Cegonha Country Club

The layout of the complex is exceptional, and each apartment has its own balcony or garden, which is great. There is a pond which is full of interesting wildlife, and makes for great viewing

The only thing was the bar wasn’t open but it was due to unfortunate circumstances, and will be resolved next year

Location and staff

Pool bar and snack bar was shut the whole time we were there

Lovely and peaceful place with beautiful gardens and an amazing pool. It’s perfect for relaxing and getting away from it all. We stayed on the ground floor and really enjoyed having our own little garden where we could sit in the sun and read. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, which made our stay even more enjoyable.

The apartment is showing its age and, for a 4-star property, would benefit from some refurbishment. The windows didn’t close properly and some of the paint was coming off. The sofa bed was quite damaged and the mattress was uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the mattress in the main bedroom was also very uneven and needs replacing. Despite having two tennis courts, only one was usable, as the other was completely damaged. The shower gel was also missing and was never replenished during our stay. The restaurant was temporarily closed during our stay, so we also missed being able to have a coffee or ice cream on site.

Location is great and facilities are good for a getaway

Unfortunately, the safe was locked when we got the room and took a day for staff to open it and my wife left two rings unattended on the bed and couldn’t find them back. At our return they weren’t there and ‘no one saw them’ Breakfast wasn’t available at any day during our stay