Name: Solar De Alarcao
Address: Rua D. Miguel De Alarcão, 25, 6300-684 Guarda, Portugal, Rua D. Miguel De Alarcão, 25, Centro Region, 6300-684, Portugal
Rating: 9.1

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Solar De Alarcao Farm stay

Rua D. Miguel De Alarcão, 25, 6300-684 Guarda, Portugal –

*8.8* Guarda Cathedral: only 1 minute away! (50 yards on foot)

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30 July 2016

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The hostess is simply charming - we did everything successfully by sign language. The place is a gem; mediaeval stone building and interior features, quaint little terraced gardens, delicious breakfast in the elegant tea room cafe, and the best bedroom imaginable

Carol, United Kingdom

Fantastic restoration and furnishings in an elegant, luxurious style. Comfortable bed, good bathroom.

John, Australia

Fantastic room, staff, location, couldn’t ask for anything more. Beautiful town also.

Susan, Australia

This villa was a pleasant surprise. The location is right next to the cathedral. The building was historic and decorated in quaint furnishings. Breakfast was next door in a cafe shop and was delicious. We wish we had longer here but ateast the location meant that you could explore the old town in a couple of hours. A restaurant recommended to us and very close by with backdrop of lit up church was great and had an extensive wine list. Parking on sites was excellent.

Michelle, Australia

Special house Towels smelt especially nice Breakfast was good in tea room at side of accommodation Catered for gluten free

Holiday, United Kingdom

Wonderful location, right in the centre of the historical nucleus. Gorgeous period decor but with all modern amenities.

Catarina, Portugal

This is a lovely very old building which has been tastefully converted to provide accomodation. It was opened by the then President of Portugal Mario Soares in 1988. The upgrade has been tastefully done so that you are still staying in a virtual musem but with modern facilities (bathrooms etc). Especially worth a stay if you are new to Portugal and its previous halcyon days. Breakfast is taken in another part of the building which is classed as a tea room - breakfast is something to behold. Be hungry please!

Nigel, Portugal

We were greeted with great enthusiasm! Great central location with off street parking.

Caroline, Australia

Very friendly and helpful staff. Newly renovated shower room was classy and tastefully done.

David, United Kingdom

The ambiance, the location, the woman who ran the place, the cat, the dog, the parking and staying in 17th century building with it's own chapel. How can you beat that?

Andrew, USA

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“The hostess is simply charming - we did everything successfully by sign language. ”

Carol United Kingdom
“Fantastic restoration and furnishings in an elegant, luxurious style. Comfortable bed, good bathroom.”

John Australia
“Fantastic room, staff, location, couldn’t ask for anything more. Beautiful town also.”

Susan Australia
“This villa was a pleasant surprise. The location is right next to the cathedral. The building was historic and decorated in quaint furnishings. Breakfast was next door in a cafe shop and was...”

Michelle Australia
“Special house Towels smelt especially nice Breakfast was good in tea room at side of accommodation Catered for gluten free”

Holiday United Kingdom
“Wonderful location, right in the centre of the historical nucleus. Gorgeous period decor but with all modern amenities.”

Catarina Portugal
“This is a lovely very old building which has been tastefully converted to provide accomodation. It was opened by the then President of Portugal Mario Soares in 1988. ”

Nigel Portugal
“We were greeted with great enthusiasm! Great central location with off street parking.”

Caroline Australia
“Very friendly and helpful staff. Newly renovated shower room was classy and tastefully done.”

David United Kingdom
“The ambiance, the location, the woman who ran the place, the cat, the dog, the parking and staying in 17th century building with it's own chapel. How can you beat that?”

Andrew USA

The 17th century Solar de Alarcao features a garden and a furnished terrace with Guarda views. The centre of Guarda is a 4-minute drive from the property.

The rooms are carefully decorated with typical Portuguese furnishings and have a TV, central heating and a private bathroom.

