Ha Mar Ao Luar

Situated on the hills above the Portuguese city of Setúbal, this is a picturesque retreat with a range of elegant self-catering rooms available. Each is individually decorated, with features such as pretty painted headboards in the Green Suite and model boats on the walls of the White Room, as well as French doors that lead directly to the glorious outdoor pool. The private and quirky Moinho do Lua suite screams romantic hideaway. Set in an old windmill in the gardens, it has an upper floor bedroom, fireplace, living room and private terrace overlooking the bay to the peninsula. Colourful crockery and fresh bread and jams are provided daily for breakfast, and there are plenty of local markets in Setúbal to pick up fresh ingredients. Setúbal also has a host of great fish restaurants and fun bars, and there are lots of sandy beaches to explore nearby. For those who wish to stray further afield, the natural park of Estuario do Sado is under an hour away, with rice fields, beaches, dunes and pinewoods, home to an abundance of wildlife including dolphins, white storks and flamingos. Great location, great value.