The Yeatman

The best views of Porto

Situated in the heart of the Portuguese wine capital, The Yeatman hotel is an exceptional retreat ideal for wine lovers. This Relais & Châteaux offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Douro and the historic city of Porto. Its starred restaurant and Caudalie spa will enhance your stay in this UNESCO World Heritage city. The Yeatman is located on the heights of Vila Nova de Gaia, the historic home of port wine houses. This unique hotel wonderfully combines Portuguese hospitality with a very cosy British atmosphere. Each of the 109 rooms and suites offers an unobstructed view of the bends of the Douro and Porto's historic centre. Each room is personalised by a wine producer showcasing paintings and specific objects from their region, thereby revealing the atmosphere that characterises their cellars. A dream destination for oenophiles, The Yeatman will also charm fine gourmets with its 2-Michelin-starred restaurant and the sophisticated, creative cuisine devised by Chef Ricardo Costa. The attachment to the world of wine is also expressed, as a final touch, in the choice of Caudalie and Vinothérapie treatments for the spa.

STYLE

A Relais & Châteaux property overlooking the River Douro and offering a captivating panorama of Porto

SITUATION

On the heights of the historic centre of Vila Nova de Gaia, in the south of Porto

CAPACITY

109 rooms decorated with touches of wine-related references

HIGHLIGHTS

The Yeatman is a paradise for wine lovers with its unique wine cellar, wine-pairing dinners and vinotherapy spa

THE EXPERIENCES

  • 2-Michelin-star restaurant
  • Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa
  • Wine tasting at the hotel, in Porto and in the Douro Valley
  • Tour of the city of Porto (Serralves Museum, Majestic Café, Lello Bookshop, concert at the Casa da Música, etc.)
  • Douro cruise

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Boasting the most comprehensive cellar of Portuguese wines in the world, The Yeatman hotel has established partnerships with many of the finest Portuguese wine producers, who actively participate in the weekly tasting programmes. Throughout the year, the hotel offers guests wine dinners hosted by winemakers, as well as masterclass tastings with a professional.

ETHICS

At The Yeatman, water is heated by solar panels, the lighting is low-energy, watering is done with rainwater, the produce served in the restaurant comes mainly from local producers, and the hotel's gardens are a refuge for rare and endangered plants. The hotel was built in harmony with the historic architecture of the wine cellar district, and the hotel has made a point of preserving some of the centuries-old trees on the site.