Built in 1859 as a holiday home for the Count of Graciosa, Alegre Hotel has been run as a hotel since 1939, with its rooms retaining a 19th-century atmosphere. It stands in the spa town of Luso at the foot of the Buçaco forest, with views across Luso, Buçaco and Bairrada. Meeting rooms and arrangements for business gatherings, workshops and team-building are available. The grounds include a restaurant, bar, gardens and swimming pool; nearby trails through the forest are for walking and mountain biking. By road, the hotel’s directions recommend the A1 and the Mealhada/Luso/Buçado exit.