You can buy this rural hotel and vineyard in Vila de Frades, near Vidigueira, Alentejo, for €4,000,000. The estate offers an established wine tourism setting with six independent double rooms, a private vineyard and extensive agricultural land. It is well suited to buyers seeking a hospitality business, wine experience destination and countryside retreat in Portugal. Quinta das Ratoeiras extends across approximately 71.8 hectares, with 801.81 square metres of living area. The hotel is surrounded by vineyards and enjoys views towards the illuminated Hermitage of S. António. Each guest room has air conditioning, cable television, a minibar, an en-suite bathroom with hydromassage column and individual parking. The existing hotel infrastructure was designed to accommodate up to 12 rooms, creating scope for future expansion subject to the relevant approvals. An owner’s house provides four suites, a large living room, a fitted kitchen, storage attic and an outdoor dining porch. Guests can enjoy an 8 x 8 metre swimming pool in a peaceful rural environment. The 37.5-hectare vineyard grows recognised Alentejo varieties including Syrah, Trincadeira, Aragonez, Alfrocheiro and Alicante Bouschet. A further 8.5 hectares have been approved for planting vines, adding to the estate’s long-term agricultural potential. Seven hectares of olive trees and three hectares of orange grove diversify the land-based business model. Forest areas with cork oaks, holm oaks and beehives further strengthen the property’s rural character. A 250 square metre agricultural building contains a traditional wine cellar with seven clay jars and modern winemaking equipment. The facility includes a 5,000-litre stainless steel fermentation tank, a press, a chiller and several water tanks. The included property management company is registered with Turismo de Portugal and INPI and is associated with the local Adega Cooperativa. Its established wine brands may support future hospitality, retail and tasting activities. Nine wells, two boreholes and two natural springs provide water for the irrigated crops. The estate is only 4 kilometres from Vidigueira, 23 kilometres from Beja and its airport, and 160 kilometres from Lisbon Airport. Nearby attractions include the Roman Ruins of S. Cucufate and the river beach at Albergaria dos Fusos. Buyers can explore accommodation income, wine tourism, events and agricultural revenue, although financial performance should be assessed independently. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this exceptional Alentejo hotel and vineyard for sale.
• Total Area: 717 940 m2 (71.8 Ha.)
• Living Area: 801.81 m2
• Owner's house with 4 suites
• Swimming pool 8 X 8 meters.
• Hotel with 6 double rooms (infrastructure designed for 12 rooms)
• 37.5 Ha. Vineyard (additional 8.5 Ha. approved)
• 7 Ha. Olive trees; 3 Ha. Orange grove; 4 Ha. Forest
• Agricultural support building with 250 m2
• 2 old buildings with 427 m2 and 34 m2 respectively that can be rebuilt subject to project approval.
Additional data about the property:
• The property management company, registered with Turismo de Portugal, INPI and associated with Adega Cooperativa, is included in the sale. It also owns several renowned wine brands on the market.
• Soils with unique characteristics (schist and red clay from the Alentejo Interior), two water springs, wells and boreholes guarantee abundant water to irrigate the 37.5 ha of vineyards, olive groves and orange groves. It produces the following grape varieties: Syrah, Trincadeira, Aragonês, Alfrocheiro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet, Touriga Franca, Touring Nacional, Arinto, Perrum, Tinta Roriz, Roupeiro and Antão Vaz. All produce VQPRD grapes included in the DOC sub-region of Vidigueira
• 7 hectares of olive trees in full production (Galega and Cobrançosa varieties)
• 3 Ha. from Laranjal (New Hall, Valencia Late and Vidigueira Pear Orange varieties)
• 5 Ha. Forest (cork oaks, holm oaks with beehives)
19.3 Ha remaining. for various uses of which 8.5 Ha. are authorized to plant vines.
• Hotel with 6 fully independent double rooms. Each room has individual parking at the door, air conditioning, cable TV, and a minibar. Bathroom with hydromassage column. The Hotel has a common living area and breakfast room on the 1st floor.
• Owner’s house with 4 suites, a large living room with WC, fully equipped functional kitchen and an attic for storage that can be used in its entirety. Large external porch for leisure and/or meals with stone tables.
• 250 m2 Support building, with 18 photovoltaic panels that produce energy for the property consumption and to sell to the energy grid. Inside there is a traditional wine cellar with 7 clay jars, for the production of Talha Wine, including a dining room, and a modern area with a stainless steel fermentation tank for 5000 liters, press, chiller and several water tanks. Stainless steel. This building can be easily adapted to another hotel unit.
• The property is located in the interior of Alentejo, bordering the Roman Ruins of S. Cucufate (the largest in Portugal), close to the river beach of Albergaria dos Fusos, in an area with spectacular landscapes and rich in wine culture, ideal for wine lovers. Wine tourism and nature, offering a perfect retreat for those seeking peace and quiet.
Amenities
Diesel central heating in the house
• AC in the Hotel rooms
• All crops use a drip irrigation system fed by wells
• Chrysler Grand Voyager 7-seater vehicle
• New Holland 85 hp tractor + 1 Tractor
• 5000 kg trailer.
• 2000 liter underground tank (authorization of 5000 liters/year of agricultural diesel)
• 2000 liter towable sprayer
• Wide range of agricultural implements and other equipment
• 9 wells; 2 holes; 2 natural springs
Location
• 4 km Vidigueira
• 7 km from Cuba (with 5 daily trains to and from Lisbon)
• 23 km Beja and its Airport
• 160 km Lisbon Airport
