The Casa Pires Mateus is located in the Historic Village of Monsanto. It is a characteristic house recently rebuilt keeping the traditional style of the village with its exterior granite walls.
Terry
Canada
Immaculately clean. Spectacular view from the terrace. Delicious breakfast. Shower had incredible water pressure and HOT water (sometimes not the case we’ve found in other BnB’s). Great value!
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.
yuko
Japan
Estela is very kind and friendly. Her breakfast was wonderful.
Featuring mountain views, Quinta da Pedra Grande in Monsanto offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This farm stay provides air-conditioned accommodations with a terrace.
Eduardo Rigueiral
United States of America
Olga being always supportive and a
good hostess, location, hospitality, breakfast, windows with proper blinders!
Located in Monsanto, within 656 feet of Monsanto Castle, SUN SET HOUSE offers accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and a terrace. The property features city and mountain views.
Casa da Ti Maria Pereira offers accommodations in Monsanto, a 7-minute walk from Monsanto Castle. Featuring quiet street views, this vacation home also comes with free Wifi.
Heather
United States of America
The instructions for handling pick-up from the town's edge parking lot were perfect (can't drive in due to small roadways). The cute home is exactly how it appeared in pictures. There was good Wifi, heating, and hot water for the shower. All necessary toiletries, coffee, tea, and breakfast were provided. In addition, when the host tried to help us make dinner reservations and learned all the restaurants were closed for a party, she made us a wonderful dinner at her place instead. She also provided a labeled map that in conjunction with our prior research, helped us make sure we didn't miss anything interesting while we were in town.
Old House offers accommodations in Monsanto, a 7-minute walk from Monsanto Castle. Featuring mountain and lake views, this guest house also provides guests with free Wifi.
Susan
Canada
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.
Moradia Familia Escoto is located in Monsanto, just one mile from Monsanto Castle and 31 miles from St. Michael's Church. Featuring mountain and city views, this vacation home also features free Wifi....
Marina
Israel
The apartment is clean and has all you need.
There are two bathrooms, one is upstairs next to the bedrooms and the second is downstairs in the living room.
It is located in the outskirts of Relva and Monsanto village can be reached even by foot if the weather conditions allow so. There is short road 1.7 km long starts directly from the house and leads to the backyard of Monsanto.
There is wonderful view from the house.
Communication with the host via booking was good.
Nice neighbors that helped us with the parking.
Lugar São Salvador de Monsanto offers accommodations in Monsanto, a 7-minute walk from Monsanto Castle. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace.
marc
Canada
One of the most unique and amazing places I have been.
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.
We loved staying in the stairway to the castle in the unique village of Monsanto. We enjoyed being able to quietly explore the narrow streets and the castle next to us. the town at night is magical . The house is beautifully decorated and clean and comfortable. The host Simon was very responsive and you felt welcome and supported if needed. Would definitely recommend we discovered there is more to this area than expected.
I highly recommend this property if you want to enjoy and explore the little town of Monsanto. We had fun walking out our door, around the town, and up to the castle. It is a unique property with beautiful views of the surrounding area. The property is in a renovated stone building with lots of character. Make a reservation at the restaurant so that you can have a table in the stone room.
This area of Portugal is very remote and while there are villages there are no facilities like supermarkets or restaurants (that were open). The breakfast provided was excellent but there was no fridge or even tea making facilities in the room and no opportunity to have a meal in the hotel. This was unfortunate as there was no restaurant open within a 30km radius.
The other review say it all really but if you are looking for a place from which to explore Monsanto then you need not look any further. From the assistance with the baggage to the prompt communication, from the incredible food to the incredibly warm hospitality, from the small and big gestures of the host to the location of the property - this place has it all!
Stella was the most amazing hostess! She was so worried we would not like the room...and the room was PERFECT! She gave us a bottle of lovely wine on arrival and gave us the inside scoop on a local swimming hole AND a great restaurant up the road. Monsanto is a delightful town and Stella made our stay even better. Did I mention the breakfast? Delicious!
Very authentic room in authentic building. In the center of this unusual town. There was a place for parking. We arrived late and nearest restaurant was down by the road (20-25 minutes walk), but it worth it - nice walk in the night.
The breakfast was very cozy and only for us. Thanks for the staff of the hotel!
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!
House is gorgeous just a little tough to get there, specially if we come with heavy bags.
Rooms are good and comfy, a little small like the other parts of the house but definitely compensated by the amazing view from the big terrace. Monsanto is beautiful.
beautiful property with the such nice hosts! fun rooms built around the natural geology of the region. Monsanto was a wonderful experience, and the Quinta de São Pedro de Vir-a-Corça really added to the experience.
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.
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.
Stay in Monsanto in a few night is amazing,
The whole town just making you keep saying wow wow wow.
The room is cute, small and cool.
just build in the rock.
Very interesting stay.
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