Six Senses Douro Valley

Discover the Six Senses Douro Valley, a superbly renovated 19th-century manor house set high on a hill overlooking the vine covered rolling hills of the Douro Valley and the river below.

Rooms feature Portuguese oak floors, earthy tones and textured walls in muted gold. Floor-to-ceiling windows create a light and bright feel. Suites include bath tubs with views of the Douro, while standard rooms are fitted with showers. The supremely comfy beds are dressed in soft cotton sheets topped off with local wool throws.

As the heart of the resort, the Wine Library and Terrace features an eclectic collection of local materials and furnishings to create an authentic Douro Valley experience. It is also a pre-dining rendez-vous with a tempting selection of local tapas items and self-service wine tasting ideal for learning, imbibing and celebrating. Browse gifts, art objects andgourmet items from the valley. Meet here with the wine concierge to plan excursions and spa treatments for the day.

The Six Senses Spa offers 10 treatment rooms, a union of nature and Portuguese tradition wedded to the elements of water, stone and wood. There is a heated indoor pool with water jets, an outdoor pool and refreshment bar plus a gym with the latest exercise equipment and professional guidance. Six Senses speciality treatments and multi-day programs are featured together with locally inspired therapies, some of which are grape and citrus fruit based.

Dining options at Six Senses Douro Valley are a celebration of the region with much of the produce coming from the verdant valley and surrounding countryside. An organic garden of vegetables and herbs is located right on the estate. Fresh ingredients are harvested only as needed, assuring ultimate freshness and flavor.

Guests can join in a variety of wine-influenced activities including wonderful wine and dine Douro River cruises, fascinating wine certificate program and visits to some of the nearby historic wineries where they will meet the winemakers. Wine lovers have the opportunity to be winemakers for the day and in-season, they're able to participate in the age-old tradition of stomping the grapes to commence the vintage.