Our Eat 'n Sleep feature profiles a restaurant in a random city and a hotel nearby. It's kinda like that old show "Dinner and a Movie" but you know, with restaurants and hotels. And better jokes.
The Douro region in northeastern Portugal is known for its wines (you've heard of Port, haven't you?), and the hilly countryside has a few great hotel restaurants perfect for long, wine-soaked lunches. You won't have to sell the rental car to afford a meal at Quinta do Silval a winery/hotel/farm/country escape that also serves up meals for non-guests. Northern Portuguese cuisine is of course the specialty, and you'll want to watch for the roasted baby goat and potatoes, the ultimate local dish.
After feasting like a king on a pauper's dime, we suggest booking a room at the CS Vintage House Hotel just down the road. The 18th-century estate is a four-star hotel with a luxurious pool and lush gardens. After saving some dosh on nosh we figure you can afford to throw down on the fancy lodging--after all, out here in wine country, you won't have to budget for nightlife.
Related Stories:
· CS Vintage House Hotel [Official Site]
· Quinta do Silval [Official Site]
· Portugal Travel [Jaunted]
· Portugal Hotels [HotelChatter]
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