A new, rural hotel called Pensao Agrícola is located in the fertile agricultural zone of the Sotavento (eastern) end of the Algarve just 1,5km from the historic town of Tavira and Cacela Velha in Portugal. This small farmhouse, once owned by the Silva Gomes family, was built in 1920 as a wedding present to the owners’ only daughter and it remained a working farm until 1970. After 40 years of neglect, the memories of those more prosperous times have been preserved and incorporated into the current architectural project by Atelier Rua.
On the shady terrace next to the farmhouse, guests can enjoy a delicious, generous breakfast, or take other light meals by the plunge pool (heated in winter). All comings and goings at Pensão Agrícola are done under the watchful eye of Ernesto, the farm’s faithful guardian donkey, who – if invited – won’t hesitate to take a walk with guests. Finally, Pensão Agrícola is a rural hotel with 6 rooms, each with a private patio – 3 integrated into the original farmhouse (IN) and 3 in new, contemporary modules (OUT).
