We intended to go walking from the Quinta for our 3 days spent there. However, once we had encountered Frank we hastily changed our plans and asked him to take us out the next day. This he did possibly against his better judgement, needing, we guessed a well earned day off. Nevertheless he introduced us to an exciting 12 hours... More

The directions from the airport to the Quinta take along quiet country roads with virtually no traffic, you just trust Frank's directions and you'll arrive at the lodge. We were greeted by the scent of Jasmine, a glistening lake and friendly dogs (Napoleon rules the roost here!). We spent four days bird watching with Frank catering for a less experienced... More

We have just returned from our second visit to this fantastic spot, it really is Paradise. We were on a birding holiday, but as long as you enjoy good food, love to be well looked after in a magical setting away from the crowds, you will fall in love with the Quinta do Barranco da Estrada. Frank is possibly the... More

We have just arrived home from a week in Quinta do Barranco da Estrada which is also known as Paradise in Portugal and it certainly lived up to it's name. The hospitality shown by Daniella and Frank is second to none, both food and accommodation where excellent and you are made to feel at home as soon as you walk... More

Our visit in mid April found pleasant warm dry weather which made a stark contrast to that we left behind in the UK. Daniela, Frank and helpers made us very welcome at their lovely home. We enjoyed several excellent birding trips with Frank to a variety of habitats with the added bonus of wild flower meadows in this unspoilt part... More

Not an easy place to find but we were given detailed instructions from Faro taking us there without a hitch. A stunning location beside a lake with tranquil gardens teeming with birds. Our room was comfortable with a secluded patio. Daniella and Frank made us feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was continental style and plentiful.... More

Paradise in Portugal is what they call it & paradise it is ! A beautiful setting overlooking the lake, garden full of flowers & birds, good home cooked food eaten together with the family & other residents & comfortable rooms with own terrace. Plenty of walks from the Quinta itself or you can be dropped off & picked up from... More

From the moment Frank met us at the railway station we knew we were going to enjoy ourselves. On the journey back to the Quinta, Frank was cheerful, chatty and informative. The Quinta itself is in a beautiful spot, overlooking the water, with gardens cascading down to the waters edge. Our room was lovely, with a wood burning fire (which... More

This is a really remote getaway - don't try finding it for the first time in the dark! The unpaved track into the Quinta seems endless but provides fantastic views. The atmosphere created by Frank, Daniella and family is very warm and welcoming & we appreciated the roaring fire as the weather was a little disappointing. We had a fantastic... More