Located in Monsaraz, 3.9 miles from Monsaraz Castle, Montimerso Skyscape Countryhouse has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
carlosjgsousa
Portugal
The location is truly breathtaking, the only thing you hear are birds and crickets, absolute silence. The sunset view over the plain is a work of art and during nightfall, the sky is full of stars, be prepared to be amazed with it. Breakfast was really good and the staff was incredibly nice. One of the best places I've stayed in Portugal so far.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Horta Da Coutada is a small guest house offering rustic accommodations in the pretty village of Telheiro, 0.6 mi from the medieval town of Monsaraz.
Mojaradgerde
Portugal
The property had well decoration, cozy & peacefull
Overlooking Monsaraz Castle, this bed and breakfast offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an organic vegetable garden and an outdoor pool. Free parking is available on site.
Shantay
United States of America
Very quiet, and beautiful, with authentic country charm! The grounds are lovely with orange trees, flower gardens, and all with a view of Monsaraz’s medieval walls!
Featuring a garden, Refúgio da Vila features accommodations in Monsaraz. This vacation home offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony and free Wifi.
Wonderful, fantastic. I loved the peace and harmony that one can breathe, Monsaraz at the top of the Monte, and the company of the chickens, ducks and turkeys. I wrote in peace, in the company of my friends and with the guidance of the stars of a fantastic sky, the likes of which I had never seen.
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Anonymous
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A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz.
A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz. If you want to explore Reguengos and it's vinyards then you may not need to stay in Monsaraz itself which is difficult with cars.
We visited the week leading into Easter Sunday and very few restaurants were open in the evening, in fact we only found one so be prepared to wait and have limited choices
Gerry St Clair
United Kingdom
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Scored 8.0
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options.
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options. There are rooms at the castle itself as well as nearby houses. The hotel we stayed at was a bit overpriced and disappointing.
Views are incredible from the top. 2 hours is enough to have reserved lunch at the castle and then walk around the grounds for photos. Or 1 hour without lunch. Parking is tricky and we parked near the bottom and walked 10 minutes up the hill
Aaron
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz,...
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, maintains the magic from ancient times like few others in the world. Made of lime and schist, this place whispers us, between the echo of our footsteps in its streets. A lot of magnificent stories could be told about its courageous kings, Knights Templar, brave people and dames of simple beauty.
Now the night is covering you with its cozy blanket of stars. Sit down at one of the restaurants in Monsaraz. Taste the best traditional Alentejo food, like the crumbs or the lamb. As for Alentejo wine, savour a good Reserva Monsaraz with your meal. The view over Alqueva Lake completes the sensory nirvana. Don’t finish your night without admiring the show of constellations and planets, which shine more intensely on the sky.
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Anonymous
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Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve...
Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. It felt like stepping back in time to a slower pace of life, a rustic, cobbled haven with the most fantastic 360 degree views of the lake, valley and the castle on top of the hill. It is well worth putting on your alarm to wake up for the sunrise when the village is still asleep and watching the place wake up including the animals on the distance. It was spectacular. The food was local and very rustic and delicious using produce from the Alentejo (we ate at Sabores de monsaraz and were hosted by Isabel, a local lady with a small but delicious local menu). The wine was also really good. It was incredibly hot (45 degrees) so would maybe be better to visit outside of the summer months. The vineyards surrounding monsaraz were beautiful we had a very special meal at Esporao, which is well worth the money having the 7 course tasting menu and accompanying wine flight, it felt like immense luxury whilst capturing the charm Portuguese food and produce. The village itself doesn’t have a shop for essentials so my advice would be to drive to reguengos de monsaraz prior to your stay to stock up on water and snacks so you can relax when you get there. It truly was a magical place to stay for a few nights.
Declan
10
Scored 10
A small walled village set atop a hill, with 360 degrees of...
A small walled village set atop a hill, with 360 degrees of absolutely stunning views. Not a huge amount to do in the village proper. The castle for sure. Also some excellent wine shops selling local wines (check out Ar d’Alentejo). Taverna os Templários is a must stop for lunch or dinner.
Cars can’t be parked in the village during the day, but there are several lots right outside the walls with easy access to the village.
We spent a day exploring nearby Neolithic dolmens and menhirs, lots to see within a half hour drive.
