux member. Michelin Green Star restaurant (first awarded 2024, renewed). Winner of Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Best International Getaway Hotel award. A working winery, stud farm, organic gardens, and cattle breeding operation — all on the same land where guests sleep. Featured in the Assouline book 'Malhadinha: The Heart of Alentejo'.
A family-owned working estate of 744 hectares in the heart of Baixo Alentejo, Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is built around wine, land, and a quietly obsessive attention to quality. The Soares family transformed what was once a time-capsule of ruins into five distinct accommodation compounds spread across the property, each with its own character — from the original boutique hotel at Monte da Peceguina to the super-private suites at Casa das Pedras, each with its own pool. The restaurant earned a Michelin Green Star in 2024, and nearly everything on your plate — beef, olive oil, honey, vegetables — comes from the estate itself.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Casa da Ribeira – Slow Living Villa
From EUR2,850 / nightA 370 sqm 'slow living' villa with 3 suites (each 75 sqm), all with private balconies. Exterior areas with views over the Alentejo plains and a private exterior pool. Rented exclusively as a whole property. Minimum 3 nights. The scale here is genuinely generous — nearly 400 sqm of indoor space for just three suites.
370 sqmCasa das Artes e Ofícios – Art-Inspired Villa
From EUR1,900 / nightA 180 sqm villa inspired by art and craft, with 2 rooms (each 25 sqm), plus a dining room, living room, and kitchen — making it the most self-contained option on the estate. Features an exterior swimming pool with sweeping views over the Alentejo plains. Good choice for couples or close friends who want the villa-buyout experience at the estate's most accessible price point.
180 sqm
Casa das Pedras – Suite
From EUR800 / nightFour 100 sqm suites, each with its own private terrace and private pool — and crucially, no shared common areas on site, making this the most private option on the estate. More contemporary and design-forward than Monte da Peceguina: mortar and wood give a minimalist character, with Flos lamps, Carl Hansen & Søn chairs, an Alvar Aalto coat rack, an Agape bathtub, sideboards by Portuguese maker Much Wood, and linen tunics by Harmony Textile. Surrounded by the vines of Peceguina with views over Ribeira de Terges. Recommended for adults.
100 sqmCasa do Ancoradouro – Full Villa
From EUR4,900 / nightThe entire Casa do Ancoradouro rented as a single unit — all 7 suites (each 100 sqm), the shared exterior pool, and all common areas. Ideal for large groups or family buyouts.
Casa do Ancoradouro – Suite
From EUR700 / nightOne of 7 suites (each 100 sqm) in the Casa do Ancoradouro, described as the 'home of terracotta'. Each suite has a private terrace. The building also has a shared exterior swimming pool plus multiple balconies and porches. The terracotta theme gives this building a warmer, earthier feel compared to the more minimalist Casa das Pedras.
100 sqm
Monte da Peceguina – Double Room
From EUR400 / nightLocated in the original 2008 boutique hotel building at the heart of the estate. The 32 sqm double rooms are smaller than the suites but loaded with personality — each has the design signature of the younger Soares generation, mirroring the wine label art of the Malhadinha line. Duravit bathroom fixtures, Philippe Starck lighting, Claus Porto toiletries, iPad, Bose sound system, and underfloor heating. Access to two shared pools (one heated), wine bar, library, and M Wellness Spa.
32 sqmMonte da Peceguina – Junior Suite
From EUR450 / nightOne of the 90 sqm junior suite options at the Monte da Peceguina countryhouse. Same high-spec finish as the double rooms — Philippe Starck lighting, Duravit bathrooms, Claus Porto amenities, iPad, Bose — with significantly more space and terrace access with Alentejo plain views. Two shared pools on site, plus access to M Wellness Spa, library, and wine bar.
90 sqmMonte da Peceguina – Suite
From EUR500 / nightThe two full suites (90 sqm) in the Monte da Peceguina countryhouse are the flagship rooms of this original villa. Each interior corner oozes refinement — the same design DNA as the double rooms but at proper suite scale, with living area, full terrace, and vineyard views. Living room with fireplace, library access, wine bar, and both shared pools (one heated) just steps away.
90 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided bass fishing on the estate.
Private helicopter transfer/flight from Lisbon to the estate.
Shared hot air balloon flight experience over the Alentejo landscape, departing outside the estate.
Private hot air balloon flight experience over the Alentejo.
Guided bird watching in the estate's natural habitat — storks, peacocks, and diverse avifauna of the Alentejo.
Learn the traditional Campaniça guitar and Cante Alentejano singing — a UNESCO-listed intangible heritage of Alentejo.
Pottery workshop at the Malhadinha atelier — various formats available from painting (€35) to wheel-throwing (€130) to workshop at the master's studio (€130).
Visit the Alentejo cattle, black pigs, Merina sheep, and Lusitano horses on the estate.
Structured evening tastings at 6pm across the week, each with a different focus: Monday single variety (€45), Tuesday white vertical (€60), Wednesday special editions (€60), Thursday red vertical (€60), Friday different styles (€60), Saturday surprise tasting (€60). Excellent way to explore the estate's full range.
Guided visit to the property and winery. Includes tasting of 5 wines including Verdelho, Malhadinha white, Teixinha Tava white, Malhadinha red and Teixinha Aragonez. The winery, built into a hillside in 2003, uses gravity-fed vinification with no pumps. Grapes arrive in 26 lb hand baskets. Aging in French oak barrels from 8 hand-selected suppliers.
Hands-on workshop recreating traditional Alentejo recipes.
Picnic in the vineyards or beside the Terges River.
In-depth wine education course with the winemaking team.
Guided horseback ride through the estate's 744 hectares. The Soares family breeds Pure Lusitano horses at their stud farm established in 2008 — starting with 6 mares and 1 stallion, now 32 horses. Award-winning dressage program. Horses are bred for training and competition.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Living room with fireplace at Monte da Peceguina countryhouse.
All rooms and suites feature underfloor heating and air conditioning.
Library in the Monte da Peceguina countryhouse, available to hotel guests.
Babysitting available at €50 per experience.
On-site wine bar where guests can taste and purchase estate wines. Also functions as the reception area for Monte da Peceguina.
Pets welcome at €100 per night per pet.
Two shared pools at Monte da Peceguina (one heated), plus individual private pools at Casa das Pedras (one per suite), Casa do Ancoradouro, Casa da Ribeira, and Casa das Artes e Ofícios. Blue-tiled infinity pool at the main hotel is frequently cited as a highlight.
On-site tennis court available for hire (€45/session) or private lessons (€60/person).
On-site and online wine shop to purchase estate wines directly. Also sells the Assouline coffee table book 'Malhadinha: The Heart of Alentejo'.
Quality sound systems in all rooms and suites.
Each villa rental includes an exclusive buggy and BTT mountain bike equipment for guest use — complimentary and private.
Hotel-arranged transfers: Lisbon to estate from €465 (car, 4 pax) / €500 (minivan, 7 pax). Faro to estate from €380 (car) / €400 (minivan).
Working stud farm with 32 Pure Lusitano horses. Established 2008. Award-winning dressage program. Open for visits and riding experiences.
Extensive organic vegetable gardens and orchards that supply the restaurant. Guests can visit and take guided tours.
State-of-the-art winery built into the hillside in 2003, covering 80 hectares of vines. Gravity-fed vinification, no pumps, French oak barrel aging. Open for guided tours.
110 sqm spa designed by Aires Mateus studio. Three treatment rooms, sensory shower, sauna. IGNAE facial treatments and wine/honey/rosemary body treatments.
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