Love To Explore Rating: First Class
Set in a restored 19th-century manor house in the Douro Valley, Six Senses Douro Valley is a luxurious resort and year-round destination.
The resort seamlessly blends historical charm with contemporary design. There are 71 rooms and suites, offering panoramic views of the Douro River and surrounding vineyards. Some suites offer private balconies or terraces, while the Valley Suites include cosy living rooms with fireplaces and spacious bathrooms.
Six Senses Douro Valley is a great destination for foodies, with menus that draw on local ingredients and flavours, which the Douro Valley is known for. The Vale de Abraão restaurant offers seasonal menus, while the Wine Library and Terrace provide tapas and regional wines. Guests can also learn from the experts, with cookery classes from the chefs.
As with all Six Senses resorts, the extensive spa and wellness centre comes highly recommended. It offers a range of treatments, including cryotherapy and meditation sessions. Activities in the surrounding area include river cruises, vineyard tours, wine-tasting, hiking, cycling, and seasonal grape harvesting experiences.
At Love To Explore, we would recommend the resort for these unique selling points:
- Excellent food & beverage
- Stunning location
- Luxurious facilities and a variety of activities
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Why book a tailor-made holiday with a luxury travel specialist?
The best trips feel effortless, but behind every seamless journey is thoughtful planning and genuine expertise. A luxury travel specialist brings first-hand destination knowledge, trusted recommendations and personalised service to every itinerary, ensuring your holiday is shaped around you. From choosing the finest hotels and experiences to managing all the finer details, tailor-made travel allows you to make the most of your time away without the stress of organising it yourself.
What types of holidays do you specialise in?
Love To Explore specialises in thoughtfully crafted journeys designed entirely around each individual traveller. From slow, sun-drenched escapes on idyllic Indian Ocean islands to immersive, adventure-led safaris through the African wilderness, every trip is shaped by personal style and pace. While Africa and the Indian Ocean remain at the heart of what we do, our trusted network of local experts allows us to extend far beyond, opening the door to extraordinary destinations across the globe.
How far in advance should I book a holiday?
There is no single rule when it comes to booking your next escape, as every journey is completely bespoke. Whether you’re planning a special milestone trip years in advance or seeking a spontaneous last-minute escape, we can help shape it at any stage. That said, for the best choice of boutique lodges and the most sought-after properties, we recommend beginning the planning process around nine months to a year ahead, allowing the widest possible access to availability and experiences. For certain safari lodges and iconic seasonal moments, such as Japan’s cherry blossom season, we would advise planning up to two years in advance.