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.
Blair
Canada
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.
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 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.
Frank
United States of America
10
Scored 10
Worth a visit.
Worth a visit. We drove too far and Nuno and another guy helped direct my husband doing an 8 point turn. Huge cobbles and steep hills are the order of the day, but it is fascinating and the views of an evening are enchanting. Nuno's house is lovely and we would stay there again. Thank you Nuno for your help!
Casa do Castello is in a great location in the old town of Monsanto. The narrow cobblestone streets set the feeling of something very special. The unit we were in was decorated very nicely and very comfortable. The bathroom appeared to be new. The balcony overlooked the beautiful valley below. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful. In addition, they own a nearby restaurant of the same name. We ate both lunch and breakfast there and both were delicious. We highly recommend Casa Do Castello for a stay and the restaurant for meals.
Monsanto is very special and Sun Set is the place to stay when visiting. Arrival and check in was clearly explained and Eloiza was very helpful and accommodating. The house was charming, comfortable, well equipped and spotless. Eloiza made sure all of our needs were met including a lunch after a long hike and help with dinner reservations. You couldn't ask for a better host. Monsanto is a unique experience and a must see if you enjoy traveling off the beaten path. Sun Set is the place to stay.
This renovated stone structure into a beautifully appointed 8 room boutique hotel was perfection! Such a relaxing setting looking out to a gorgeous infinity pool with olive trees and unobstructed landscape for miles. Stefano and Katarina were lovely host. They went out of there way to make our stay one of the best stays of 9 location. We didn't make reservations one night and texted them out on the road and they found us a lovely restaurant in the next town over. You will not be disappointed!!
Very good location, very kind owners, very typical house, great place to spend some days, well furnished and equipped! Just lovely. If you visit Monsanto it is an awesome place to rest and to prepare for the climb to the castle. On other opportunities I'll try to return.
The space is huge, there is a space to cook, you can step outside and have a nice view of the valley, the windows are protected with mosquito nets and it had AC
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!
Everything about our stay was great! The location of the hotel is just right as there are quite a few free parking spots around the area and at walkable distance from all the points of interest/restaurants/cafes/etc. Jorge and Ana Paula are super friendly and helpful with any inquiries we might had. Breakfast is decent and diverse.
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!
Everything was so clean and very traditional chic. Loved the way they took a ruin and incorporated into a lodge. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be coming back to this hotel once it’s warmer to use the pool.
The people that operate this bed and breakfast are wonderful and very interesting.
Delightful rural location with a beautiful view of Monsanto.
An amazing breakfast with shak shuka, cheese, meat, vegetables, pancakes, homemade preserves, and really good coffee.
This was perfection for me. Loved the room, the setting, the Roman road just off the back gate to walk to Monsanto. I loved Ingrid’s hospitality & wonderful breakfast. And then there was the in room massage with Morgana. Exploring Monsanto from here was magical.
Everything really!
The room was beautifully and thoughtfully presented, the bed was exceptionally comfortable with crisp bedding, the best view of any hotel we’ve ever stayed at ….
The photos on Booking show exactly what you will get during your stay.
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.
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.
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.
The location is great, right at the heart of old village. The hotel is comfortable and well maintained. There is a lovely common balcony with a beautiful view.
This hotel is located at one of the most beautiful village in this country. i returned to this hotel after my first visit, 29 years ago, during our honeymoon.
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