Outros Tempos consists of 4 granite rural houses from the 17th and 18th centuries which are located in the Douro Valley, village of Arícera. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi access. Accommodation at Outros Tempos is charming and fitted with antique furnishings. Rooms combine authentic rural décor with modern amenities. They include air conditioning, satellite TV and en suite bathrooms with slippers and bathrobes. Guests have the possibility to book rooms or independent self-catering houses. The breakfast is included in the rate and features local products like bread, ham, jams, homemade cakes and cheese. Meals can be arranged upon request and include appetizers, traditional desserts, regional meats, codfish and some of the best wines of the region. This unique experience is complete with poetry and popular songs during the dinner. The programs for groups and families which the friendly staff at Outros Tempos can organize include boat and historic train tours through the Douro River, various rural experiences like grape harvesting, cherry and apple picking, hiking, road journeys through viewpoints, wine-growing villages and wine estates where guests can taste their produce. Providing free public and private parking, Outros Tempos also offers billiards, free mountain bikes and a living room with a fireplace. The Régua train station is 19 km away and Porto International Airport is 118 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very serene and peaceful location in a less touristic area of Portugal, well known for their wonderful mountain apple plantations. The 3 bedroom house we stayed is like a living museum but with all the modern amenities. Absolutely gorgeous...
  • Fernando
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The friendly welcome from the owners and their availability to help and to guide for a very pleasant and enjoyable stay. Amazing homemade breakfast with local products. I would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing holidays. On top of...
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our room was large, comfortable and had amazing views over olive trees and vines. The hospitality was exceptional with all kinds of 'treats' like port and home made cake, offered everytime we returned to the main house. Breakfasts were a a feast...
  • Gill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Tranquil location. The hosts went above and beyond expectations.
  • Duarte
    Portugal Portugal
    A super nice rural experience at the heart of Douro valley! The house keeper did everything to make us feel comfortable and welcoming :)
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts are so welcoming, generous and helpful. It's is a very quiet and relaxing environment with a superb swimming pool. The breakfast is the best ever and is served in a way that encourages interaction and friendship with he other guests....
  • Richard
    Netherlands Netherlands
    very good breakfast, very quiet area during night, spacious room, nice owners
  • Miha
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice stone house, it was an experience to stay there. The breakfast is delicious, all fresh and local products. There is a game room where you can play pool and a nice terrace. The host is very friendly and accommodating. The location is good...
  • Gert-jan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly and helpful. The owners do everything for their guests. We had a perfect stay. Thanks for the Portugal Douro experience
  • Cindy
    Netherlands Netherlands
    everything was very well taken care of. you can feel this couple buts a lot of love and attention in the accomodation. The suite was beautiful, nice terrace view, large bed. Drinks and cake were offered in arrival. Loads of information available....

Managed by José Manuel Cepêda, Lda

Company review score: 9.9Based on 225 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The owners, a couple of retired teachers, she was born in the main house of the accommodation, recovered the family heritage and created a rural tourism at its best. Their pleasure in welcoming tourists, family and friends. She manufactures, with all the taste, the cakes for breakfast, among which the traditional pão de ló, served often warm just out of the oven. She also likes to present its guests with tasty desserts and tasting a variety of delicious jams, only made with the village’s fruits. The owner has as its preferred hobby collecting information about the region: events, heritage, history, etc. He sorts all the collected information and searches the best way to present it to those visiting Outros Tempos. It is our pleasure to offer the visitors, on our website (www.outrostempos.com), 24 experiences to enjoy starting from Outros Tempos. In Outros Tempos, stays are moments full of leisure, culture, living together, knowledge.

Property information

Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia, in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, offers you an excellent option for accommodation. The rural accommodation offer consists of 4 houses from the 17th/18th century, a mini Hotel - Casa Manuel Padeiro that has 4 bedrooms and 3 independent houses: T3 - Casa do Avô do Soito, T2 - Casa do Soqueiro or T1 - Casa do Penedo , these houses also include a living room and kitchen equipped for the preparation and consumption of meals. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy a real slice of Portuguese life and culture. It is like a return to the past, on a visit to our family, our grandparents, with a warm welcome, incarnation of the recognized and praised Portuguese hospitality. The granite houses and traditional architecture are "a kind of museum", allowing for a peaceful and relaxing stay experience. It is a special property, for its history, for its uniqueness. Two of the houses, out of the 4 that make up the property, already existed in 1640, the year of Portugal´s reconquest of independence, because according to a historian born in the village, the Count of Armamar, a Portuguese nobleman who sided with the Spaniards, took refuge there. A distinctive gate, with a beautiful cross and 2 side pyramids, bearing the date 1745 on the lintel, is one of the entrances to the main house. It is the only tourism in the Douro valley, whose accommodation takes place in typical village houses, with traditional architecture and local materials, granite and wood.

Neighbourhood information

The village of Aricera, in the Douro Valley, home of Outros Tempos, is ancient. It has been, in Roman times, a rustic villa where ore was exploited. From the historical heritage there is the parish church with a beautiful altar in gilt, the invocation of Saint Cristovão, whose celebration takes place on 25 July. The elegant and old (1745) main house entrance gate in Outros Tempos can be a starting point for a healthy village tour through the narrow village streets lined with stone houses: one can observe the cradle district of the village, water sources and a community washing clothes tank, an interesting oil mill and the former prison of the village window from MDCCCXXIX (1829). Besides the walks around the village territory, the visitor can observe and participate in multiple rural activities that Outros Tempos offers you: December / January / February, pig party; February almond blossom; March / April, home-made sausages tasting; April, walks between apple trees in bloom; May / June shepherd for a day, the cherry harvest; July / August charm holidays, in family, in the village; September, the harvest feast; October, apple picking; November, chestnuts feast, wine tastings.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 500 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about £416. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Please note that home cooked meals are available, upon previous request and at an extra fee.

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request, subject to confirmation and in the houses. Pets are not accepted in the rooms. Pets may be subject to an extra charge.

Please inform Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of € 500 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 532

FAQs about Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia

  • The prices at Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

  • Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Walking tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia is 2.1 miles from the centre of Armamar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia include:

    • Double
    • Holiday Home
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • Check-in at Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.