We stayed in different type of the room. First night room with a lake view without a plugged pool. 2nd night stayed with a view of countryside with a plugged pool. Both room are amazing with spectacular view. Our favorite is the one facing country side with plugged pool as it is facing Monsaraz castle. We traveled with our dog and the property is dog friendly hotel. This is the place where you wanna get away from hustle bustle life. Definitely will be back to this hotel.
Not forgot to mentioned that the staff is super helpful and friendly.
The hotel room was beautiful. The design was impeccable and the rooms and location were quiet and private. I wish I could decorate my own home so well. Bed was comfortable and I slept well. Shower was hot. At dinner there was only one choice, but the chef could prepare a vegetarian meal if you like. I tried vegetarian one evening because I don't eat lamb and lamb was the only main course option. This hotel was perfect and I hope to come back one day.
We very much enjoyed our one-night stay! The staff were friendly and helpful. The room was well organized and comfortable. The hotel is a lovely 25 minute walk from the castle up the steep old path along the side of the hill. And the breakfast was truly breathtaking- the best breakfast we had in Portugal and one of the best ever. Just make sure you're hungry (I walked to Xerez Cromlech and back before breakfast and it was a really good idea)
The owners are incredibly friendly and wanting to provide great service. The terraces and the views are absolutely incredible. The hotel has a family feel as it used to belong to the owner's grand-mother. Bathroom is modern and comfortable.
Monsaraz is a very special town, it's definitely worth sleeping there rather than simply visiting during the day, it is magical when the shops are closed and other tourists aren't around.
A beautifully presented and maintained small traditional house in a quiet village near Monsaraz. The house is renovated to modern standards and with its extremely thick walls and double glazed windows is comfortable and quiet. The host is very charming and helpful.
Parking is directly outside the front door which means you block the whole narrow street - not many places you can do that and it be ok!
Everything! The huge pool, peaceful atmosphere, staff gave excellent service, even went out of their way, putting tablecloth on selected table, breakfast was great, rooms comfortable and what a tiny quaint little village. Monsaraz castle and the area was wonderful. There is a lake nearby as well. And the sandwiches they made for us right before going home, we still talk about how good they were.
The views were breathtaking. Filipo and Esmeralda are wonderful hosts. Our room was perfectly clean and quite wide. Finally, our balcony had, quite probably, the nest views of all Monsaraz: miles and miles of Reguengo's vineyards on one side, and Extremadura on the other. Thank you very much!
All corners of this boutique hotel have been beautifully designed and feature soulful furniture pieces and decor. The owners and the staff are very friendly and make you feel right at home. And the breakfast… A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. Make sure you try the pão de queijo waffles with pear marmalade.
Definitely a place with a character. It must have been a hunting lodge or something like that, judging by the amount of animal trophies. Nice, comfy rooms with a view on beautiful Monsaraz. Very helpful owner. Good local restaurant nearby. Very good breakfast.
Great location with excellent view of Monsaraz castle. Nice layout which gave a sense of privacy to guests. Cute gardens with pretty flowers, little pathways and charming features. Refreshing swimming pool with nice balance if sun & shade.
Well located in the village - easy to walk around and see everything Monsaraz has to offer! What a little gem of a town and this home makes it that much better! The host was wonderful, helpful and easy to communicate with!
Very nice welcoming from our lovely host. Location is perfect next to Monsaraz and it is also very quiet.
The animals living around the place are really cool to see, the lama, the ponies or the 3 cute meerkats.
The property was unreal! Absolutely stunning farm house in the countryside of Portugal. Every little detail of the design of this property is perfect. The staff is extremely friendly and the food was delicious!
Truly an amazing, one of a kind historical place to stay (the Casa Pinto, the room, and overall Monsaraz castle/fortress)...like something out of a fairytale. Friendly staff, beautiful views, very romantic.
The room was very clean and comfortable. The property has a great location for the Monsaraz castle and is close to other points of interest. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
The staff at this property were so nice. The hotel has a stupendous view with comfortable, but small rooms. The breakfast is one of the best of our whole 2 month trip. We would recommend this hotel.
The hotel is located in the beautiful village of Monsaraz. It has a great garden with beautiful views. Delicious breakfast. Very kind personal who help us in everything.
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