Casa de Vilarinho de São Romão

This was a great experience! We stayed two nights in July during our hike. It is, I think, a popular place for hikers but not many hike in mid-summer so it was very quiet. One of the nights we were the only guests there. It is an old country house and the few rooms are all unique. Old furniture and a lovely old-world charm and feel. It is like stepping into a different age. It is not luxury per se but the charm more than makes up for it. The rooms are very large, our bathroom was also big. It was a bathtub but the shower was really good (good pressure, plenty of hot water). Very large towels (always a big plus in my book). There were no tissues, no fridge, and no electric kettle. The food is somewhat old-fashioned and not sophisticated but that kind of suits the place and the atmosphere. A very different experience than a standard hotel – I warmly recommend it.

We stayed two nights at this historic and unique house. Our host, Constanza, could not do enough to make us feel at home and tell us all about the surrounding villages and things to see. We were hiking in the area and a comfortable and friendly place to stay was just what we needed. The food was varied, local and delicious

This is a very special place to stay if you are walking/touring the hinterland of the Duoro Valley. The building is very romantic, our room had a lovely view over the vineyards,a delicious home cooked dinner is served at 7.30 pm with wine which you eat with the other guests- who were all a joy to get to know! Constanza was a friend of the owner who was away, and she couldn't have done a better job looking after us all- so kind, friendly and thoughtful- thank you very much! Just a quick note to anyone thinking of walking in this stunning area- the other guests were on self guided walking holidays with walking notes and apps which informed you if you were on the wrong track. There are few signposts, infact for most of the time we didn't see any. We had just Google Maps/Wikiloc Maps and a handheld GPS which didn't seem to show all the tracks. We managed it,but did get lost a bit, so if you don't have the self guiding apps, do a reasonable amount of preparation!

Small practically perfect hotel! Beautiful secluded old but very comfortable house, fantastic food, excellent sandwiches in the packed lunch. Christina is a wonderful host, warm, efficient, great attention to detail.

Stayed here two nights with a group of friends on a hiking tour, loved it. Historic building, beautifully renovated with very spacious bedrooms and a number of large principle rooms to enjoy as well. Our hostess Christine was charming, spoke excellent English and one of the other staff spoke French. The breakfasts and dinners were delicious, basically a set menu of hearty country foods, fresh local produce well prepared and accompanied by local wine and port. The pool was cool but nice to sit around after hiking.

Charming house in grounds behind an ancient chapel in a small, sleepy village. Loved the sympathetic restoration of the building - lots of original features and antique furnishings. Room was large and well appointed. The veranda overlooking the vines on the hillside was delightful after a hot day walking. Our meals and packed lunches were delicious and our hostess made our stay most enjoyable.