This 18th century farmhouse offers an outdoor pool and a lush garden filled with chestnut and oak trees.
van Embricqs
Netherlands
I like the view of the garden and the mountain. The room was clean and has a timeless design, an eye for detail. Very friendly staff and relaxed location. A great way to enjoy the view was by sitting on the balcony.
Hotel S. Pedro is a modern hotel in the centre of Arouca, offering contemporary rooms and suites and a rooftop bar with views of the surrounding hills. The rooms at Hotel S.
Mary Ann
United States
The breakfast was very good. The staff is very friendly and professional.
Set in Arouca, 36 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle and 41 km from Europarque, Villa Tavares Suítes offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden.
Rachel
United Kingdom
We loved everything about our stay.
Easy free parking right outside the property
Lovely walk into town
Patricia our host was very welcoming
Huge room with big comfortable bed, huge bathroom with great shower, all spotlessly clean.
Sitting on the balcony in the morning looking at the view, it’s was just wonderful. I also loved having a fully equipped modern kitchen to make a cuppa tea in the morning.
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Situated just 47 km from Santa Maria da Feira Castle, Casa de Vilarinho provides accommodation in Arouca with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen.
john
United Kingdom
A haven of peace and tranquility. The rooms are very comfortable and everything is very clean and tidy. The lady owner was very nice and had even baked a cake for us on arrival. The property also has a balcony with fabulous views.
It is in the perfect location for visiting the Arouca 516 suspension bridge.
Would not hesitate to return.
Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, Arouca Passadiços Alojamento is located in Arouca.
William
United Kingdom
Very friendly and welcoming owners. Very responsive and proactive, we were met on the road when we couldn't find the entrance and guided to the gate. Very helpful and kind. Warm and decent people. We hope to visit again. The accomodation was modern and well equipped with good quality modern technology for comfort, cooking and entertainment. The kitchen, bedroom and bathroom were all done to a very good standard. The building was beautiful. Fantastic covered terrace area. Secure parking. Very safe feeling.
Boasting garden views, Pêssego - AL provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 20 km from Europarque. With city views, this accommodation offers a patio.
Ecaterina
United Arab Emirates
We absolutely loved the little patio in front of the house, such a beautiful and natural place full of home grown goodness such as apple trees, strawberries, aromatic herbs, plum trees, flowers... could go on forever. Just behind the property you can watch a breath taking sunset with view over the cornfields all the way to the city of Porto in the distance.
Featuring accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a balcony, Quinta das Ameixas - Country & Nature is located in Arouca. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.
Vicolene
United Kingdom
Amazing house with an amazing host. A true paradise, perfect for our extended family. Our family dog was not just warmly welcomed but had the privilege to roam the land. The house is gorgeous, well equipped, the pool sparkling clean and the perfect setting for a relaxed holiday.
Arouca is an interesting town with great scenery on the...
Arouca is an interesting town with great scenery on the doorstep. It is a good base from which to explore the geopark and to do the 516 suspension bridge experience. Local restaurants and bars are very good value and there is a genuine feel about the place that this is the real Portugal.
John
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Great pleasant town to use as a base for surprising variety...
Great pleasant town to use as a base for surprising variety of walks or swims or river activities in the area. In this area trails are marked out very well for off-road walks with great views and through lovely hamlets. The town itself also houses a variety of museums, supermarkets, shops, and places to drink and eat local treats.
Casper
8.0
Scored 8.0
I went for the 516 bridge and for the river board walk.
I went for the 516 bridge and for the river board walk. Both met my expectations. However, both the bridge and the board walk are very difficult to find, specially the bridge. I understand that it is protected landscape and they cannot simply build a new road. But at least they could improve the signs on the roads - I found the bridge by mere chance and luck and almost missed the assigned time scheduling - and it is very stressful and frustrating to look for the entrance to those two things. I know this is a common problem on this country (lack of proper signs on the roads seems to be a cultural point of honor, just like cod fish dishes), but enough is enough. The stress and frustration of looking for the places can easily ruin the experience and no one wants that. GPS may not be as helpful as one might think on non-urban environment. New tourists: be advised for this and allocate enough time in your timetable for searching and arrival for this two attractions.
Joao
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Crossing the 516 Arouca bridge is a must if you don't have a...
Crossing the 516 Arouca bridge is a must if you don't have a fear of heights! Be warned that there is a 1+km steep downhill walk from the parking lot to the start of the bridge at the Alvarenga entry. Also, if you take the Paiva Walkways after crossing the bridge, the toilets are 4.4 km in, so I suggest that the park put in toilets at the end of the bridge before the walkways.
