Quinta Do Martelo Hotel - Angra do Heroísmo

3-star cultural heritage farmstay in Angra do Heroísmo, set 4 miles from the UNESCO World Heritage city

Accommodations

Quinta do Martelo offers one-bedroom houses built with traditional Azorean rock walls that maintain a cool interior temperature year-round. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchen downstairs and a separate sleeping area upstairs, with air conditioning and garden or mountain views. The Casa dos Velhotes house, noted by guests for its quietness, provides a private bathroom and access to the farm's common areas.

Dining

The on-site restaurant holds a Gastronomy - National Heritage Award for its Azorean cuisine, serving dishes like Alcatra meat cooked for 24 hours in a wood oven. Ingredients come from the hotel's own organic farm, including vegetables from the orchard and locally sourced cheeses, breads, and jams used in the breakfast. Guests can dine in a private dining room or on the terrace overlooking the farm, with wine pairings recommended by staff who explain the origin and preparation of each traditional dish.

Recreation & Activities

The property has a year-round outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a games room with billiards for guest use. Free activities include bike tours, walking tours, hiking trails, and themed dinner nights that showcase local culture. Indoors, a sauna, spa lounge, and fitness center offer relaxation after outdoor sports like golf and mini golf.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Children have access to an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and board games and puzzles in the shared lounge. The family restaurant serves kids' meals alongside the regular menu, and the farm's gardens provide space for picnics and outdoor games. Baby cots and high chairs are available upon request, and the 24-hour front desk can arrange car hire for family excursions.

Location & Cultural Access

Quinta Do Martelo sits 4 miles from Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage city with 16th-century architecture and museums. The property lies near the natural pools of Biscoitos parish and Lagoa das Patas natural park, both reachable by car. Guests can join cultural workshops and ethnographic tours arranged by the hotel that explain Azorean farming traditions and local history.

• Dining: Gastronomy - National Heritage Award restaurant with 24-hour wood-oven Alcatra
• Farm: Organic farm supplies vegetables, cheeses, and meats for all meals
• Recreation: Outdoor pool, tennis court, sauna, spa lounge, and fitness center
• Activities: Guided bike tours, walking tours, hiking, themed dinner nights
• Accommodation: Traditional stone houses with full kitchen and air conditioning
• Location: 4 miles from UNESCO city Angra do Heroísmo, near Biscoitos natural pools

License number: 85/AL