Quinta da Côrte
Valença do Douro, Tabuaço, Portugal
Eight rooms make Quinta da Côrte a particularly personal way to stay among the Douro vineyards. Pierre Yovanovitch’s interiors bring together handmade ceramics, local artwork and carefully chosen furniture without losing the character of the house. There is a pool, a library and regional cooking using produce from the garden. It suits travellers who value quiet spaces and thoughtful design; reserve meals and tastings ahead, rather than assuming the small property works like a large resort.