About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Quinta do Sol in Alijó offers a homestay experience with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Comfortable Amenities: The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, family rooms, and barbecue facilities. Additional amenities include balconies with garden or mountain views, parquet floors, and a sofa bed. Breakfast and Activities: A continental breakfast is served daily, complemented by free toiletries and a selection of wines or champagne. Hiking enthusiasts can explore the surrounding area, while the swimming pool provides relaxation. Nearby Attractions: Natur Waterpark is 14 mi away, Douro Museum 26 mi, Mateus Palace 19 mi, and São João da Pesqueira Wine Museum 22 mi from the property. Highly rated for its scenic location and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pam
    United States United States
    Sara was terrific. So kind, helpful and friendly. We felt like we were home. Breakfast was plentiful and simply delicious. Her property is absolutely beautiful, sitting high up overlooking vineyards as far as the eye can see. So very relaxing...
  • Alexandre
    Canada Canada
    Amazing location, lovely property and Sara was an exceptional host!
  • Rosie
    United States United States
    The property is gorgeous, even better than the photos. The exterior is a true highlight, with a functional BBQ area, numerous seating areas, beautiful gardens, cozy hammocks, and areas to lounge by the pool. The interior is spotless, with thought...
  • Chris
    Canada Canada
    Every detail in the room had been well thought out. An old house but had been lovingly renovated. Lots of great local info provided.
  • Pedro
    Canada Canada
    It was very comfortable, clean and the shared living room was amazing! We felt like staying with family. The area around the pool was excelent to have a meal, look at the surrounding area or just relax and read a book like we did, and also having...
  • Damon
    United States United States
    Cozy bed and breakfast with a wonderful host. The view from the living room was beautiful, and the breakfast was simple but delicious. Highly recommend this place, and would stay again!
  • John
    United States United States
    Warm, cordial greeting. Sara was helpful and great with recommendations. Clean and comfortable stay. Great breakfast.
  • Lena
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Sara was an amazing host and the place is an absolute dream. From the road the house is easy to miss but once you walk through the gate it is like entering a secret garden..an oasis of tranquility. The breakfast is freshly prepared and delicious,...
  • Gail
    United States United States
    The location and especially the views were wonderful! The location is on the edge of town but close enough to walk to several restaurants. Sara and staff were so wonderful and we loved having breakfast out by the pool. We had a large room, large...
  • Mor
    Israel Israel
    Sarah is amazing, the view from the outside is oustanding, Sarah put attention for all the little details and above! breakfast is so good and made with such a love

Managed by Sara Mota

Company review score: 9.9Based on 267 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I’m 39 years old and I’m an extremely open and fun person, who loves to meet new people and give everybody a warm welcome. I work as a translator and teacher and I lived abroad for several years, in Spain, France and South America. I have two great passions: Douro, where I grew up and that defined me so much as a person, and travelling. I travelled to several parts of the world, including to South America for 1 year. I had the opportunity to stay as a guest with hosts that helped me to get to know and experience the places I visited in a genuine and meaningful way and that is also what I want to do for my guests. I can contact several partners in the region that will allow our visitors to discover the best-kept secrets of this stunning region.

Property info

Quinta do Sol is a quiet, friendly and familiar place, where guests can enjoy lovely shared areas surrounded by nature and a refreshing pool during summer. It's a place where everyone can feel at home and enjoy several activities in the heart of Douro. It is a semi-detached villa with a private space which includes a place for indoor parking, a kennel for pets, garden, several sitting areas and a pool. The house consists of the first floor, where the entrance hall, shared living room and kitchen are located, and the second floor, where guests' bedrooms are located. Guests have access to all the shared areas: • Living Room (equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, books, DVD player and DVD collection, stereo, bar, dining table) • Garden, outside tables, pergolas and pool There is a fridge in the living room that is exclusive for guests, and a coffee machine and coffee available for guests. Exceptionally, in 2020, apart from the barbecue outside, guests can also use the kitchen, following the rules detailed below. There are also several restaurants that do take-away and supermarkets nearby. Wifi available in the entire house, including outside.

Neighborhood info

Quinta do Sol is located in Alijó, a quiet and ancient village in the heart of Douro. This village has several historical and natural attractions, but it also has everything that our guests need to enjoy a comfortable stay, like supermarkets, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. Alijó is strategically located between the Douro valley and the new Tua Valley Natural Park. In this area, guests can enjoy activities like walking tours, boat tours or jeep tours, visits to farms, museums or archeological sites, wine and olive oil tastings, etc., surrounded by a unique and breathtaking landscape of terraces and vineyards.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardDebit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Quinta do Sol of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 61039/AL

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