The Casa Pires Mateus is located in the Historic Village of Monsanto. It is a typical house recently rebuilt keeping the traditional style of the village with its exterior granite walls.
Samantha
South Africa
The room was extremely comfortable and clean.
The breakfast was delicious.
The staff were friendly,
They were helpful with where to park in Monsanto and gave us great advice on where to have dinner.
Situated 2.4 km from Monsanto Castle, Quinta da Pedra Grande offers air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace. There is a private entrance at the farm stay for the convenience of those who stay.
Antony
United Kingdom
Location, room size, cleanliness, great views, quiet, close to sites. Walk up hill to the sites was strenuous but worth the effort. Owner very helpful. Amazing breakfast.
Known as one of the most Portuguese villages of Portugal, Monsanto is home to Casa de David. The pet-friendly property offers free WiFi access and artwork spread through the units.
Makiko
Japan
We could spend night and morning in the village.
The traditional style house with rocks was very comfortable and Estella is very kind and friendly.
Located in Monsanto, within 200 metres of Monsanto Castle, SUN SET HOUSE offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and a terrace. The property features city and mountain views.
Michael
Australia
The property is unique with a wonderful vista. The host was friendly, kind and generous and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable.
Situated in Monsanto, 600 metres from Monsanto Castle, Casa da Ti Maria Pereira features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. The property has quiet street views.
Located in Monsanto and only 1.7 km from Monsanto Castle, Quinta de São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça em Monsanto provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Francis
Netherlands
beautiful location, Ingrid does her best to make you enjoy yourself. delicious breakfast, and what a beautiful garden!! top, top, top!
and what delicious oranges!!
Located in Monsanto, 600 metres from Monsanto Castle, Old House provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property features lake and city views.
Set in Monsanto, 1.7 km from Monsanto Castle and 49 km from St. Michael's Church, Moradia Familia Escoto offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi.
prawit
Singapore
the host is nice as we unexpectedly arrived late. she came out to greet us and direct us to a spot to park car.
Lugar São Salvador de Monsanto is situated in Monsanto. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Monsanto Castle.
Monsanto has been the highlight of our trip to Portugal and...
Monsanto has been the highlight of our trip to Portugal and Spain so far.
It is so authentic and real, the buildings are amazing and the views are outstanding.
The walk up to the Castle is a little challenging but so worth the effort.
We were there for the medieval festival and were made very welcome by the locals and we had some memorable times there.
If you are in the Douro Valley, make the effort to head to Monsanto if you want to visit an authentic and historic village.
Peter
New Zealand
6.0
Scored 6.0
Monsanto is the most unique small town we visited on our 3wk...
Monsanto is the most unique small town we visited on our 3wk trip to Portugal. You can start to see the massive boulders from the base of the hillside and then it's 5 km straight up winding narrow road. You will need your host to show you where to park.
Dan
Canada
10
Scored 10
It is a good idea to book a place for the night.
It is a good idea to book a place for the night. The views are so incredible and unique you will want to experience day and night in amongst the boulders. There is a wonderful hike to the ruins above the boulder village. There is spectacular lighting in the evening. The village is quite out of the way for travelling. This was our second visit to Monsanto so we knew to book for the night. Lots of unique places to eat. We ate at our hosts' spot and it was great. Once you arrive amongst the boulders, you don't have to leave until your stay is over. You can find all you need there.
A
Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Very unique.
Very unique. Great trekking up to the fort (short but steep). We really enjoyed the “rock village”. Our meal at Pestitos and Granitos was delicious. We recommend Monsanto fro those looking for a unique experience.
Claude
Canada
10
Scored 10
It's a very peaceful place with lots of great views and we...
It's a very peaceful place with lots of great views and we found a lovely bistro to eat at. Some of the roads are very steep and you have to park and walk so for someone not so good on their feet this wouldn't be suitable
Joanne
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Breakfast was very, very good.
Breakfast was very, very good. Plentiful and the 1 st place that had scrambled eggs. The setting , room with very nice, and w/ stated excellence and environment. Elegantly decorated. Plenty of cold cuts and cheese. In any event, a morning feast for the eyes and stomach.
