Offering a garden and mountain view, Casa do Silvério is situated in Santa Cruz do Douro, 28 km from Douro Museum and 35 km from Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary. This country house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The country house has family rooms. At the country house, units have a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the country house also boast free WiFi. At the country house, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in Portuguese cuisine and also offers vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Cruz do Douro, like hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Lamego Cathedral is 35 km from Casa do Silvério. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 76 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • Galyn
    United States United States
    We loved the location, so isolated,on a cliff overlooking ravine across to other mountainside. The decor was like being at my grandmothers place, beautiful antiques. Anywhere in the Duoro was lovely but this place was extra special. We even...
  • Alexandra
    Portugal Portugal
    A casa do Silvério é uma boa aposta da Fundação Eça de Queiroz e permite-nos sentir a atmosfera daquela bela região e propriedade descrita no romance do Eça "A cidade e as Serras". Uma viagem no tempo, em pleno século XXI, sob a simpatia nortenha...
  • Filomena
    Portugal Portugal
    Gostei de tudo a casa é muito acolhedora , vistas fantásticas, simpatia do pessoal, recomendo e voltarei novamente
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Fundação Eça de Queiroz

Company review score: 8.9Based on 40 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Casa do Silvério has 4 bedrooms with private bathroom, living-room with TV and fireplace and an equipped rustic kitchen. Casa do Silvério (Silvério’s house) is located in Tormes – literary name by which is nowadays known Quinta de Vila Nova (Vila Nova’s Farm), in Santa Cruz do Douro, Baião – whose magnificent landscape is described in the novel “The city and the mountains” by Eça de Queiroz. Standing by the 82-km mark on EN 108 (the road from Oporto to Régua), this country house is ideal for those wishing to come into contact with the world of the famous 19th century Portuguese writer. The region enjoys a rich cultural and ecological heritage, with its own distinctive cuisine, long-standing hunting traditions and well preserved landscapes, providing the perfect excuse for extensive and diversified journeys through space and time. The Eça de Queiroz Foundation organises visits to the Casa de Tormes, where some of the writer’s most significant possessions are on display to the public.

Languages spoken

English,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante de Tormes
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Casa do Silvério
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Casa do Silvério accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: RNET 1

FAQs about Casa do Silvério

  • Casa do Silvério offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Casa do Silvério is 0.9 miles from the centre of Santa Cruz do Douro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Casa do Silvério may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Casa do Silvério is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Casa do Silvério has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante de Tormes

  • Yes, Casa do Silvério is popular with guests booking family stays.