Vidago Palace Hotel, Portugal

VIDAGO PALACE HOTEL PORTUGAL Includes flights, transfers, hotel, half board dine around & extras

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The small village of Vidago is set in the heart of northern Portugal. Here you’ll find quaint local restaurants and shops, as well as the chance to explore the magnificent Tamega river that flows gently past the town and continues further on through the north of Portugal. A little further on you can visit the old Roman city of Chaves, bordering close to Spain. Explore the old

fortifications, stroll along the banks of the Tamega and over the romantic 12th century Roman bridge, and then retire to one of the bars or restaurants for a refreshing drink or to sample the regional favourite – cured presunto hams. Nearby, you can visit the natural hot springs which oringally made this town a desireable settlement, as well as the existance of gold. The water in the

springs is some of the hottest in Europe, in some places reaching up to 70°C. The region – like the hotel – is centred on the quieter pace of life with a focus on recreation and relaxation.

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VIDAGO PALACE

Situated just outside the charming little village of Vidago, embraced by tranquil greenery, sits the majestic Vidago Palace Hotel which has recently been named as one of the Leading Hotels of the World. Built in the early 20th century, the hotel underwent extensive refurbishment in 2010 to coincide with the centenary of its original opening.

Today the hotel stands as a perfect blend of modern luxury and traditional Belle Époque chic with beautiful wooden panels, winding grand staircases and a plethora of romantic details. Surrounded by 100 hectares of woods, parkland and thermal spas, the hotel is the perfect retreat for guests seeking pure relaxation. Take a dip in either the indoor or outdoor pool, go for a reinvigorating spa treatment, play a round of golf on the adjacent course or simply relax in the exquisite rooms.

Pay lavish attention to your taste buds in one of the four restaurants, where the highly acclaimed and award-winning chef Vitor Matos is at the reins of the menu of gastronomic delights.

Awards TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award 2017/2016/2015 – “Best Luxury Hotel”

Over the past three years, the Vidago Palace Hotel has conquered the honorable distinction of “Best Luxury Hotel” by tourists in the Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice.

2015 Certificate of Excellence Award by TripAdvisor

The Vidago Palace Hotel was once again distinguished with the 2015 Certificate of Excellence awarded by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site. This award isn’t only about travellers’ confidence in the hotel, but it’s also about the confirmation of the strength and merit of the Vidago Palace brand, which strives to improve the daily service to the guest.

Best Independent Hotel Award 2015

The Vidago Palace Hotel is the big winner of the Portugal Trade Awards 2015 for Best Independent Hotel. With more than 90 nominees in 14 different categories, the Vidago Palace Hotel won more prizes than the other six hotels. The award, created to distinguish the Excellence in Tourism - was awarded by the Journal Publituris in BTL International Tourism Fair.

Best International Spa Award 2016

The Vidago Palace Spa has been voted the Best International Spa in the Condé Nast Traveler Awards 2016.

Portugal’s Best Luxury Hotel Spa Award 2015

The Vidago Palace Hotel was once again awarded at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, having been elected as one of the Best Luxury SPA Hotel in the World. The Vidago Palace Hotel is the Portuguese winner in the category ‘Best Luxury Spa Hotel’ in the World Luxury Hotel Awards, for the second consecutive year. This is considered the most prestigious international award in health and wellness. Voting is done by clients and SPA specialists worldwide. This award recognizes excellence in service, innovation and the offer provided in the Vidago Palace Thermal Luxury SPA, whose particularity are in the use of Vidago mineral water in various treatments.

Portugal’s Best Golf Hotel Award

The Vidago Palace Hotel has also won international awards for its best golf course.

The golf course has been visited by numerous celebrities and pro-golfers who have enjoyed a round or two of golf on this delightful green.

Stay in a Classic Room Each Classic Room has been given a unique design, where every detail including the flow of natural light, has been given meticulous focus. The Classic Rooms are painted in different gentle, pastel colours and come with a private terrace and views over the beautiful park and the mountains in the distance.

Furnished in an elegant, sleek style and featuring free Wi-Fi, LCD TV and a spacious bathroom, the Classic Room offers the perfect place for relaxation after a day of exploring the area and the activities available at the hotel.

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Half Board DINE AROUND Your stay at the Vidago Palace is on a half board – dine around basis, which includes daily breakfast and a choice between lunch or dinner every day, prepared under the supervision of award-wining chef Vitor Matos, whose 20-year career is full of accolades and awards.