The posta de vitela at Assembleia restaurant is of high quality. Vegetarian options are so-so, as is true in most restaurants in Portugal.
Grace
Portugal
10
Scored 10
I was mostly in between nature.
I was mostly in between nature. As long as it's kept like this and the aesthetic of the place is maintained ... all is great! :) Fortunately, because of this, I didn't see many modern houses, which was great!!! :))
Carla Sofia
Portugal
10
Scored 10
Absolutely fantastic place, everything is gorgeous, it’s so...
Absolutely fantastic place, everything is gorgeous, it’s so relaxing and watching the animals on the balcony with my breakfast was amazing. We were so lucky to have found this little gem. Tony was an amazing host, so friendly, informative and helpful. He really made our stay perfect. We can’t wait to come back. Really couldn’t recommend enough. Thank you ☺️ Oh and I forgot to add just how wonderful it was to eat fresh warm bread that was delivered to our penthouse for breakfast.
We wished we had booked more nights here.
Amazing renovation of the farm house, great location, room balcony and facilities. The furniture in the room perfectly matched the feel of the hotel. Only us and one more couple staying at this time of year so restaurant was not open for evening meal, local town only about 5 mins drive away so not a show stopper. Manager prepared a carry out breakfast for us as we had to leave early for the Ponte 516 bridge walk. Really nice.
Everything perfect from first contact to when we left. Ana was so nice, we got a warm welcome with a lot of extra items, even a new baked cake!! The studio was beautiful with everything so well decorated and equipped.
Nice surroundings and in walking distance to Arouca, where we had dinner twice.
We força lot of suggestions about what to do in the area. Thanks for your hospitality!
Perfect stay in Arouca. In a short walk, you can reach the city centre and find everything you need like restaurants, supermarkets and other services. The hostess was very kind and showed up earlier to check in when we informed her we'd be sooner than expected. The room was spotless, and super spacious, with a lovely balcony. The shared lounge was also incredible.
Easy to find, friendly greeting upon arrival by Nuno. Check in was easy, clean room, ac worked great, water pressure in shower great, nice breakfast included. Nuno also was extremely helpful in explaining directions and parking for local sites….. 516 Arouca Suspension Bridge was especially helpful. Nuno was outstanding, as was all the staff we encountered.
A haven of peace and tranquility. The rooms are very comfortable and everything is very clean and tidy. The lady owner was very nice and had even baked a cake for us on arrival. The property also has a balcony with fabulous views.
It is in the perfect location for visiting the Arouca 516 suspension bridge.
Would not hesitate to return.
Excellent apartment very modern and thoroughly equipped with electrical appliances and furniture. Excellent location right by Arouca downtown with easy access to local business and restaurants. I like TV, but the one at the apartment was not connected to any service. I score this lodging at 9.5 for this reason.
Good location close to Arouca. Quiet with very little traffic noise. Well equipped kitchen with a good-sized refrigerator. Retro decoration with old books, rotary phone and 60’s vintage microscope; the internet was fast and reliable. Swimming pool and the host gave us some fresh eggs from her hen house.
Lot of variety at breakfast and they let us have it earlier for our 10:00 appointment at 516 Arouca. Very good recommendations for restaurants. Nice, informal garden with lots of apple trees. Pool was refreshing and adequate in size. Room 11 had a window overlooking the stream.
Wonderful, hospitable & warm owners give great recommendations for things to do around the area.
Great breakfast. Serene atmosphere in the middle of the forest but only 10min car ride to the quaint town of Arouca, with delicious meat restaurants (recommended by owners).
Very good place to spend the night, if you want to travel to the Arouca Bridge, (20min).
Everything in good condition and the room was spotless.
The bigest shower stall i ever had the pleasure to use.
I liked it that you can watch Netflix on your TV
Outstanding property, with very kind and generous people, filled with wonderful animals, coupled with a great scenery, very good looking architecture, and a very central location in the town of Arouca.
Great location, great hosts.
Whole cottage is completely new, newly refurbished, nice design.
You wake up to a completely stunning mountain views
Close to the wonders of Arouca Geoparque
The hotel was very clean and comfortable and the hosts were lovely. Breakfast was delicious and plentiful! Private parking, beautiful views and comfortable beds and linens.
- Nice hotel on the hill
- Large room
- Comfortable
- Good breakfast (from 08:30)
- Our bathroom sink was clogged and they immediately offered another room
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