Name: Casa do Espigueiro
Address: Pereiro de Cima, Castelo de Paiva, Castelo de Paiva, Castelo de Paiva, 4550-000, Portugal
Rating: 10

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Municipal Lavandeira Park

Real Companhia Velha Cellars

Dragao Stadium

Rozes Cellars

Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

Taylor Fladgate Cellars

Dom Luis I Bridge

Sandeman Cellars

Porto Cathedral

Barros Almeida Cellars

Mercado do Bolhao

Cockburn Smithes Cellars

Stock Exchange Palace

Church of Sao Francisco

Ramos Pinto Cellars

Clerigos Church

Center for Portuguese Photography

University of Porto

Museum of Port Wine

Crystal Palace Gardens

Bom Sucesso Market

Casa da Musica

Bessa Stadium

Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art

Passeio Alegre garden

Porto City Park

SEA LIFE Porto

Fort of Sao Francisco do Queijo

Jardim Basilio Teles

Matosinhos Beach

Leixoes Sea Port

Porto International Fair

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Porto Airport

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Santa Marinha da Costa

Estadio D. Alfonso Henriques

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Cathedral of Aveiro

Aveiro Water Canal

Praca da Republica

Rossio Garden

Monastery of Jesus

Parque Dom Pedro

Viseu Airport

Parque Da Ponte

D. Diogo de Sousa Museum

Pius XII Museum

Vila Real Airport

Theatro Circo

Braga Cathedral

Archbishop's Palace

Santa Barbara Garden

Bom Jesus do Monte

Palacio dos Biscainhos

Castro de Sao Lourenço

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Upon entering the large iron gates into the pateo you are transported into another century. The hosts and owners and a magnificent and graceful couple that makes you feel at home. What a gorgeous family they have and I had the privilege to be with. The rooms are elegant and beautifully furnished and the grounds and furniture are wonderful (all of it handworked by the host herself!). Great breakfast, with open windows while listening to the only sound in the morning: the cheerful birds singing! It was beautiful to just hear them. 
This is a place of true relaxation, with the train station only a 7 minute drive from the property. All the main cities around (Porto, Amarante, Vila Real, Braga, Guimarães) are only whitin an hour maximum drive and a few less train ride, so you can spend your day enjoying the cities and then enjoy the quite of the hillside town. Douro wine region is only a few minutes away so you can make the most of your stay while visiting that other Enchanted Kingdom (you cannot miss it!). I would say I have stayed in many places throughout Europe and the world and this has to be one of my favorites and most genuines. The green is greener and the water is fresher here. It's like you've entered an enchanted story, apart from the noisy day-to-day life and you just need a proper set of tea (or a glass of a vino verde, famous here) and a hat with a feather to feel that you're in an epoque movie or an Eça de Queiroz book! I cherish the memories I've from this place and the owners like few I've stayed. Have a try, in this troubled times, go and be with your family and/or friends. Make the most of your time and really have some rest and peace in here. I've stayed here while the beautiful hortenses were blooming and painted the set around with its colorful flowers! The pool at the house is privately located so you can hang around peacefully. 
Poker, the house dog, is a beauty and a must! So amicable and sweet,if you travel solo he won't let you feel alone! 
You definitely won't regret a bit. I'll come back as soon as I can! I thank to Inês and Zé Maria and their beautiful daughters (Inês and Pilar) the warm welcoming and stay. You're in my heart! See you soon 😉

Summer in sunny June

Our favorite lodging during our week in Northern Portugal was the Outeiro Tuías - Manor House.  

The man and woman who own the home were the kindest people we met on the trip.  We happened to be at their house on Easter Sunday and they welcomed us into their celebrations.  We had a unique experience.  The parish priest stopped by to bless the family and a local band came to the house to play traditional Portuguese music.  The man of the house told us that his family has owned this property since 1618.  He gave us a tour of the house.  He was proud to show us the ancient family documents.  The middle section of the house is a chapel with its own bell tower and working bell. 

Everyone in the house spoke excellent English and spent a lot of time chatting with us. They also offered us free wine and treats.  We felt like we were visiting old friends or relatives.  The breakfast was wonderful and the place settings were lovely.  

This is not a hotel but a large, old house.  Each room is a little different.  The entire house is filled with antiques.  Our room was comfortable and had everything you might need.  The WiFi worked in our room but the signal was stronger in the living room downstairs. The only television was in the living room, but to tell the truth I think a TV would be out of place in this ancient home. 

As much as we enjoyed this manor house I feel that I should warn you that this place is a bit isolated.  There is not a lot to see in the area.  You could use this as a base to visit the region, but it takes about 45 minutes to get to the Douro River wine region or the city of Porto.  We had no trouble finding the place using Google Maps but we would not have found it without GPS.  

I highly recommend the Outeiro Tuías - Manor House if you like the idea of staying  in a welcoming environment away from the major tourist sites.

Our favorite lodging in Northern Portugal

Outeiro Tuías - Manor House was just lovely, great hosts who made you feel welcome the moment you walked in the door. Breakfasts were comprehensive and delicious it is located a little out of town but in a lovely countryside - beautiful old manor house with heaps of charm - service was great really recommend 

Wonderful place to stay

Lovely place. Nice people. Good breakfasts. Comfy beds. Clean rooms. Nice views. Good wine. History everywhere. Charm everywhere. Good distance from cafes and shops. Quiet location. Smart, little pool area.

Lovely old house.

We wanted to visit the Douro valley in September 2017 and booked some nights in this gorgeous old manor still owned by one of the descendants of the man who built it centuries ago. There‘s a big swimming pool and a nice garden too. Unfortunately the heating system is almost as old as the house itself so you won‘t be warm enough when the days are getting colder like last September (we were freezing during the first night). We decided to leave early and the lovely owner was very understanding and gentlemanly about it (a very nice man indeed).
We might come back some day during a warmer period.
P.S. breakfast was great too!

lovely place (when it‘s warm outside)

 This was our favourite place to stay during our journey in Portugal. We stayed for two nights. The hosts Jose Maria, Inez and of course Ana Rita were so attentive and really went above and beyond to make us comfortable.  The house is a true historic treasure. Do ask for the tour. Our room was spacious and bright and fit the house's overall style perfectly. 
We spent some time at the pool. On the hosts' recommendation, we attended a nearby restaurant/tavern for dinner, which we really liked. 
The breakfasts were in a beautiful dining room. There were pastries, jam, fruit, yogurt, and cereal. We took a private tour of the Douro Valley (also through a recommendation on the Outeiro website). We were able to use the house's kitchen to put together a quick dinner from items we picked up at a nearby store.  I think you do need a car here, though the town is only short drive away. 
To sum up, this is a gorgeous place which felt like a home away from home because of the wonderful people. 

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