Your package includes the choice between a two-course dinner from a set menu (one starter or dessert and one main) at The Grand Ballroom restaurant, or €20 voucher towards dining à la carte in any of the hotel’s restaurants.

Sample MENU Starter Octopus carpaccio Veal carpaccio Chestnut cream soup Cauliflower cream soup with mushrooms tempura

Main Courses Roasted sea bass with gnocchi and cabbage Roasted octopus with vegetables and potatoes Chicken with mushrooms, truffles purée and Foie Gras foam Veal cheek with French barley and mushrooms

Dessert “Farófia” with vanilla sauce and cinnamon crisp Chocolate cake in biscuit joconde Green apple parfait with ginger and spiced cake

Restaurants AND BARS The Grand Ballroom Dine in the splendid surroundings of the Grand Ballroom, where the gourmet menu complements the dazzling interior. Using only fresh, local produce, you can sample a delicious selection of great Portuguese cuisine here.

Dinner: 19:30 – 22:30

Winter Garden Start you day with a delightful breakfast in the exotic Winter Garden. Originally built as a conservatory, this dining area still retains a range of foliage and flora from around the world.

Guests can enjoy a buffet of pastries, fruit and various hot and cold dishes.

Breakfast: 08:00-10:30 (midweek) and 08:00-11:00 (weekends) Lunch: 12:00-15:00

The Club House Don’t be fooled by the traditional exterior, the Club House is a chic bar designed in a modern and elegant style, where refreshing drink and light lunches are served up in spacious, contemporary surrounding. This is a perfect base for a break in between a round of golf.

Lunch: 12:00-16:00 Bar: 08:00-20:00

Wine Cellar Go on a discovery in the hotel’s impressive wine collection in the enchanting cellar. Book a wine tasting session via the reception and immerse yourself top quality wines from Portugal and the rest of the world.

Open on request and according to hotel’s occupancy.

Four Seasons Room Drinks and snacks ordered from the bar can be savoured in the Four Seasons Room. The romantic Belle Époque décor forms a scenic background for great conversations in good company.

Drink and snacks: 11:00 – 00:00

Pool Bar Open between May and September, the Pool Bar offers a tempting selection of refreshing drinks, snacks and light Mediterranean meals during the day, set against the stunning verdant garden of the hotel.

Drinks and snacks: 10:30-19:00 (midweek) and 11:00-19:00 (weekends)

Thermal SPA The natural mineral water of Vidago, recognised for its alkaline properties, is the core tenet of the treatments and beauty programmes used in the hotel’s spa. It was the alleged therapeutic properties of the water that first put the town of Vidago on the map in the beginning of the 20th century, and it quickly rose to become one of the main resorts on the Iberian Peninsula, favoured by aristocrats and nobility from across Europe.

Today, the spa at the Vidago Palace is open to holidaymakers keen to explore the resplendent water and the vast range of treatments available here.

Taking inspiration from various cultures and techniques from across the world, the wellness options at the spa are tailored around each guest, so that you can spend either half or the entire day pampering yourself in an inspiring, contemporary environment.

Best International Spa Award 2016

Portugal’s Best Luxury Hotel Spa Award 2015 At an extra cost, you can indulge in: • Wellness treatments (de-stress, detox & exfoliation treatments) • Body massages (aromatherapy, sport or essential back and scalp massages) • World therapies (reflexology, shiatsu, acupuncture, compresses and others) • Day SPA packages

Golf COURSE Originally designed by the renowned Scottish golf course architect Mackenzie Ross in 1936, the award-winning Vidago Palace Hotel Golf Course has recently been upgraded and remodelled by Cameron & Powell. Matching the splendour and tranquillity of the hotel, the par 72 course complements its green surroundings beautifully, while offering keen golfers a haven that meets USGA specifications and come with spectacular views of the nearby hills and villages. Buggies, trolleys and electric trolleys are accessible to players at the course’s club house, and it is equally possible to hire clubs as well.

Please observe that the course has a dress code that requires shirts with collars and sleeves to be worn as well as shoes with soft spikes, while jeans and track suits are not allowed.

If you book in advance with us, you can take advantage of our special discount on:

THE GREEN FEES from

£45*

per person per day including a free golf buggy for every round of golf booked. * (reduced from £55 per person per day),

PORTUGAL’S Best Golf Hotel Award

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