Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 19 reviews.
“Living museum experience!”
+Room with private external bathroom in this historic home that was like a living museum. Excellent value for money. Large, spacious with everything we needed for a good overnight stay. We feel privileged to have been able to stay here. We were also able to make use of a washing machine in the basement. Walking the Camino Torres this was an added advantage to our trip. We left very early the next morning, so could not make use of the well located cafe across the road for breakfast, but could use the house's kitchen to prepare breakfast. The house was a bit musty smelling given the age, but not problematic. The bedroom had a slippery carpet. We accidentally locked ourselves out of our bathroom (mentioning as a caution to guests).
Damien
United Kingdom · Group of friends · January 2025
“Exceptional”
Rui
Portugal · Group of friends · October 2024
“Very good”
Naomi
Portugal · Family · September 2024
“'Something different' - an impressively affordable slice of history”
+What a treat! I booked this as 'something different' to break up a long journey... We were given the key and left to our own devices: perfect. I was very pleasantly surprised by how much space we had - I'd chosen this as a better alternative to a family room with a shared bathroom at a hostel, for the same price... and what an upgrade! With 2 rooms, a lounge/diner, a hallway and a huge bathroom, we had more than enough space. The 'vintage' decor really added to my children's excitement about how different it all was (especially the latrine in the bathroom!), while I was pleased with how clean it was despite the amount of supposed 'dust collectors'. I love the honesty box policy for if you need anything from the kitchen (we didn't use this, but it's a great idea and creates a welcoming ambience). Sernancelhe itself is very cute - we had a lovely wander, went up the steps to the statue of Mary, found a good restaurant for dinner and a surprisingly modern café for a pancake breakfast the next day, all within walking distance. Don't miss the C12th church. I've already recommended this little gem to goodness knows how many people.
−The only vaguely negative point for anyone else who hasn't noticed in the photos is that the second bed was a mattress on wooden pallets... this didn't fit the decor at all, but since it was my children's bed, they couldn't have cared less!
Adrian
United Kingdom · Couple · September 2024
“A property of real character - go and try it!”
+What a tremendous property of exceptional character: ok it's basically a large house with lockable bedrooms and separate lockable bathrooms, but what a house! We had the run of the whole first-floor apartment up amazing stone steps, and it was full of old furniture and curiosities. We opened a cupboard door in our room to find a screen looking down into an old little ground-floor chapel. Kitchen was functional and allowed us to cook a meal to take a break from eating out. The bathroom was old-fashioned but clean and functional.
−Hard to be picky, for the price it was a star. You just need to be aware you need some Portuguese as the owner/manager doesn't speak English.
Hugo
Portugal · Group of friends · July 2024
“Nice staying on a XVIII century house with good rooms, friendly staff. Watch out for festivities!”
+The staff os extremely nice and friendly. It’s an XVIII century house, and they explained the history of the house and the family. The house was clean and easy to walk around.
−We didn’t like the fact that, whenever the village has regional festivals, the music stage is right behind some rooms, and being an old house, there is no noise isolation from the loud music. We need to use hearing tampons to be able to sleep until the loud music stopped well into the night. If there are no festivities, the house is very quiet.
Elizabeth
Portugal · Family · April 2024
“Very good”
Eedel
Estonia · Group of friends · September 2023
“Exceptional”
+Very special accommodation with a nice family. I recommend this accommodation because you discover yourself in history.
Susana
Portugal · Business trip · August 2023
“Exceptional”
+Amazing decorations and spotless room. Very comfortable and the staff very helpful
Simon
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2023
“Felt really well looked after, thank you”
+It’s a one off-palace come museum. Loved the open fire and the caring staff.