The Casa Pires Mateus is located in the Historic Village of Monsanto. It is a typical house recently rebuilt keeping the traditional style of the village with its exterior granite walls.
Kathy
Canada
Beautiful renovated building that still retains the old world charm. Very friendly staff.
Known as one of the most Portuguese villages of Portugal, Monsanto is home to Casa de David. The pet-friendly property offers free WiFi access and artwork spread through the units.
Makiko
Japan
We could spend night and morning in the village.
The traditional style house with rocks was very comfortable and Estella is very kind and friendly.
Located in Monsanto, within 200 metres of Monsanto Castle, SUN SET HOUSE offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a terrace. The property features city and mountain views.
Robert
Canada
We were looking forward to staying in this unique stone house and everything was perfect, it really could not of been better. Beautiful views and sunsets. Monsanto is truly amazing.
Eloiza is an incredible host, she will take incredible care of you.
Situated in Monsanto, 600 metres from Monsanto Castle, Casa da Ti Maria Pereira features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has quiet street views.
Located in Monsanto and only 1.7 km from Monsanto Castle, Quinta de São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça em Monsanto provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
crankyxteacher
United States
beautiful property with the such nice hosts! fun rooms built around the natural geology of the region. Monsanto was a wonderful experience, and the Quinta de São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça really added to the experience.
Located in Monsanto, 600 metres from Monsanto Castle, Old House provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features lake and city views.
Set in Monsanto, 1.7 km from Monsanto Castle and 49 km from St. Michael's Church, Moradia Familia Escoto offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
prawit
Singapore
the host is nice as we unexpectedly arrived late. she came out to greet us and direct us to a spot to park car.
Lugar São Salvador de Monsanto is situated in Monsanto. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Monsanto Castle.
Monsanto is the most unique small town we visited on our 3wk...
Monsanto is the most unique small town we visited on our 3wk trip to Portugal. You can start to see the massive boulders from the base of the hillside and then it's 5 km straight up winding narrow road. You will need your host to show you where to park.
Dan
Canada
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It is a good idea to book a place for the night.
It is a good idea to book a place for the night. The views are so incredible and unique you will want to experience day and night in amongst the boulders. There is a wonderful hike to the ruins above the boulder village. There is spectacular lighting in the evening. The village is quite out of the way for travelling. This was our second visit to Monsanto so we knew to book for the night. Lots of unique places to eat. We ate at our hosts' spot and it was great. Once you arrive amongst the boulders, you don't have to leave until your stay is over. You can find all you need there.
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Anonymous
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Very unique.
Very unique. Great trekking up to the fort (short but steep). We really enjoyed the “rock village”. Our meal at Pestitos and Granitos was delicious. We recommend Monsanto fro those looking for a unique experience.
Claude
Canada
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Scored 10
It's a very peaceful place with lots of great views and we...
It's a very peaceful place with lots of great views and we found a lovely bistro to eat at. Some of the roads are very steep and you have to park and walk so for someone not so good on their feet this wouldn't be suitable
Joanne
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Breakfast was very, very good.
Breakfast was very, very good. Plentiful and the 1 st place that had scrambled eggs. The setting , room with very nice, and w/ stated excellence and environment. Elegantly decorated. Plenty of cold cuts and cheese. In any event, a morning feast for the eyes and stomach.
Frank
United States
10
Scored 10
Worth a visit.
Worth a visit. We drove too far and Nuno and another guy helped direct my husband doing an 8 point turn. Huge cobbles and steep hills are the order of the day, but it is fascinating and the views of an evening are enchanting. Nuno's house is lovely and we would stay there again. Thank you Nuno for your help!
The hosts João and Helena! They did everything in their power to make our stay memorable. The room was comfortable and equipped with all necessities. The hotel is located at almost the highest point of the village. This makes the further hike up to the castle that much “easier”.
