A very pleasant place to spend a few days. Very homey as it’s not a big hotel (pousada) - this also allowed for a friendlier, relaxed relationship with the staff. The room was extremely comfortable as well as large with a magnificent view of the castle that overlooks the town. The swimming pool is extremely pleasant and a refreshing end for some of the hot days we had. Breakfast was excellent in a cosy room and service impeccable.. In the afternoon we were able to order a tasty platter of cold meats and cheese (see photo).

The steep climb from the town to return to the hotel (a minor inconvenience, to be sure) - a taxi was not an expensive alternative.

Loved our room & the view of the gardens, swimming pool & castle. Staff were very nice & helpful.

I asked for an Accessible room as I have a walking disability & also use a wheelchair. Although our room was great the bathroom wasn’t. There were no Barb handles in the shower so the only surface to hold on to was the edge of the shower screen. There was no soap/shampoo holder or dispenser which meant we had to put these on the floor. However, when I told the receptionist staff about this they took it on board & came to the room to have a look. Hopefully these issues will soon be remedied. Access to the pool wasn’t easy and was through the dining/breakfast room and ramps were steep. No access to the lounge, only stairs with no hand rail.

We were warmly welcomed to the hotel by a lovely helpful receptionist. The staff who work there are all very friendly and work very hard to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel is a lovely Pousada with Portuguese charm which we love. Our room was very spacious with a good sized terrace and a beautiful view to the castle. Spotlessly clean and good facilities with a comfy bed. Good location for the old quarter and castle about 4 minutes drive or about 25 minutes walk. On site parking great. Many thanks for a perfect one night stay.

Nothing not to like but some coffee and tea making facilities in room would be good. Typically English!

The view of the castle from the private balcony was stunning. The pousada is within walking distance of the town- easy on the way down but lots of steps on the way back! Breakfast is an elaborate affair, where you are equipped with your own tongs to handle the food. The selection of food was amazing and there were even hot options for those who wanted something substantial. The room was lovely and spacious and the decor and furniture had the look of being slightly dated. It was spotlessly clean and there were lots of public areas to sit and relax. The restaurant had been given a Michelin star.

We didn’t try the restaurant, despite the Michelin star, because it was too expensive. I‘m sure that it would have been excellent though.

This is a superbly comfortable hotel with lovely views, a really nice swimming pool with free bar, a fantastic breakfast and really friendly and thoughtful staff. We had a lovely week. We had a very early start on the day we left (5.30 am) and the staff prepared us a packed breakfast and coffee - which is something I have never encountered before. This is an expensive hotel but really worth it.

I would change nothing. All was great.

All the staff we encountered were incredibly friendly, particularly with our 2.5 year old daughter. We didn't want to eat the full tasting menu in the restaurant, but the chef made us up some bar snacks instead and then chatted with us for ages, which made us feel very welcome. The pool is also very comfortable and the whole garden is set in a beautiful setting. The room had an excellent view of the castle and was very quiet in the evening.

Nothing - everything was great!

The location of the hotel was perfect with a fantastic view overlooking the castle. The staff were very pleasant, 1 in particular who went out of his way to accommodate us in every way possible. His name was Ivandro. I have given 4 stars for this hotel but it should be 3. Ivandro was the 4th star. The breakfast was good. The bedroom clean, comfortable and big but dated.

Our expectations on this hotel because of the price were not met. The price at 197 per night B&B was way to high for the out dated decor and overall state of the building. The main building windows were covered in mould plus the inside walls were scuffed in a lot of places. I believe the price reflects the position of this hotel in this small town.

The location and the view were really great and so was the food. Breakfast was really good. Everything was really clean. Staff was nice and professional.

Due to our bed option we were given a room near the hotel entrance. It was really noisy at night and early morning when staff started to clean. Also the room should have some maintenance, specially in the bathroom.

Pretty much everything: staff really friendly, accommodating of our needs; large rooms, super comfy beds with thick curtains that keep the light out; swimming pool area was lovely, suitable for both adults and children; spacious and well looked after

We liked everything. Perhaps the only suggestion we would like to make is, it could do with coffee/tea facilities in the bedroom

The hotel is located within easy walking distance of the town centre. It has its own car park right at the front of the hotel. The room was spacious, well equipped and with great views of the town, castle and countryside beyond. The hotel is a wonderful place to stay with seating areas located at various places inside and out. The breakfast was superb with a fantastic range of hot and cold food and beverages.

Faultless!