This exclusive hotel lies on the edge of the nature reserve of Guadiana Valley nestled within approximately 2,000 hectares of natural landscape. It is some 3 km to the centre of Mertola. The beach area is just 50 metres away from the hotel. Lisbon airport is 200 km from the hotel. Opened in 2004, this hotel combines the local style art of Alentejo with designs of the late Victorian era. The hotel comprises a total of 31 rooms of which 6 are to be found in the old manor house and the others in a newly-constructed area of the hotel. Facilities at this hotel include a 24-hour reception desk and a currency exchange counter. Further facilities include the Marbles bar, a games room, a café, Marbles bar and conference facilities. Seppia restaurant serves up excellent local cuisine. The hotel's observatory is definitely worthy of a visit. A laundrette, room and laundry services are available, as is public Internet terminal. There is a car park for those arriving by car. Each of the rooms comes with a bathroom, a direct dial telephone, satellite TV, a minibar and a hire safe. The temperature may be adjusted by air conditioning. The rooms in the old country manor comprise high ceilings and include a king-size bed and a hot tub in the bathroom. In the new building, the rooms additionally include a balcony with views of the pool or the river. There is a swimming pool as well as the Sombra snack bar (open during the summer months) in the well-kept outdoor complex. Sun loungers and parasols have been laid out ready for use. Guests may select their breakfast and lunch from ample buffets; lunch and the evening meal may alternatively be taken à la carte. NOTE: Only the reservation holder must be present at the moment of the check-in with the identification cards of all guests.