The Wine House Hotel – Quinta da Pacheca
Dating back to 1551, the wine estate Quinta da Pacheca was one of the first in the Douro to welcome overnight guests; in 2020 it became a fully fledged hotel, with rooms in the old mansion, in a larger new wing, and—for a truly unforgettable stay—in 10 cozy giant barrels, some with their own plunge pool. The estate has a chapel and a beautiful garden with trees that are centuries old, while the main modern building houses a gourmet restaurant (€33) that serves excellent regional dishes; if you have the time, try the tasting menu (€120). Non-guests can also make reservations for wine tastings and to tour the cellars, where some of the grapes are still trodden the old-fashioned way, in a stone tank (note: if you book ahead, you can join in).
