This former farmer house was refurbished respecting Alentejos traditional architecture Herdade do Vau is a wine producing property and sits on Guadiana Rivers right bank, a 15-minute drive from Beja The elegant rooms at Herdade do Vau are large and feature arched windows overlooking the surrounding vineyards and landscape All include a private bathroom and some have a four-posted bed A daily breakfast is served each morning and is made of regional delicacies Meals served include the flavours of fresh herbs caught at the property As a wine producing property, Herdade do Vau organises wine tasting sessions in a room overlooking the vineyards and lake Guests can enjoy a picnic in an idyllic lakeside location, and the cosy living room with fireplace offers a perfect setting to read a book or a enjoy a talk Serpa, known for its cuisine and historical walls, is at 18 km, and the border with Spain is a 30-minute drive