Palacete Barão de Forrester
Rua Comendador José Rufino, 5070-031 Alijó, Portugal – Great location - show map
Palacete Barão de Forrester
This inn is located in the village of Alijó, next to the Douro River. The Palacete Barão de Forrester features vineyards which guests can visit, as well as a green garden and an outdoor swimming pool The air-conditioned rooms at the Barão de Forrester all feature private bathrooms, sofa, TV and a terrace. The Palacete Barão de Forrester features an in house restaurant, where guests can have a taste of the local cuisine, as well as try some international flavours. Alternatively, a number of local restaurants, serving traditional Portuguese meals are available within 150 metres of the inn. The inn features a bar, where guests can try refreshing drinks and cocktails after a swim in the outdoor pool. The area features a green garden with a sun terrace, where guests are welcome to relax and take a break. Guests can tour the local vineyards which produce the famous Port wines. The centre of Alijó is a 6-minute walk away. The green areas of the Alvão Natural Park are a 49-minute drive away. Vila Real is a 32-minute drive away and features the famous and scenic Mateus Palace. The property is a 90-minute drive from the Porto International Airport. The Palacete Barão de Forrester does not belong to the Pestana Group since 2013 and at the moment it has a private management.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Helen
United Kingdom“The hotel was wonderful and very comfortable in a great location. Our evening meal was the best we had in Portugal The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We stayed during the wine festival and had a Birds Eye view of the music”
Cynthia United Kingdom“Excellent sized room with lovely balcony. Plenty of choice for breakfast and very helpful staff”
Jan
Netherlands“The hotel is old-fashioned but comfortable. Our room was large. Breakfast was good. The reception personnel was kind and helpful. Dinner was very good at the hotel restaurant.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurante O Barão
- CuisinePortuguese • Local
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Palacete Barão de ForresterGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- HikingOff-site
- Tennis court
- Sofa
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Fence around pool
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
Property practices
House rulesPalacete Barão de Forrester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 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
Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that between 14 and 17 of August city celebrations will take place. Near the Pousada, there will be religious events during the day and musical animation during the evening.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Palacete Barão de Forrester 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 1515
FAQs about Palacete Barão de Forrester
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Yes, Palacete Barão de Forrester is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Palacete Barão de Forrester is 200 yards from the centre of Alijó. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Palacete Barão de Forrester include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Check-in at Palacete Barão de Forrester is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Guests staying at Palacete Barão de Forrester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Palacete Barão de Forrester has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante O Barão
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Palacete Barão de Forrester offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Swimming Pool
- Badminton equipment
- Bicycle rental
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The prices at Palacete Barão de Forrester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
