Companhia das Culturas
Fazenda S. Bartolomeu / Rua do Monte Grande, Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal
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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 an writer/farmer and his wife have turned a working family farm (still growing olives, quince, oranges and figs) into Companhia das Culturas, a eight escape which is, in terms of scale, more bed and breakfast than hotel — but which, when it comes to style and atmosphere, is the equal of many a more elaborate hotel.
So subtle is the design that, unless you’re particularly keyed in, you might not notice it’s designed at all. Pared-down spaces in whitewashed wood exude a certain centered 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).
The old olive mill is now something of a social nexus, a library lounge with an honor bar, and the breakfast is a particular treat, accompanied by fresh fruits and jams from the hotel’s organic farm. 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.
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. Please contact customerservice@tablethotels.com to arrange transfers or obtain more detailed directions.
- 7 Rooms
- Style: Contemporary Classic
- Atmosphere: Quiet
- 1 Guest Review
- Companhia das Culturas
- Fazenda S. Bartolomeu / Rua do Monte Grande
- Castro Marim, Algarve, Portugal
Hotel amenities and services
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Free parking
- Free wi-fi
- Garden
- Golf nearby
- Honesty Bar
- Library
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Smoking rooms (on request)
- Wood burning fireplace
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1 Guest Review
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Clare
- Stayed November 2012
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
It's really more of a designer B&B than a hotel (which was a pleasant surprise) and Tina was lovely and really made us feel at home. Breakfast was amazing, and the common spaces were wide, well-appointed and the honesty bar was a delight as well.
We stayed in the Junior Suite which was split level, with the bedroom/double bed upstairs, but there was a single bed on the lower level, so you could very easily come as a couple with a friend/sibling or child as well and stay. The shower facilities were lovely.
The outside spaces look exactly like the pictures. If it was warmer we would have taken a dip in the pool.
It was a supremely relaxing weekend, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
What the hotel could do better:
It would have been nicer to have better directions or signage - we arrived in the evening and were a bit confused about the entrance.
