Casa Mãe | Wallpaper

Interior view of the room in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large bed with white linen, and a bathtub across from it.

(Image credit: Francisco Nogueira)

last updated 9 October 2022

It was a holiday to the sleepy seaside town of Lagos, in southern Portugal that prompted London-based friends and neighbours Christian Kraus and Veronique Polaert to set up their dream hotel.

Set within a sprawling stonewalled estate, Casa Mãe is arranged over a series of three different spaces: a 19th century house with five suites, a laid-back bar and a casual fine-dining restaurant; a modern whitewashed new build with 22 guest rooms and Orta, a farm-to-table café; and – our pick – a trio of breezy bungalows fitted with outdoor showers.

The food is sourced from the property’s organic garden, while the stylishly pared-back interiors, by French designer Martin Blanchard focuses on Portuguese craft with hand-woven rugs by local wool factory, Mizette Nielsen; pots by ceramicist, Ricardo Lopes, that are used to store the Oliofora bath treats, and staff uniforms designed by local clothing brand La Paz.

Interior view of the room in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large bed with white linen, and modern painting above it in blue, gray, and pink tones.

Interior view of the living area in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a wide sitting area in light beige with chairs across from it, and modern paintings above it in blue, gray, and pink tones.

Interior view of the relaxing area in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking over a palm tree, a sitting area with beach chairs in beige and blue, and a hammock.

Interior view of the bar area in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows to the left, a sitting area with beach chairs in beige and wood tables, with a bar to the right.

Interior view of the spacious living area in the Casa Mãe hotel. Large, airy space, with floor-to-ceiling windows to the left, open, metal closets with clothes hanging on them, and a tall table with a glass top.

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Rua do Jogo da Bola 41
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