My husband and I loved our stay at Casa Do Castello. We booked the King Suite with Balcony and the view was breathtaking. The suite itself was very clean, spacious, nicely decorated and as described on Bookings. We met the host at their restaurant Casa da Gruta for check-in. Later in the evening we enjoyed a meal at the lovely Casa da Gruta restaurant and enjoyed the regional and ancient recipes from Monsanto. Thank you for making our stay and dining experience a wonderful one to remember. Everything was perfect!
Words cannot describe the views from Monsanto and the Old House, and pictures cannot describe how wonderful our time with Eloiza and Fernando was. They were such gracious hosts and made sure we felt at home and welcome. They helped with bags, made dinner reservations for us, gave us a wonderful history of Monsanto, and prepared a wonderful breakfast on our porch. Our only regret is that we did not stay longer! The sunset was amazing, but our hosts were even better.
Everything was fabulous!! Monsanto is so quaint and unique... a must experience once in a lifetime. Elena was so kind and helpful... in every way! She muscled our luggage almost single-handedly to help get it from our car to the house... unbelievable! I cannot possibly endorse this lodging choice any higher - no words descriptive enough to endorse a stay here at the Sunset House!!! So remarkable!!
The location was smack in the middle of town so we were already close to all the cool things about Monsanto (the narrow streets with boulders, castle, etc). The apartment was so cozy, the rooftop terrace was so neat, our room going up the spiral staircase was very nice. Could accommodate four people due to the bedroom in the basement that my wife and I did not use.
After a day of travel we pulled into the beautiful Bode Country House Catarina and Stefano were so friendly and welcoming. The infinity pool with views of the mountains and olive grove was just what we needed. The room and the breakfast was fabulous. I highly recommend this lovely peaceful charming hotel
We loved the peace, the tranquility, the gardens, the setting. Our hosts, Ingrid and her partner, were very hospitable and helpful with suggestions about where to go. The breakfast in the garden was delightful. Monsanto was a 20 minute scenic walk up a hill. Visiting Monsanto was a highlight of our trip. 😃
Incredible stay!!! Everything about Old House far exceeded our expectations - from Fernando and Eloiza's incredible generosity, to the beautifully remodeled historic home, to the delicious breakfast, to the incredible town of Monsanto itself - we could not have asked for a better stay!
Fantastic location to explore Monsanto. Cozy cottage with some basic amenities. There were some problems with the property (caused by previous guests) that the host was rectifying when we arrived. He was very apologetic and managed to make the property suitable for our stay.
We were looking forward to staying in this unique stone house and everything was perfect, it really could not of been better. Beautiful views and sunsets. Monsanto is truly amazing.
Eloiza is an incredible host, she will take incredible care of you.
Everything really!
The room was beautifully and thoughtfully presented, the bed was exceptionally comfortable with crisp bedding, the best view of any hotel we’ve ever stayed at ….
The photos on Booking show exactly what you will get during your stay.
It was a charming, rustic house with a wonderful courtyard and very relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful views. Very private yet in the center of everything and a short hike from Monsanto. The hosts were beyond fantastic.
Estela is a super hostess, so friendly and welcoming. Her home is simply enchanting as is the village of Monsanto. Thank you Estela for your hospitality and I look forward to returning for a longer stay one day!
A beautiful and unique property. Very relaxing and comforting place, with fantastic and stunning (and fairly easy) hikes up to Monsanto. Wonderful hosts (including the dogs :-). Definitely recommended.
The accommodation is located right in the centre of the village of Monsanto with fabulous views. The breakfast was good and the room was comfortable for a short stay. The staff member was very helpful.
Comfy bed, cozy room, clean and nice bathroom, breakfast and service is excellent, staffs are professionals. I'm sure I choose this hotel again when I go back to Castelo Branco.
This hotel is located at one of the most beautiful village in this country. i returned to this hotel after my first visit, 29 years ago, during our honeymoon.
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