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Reviews of Solar das Avencas

Parque Miguel Bombarda nº11, 7300-107 Portalegre, Portugal

#1 of 18 Holiday rentals in Portalegre

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 49 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free WiFi

    9.7

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  • Reviewed: 6 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    What a Beautiful place, like a museum with all the furniture and silverwork, and such nice people, and the breakfast whas fabulous! My deaply respect!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    A surprising and treasured experience on our adventure through Portugal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    We definitely don't mean for this to sound negative as beds are a specific preference for everyone, especially as you get on in years. So to be fair, the accommodations were quite adequate for the authenticity of this property. We've just grown accustomed to a certain bed type and these were different than what we were used to. We expect these things to happen when we're travelling and it certainly was an easy trade-off in comparison to what we experienced.

    We absolutely loved everything about this stop along our adventurous route through Portugal. The history in this home was beyond what was expected and the time with the family members just added to that experience. Breakfast was over the top as there was more than we needed and absolutely delicious. You definitely felt like you were special and your choice to stay in their home was so appreciated. If you have an adventurous spirit, than this place is something you'll want to experience.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its just an experience to stay there!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    10
    This stay offer marks out or 10. Without Without doubt the hosting skins were bc
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Liked everything about the property & our host was absolutely amazing, inventive, spoken brilliant English and we had a fantastic evening from visiting one of the local restaurants & discussing topical issues.

    Ideally located and historical. Tastefully decorated. On first appearance you’re walking into the tardiness, it looks bigger from the inside than out. Furniture was classy @ sophisticated.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved this location! Go for the breakfast!!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The beds could use an update or a topper to soften them - but, I am a bit fussy with beds. Most people aren't bothered by stiff mattresses.

    This is such a charming location. The hosts are absolutely lovely. You feel like you are stepping into a museum - super interesting. The breakfast served is incredible - lots of homemade and local delicacies. If anything, go there for the breakfast!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Like a museum
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wow - like a museum ! Such a wonderful host, wonderful breakfast, and lovely room, etc....

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    10
    Highly recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    So much amazing and beautiful stuff that is hard to start. My wife loved the tablecloths and sheets. I was fascinated by the peace pipes.

    Homemade cakes and splendid breakfast served by a dedicated young man whose parents live upstairs. We had the run of the house and what a home full of treasures from the the Colonial period.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    9.0
    Interesting, with a flavour of local history.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    I understand that it suited this special hotel, but the saturation with various antiques was a bit overwhelming.

    A rather unusual place to stay. The interior is decorated with various historical elements and is very rich in detail, but it also had all the modern conveniences. The room was particularly large. Breakfast was very good with the host's comments and friendly conversations. Parking right outside the building.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    We were made very welcome, ate well, and had an enormous room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was no balcony (one was advertised) and two of the four windows would not open, thus the external blinds could not be raised. The view, anyway, was of the other side of a very narrow street. The bed was rather small - both narrow and short. The hot water took 5 minutes to arrive.

    Pleasant, obliging hosts. Excellent breakfast. Loads to eat. Varied local produce, including 3 types of local pastries (for which Portalegre is justly famous). Very large room, with separate dressing room. Prettty central Parking right outside

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Special experience . Feel the Portuguese traditional culture.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    10
    Very nice stay, must return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely house, with typical Portuguese furniture of yesteryears. José was a perfect host, and breakfast was incredible. The room was very big, nicely furnished again, and very comfortable. Have to return.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Defiantly one to enjoy If your In the Area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only thing I didn't like was only being able to stay one night. If I'm ever in the region again i'll make sure to spend longer, just for the experience of staying in such A well presented Guest house.

    The location was Handy for the city centre but out of the way enough for A peaceful evening. The Room was the size of A small flat and If you've ever wondered what it was like to sleep in A museum, this is the Place. The Art and décor takes back in time yet still providing all modern amenities. even though surrounded in Antiques the whole House was spotlessly clean. The breakfast was fit for A king and I was lucky enough to be given some beautiful homemade, very yummy, cakes to enjoy on my Adventures for the day.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    A very unique place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Huge room, lots of antiquities, big bathroom, great staff, great breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    10
    Good apartamentai
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool lasted

    Wonderful interior, patient host, rich breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    9.0
    This place is an incredible find with a wonderful family hosting. Highly recommend.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Needed a bigger work desk

    Amazing staff, friendly and shared history of location.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a lot really

    Our host was very accommodating and willing to help with recommendations etc. We were moving on too early to have the breakfast but nonetheless coffee and cakes were left out. Enormous room, well furnished with period pieces, art etc Pretty roof top courtyard was available for guests to use

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    9.0
    Warm welcome and great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely hosts, best breakfast in a long time with regional and homemade products, huge room, beautiful atmosphere with historical interior design, free parking right next to the house

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    10
    A beautiful and comfortable stay in the most exquisite surroundings - just like staying in a museum
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    What a fantastic place - it was literally out of this world! We had a beautiful big (35-40 m2) room filled with gorgeous antique furniture. The owner’s son was a wonderful host, he went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable. He made us a delicious breakfast consisting of specialities from Alentejo as well as his mum’s yummy homemade cake and jams. We had the whole house to ourselves - room after room filled with beautiful and rare antiques from Asia, we have never seen anything like it. This is an absolute GEM - amd we feel humbled and honoured to have been able to spend a few hours in this beautiful location😊 Obrigada.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    A surprising find! Perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, the host was outstanding, the room was perfect and specious, very nicely decorated steeped in history. We loved staying there and definitely 100% recommend!! It was just one night as we had an appointment at SEF and it was the perfect stay, the host kindly printed all the paper I needed for it, he also was very knowledgeable about the area and loved sharing this with us. Honestly we have been moving around the country for the last 2 weeks and it was the best host we had by a mile! Passionate about the area, friendly and accommodating! They accept my dog kindly without fuss. We thought it would be a routine appointment but we now plan on returning and staying again so that we can explore the region and enjoy the house further.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    10
    Loved our stay. Would love to go back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just loved everything about our stay. We felt so welcomed and appreciated and were treated like royalty. Felt like we stepped back in time and were treated with the utmost graciousness and manners. I really would have loved to stay longer. Would highly recommend.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    Wonderful as usual!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!! Great host!! Super service!! Lovely people and super breakfast!!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Wonderful experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Takes you back in time which you can see in films, yet very comfortable and wonderful people , humble and kind.

    Wonderful large aristocratic type house old and well kept.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very interesting historical property, lots of character, great ,safe parking for the two motorcycles. The hosts were very pleasant and informative. The property was comfortable, clean and the breakfast was amazing, a regional delight. Will definitely return.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to phone to gain entrance, as door bell not heard.

    Just breath taking family home. Breakfast was a cultural treat. Our host was help in sorting a taxi tour arround the area. We enjoyed his company and conversation

    Stayed in June 2023

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