A varied breakfast is served each morning at the Solar, made up of regional products. Room breakfast is available, upon request. The nearby Guarda centre features a number of Portuguese restaurants, serving traditional dishes.

There is a furnished terrace, where guests can enjoy the property’s tranquility, while overlooking the garden. The house has 3 communal living rooms, including a games room with billiards and a selection of board games. The property features a bar, where refreshing drinks are served, where guests can enjoy their drink or just relax in the sofas and watch TV.

The green areas of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park are a 17-minute drive away. The park features vast fields, hiking trails, picnic spots and a varied plant life. Porto International Airport is a 2-hour drive away from the Solar de Alarcao.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Guarda! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Guarda! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Solar De Alarcao has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 15 Nov 2013.

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Pets allowed

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.6 for two-person stays.

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Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Guarda Cathedral
0 miles
Guarda Castle
0.1 miles
Guarda Train Station
2.9 miles
Beit Eliahu Synagogue
13 miles
Belmonte Castle
13 miles
Belmonte Calvário Chapel
13.1 miles
Jewish Museum of Belmonte
13.1 miles
Discoveries Museum
13.1 miles
Zezere Ecomuseum
13.2 miles
SkiPark Manteigas
13.7 miles

Restaurants and markets

Salão de Chá - O Bule Cafe/bar
0 miles
Supermarket
0.2 miles
Restaurant
0.2 miles
Market
0.6 miles

Natural beauty

Rio Mondego River
9.3 miles
Serra da Estrela Mountain
29.2 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Fantastic room, staff, location, couldn’t ask for anything more. Beautiful town also.”

Susan

Australia

“Breakfast is an indulgence! Bread, homemade confiture, butter, cheese, ham, milk, tea, coffee - all fresh, plus a home made cake. It was simply great and kept o...”

Nigel

Portugal

8.7

“Wonderful lovely host! Amazing location with the Se about 10 steps away and all of Guarda centro surrounding: museums, historic sites, restaurants, shops. Best ...”

Amythek

Portugal

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Check-in

13:00 - 21:00

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 15 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Guests wishing for a late check-in should contact the property in advance.

Please note that the 30% deposit of the total reservation amount, charged on day of booking must be paid by bank transfer. The remaining amount will be paid in cash at check-in. Solar de Alarcao will contact guests with further details.

After booking, guests will receive an email from the property with payment and key pick-up instructions.

License number: 372

“The hostess is simply charming - we did everything successfully by sign language. The place is a gem; mediaeval stone building and interior features, quaint little terraced gardens, delicious breakfast in the elegant tea room cafe, and the best bedroom imaginable”

Carol

United Kingdom

“This villa was a pleasant surprise. The location is right next to the cathedral. The building was historic and decorated in quaint furnishings. Breakfast was next door in a cafe shop and was delicious. We wish we had longer here but ateast the location meant that you could explore the old town in a couple of hours. A restaurant recommended to us and very close by with backdrop of lit up church was great and had an extensive wine list. Parking on sites was excellent.”

Michelle

“This is a lovely very old building which has been tastefully converted to provide accomodation. It was opened by the then President of Portugal Mario Soares in 1988. The upgrade has been tastefully done so that you are still staying in a virtual musem but with modern facilities (bathrooms etc). Especially worth a stay if you are new to Portugal and its previous halcyon days. Breakfast is taken in another part of the building which is classed as a tea room - breakfast is something to behold. Be hungry please!”

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Reviewed: 22 October 2018

Carol
United Kingdom
10

“Really warm Portuguese charm and hosting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
the grounds and parking area outside was a little untidy and not kept up
The hostess is simply charming - we did everything successfully by sign language. The place is a gem; mediaeval stone building and interior features, quaint little terraced gardens, delicious breakfast in the elegant tea room cafe, and the best bedroom imaginable

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 18 October 2018

John
Australia

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The lady in charge speaks no English but with patience communication can be made. Those with heavy luggage will find accessing the residence via the steep front steps is demanding.
Fantastic restoration and furnishings in an elegant, luxurious style. Comfortable bed, good bathroom.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 4 October 2018

