Hotel Convento SanPayo (Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal)

About Convento SanPayo

San Payo Convent is a Franciscan convent in Vila Nova de Cerveira built in the XIV century. During the 1970s, this structure became a private sanctuary for the sculptor José Rodrigues. You can see his signature throughout the gardens, dotted with doves, sky and sculpted bodies; and throughout the interior of the Convent, where his art is mixed with his masters’ and friends’ works and with sacred religious and oriental art. There is also a museum with his private collection, whose admission is included in the accommodation rate. The Convent is completely immersed in S. Paio Mountain also know as ‘Monte da Pena’. It is situated 8 km from the nearest village. In a walk towards a wooden cabin and its two ponds teeming with fish, you can find oaks and eucalyptus that are more than half a century old. In the gardens surrounding the Convent there are herds of sheep grazing, fruit trees and flowers blooming throughout the year. The property offers 8 ensuite bedrooms, kitchen and 4 living-rooms. Breakfast with homemade cakes and pastries. Lunches and dinners available upon request- delicious homemade regional food (vegetarian meals available). Outdoor pool and barbecue.