Once part of a vineyard, Casa d’Alem features a swimming pool overlooking the surrounding countryside and Marão Mountain. Located in Douro, at Oliveira village, the property is within walking distance of the neighbouring port and wine vineyards. Rooms here come with rustic 19th century décor, wooden floors and heating. The en suite bathrooms are equipped with a bath. Guests at Casa d’Alem can enjoy the garden and terrace with outdoor seating, as well as the game room and the outdoor swimming pool. The farm stay also offers home-cooked Portuguese meals. It is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Caldas de Moledo train station and 8 km from the Douro River Cruises. The Mateus Palace is 25 km away and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport is 95 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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  • Suk-wah
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    Everything. The history, the room and the big dinner. The room is spacious and the toilet is big. The dinner is fresh and healthy. The staff there are very kind and attentive.The surroundings are breathtaking.
  • Susan
    Canada Canada
    We had a fabulous time and only wish that we could have stayed longer. Besides a tasty breakfast, we enjoyed a delicious supper that included vegetables produced on the property. The staff very kindly prepared both meals gluten free, which we so...
  • Philipp
    Switzerland Switzerland
    - Rooms - Staff - Environment - Food (dinner and breakfast)
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa d' Alem
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Hiking
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Casa d' Alem takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 19:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Casa d' Alem accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

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

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 Casa d' Alem 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 5427

FAQs about Casa d' Alem

  • Casa d' Alem is 3.1 miles from the centre of Mesão Frio. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Casa d' Alem can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Yes, Casa d' Alem is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • Room options at Casa d' Alem include:

    • Quadruple
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Twin/Double

  • Check-in at Casa d' Alem is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Casa d' Alem offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Swimming Pool

  • The prices at Casa d' Alem may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.