Companhia das Culturas

Fazenda S. Bartolomeu / Rua do Monte Grande, Castro Marim, Portugal
13 Rooms
Contemporary Classic & Quiet

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A few miles from the Spanish border, on Portugal’s southern coast, where the Atlantic edges ever closer to the Mediterranean, is the municipality of Castro Marim. It’s here that a writer/farmer and his wife have turned a working family farm (still growing olives, quince, oranges and figs) into Companhia das Culturas, a nine-room, four-apartment escape tied intimately to the land.

A charming homeyness pervades, with a design so subtle that it hardly feels designed at all. Pared-down spaces in whitewashed wood exude a certain rustic calm, and while you’ll find none of the extravagances of a luxury hotel, it’s hard to argue with the simple comforts of these thoughtful rooms (not to mention the pool). Comfort your stomach at Alma Brava ("brave soul"), a hyper-local eatery with nods towards Portugal's singular climate — a medley of Mediterranean, Atlantic, and Continental sensibilities. Breakfast is a particular treat, accompanied by fresh fruits and jams from the hotel’s organic farm.

The farm also yields the aromatic herbs in their signature oil infusions, which (together with Herdade Vale de Covo products) heighten the tactile and medicinal benefits available at the on-site spa. The Cork Box, spacious and outfitted eponymously, hosts yoga or meetings with equal aplomb. You’re not far from the town, or from the beach, more Mediterranean than Atlantic in aspect (read: not so cold), but en suite, without a television, life here is as quiet as you could possibly want it to be.

Please note: Companhia das Culturas requires a 2-night minimum stay.

How to get there: Companhia das Culturas is located 50 km from the Faro International Airport, and just 300 meters from the Castro Marim train station.

Location

Companhia das Culturas
Fazenda S. Bartolomeu / Rua do Monte Grande, Castro Marim, Portugal

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Amenities & Services

  • Free wi-fi
  • Free parking
  • Off street parking
  • Honesty Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa
  • Spa treatments (on request)
  • Turkish bath
  • Yoga
  • Adjoining rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Babysitting (on request)
  • Garden
  • Multi-lingual staff
  • Wood burning fireplace
  • Library
  • Lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet Friendly
  • Pets allowed (charges apply)
  • Boardroom
  • Bikes available
  • Golf nearby
  • Cribs (subject to availability)
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Designated smoking area

Need to Know

  • Reception is open from 10AM - 6PM daily.
  • Prices quoted are for 2 guests. Some rooms can accommodate a 3rd guest.
  • Babies: 0 - 2 years old (crib without extra charge) : Allowed at rooms & houses.
  • Children: 3 - 9+ years old (extra bed - 40€ per night) _ Allowed only at the houses.
  • Adults: from 10 years old onwards (extra bed - 65€ per night) : allowed at rooms & houses
  • Children condition: Please note that children from 3 to 9 + years old are only allowed at the houses. At the rooms (doubles and suites) we allow babies and teenagers with 10 years old and plus.
  • Companhia das Culturas' commercial name is "Francisco Manuel Palma Dias - Agricultura e Actividades Culturais, Lda.", and any charge will be made from an account with this name.
  • Minimum stay in apartment, double rooms or suites: 3 nights (low season); 4 nights (high season); 5 nights (July and August).
Check in: 15:00
Check out: 12:00

Credit cards accepted

Sustainability Measures and Certifications

We ask every hotel in our selection how they are working to make a positive impact on the planet and in their community. This hotel has confirmed the following measures are in place.
Guest Rooms and Public Spaces
  • Uses renewable energy
  • Uses energy-efficient heating and cooling
  • Cleans with eco-friendly products
  • Stocks eco-friendly shampoo and soap
  • Gives guests the option to reuse linens and towels
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic toiletries
  • No single-use plastics
Dining
  • Farms organic or hydroponic produce on property
  • Sources produce from local farms
  • Creates seasonal menus from locally sourced produce
  • Offers vegan menu options
  • Composts food waste
  • Reduces food waste
  • Sources wine from organic and biodynamic vineyards
Community and Environment
  • Purchases from locally owned businesses
  • Actively supports the needs of the local community
  • Trains staff in sustainability best practices
  • Trains staff in local cultural heritage
  • Provides volunteer opportunities for guests and staff
  • Restores and protects natural ecosystems and wildlife

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