Helena tried to make dinner reservations for us in the village but the lone restaurant in Monsanto was fully booked. Helena volunteered to make lasagna for us.
Next morning we had a really great breakfast (included). It kept us full all the way through dinner
With genuinely friendly and caring hosts, Zion's Jardim is set in a lovely pastoral landscape filled with birdsong, flowers, olive and cork trees, and possesses an unobstructed view of Monsanto (just a few kilometers away).
Large, quiet, and very clean rooms within a beautiful typical stone Portuguese house allow for a good night's sleep, and the large pergola is simply perfect to enjoy a lovely breakfast that might include fresh homemade bread, with pear or fig jams, and veggies picked that morning from the garden.
Monsanto is a beautiful stone town!! Our Hostess, Eloiza was very caring!! She fetched us with her little electric car to take our luggage to the cottage. Beautiful, clean house with everything we needed. We took our own food and made a lovely supper with friends in the big dining room of the nextdoor house. Super wonderful!! We went up to the castle late afternoon and had a lovely sunset before the rain set in. This house is a must to stay in when visiting Monsanto!!
The location is amazing and very charming because it is in a small village, don't expect to drive up to this hotel. In fact our GPS just took us to the general area it was in and we had to scout around to find it on a side street. We walked with our luggage up hilled cobble streets to get there but it was worth it. Unforgettable place, extremely beautiful, easy walk to the castle above, stunning views. The common areas are very well decorated.
Very good location, very kind owners, very typical house, great place to spend some days, well furnished and equipped! Just lovely. If you visit Monsanto it is an awesome place to rest and to prepare for the climb to the castle. On other opportunities I'll try to return.
The space is huge, there is a space to cook, you can step outside and have a nice view of the valley, the windows are protected with mosquito nets and it had AC
An absolute pleasure to stay here with super kind and relaxed hosts. Monsanto was our favourite town in Portugal and our wonderful and thoughtfully designed accommodation and kind hosts added enormously to our experience. The charming terrace was a wonderful place for breakfast or a drink. The sister restaurant also had a glorious terrace and excellent food. Highly recommended! Can't wait to return!
Great communication with our host. The location was easy to find and parking was right out front. The room was clean and had a nice terrace with beautiful views. Easy walk to Monsanto Castle. Breakfast was great with fresh scrambled eggs, toasted country bread, fresh fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice, yogurt and coffee with milk. Fantastic value for the location and the accommodation.
This was such a cool quirky place to stay. Had a great view from the balcony. Great to have a washing machine. Contact with the host was good. Stayed here with our daughter - bedrooms were small so had our suitcases in the 'lounge'.
Monsanto is definitely worth the visit, one night is enough to see it all but if you have time and want to chill out take an extra night.
Super cute, great view, wood burning fire place. Eloisa took a excellent care of us! Helped us with parking and even luggage. Trust me, it’s very big deal in Monsanto! I didn’t feel well because of my stomach and she made special fresh herbal tea which helped me a lot! Thank you so much
Great location at the heart of a historic town. Quaint little house, decorated with great taste and with all amenities. Excellent for a family or group of friends. In the heart of Monsanto, an absolutely unique village! Host went out of her way to accommodate us (we were late).
Great location just outside Monsanto - you are close enough to walk although it is steep uphill.
Good breakfast - lots of choice, good fresh orange juice & superb home grown figs.
Pretty gardens but nowhere to sit & enjoy them!
Nice big room.
This is a wonderful place to stay. A little out of the way, but not hard to find, and close to Monsanto. During our stay, the oranges were ripe - and delicious. The breakfast was excellent, and Ingrid was very helpful. I'd love to return.
This is a great little hotel is in an amazing location. The room was clean and was a decent size. There was a nice balcony off our room with a view over the town and surrounding area. Highly recommend!
Comfy bed, cozy room, clean and nice bathroom, breakfast and service is excellent, staffs are professionals. I'm sure I choose this hotel again when I go back to Castelo Branco.
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