Gæstebruger
31. januar 2023
Amazing location above The Douro with outstanding views. Unfortunately, we arrived in a heat wave of unprecedented weather with temperatures in the mid 40s. Too hot to do many of things we had planned to do. However, the hotel was a little gem A family run business with a small amount of rooms, each individually furnished (I believe) in tradition Portuguese style. Our room had a balcony, with an amazing view, well equipped bathroom, large extremely comfortable bed (bed more comfortable than at home!) ample pillows, monogrammed good quality bed linen, as were the towels and quiet efficient air conditioning - a god send in those temperatures. The whole place was very serene and tranquil with lawned areas around a small pool with plenty of shade. The grounds and the house were spotless, incredibly clean and tidy in fact. Parking was on the side of the road which was not a problem. A hand full of softly-spoken young ladies (some speaking good English), dressed in white uniform seem to 'run' the hotel, multitasking reception, house-keeping, breakfast and any other jobs that needed doing but had little presence otherwise. It was all a little bit quirky - especially the white uniform - but somehow added to the tranquillity. Our breakfast table on the terrace, which was pre-ordered and served by one of the young ladies, had the most amazing views down the Douro. Wonderful start to the day. This has now been added to my list of top 5 hotels in Europe and I can defiantly recommend. We hope to return some time in the future.
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