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CULINARY INSPIRATION

WHERE THE VEGETABLE GARDEN AND KITCHEN MEET

The kitchen is Menno’s domain – with an inherited love for gardening from his father, a passion for cooking from his mother, and ample space to live out his culinary fantasies. Having a huge kitchen and a vegetable garden the size of a soccer field is something which is really enjoyable. He looks up recipes with ingredients from the garden and tries them out, making the guests enthusiastic about the taste of healthy, organic food. Dependent on inspiration, the harvest from what is in season, and the offer of the local farmers, he will serve not only a daily breakfast, but also prepare a sumptuous meal every other night.

Vinha Da Manta is located in a fantastic area, where small-scale farmers and producers offer unique local specialties. Renowned are the cheeses from Seia, the cherries from Faia, the wine from the Dao region, port wine from the Douro, and let’s not forget the olive oil from our own estate, whose fruity flavour may remind you of artichoke. We try to produce as much as possible from our own gardens. Guests appreciate the warm figs cooked in red wine with crème fraiche, and of course our home-brewed aguardente and jerapiga are not to be missed.

“I always take the time to cook and almost everything is homemade. The jams and chutneys, tomatoes that I dry outside in the sun, all the herbs and much of the vegetables come from our garden, I make my own hot sauce by dipping our chili peppers in self-pressed olive oil. My food is above average. I do not credit this on my cooking skills, but on the fact that I only use good wine, good olive oil, and if possible fresh vegetables directly from the land. That is my strength. I give you what nature has to offer”.

Wood, Fire, Smoke, Cast Iron, Olive Oil

THE ANALOGUE KITCHEN

Our restaurant is what I call “analogue”. Eksted notes in his book “Food from the fire” the elements of the analogue kitchen: Wood, Fire, Smoke, Cast Iron, Oil. We certainly recognise ourselves in his ideas to to give ancient techniques a place in the modern kitchen. We use the wood fired outdoor oven as much as possible, we cook in cast iron pots and pans, make long and slow roasts. Our traditional wood-fired Rayburn cooking range gives an even warmth at all times. We make stews on the hob, pizzas in the oven, grill and roast on the barbecue, and use huge cauldrons and copper kettles for jams and marmelade. At the same time, the majority of our dishes are vegetarian. The variety of vegetables in the garden together with the many different cooking techniques result in an almost endless culinary challenge.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, a three course meal at the long table

JOIN US AT THE TABLE

The meal will be served around 20.00 o’clock at our terrace, which is partially covered, so the guests will be able to eat outside under the olive trees.

In July and August, at 19.00 we serve a typical kids menu with home-cooked food adapted to kids taste and preferences. This way kids can eat with their newfound friends, and don’t have to spend too long at the table.

Freshly made, all you can eat

SATURDAY NIGHT, PIZZA NIGHT

Our guests’ day of arrival is (mostly) Saturday. On that night, we serve pizzas from our wood oven. We start around 19.00 o’clock, but continuing making pizza till at least 22.00 o’clock. So if you arrive later, no problem…. all-you-can-eat pizza with toppings of your choice awaits!

Have a drink, meet each other, and enjoy the sunset

THE COCKTAIL BAR

On dinner nights, we always have the cocktail bar open pre-dinner on the lounge terrace. While the kids eat (19.00), or earlier of course, you can enjoy a nice cocktail, a cold white wine, or beer. Enjoy the sunset and meet the other guests.

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Our reviews

  • star rating  Glampling is not for everybody, but if you enjoy nature and fancy giving glamping a try, then you won’t be disappointed at Vinha da Manta! The standard is very high!... read more The tents (lodge) are very spacious with a wonderful terrace/veranda to enjoy the views. The...More

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    August 9, 2015
  • star rating  Een week bij Menno en Jacqueline en je komt helemaal tot rust. Wij hebben in het huisje Vinha da Horta gezeten. Een prachtig uitzicht, een fijne plek, relaxte sfeer en... read more s’avonds heerlijk eten maakte dit alles tot een geweldige week. Nogmaals dank hiervoor! Arno en...Meer

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    avatar thumb dijk2018
    June 19, 2018
  • star rating  The most amazing place ever! Pretty much perfection and exactly what we were looking for. 8 lovely big tents , made really well,great quality and furnished beautifully- containing everything... read more you need for a week away. Amazing views and peace, surrounded only by nature .. The...More

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    July 2, 2015
  • star rating  Vinha da Manta is in a wonderful location, our children, aged 9 and 5, had an amazing week and we felt that they were safe and happy roaming the hillside... read more and playing with the other kids. They absolutely loved it and really did not want...More

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    September 2, 2015
  • star rating  Wat een heerlijke plek is Vinha da Manta! We zijn er nu 2 keer geweest en beide keren was het genieten. Het warme welkom van Jacqueline en Menno, de rust... read more en de relaxte sfeer, de ruime tenten met keuken, terras en veel privacy, de mooie...Meer

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    avatar thumb Eligab
    December 5, 2018
  • star rating  I have never felt so immediately welcomed as I did at Vinha da Manta. Menno and Jacqueline (and their kids) went out of their way to make my stay amazing.... read more Not only was the hospitality amazing, the food was incredible and the views were great. I had an amazing time getting to know both Menno and Jacqueline and their three sweet kids. I am already looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for treating me like a good friend and for making me not want to leave! Hopefully this is a 'see you soon'!

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    Loren W
    June 6, 2016
  • star rating  This was one of my most favourite places that I have visited. It was just beautiful. The Fonte lodge with the dipping pool and being a little higher in the... read more hills was just wonderful. Somewhere you can just relax in peace and tranquility with a...More

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    avatar thumb Carl H
    June 3, 2016
  • star rating  Ik ben geen kampeerder. Nooit geweest. Maar dit is geen kamperen hoor! Wow! Werkelijk een magische plek! Het terrein is zo groot waardoor de tenten ver uit elkaar staan... read more en je veel privacy hebt. Het bad op ons buiten terras hebben we ook veelvuldig gebruikt!...Meer

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    avatar thumb Brenda1972_10
    August 13, 2018
  • star rating  Waar zal ik beginnen? Vanaf begin tot het einde van ons verblijf was echt alles in orde. Vriendelijk ontvangst en hulp als het nodig is. Wij waren er na 2... read more dagen en 1 fanastisch diner en ontbijt achter dat we langer wilden blijven. Wij hebben...Meer

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    avatar thumb Willem v
    September 9, 2018
  • star rating  Wij hebben met onze groep wandelmeisjes (allen 60+ en deels 70+-ers) een heerlijke wandelweek gehad in en om Vinha da Manta. Jacqueline en Menno hebben alles gedaan om het ons... read more naar wens te maken, zij hebben een prachtige programma voor ons samengesteld. Prachtige wandelingen in...Meer

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    avatar thumb Ellen M
    July 8, 2018
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