Monte do Casal is a beautiful 18th-century country house hotel. The emphasis here is total indulgence with specific attention to comfort, personal service and exquisite dining. Portugals Algarve is a postcard of sweeping hills, beaches and world-class golf courses. Close by the 13th-century town of Estoi amidst the bougainvillea and almond trees sits the Monte do Casal. The hotel has evolved from a 200-year-old manor house into a gem of graceful living. The cuisine is Michelin-approved the owner, Bill Hawkins, trained at Londons Savoy and Claridges. There are sun terraces, swimming pools, a croquet lawn, fountains, a walled garden and a welcoming bar. Better still, every morning your personal maid will, without waking you or entering your room, set breakfast for you on your private terrace. The hotel is also home to the Algarves first private botanical garden; its stunning lakes and waterfalls create an area of utmost peace and tranquillity. Dining: The award winning restaurant provides a choice of menus that will exceed your highest expectations. Outstanding quality and choice of dishes genuinely warm friendly service and professionalism reflected in the attention to detail. The A la Carte and Degustation Menus offers Modern Cuisine with House Specialities which are French based, and includes, amongst other dishes, an excellent selection of Daily Fresh Fish and Seafood. The Degustation Tasting Menu consists of 5 small gourmet courses to taste and enjoy, featuring the best dishes from the Kitchen. A different Menu Degustation has been created for each evening during the week. There is a further option to take the menu with 5 special selected tasting menus. There is a full Vegetarian menu and for Lunch there is an imaginative Light Lunch menu with lighter dishes and a special Sunday Lunch Menu. You will find all the menus in detail on the chart above.