Six Senses Douro Valley
Lamego, Porto, Portugal
Overview
When to go
What we love
- The art canvases in the spa where you can let your creative juices flow and paint away
- Join a cruise down the River Douro and relax whilst you take in the views and river life
- The Alchemy Bar where you can have your own individually-blended scrub or mask made up.
Who should go
- All wine lovers! Hotel offers a range of wine related activities including the tradition of stomping the grapes!
- Traveller who wish to stay somewhere luxurious but traditional
- Singles, friends or couples who want to unwind in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature.
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Offers
- Complimentary spa treatment (already included in below programmes)
- Free return airport transfer from Porto airport (min 7 night stay, private or shared transfer, worth approx £350)
- Single travellers discount (with pre-booked wellness programmes)
- Free room upgrade for twin/double accommodation (subject to availability at time of booking)
Wellness
The ethos here is to provide superior treatments in a relaxing environment. The spa combines nature with Portuguese tradition, not forgetting elements of water, stone and wood. The decor uses ecologically friendly materials. Therapies by the expertly trained staff range from locally inspired, grape-based treatments using local herbs and fruits to Six Senses signature therapies.
*Please note: construction work is taking place at the hotel to add 10 new rooms and suites. Noise is being kept to a minimum so guest experience is not disturbed. No noise can be heard in the restaurant and spa areas and all rooms affected are closed whilst the consultation takes place*
Facilities include 25m outdoor swimming pool, 10 treatment rooms, indoor heated pool with jets, aerial yoga studio and state-of-the-art gym.
- Foot acupressure
- Ayurvedic marma massage
- Vit C and papaya enzyme peel facial
- De-stress ritual
- Indian head massage
- Thai herbal compress
Fitness & Activities
- Tennis
- Workshops
- Tree climbing
- Biking
- Doing anything wine related is compulsory here - tours, tasting, visiting old wineries
- Learn how to make wine - stomping included
- If you like walking or running this is your place
- Challenge yourself and go do canoeing on The Cabrum River
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi Gong
- Aqua gym
- HIIT
- TRX
- Stretching
- Circuit training
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Several of the vineyard-facing rooms have also a terrace with a seating area.
Bed is king size but can be converted into twin.
All are equipped with Wi-FI, LCD TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, mini bar, pillow menu and hairdryer.
The Quinta Deluxe rooms are 46-50m2. They are split between the new wing and the original building.
Some rooms have two smallish windows facing the valley and heritage building’s rooftops. Others have a large floor-to-ceiling window with woodland views and some terrace-facing rooms have steps accessing to the outside and have a small seating area.
Bed is king size but can be converted into twin.
All are equipped with Wi-Fi, LCD TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, mini bar, pillow menu and hairdryer.
The Quinta River rooms are 46-50m2. These rooms have panoramic views of Douro River.
Rooms have reading and sitting area and some have private balcony.
Bed is king size but can be converted into twin.
All are equipped with Wi-FI, LCD TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, mini bar, pillow menu and hairdryer.
One has a private balcony and other panoramic river view.
These suites have a comfortable spacious living area and bedrooms.
Bed is king size but can be converted into twin.
All are equipped with Wi-FI, LCD TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe, telephone, mini bar, pillow menu and hairdryer.
What’s on the menu
Location
Nearest airport
The transfer time from Porto International Airport is approximately 1 hour 30 mins by car. There are plenty of low cost flight options from any major UK cities throughout the year.By car
Alternatively, there is also the less expensive option of hiring a car, taking a local taxi or a local train. If you choose to take the train, you will need to take a local taxi from Porto airport to the main Porto train station (approximately 20 mins), then the train to Peso da Regua, which takes approximately 2 hours and usually runs every couple of hours. From Peso da Regua to the hotel, it takes approximately 10 minutes by local taxi.
Families, Children & Infants
Families and kids are welcome. Villas can comfortably accommodate 2 adults with 2 kids. There is also a generous offering of activities for kids and meals.
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