Solar da Castanha, Souto do Concelho, 6260-043 Manteigas, Portugal
#2 of 15 hotels in Manteigas
Guests' ChoiceBased on 48 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 10 September 2024
Galina
PortugalThe place is amazing! Very peaceful and calm. The owners are so sweet that I felt as I visited my grandparents.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 August 2024
Helena
United KingdomNothing bad to say about it.
We liked everything. Sr Alberto and Sr Ilda were just amazing the whole time.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Alex
BelgiumNothing!
Lovely location in forest surrounded by hills. Wonderful welcome by the sweetest grandma and grandpa couple you will find anywhere in the world. Cosy family room perfect for 2+2 Great breakfast outside with views all around (and no wasps!) Nice walks and river swimming nearby. Manteigas 10min drive away
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 August 2024
Christoph
GermanyA really great place away from the village, quiet and beautifully situated. A pretty little house, mega large and beautiful garden, cute rooms (very family-friendly) and also a large common room with everything your heart desires. The hosts were super friendly, helpful and always had a good tip ready when it came to hiking, eating out or anything else. The communication was great anyway. The breakfast on request was great and the hosts also fully catered to our needs in terms of time ... Thank you very much for the great days with you - always happy to return!!!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 June 2024
Hannah
United KingdomWe loved the peace, the location, the wonderful breakfasts and the kind and generous hosts!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 June 2024
Shaun
United KingdomStunning house in an amazing location. We were well looked after with a great continental breakfast. The house is spotless throughout, short taxi ride into nearest town where there are plenty of good places to eat. Plenty of parking for our 5 motorbikes All in all a perfect stay! Would definately return. Highly recommended!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Bruno
PortugalHonestly nothing, everything was great.
This was one of the best stays we had, everything was great. The breakfast was prepared daily and we could change it to try diferent things, with a variety of local products to choose (cheeses, jams, honey, etc). The views we're fantastic, independently from the time of day. Even at night you could see the night sky. The location was also great, you are in the middle of nowhere but a few mins from the city of Manteigas. There are multiple natural atractions to explore, just pick and choose. All this made better due to the hosts, that we're fantastic, very welcoming and helpful, and genuinely nice to talk too. Bonus points because there lives this cat called Solar and he is very nice. We also saw a fow there, very interesting
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Sofia
PortugalThe property is located in a very quiet and peaceful sight with a breathtaking view. The best part was the staff, two sweet locals who treated us like family. The breakfast was super fresh and made to our taste.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Daniel
GermanyView is amazing! Location is perfect...very peaceful. The 2 hosts might just be the nicest people I have ever met.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Leo
SwitzerlandWe had a wonderful stay in Manteigas thanks to the absolutely perfect hosts. If you are looking for a home away from home in an oasis of peace, then this is the place. Ilda and Alberto took great care of us and made the stay one to remember.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Rafael
PortugalThe closest you can get of a Swiss experience being in Portugal.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Ekaterina
Russia-
We would come here to stay every weekend if we could! The place is so quiet and charming, and every little detail (from interior to key chain) is made with so much love. The house stands on a hillside with a lovely view, surrounded by forest. In autumn it turns all golden. There is a terrace (and a hammock!) outside to enjoy a cup of tea or even breakfast on warm days. The breakfast is delicious, and on cold evenings you can have a good wine in front of the fireplace in the sitting room. The hosts are a lovely couple who take care of the guests as of family or friends. We did promise to come back!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Chen
IsraelThe breakfast was amazing The place is super nice and clean The host was super nice and kindly The place was in the middle of the forest but 5 minutes from the centre
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Emily
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn’t like.
The location was absolutely beautiful. A perfect base to explore the mountains and walk the marked hiking trails in the area. The host, Pedro, was very communicative prior to check in and when we arrived he spent a lot of time explaining where we could go/ what we could do. His parents who were hosting throughout our stay were so lovely and couldn’t do any more for us. They made the experience extremely relaxing and memorable. Particularly loved the view for breakfast, the hammock in the evening and the friendly cat :) I would recommend this stay to anyone looking to relax, unwind, and do some hiking.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Gavin
CanadaThe setting is beautiful and the staff was friendly and helpful. The guest house is unique and very comfortable place to relax in the mountains. Lots of great hiking.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 31 July 2023
Renee
South AfricaLovely location in the mountains, beautifully decorated and clean house. Extremely accommodating hosts and the breakfasts were delicious and plentiful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Michal
IsraelWhile a small home with 3 BR is an advantage, I did feel a bit lack of privacy that you can hear next door, or when walking late at night you do not wake the other rooms. The guests in the other two rooms were very nice couples so we did enjoy some nice time in the living room of small talks and recommendations.
If you look for a place out of the city, in the nature, this is the place for you (see the picture of the house in the forest). Pedro's place has 3BR on the top floor and living room/ dining room on the entrance floor. The welcoming was very warm and nice and the check in was very easy. The place surrounded by forest but with a good easy access by road. Amazing mountain view from the property. The 3 rooms are in different sizes and numbers of beds. we took the suit, the biggest one and it was perfect in space and facility (AC, heating in the bathroom, TV, Sofa..). Breakfast was lovely (you select what you want when you arrive so if can be set for you each morning). In the living room you can make tea/coffee when you want and always fresh fruits available. The small issue we had was addressed fast by the team and Pedro. Around the house and in short driving distance, there are walking trails, a waterfall , forest. Farther you can drive up to the pick and small lakes area. No option for dinner at this place but the near town is 5 min drive and there you can find dinner options. Overall very nice stay to enjoy nature and relax .
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Kyle
United StatesVery peaceful and quiet. Great place to unwind!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 17 March 2023
Attila
HungaryThe house is simply beautiful. The room was clean and very comfortable. The staff is amazing, gave great recommendations about hiking nearby.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Mark
United Statesnothing
clean, nice design, beautiful location, lovely staff
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
George
IsraelWe loved everything!
We spent two wonderful days (19-21.9.22) at the Forest House in Manteigas. The House, the surroundings, the most kind and helpful hosts, the breakfast, just everything was excellent. Very recommended for those who want to enjoy an extreme pleasant stay in a most beautiful environment.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 September 2022
Hagar
IsraelNothing.
Beautiful place, stylish, comfort in any way, so clean, amazing breakfast, great atmosphere. The owners and tge staff are attentive and kind hosts. The view is also green and beautiful, the big fire didn't reach here.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
מיכל
IsraelEverything was perfect
Amazing place. The location, the decorations and the family that runs it. All was perfect. The breakfast was delicious very rich and tasty and the ouners were so kind and willing to help in every things.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 5 August 2022
Stephanie
United StatesEverything was perfect!
Beautiful property with the most amazing hosts. They were so accommodating, prepared amazing breakfast, and gave many suggestions on local things to do. We ended up extending our stay, the surrounding area has so much to see and do. Spend a night here, you won’t regret it!
Stayed in August 2022
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