Printmaking In Portugal FAQs

The Quinta is a private boutique hotel in central Portugal. Set beside a beautiful lake, the Quinta is surrounded by unspoilt countryside which is home to a wide variety of wildlife and rare birds. It is about a 1 and a half hour journey north from Faro in southern Portugal. Use the Google map on the Printmaking In Portugal Holiday page to zoom in and out to see exactly where it is.

Absolutely not, no experience is necessary when doing printmaking. It is possible to work from photographs and or other found imagery that inspires you. In some cases tracing a photo or found imagery is possible. Printmaking is easy and fun and the results are always surprising and you will want to do more and more.

Absolutely not, that’s just what I do. Although by all means if that is what you would like to do please feel free. The holiday is designed for you to create what you want. The Quinta is set in beautiful landscaped gardens which can inspire anyone to be creative.

The bedrooms are airy, cool and comfortable, and the ensuite bathrooms are spacious. Decoration is a gentle mix of Portuguese and English and the overall feeling is simple and welcoming. Towels are provided and each room is has a small kettle for making tea and coffee.

The printmaking workshops will take place outside of the entrance and dining room to the Quinta. We will work at tables in the shade under verandas that surround the Quinta giving a cool pleasant place to work. See the ‘Our Shaded Workspace Area’ section above.

At the time of the holiday in May, yes it will be very warm. At the beginning of May the temperatures can be around 20°C to up to 30°C. May/June is when the summer heat and drought start across the Alentejo region, with pretty well zero chance of rain.

At the time of the holiday in May, yes it will be very warm. At the beginning of May the temperatures can be around 20°C to up to 30°C. May/June is when the summer heat and drought start across the Alentejo region, with pretty well zero chance of rain.

The nearest village is Santa Clara a Velha, which is about 13km away from the Quinta. There is a train station near there and various small shops and cafes. The Quinta is in a remote area, which is accessed along a 4 km track from the nearest road, but there is always tea available on demand.

Please bring sufficient cash with you to purchase extras on site such as bottled water, gifts and alcohol etc. Note that cash cards can also be accepted.

Yes there is WiFi at the Quinta. The password for the Wifi will be given out on arrival. Please feel free to bring ipad’s or laptops.

Yes, it is possible to go on walks from the Quinta, and the Quinta loans out its friendly dogs to those who appreciate them. There are a couple of loop walks that give amazing views of the nearby mountains and the lake. Frank will be offering birdwatching walks, and he is extremely knowledgeable about this area of Portugal.

Yes it is possible to access the lake and this is done by walking down concrete steps to a wooden pontoon. During some very warm months the water level of the lake drops dramatically so even more steps will have to be walked up and down. The lake doesn’t have a beach and as you into the water and the ground beneath is rocky with gravel. The depth of the water gets deep almost immediately as you go in the water. Please bring flipflops or similar for walking in to the lake are advisable. Use of the lake is advisable for swimmers only and not suitable for paddling.

Yes, it is possible to swim in the lake. There are various canoes and paddle boards that can be used in the lake at no extra cost. Please note that these activities are undertaken at your own risk and are under no circumstances the responsibility of the Quinta, its employees or of Lucy Gell. Personal insurance should be taken out if you want to do any of these activities.

Yes. Three meals a day are included in the holiday, beautifully prepared and home cooked by Daniella McClintock.

Yes, all dietary requirements are catered for including vegetarian and vegan. Gluten free meals are available also on request. Please indicate your requirements when booking.

Yes, there are four friendly dogs that live at the Quinta. If anyone has an allergy to dogs, they can be kept away from customers staying at the Quinta and they are not allowed in the house. There is also a very pretty parrot that lives at the Quinta called Harry although only Frank can touch Harry!

There will be group workshops and other activities planned throughout the week but you can choose to opt in and out as you choose. At the Quinta you will find a myriad of nooks and crannies to relax around the property on your own or with new friends with plenty of choice between sun and shade.

There is a large selection of wines (Including red, white and rose), beers and spirits available at the Quinta.

There is a large selection of wines (Including red, white and rose), beers and spirits available at the Quinta.

Hairdryers are available to use on request, just ask on arrival.

If, like me you need a little chocolate from time to time I suggest you pack a small supply and bring it with you. The food at the Quinta is amazing but we always need a little chocolate!

There is no need to pack a towel. Towels are provided in your rooms and extra ones are available to use for swimming in the lake.