Hotel Pousada Barão de Forrester
Rua Comendador José Rufino, 5070-031 Alijó, Portugal – Great location - show map
Really impressed with everything. Merits a higher score from Booking.com
United KingdomGreat rooms, quiet, good hotel facilities in a small town
New ZealandThe women at the front desk were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was excellent. The property around the hotel was well groomed beautifully cared for.
United StatesStaff were extremely helpful. For price the facilities were excellent and the hotel appears to be run to very high professional standards.
United KingdomVery large room and very nice public areas to relax in too. Perfect location for touring the district.
United KingdomQuarto de dimensão boa e cama confortável. Pequeno almoço muito bom e serviço atencioso e com simpatia. Respeito generalizado pelas normas de higiene com marcação de horário de pequeno almoço para minimizar número de pessoas em simultâneo.
PortugalLe charme de l’hôtel, la qualité de l’accueil et la gentillesse des personnes.
FranceThe staff, in particular Roi, were friendly and helpful. The property is comfortable and probably quite nice during its higher season.
CanadaWe kregen een grote kamer met balkon. Ruime badkamer.
NetherlandsDa simpatia de todo o pessoal. Pequeno almoço personalizado dada a baixa ocupação mas queijo "fresco" de pacote e croissants também de embalagem...
Portugal
Pousada Barão de Forrester
- What guests loved the most:
“Really impressed with everything. Merits a higher score from Booking.com”
United Kingdom“Great rooms, quiet, good hotel facilities in a small town”
New Zealand“The women at the front desk were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was excellent. The property around the hotel was well groomed beautifully cared for.”
United States“Staff were extremely helpful. For price the facilities were excellent and the hotel appears to be run to very high professional standards.”
United Kingdom“Very large room and very nice public areas to relax in too. Perfect location for touring the district.”
United Kingdom“Quarto de dimensão boa e cama confortável. Pequeno almoço muito bom e serviço atencioso e com simpatia. Respeito generalizado pelas normas de higiene com marcação de horário de pequeno almoço para minimizar número de pessoas em simultâneo.”“0”
Portugal“Le charme de l’hôtel, la qualité de l’accueil et la gentillesse des personnes.”“0”
France“The staff, in particular Roi, were friendly and helpful. The property is comfortable and probably quite nice during its higher season.”
Canada“We kregen een grote kamer met balkon. Ruime badkamer. ”“0”
Netherlands“Da simpatia de todo o pessoal. Pequeno almoço personalizado dada a baixa ocupação mas queijo "fresco" de pacote e croissants também de embalagem...”“0”
PortugalOne of our top picks in Alijó. This inn is located in the village of Alijó, next to the Douro River. The Pousada Barão de Forrester features vineyards which guests can visit, as well as a green garden and an outdoor swimming pool
The air-conditioned rooms at the Barão de Forrester all feature private bathrooms, sofa, TV and a terrace.
The Pousada Barão de Forrester features an in house restaurant, where guests can have a taste of the local cuisine, as well as try some international flavours. Alternatively, a number of local restaurants, serving traditional Portuguese meals are available within 150 yards of the inn.
The inn features a bar, where guests can try refreshing drinks and cocktails after a swim in the outdoor pool. The area features a green garden with a sun terrace, where guests are welcome to relax and take a break.
Guests can tour the local vineyards which produce the famous Port wines. The centre of Alijó is a 6-minute walk away. The green areas of the Alvão Natural Park are a 49-minute drive away. Vila Real is a 32-minute drive away and features the famous and scenic Mateus Palace.
The property is a 90-minute drive from the Porto International Airport.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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RetryMost popular facilities
Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.
Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)
Breakfast info
Buffet
Free private parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Cj
United Kingdom
“Really impressed with everything. Merits a higher score from Booking.com”
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Gerard
New Zealand
“Great rooms, quiet, good hotel facilities in a small town”
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Ron
United States
“The women at the front desk were friendly and helpful. The included breakfast was excellent. The property around the hotel was well groomed beautifully cared for.”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Staff were extremely helpful. For price the facilities were excellent and the hotel appears to be run to very high professional standards.”
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“Very large room and very nice public areas to relax in too. Perfect location for touring the district.”
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Pedro
Portugal
“Quarto de dimensão boa e cama confortável. Pequeno almoço muito bom e serviço atencioso e com simpatia. Respeito generalizado pelas normas de higiene com marcação de horário de pequeno almoço para minimizar número de pessoas em simultâneo.”“0” Read more
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Philippe
France
“Le charme de l’hôtel, la qualité de l’accueil et la gentillesse des personnes.”“0” Read more
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Stewart
Canada
“The staff, in particular Roi, were friendly and helpful. The property is comfortable and probably quite nice during its higher season.”
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Christl
Netherlands
“We kregen een grote kamer met balkon. Ruime badkamer. ”“0” Read more
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Pedro
Portugal
“Da simpatia de todo o pessoal. Pequeno almoço personalizado dada a baixa ocupação mas queijo "fresco" de pacote e croissants também de embalagem...”“0” Read more
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About Pousada Barão de Forrester
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Natur Waterpark9.3 miles
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São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum9.6 miles
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Restaurant Cêpa Torta0.3 miles
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River Douro9.3 miles
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RetryRestaurante O Barão
Cuisine: Portuguese, Local
5 reasons to choose Pousada Barão de Forrester
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Prices you can't beat!
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One of our top picks in Alijó
Facilities of Pousada Barão de Forrester
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Hiking Off-site
- Tennis court
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Fruits
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Reception services
- Invoice provided
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Books, DVDs, music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle service
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Gift shop
- Lift
- Bridal suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
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Free! All pools are free of charge
- Seasonal
- Fence around pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool bar
- Shallow end
Wellness
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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RetrySustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel
Sustainable initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel:
- Option to opt-out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 12 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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Cot upon request
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Free |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 20 per child, per night |
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Extra bed upon request
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€ 25 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Pousada Barão de Forrester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
License number: 1515
FAQs about Pousada Barão de Forrester
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Yes, Pousada Barão de Forrester is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Pousada Barão de Forrester include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Pousada Barão de Forrester (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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Pousada Barão de Forrester offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Tennis equipment
- Badminton equipment
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Guests staying at Pousada Barão de Forrester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Buffet
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The prices at Pousada Barão de Forrester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Pousada Barão de Forrester is 200 yards from the centre of Alijó.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Pousada Barão de Forrester is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Pousada Barão de Forrester has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurante O Barão
