I loved everything about the property and and the wonderful hosts Eloiza and Fernando.

The property was absolutely amazing from the historic artifacts displayed throughout, the encased boulder in the main bedroom, the comfortable beds and awesome breakfast hosted by Eloiza. The location was perfect and we loved our stay.

Stayed in May 2024

Eloísa was a fabulous host! Very warm and welcoming and available to help with anything. Breakfast was wonderful. The view is amazing and the house is so unique and charming.

Stayed in May 2024

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It was an amazing stay. I would love to go back and stay longer. Monsanto is a magical place and our host, even though we did not speak Portuguese, was helpful and did everything to make our stay comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

Only stayed one night and everything was great.

Excellent location. Beautiful view. Great shower! Comfortable beds. Warm pellet stove. Super hostess.

Stayed in November 2023

I would highly recommend this place. It is up on the mountain with a great view. It was just the two of us, but the place could easily hold 4 or 5 people. The owner was fantastic, even though we got our meeting times mixed up, she went out of her way to help and get us settled. She showed us the town, booked a reservation at the local restaurant, and breakfast was brought to us right on time and it was lovely.

Stayed in October 2023

Everything about Old House was simply amazing. From being picked up at the best parking space in town, chatting with our hosts as the sun set, breakfast set on our kitchen table, and being driven back to our car upon our departure. The only thing that would have made our stay better is if we had planned on starying longer!!!

Stayed in October 2023

Truly nothing - we loved it!

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!

Stayed in September 2023

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The location and view are exceptional. Fascinating village to walk around. The hosts were great with communication and picked up our bags straight away (the streets are too narrow to drive to the accommodation… you park at the start of the village). They also booked dinner for us at a restaurant (which also had a similar stunning view!) Old house was extremely well equipped and was spacious. Great stay. Recommended

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely nothing. The perfect stay :-) Just a heads up on Monsanto. Quite a few restuarants only take cash and the cash machine was out of order so good to have some with you as back up.

What an amazing place - so much character. We had such a wonderful stay. The property was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Hosts were wonderful - really friendly and helpful. Met us at village parking and bags were taken to house in a wee electric car. Breakfast on the terrace was amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed in August 2023

The owner is passionate about Monsanto and its history which we appreciated as we were on. Portuguese Templar journey. The house is pristinely restored and a perfect place to explore Monsanto day and night on foot.

Stayed in August 2023

I loved everything about this space, the owner and the town. You do have to plan before going to Monsanto and Elena the owner is very clear about leaving your car outside of this medieval town and letting her pick you and your bags up in s tiny electric car. Food should also be planned as there are only two restaurants in town.

This is a repurposed space that was done with appreciation. Everything was top notch and the views from the front door were stunning.

Stayed in August 2023

Fantastic location, it’s like you one of the Templar Knights looking out onto far off hills. The House is well appointed with really nice and tasteful touches everywhere. Close to all there is to explore in Monsanto

Stayed in August 2023

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A unique place in time that is made more magical by the host. Friendly, welcoming, efficient and delightfull. Just go.

Stayed in August 2023

EVERYTHING! It is an absolute treasure in Monsanto

Stayed in July 2023

Incredibly friendly and helpful hostess, who helped transport the luggage to the cottage in her little e-car. The hostess also helped book the restaurant for dinner and served us a lovely breakfast on the porch. Monsanto is out of this world. Definitely stay overnight, visit the castle ruins, and wander through the quaint village. What a brilliant 5 star experience!

Stayed in July 2023

Absolutely nothing. All was good.

Don't miss the place! The hostess is so helpful in everyway. She helped us get our car off a hill. She fixed us extra food to eat. The breakfast was served beautiful and tasted so yummy. Way to much of it. The house was more unique than anything we have ever stayed in. Designed in the rocks like you would never believe. The village was an experience we would not have wanted to miss. I can not say enough good things about this whole place!

Stayed in June 2023

Monsanto is extremely hilly. It would not be accessible for anyone with mobility issues. The historic house is also not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.

The hosts were exceptional. They were very attentive. Breakfast was excellent and plentiful!! The historic house was very special. We felt as if we were living in medieval times with the conveniences of modern day. The historic town of Monsanto itself is nothing like we have ever seen or experienced before. This is a trip we won't ever forget. We highly recommend the accommodation and the location.

Stayed in July 2023

Everything was wonderful staying here from the house to the breakfast and Fernando and Eloiza are so helpful. I wish I could have stayed another day to really enjoy this beautiful village.

Stayed in June 2023

There is nothing not to like

This house is an absolute gem, tucked away in the most fairytale like village in Portugal! We LOVED our stay here and wished we could spend at least one more night. The owners are such lovely people, so warm and welcoming and accommodating. The house is a magnificent old house in the rocks, but completely remodeled inside and with such love and attention to detail and comfort. All appliances in the kitchen and bathrooms are new. Beds are comfortable. It spotless and very quiet. The breakfast is delicious, handmade by Eloísa. We just loved absolutely everything!

Stayed in June 2023

Loved everything!

Fantastic hosts! Eloiza went above and beyond for us. She even had ice tea on arrival and cooked us soup. The property is in the best location, with incredible views and close to the main attractions. The home was large and full of charming character. Couldn’t recommend higher!!!

Stayed in June 2023

Fernando & Eloiza were both great hosts, very friendly and helpful.

Stayed in May 2023

Eloiza Helena was a fantastic host. Monsanto is a beautiful town and Old House provided a very restful and comfortable stay. the assistance provided with parking, baggage and everything else was greatly appreciated.

Stayed in May 2023

It was such a treat staying at Old House . There were 3 of us and we all smiled the entire time. Old House is just that, and it fits the image of Monsanto exactly (there are even boulders in the bathroom and on display in the master bedroom.) . Eloiza met us with her little electric car to take our luggage from the parking lot at the entrance to the village and drove through the narrow cobblestone streets to the house while we three walked behind hands free. Arriving at the house, we were all blown away by the quaintness, the lovely and also amusing wall art, the comfort of the furnishings, and the amazing configuration of the living spaces. Every detail was thought out. Old House is completely supplied with everything one needs for a stay. Plus an abundant breakfast was prepared by Eloiza (with the bonus of a delicious soup she prepared the evening before from ingredients in her garden.) She couldn't have been a better host - and Old House couldn't have pleased us more. Do treat yourselves to an amazing experience in an amazing village.

Stayed in May 2023

Showers are a little low.

The Old House and its host Eloíza was perfect. Monsanto is a crazy place and we have no idea how it was ever inhabited. There are house sized boulders everywhere including the inside of this house. You have to park 100 meters or so from the house. But Eloíza will pick you and your luggage up and than transport you in her little electric car that can barely squeeze through the narrow streets. This service is near invaluable as we witnessed other visitors trying to carry their bags up the steep narrow streets and walkways.

Stayed in May 2023