Susan
Australia

3 helpful votes
10

“Amazing place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Fantastic room, staff, location, couldn’t ask for anything more. Beautiful town also.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 2 October 2018

Michelle
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.2

“A pleasant surprise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
This villa was a pleasant surprise. The location is right next to the cathedral. The building was historic and decorated in quaint furnishings. Breakfast was next door in a cafe shop and was delicious. We wish we had longer here but ateast the location meant that you could explore the old town in a couple of hours. A restaurant recommended to us and very close by with backdrop of lit up church was great and had an extensive wine list. Parking on sites was excellent.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 17 September 2018

Holiday Liz
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Accommodation with character”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Special house Towels smelt especially nice Breakfast was good in tea room at side of accommodation Catered for gluten free

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 30 July 2018

Catarina
Portugal
Age group: 45 – 54

1 helpful vote
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Wonderful location, right in the centre of the historical nucleus. Gorgeous period decor but with all modern amenities.

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 20 July 2018

Nigel
Portugal
Age group: 65+

7 helpful votes
7.9

“A stay in a historical property”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing was to be disliked.
This is a lovely very old building which has been tastefully converted to provide accomodation. It was opened by the then President of Portugal Mario Soares in 1988. The upgrade has been tastefully done so that you are still staying in a virtual musem but with modern facilities (bathrooms etc). Especially worth a stay if you are new to Portugal and its previous halcyon days. Breakfast is taken in another part of the building which is classed as a tea room - breakfast is something to behold. Be hungry please!

Stayed in July 2018
Reviewed: 5 July 2018

Caroline
Australia
9.5

“Beautiful old home, opposite the cathedral. Most enjoyable stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bed was a little too soft for me but otherwise excellent accommodation.
We were greeted with great enthusiasm! Great central location with off street parking.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 14 June 2018

Anthony
United Kingdom
6.7

“A disappointing stay. ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Dreadful entrance steps and lack of signage to show where entrance to building was located. Dark and cold interior. A nice looking modern bathroom in room however utterly useless sink with slit for drain that made it impossible to have a bowl of water for washing and shaving.
Friendly helpful host but not a lot else.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 4 June 2018

Charles
USA

2 helpful votes
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Beds not comfortable, bedding old style of sheets and heavy blankets... no duvet. No additonal amenities such as coffee or water in the room and minimal bathroom amenities - The hotel was a charming style of old world, somewhat antique shop feel but done well and authentic. The staff were very pleasant and helpful.

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: 2 June 2018

Mikhail
Portugal
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
problems with Wi Fi

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 23 May 2018

David
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Lovely hotel in the old area of Gauda. Very good value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We could not get the Internet to work.
Very friendly and helpful staff. Newly renovated shower room was classy and tastefully done.

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 15 May 2018

Andrew
USA
10

“Beyond our expectations,”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
The ambiance, the location, the woman who ran the place, the cat, the dog, the parking and staying in 17th century building with it's own chapel. How can you beat that?

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: 9 May 2018

Leigh
Australia
10

“A delightful place to stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Charming and beautifully furnished residence. Friendly and helpful hosts.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: 9 May 2018

Sanja
Sweden
9.2

“Extremly kind staff and comfortable accomodation in the strict center”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Loved the room styling and comfort of the bed

Stayed in May 2018

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	Suite – Bigger than most in Guarda 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This unit overlooks the garden and is carefully decorated with typical Portuguese furnishings. It has a double and a single bed. There is a living area furnished with leather armchairs, TV, central heating and there is also a private bathroom. Room facilities: • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Alarm clock • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features an original 17th century wooden ceiling and is elegantly decorated with with typical Portuguese furnishings. Overlooking the garden, it has 2 double beds, a TV, central heating and a private bathroom. This room cannot accomodate an extra bed. Room facilities: • TV • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private bathroom • Heating • Bath or Shower • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Garden view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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