Pousada Barão de Forrester
Rua Comendador José Rufino, 5070-031 Alijó, Portugal – Great location - show map
This inn is located in the village of Alijó, next to the Douro River. The Pousada 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 Pousada 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 Pousada 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
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Switzerland“Top service and cleanliness. Very friendly staff. All our special requests were handled efficiently and with lots of care. Nice bed linen felt good, the only hotel where the duvet was properly "hidden". Fresh shower curtain. Classy restaurant...”
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Canada“Lovely older hotel in great location … feels a bit dated but not a problem.”- Seixas
Portugal“It’s a charming boutique hotel that kept its value through time. Staff is marvellous! The food is awesome! It’s a good place to rest, read, be in love, take your small kids because you will feel like you were hosted by family. And it is really...”
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 Pousada Barão de ForresterGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- Room service
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- 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
- Interconnected room(s) available
- 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
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.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 07:30
Children and beds
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 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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Pousada Barão de Forrester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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 Pousada 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 Pousada Barão de Forrester
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Pousada Barão de Forrester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Pousada Barão de Forrester has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante O Barão
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Room options at Pousada Barão de Forrester include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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Pousada 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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Yes, Pousada Barão de Forrester is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Pousada 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 Pousada 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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Check-in at Pousada Barão de Forrester is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
