Just a 5-minute drive away from the city of Gouveia, in the slopes of Serra da Estrela Mountain, Madre De Água Hotel Rural de Charme is located in a producing wine, cheese and olive oil farm. Some Madre de Água rooms feature a seating area and all come with a private bathroom equipped with slippers, bathrobe and free Portuguese toiletries. The restaurant on site serves regional cuisine in a warm atmosphere highlighted by the fireplace. Guests can enjoy in-room meals through room service. During the day, guests can join the daily activities at the farm, like taking the sheep to pasture, wandering through the vineyards or enjoying a traditional picnic. During warmer days, the outdoor pool invites you to refresh and sunbathe. Guests are welcome to participate in guided tours through the property and participate in farm activities, such as milking and shearing the sheep. Serra da Estrela Natural Park is a 25-minute drive and the A23 motorway is a 45-minute drive, linking Torres Novas to Guarda, located 34 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Gouveia
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ashton
    United States of America United States of America
    After traveling around Portugal for a few days this was the perfect spot to rest and relax for a night. The staff was wonderful, friendly, and very accommodating. The views from the hotel and the rooms are spectacular. The restaurant was great for...
  • Ann
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved it all - perhaps was hoping for more local food for breakfast/ dinner but all in all it was beautiful. Especially loved the rooms, the views from the room, and gorgeous winery views all around.
  • Deborah
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful location, comfortable large room and really nice people
  • Manuel
    Canada Canada
    Architecture was perfect, solid buildings, design of room. The atmosphere was great. The staff was excellent, friendly, sincere, welcoming, and always willing to help. Seeing the beautiful horses galloping next to the room was truly amazing....
  • Violeta
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    The hotel provides an incredible experience of the Portuguese countryside, offering a serene environment away from the noise and busy roads. We thoroughly enjoyed the delightful dinner, which included delicious local wine. The rooms were clean,...
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful, relaxing stay on a working farm. The animals are part of the experience as well as the opportunity to walk the vineyards and olive groves.
  • Oren
    Israel Israel
    beautiful location, spacious rooms, nice pool, friendly staff.
  • Dace
    Portugal Portugal
    The place in general is absolutely fabulous. Lovely, cozy facilities and nice spacious room. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We loved horse riding and excursion of the farm. Restaurant, incl. also breakfast was always a great experience...
  • Gaspar
    Portugal Portugal
    Within a farm, comfortable rooms and grounds. Friendly staff!
  • Marco
    Brazil Brazil
    It's a high end hotel, but with low to medium price. Beautiful building, amazing suite with a view of a gorgeous sunset. They produce their own wine, cheese (including a DOP Serra da Estrela cheese) and olive oil in the property, and you can visit...

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few hours

  • Hi! Would we be able to take our dog and two cats? Would that cost extra? Thank you!

    Dear Client, Good evenning, We inform that the extra cost for bringing your animals is 25.00 € and is only aplied once in your stay. Best Regards, Pedro Felício
    Answered on 17 August 2021
  • hello, is the swimming pool open?

    Dear Guest, we inform that we'll only open the swiming pool in the beguining of june.
    Answered on 10 May 2023
  • How far away from ski slopes

    We inform that we're located at +/- 50min from the top of the moutain.
    Answered on 24 December 2022
  • Can we have the double or twin room set as a twin with two beds?

    Dear Guest, Good morning We confirm that you can add that information/request on your booking. Best regards, Vanessa Santos
    Answered on 21 January 2023
  • Do you have a room with a walk-in shower ?

    Dear Costumer, we confirm that we have a room with a walk-in shower available by reservation.
    Answered on 5 February 2022

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 65 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 65 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 1408

FAQs about Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme

  • Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme is 1.3 miles from the center of Gouveia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Guests staying at Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Horseback riding
    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Check-in at Madre de Água Hotel Rural de Charme is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.