Title: Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo ## Photo gallery for Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo ![Beach nearby - Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo (Portel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54430000/54427200/54427128/9a7c1638.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo (Portel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54430000/54427200/54427128/abfeee82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo (Portel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54430000/54427200/54427128/faa0594a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo (Portel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54430000/54427200/54427128/2a7d0c03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo (Portel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54430000/54427200/54427128/b39a73fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies A garden, a playground and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire apartment 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo The Matriz Guest House is the first floor of a century-old house recently restored to a high standard. It is located in the center of the medieval village of Portel, Central Alentejo, Portugal, 12 km from the nearests river beaches and 15 km from Marina Amieira, both located in the municipality of Portel and next to Lake Alqueva. Closest cities are Évora, 40 km north, a World Heritage Site (UNESCO), and Beja, 40 km south, with good access by car or bus via the IP2 road. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - On a lake ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Solar energy ## Similar properties ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1140000/1137600/1137566/7d904037.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pousada Convento de Evora - Historic Hotel Évora - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 427 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=1137566&PinnedHotelID=1137566&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67660000/67652200/67652164/0901676e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Octant Evora Évora - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 77 reviews £146 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=67652164&PinnedHotelID=67652164&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13180000/13171600/13171507/e83d1131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### São Lourenço do Barrocal Reguengos de Monsaraz - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 107 reviews £323 includes taxes & fees 10 Mar - 11 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11&selected=13171507&PinnedHotelID=13171507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/109000000/108994400/108994371/64dc5567_edited_f5c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Herdade do Burrazeiro | Rural Tourism in Alentejo Borba - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning £118 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=108994371&PinnedHotelID=108994371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120100000/120099500/120099450/be54ad92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Captain's house. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 106072/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Matriz Guest House In the Heart of the Alentejo Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo Portel Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo Apartment ## About the area Located in Portel, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Villa of Sao Cucufate and Ruinas Romanas de Sao Cucufate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira and Paulo Laureano Winery. [Visit our Portel travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portel.dx6047315) [View more Apartments in Portel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Portel-Apartments.d6047315-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=38.310627,-7.706788&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:olzhFlf%60n%40%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBQ%40SBSBSBQBSDQBSDQDSBQDQFQDQDQFQFQDQFQFOFQFOHQFOHOFOHOHOHMHOHOJMHMJMHMJMJMHMLKHKLMJKJKJKLIJKLILILILIJILILGLGNILGLELGNGLELENELENENCLCNENCLANCNCLANANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBL%40NBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLDLFLHNFJFLHLHLHLHJHLHLJJJLHJJJJJLJJJJJLJLJLHLJLHLJLFNJNHLHNFNHNFNHNFPFNHPFNFPDPFPDPFPDPDPDPDRDPBPDRBPDR%40RBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40R%3FR%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRARAR%3FRARCPARARCRCRCPCRAREPCREPCREPEPEREPEPGPEPGPENGPGPINGPGNINGNIPGLININKNGLKLINKLILKLKLKJKLKJKJKJKJMJKJMHMJKHMHMHMHMFKHOFMFMFMFOFMDMDOFMDOBMDODOBMBOBMBOBO%40O%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAO%3FOAOCMAOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMCOEMGMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGKIMIMIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKMKIKMMIKKMKMIMKMIMKOIMIOIOIOIMGOIQGOIOGQGOGQGOEQGQGQEQEQGQESCQEQESCQESCQCSCSCQASCSASCSAQASAS%3FSASAS%3FS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AA0LFB7F63sE5J0ufxM_rIlRf9I=) Portel, Évora ### What's nearby - ![Aerial. View from the sky of the dam on the river Guadiana.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6319166/d85b0d9e-0ea7-4c82-9e9c-c762be899f00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alqueva Dam 35 min drive \- 18.1 miles - Municipal museum 17 min drive \- 11.1 miles - Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira 17 min drive \- 11.8 miles - Villa of Sao Cucufate 20 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Ruinas Romanas de Sao Cucufate 24 min drive \- 13.8 miles ### Getting around - Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) 115 min drive ### Restaurants - Restaurante Oasis 11 min drive - Cozinha Daboim 4 min walk - Ponto de Encontro 3 min walk - Chafariz 6 min walk - Restaurante São Pedro 2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo? ### What time is check-in at Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo? ### What time is check-out at Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo? ### Where is Matriz Guest House - In the heart of the Alentejo located? ## Have a question? 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