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"This property was part of a trip we took to get a sense of what Portugal is like. It is away from the large Cities and perched on the side of a mountain with a beautiful view of the Douro River far below. All the mountains in the area are terraced for agriculture and housing and the roads are very narrow, often limited to one vehicle which can lead to complications if you meet head on. In many places there are no guard rails so you need to be sure you are comfortable with these driving conditions. The property, not surprisingly, is terraced. The garage is on the street level, a few steps takes you to the entry gate and a terrace with a barbeque, and a few more steps takes you to the entryway and kitchen. Three steps up takes you to the living room and dining room where a set of doors opens to another outdoor sitting area with a great view. The main bedroom and bathroom are a few steps down from the kitchen. For us the steps were not an issue.We purchase Groceries in the small town of Cinfaes about 7 or 8 kilometers from the house and that is also where we got gas. We took two train trips from the station across the river at Mosteiro: one east to Regua along the Douro river and one west to Porto. They were easy trips and much easier and less expensive than driving. Our hosts, Anabela and Miguel, were very helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. They were very helpful and responsive to any questions we had.We would enjoy staying here again. "

"Classic hotel with up to date facilities. Helpful staff with good English. Good breakfast "

"Just the loveliest hotel that is maintained so well. The staff were all so friendly. A beautiful pool. There’s a pay laundry facility right beside it. So many stores and cafes nearby with the most delicious food and coffees. We will be back for sure! "

"Excellent "

"Excellent on all fronts!"

"Just loved this hotel, it`s surroundings, the river, the landscape , the staff, the restaurant, everything was perfect. They are really committed to pleasing and serving the customer"

"Parking In the garage was very challenging "

"Memorable stay, would highly recommend. Staff were delightful and the rooms and amenities are great!"

"We enjoyed our stay and found every aspect of the hotel to match the photos and descriptions. All staff members we came in contact with were friendly and helpful. The room was spacious, the location of the hotel was outstanding, and the entire experience was an excellent value. "