RURAL HOTEL QUINTA MADRE DE ÁGUA
Nature in it's
pure state
The Farm
Madre de Água Farm began when Lurdes and Luis returned to their roots through a project that respects nature, people, the arts, and traditions. It is located in the municipality of Gouveia, at the foot of the Serra da Estrela, with breathtaking landscapes and authentic living scenes dominated by fertile valleys.
The first acquisition was the 14-hectare Madre de Água Farm, which featured several granite stone structures, an 80-year-old vineyard, numerous olive trees, oaks, chestnut trees, pines, century-old cherry trees, rock formations from the Ice Age, and many water wells. It is this estate that gives its name to the Madre de Água project, whose logo depicts the image of water crystals.
Our Facilities
After stabilizing the concept, a boutique hotel with 10 rooms and a restaurant was built, where guests are welcomed in a family atmosphere. The project includes a stud farm that celebrates and preserves the purebred Lusitano horse. Two riding arenas, built using local materials – perfectly integrated into the landscape where the art of dressage, riding lessons and horse rides take place. In 2021, we completed the restoration and extension of our winery at Quinta da Regada, where the Madre de Água wines are produced. The estate also features vineyards, olive groves and orchards, predominantly planted with Rocha pears, Golden Delicious apples and Bravo Esmolfe apples, as well as many rose bushes in a wide variety of colours. In the meantime, we have acquired two neighbouring estates – Santo António and Regada – bringing the total area to 30 hectares.
Our Mission
Visiting Madre de Água Farm and its Hotel Serra da Estrela (RNET License No. 1408) is more than just a visit to a simple farm.
There is so much to see, experience, and discover, because everything was created with great passion and respect for nature and animals, and because its mission and social responsibility also include sharing this way of life with others.
