São Lourenço do Barrocal is located in the foothills of the medieval village of Monsaraz and nearby the Alqueva lake.
sarah
United Kingdom
Wow, what a gem of a hotel. This is a truly spectacular property that exceeded even our high expectations. The staff and service were fantastic and the place gives you an immediate sense of calm. The surroundings are absolutely stunning. What we also appreciated was that the food, drinks and activities were not overpriced, so you left feeling like you were not taken advantage of, which can be the case for a lot of high end hotels. The food was delicious and in beautiful settings.
Set in Monsaraz, 6.4 km from Monsaraz Castle, Montimerso Skyscape Countryhouse offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.
Marta
Portugal
The stay at montimerso was suberb. Breathtaking views, very comfortable room and shared facilities, great food and the staff was very supportive and friendly. We will definitely come back to relax and enjoy this experience again!
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the Horta Da Coutada is a small guest house offering rustic accommodation in the pretty village of Telheiro, 1 km from the medieval town of Monsaraz.
Ines Knoden
Belgium
The person responsible at the hotel was very helpful and friendly.
We also really liked the swimming pool area and room.
Overlooking Monsaraz Castle, this bed and breakfast offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. It features an organic vegetable garden and an outdoor pool. Free parking is available on site.
Magdalena
Poland
The area is very quiet, the room was well equipped (fridge, kettle, heater) and the hosts - extremely nice. It's really close to the Mondaraz Castle (which you can see from the house). The breakfasts are varied and tasty.
This country house is situated between Monsaraz and artificial Alqueva Lake, and offers an outdoor pool, steam bath and hot tub. Guests can observe the skies over Monsaraz with the on-site telescope.
RichardMN
Thailand
Monte Santa Catarina is a beatifully maintained and guesthouse with ample facilities and welcoming hosts. In a stunning location looking at Monsarraz. A place to relax and unwind but also explore the nearby town and lake. Be warned though that you will need a car to get around. There is ample parking on site.
Casa Saramago is a quaint property, located in Monsaraz, a medieval village classified as a National Monument.
denise
Netherlands
Authentic Portugese style accommodation, nice place outside (lots of green and cosey) to have breakfast and a nice swimming pool, very good breakfast. Staff was very friendly! Close to Monsaraz and lake Algueva and dark sky tourism.
Offering mountain views, Charme de Monsaraz II is an accommodation located in Monsaraz, 4.2 km from Monsaraz Castle and 44 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa.
Larsen
United Arab Emirates
Clean and newly furnished room and bathroom. Room had a small fridge that was handy. We had a great time around Monsaraz, there was a festival at the castle, and horse riding along and into the lake.
Situated within 300 metres of Monsaraz Castle and 47 km of Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa, Casa D’ Santiago provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Monsaraz.
Located 48 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa and 48 km from Vila Viçosa Castle, Casa da Muralha Suíte provides accommodation in Monsaraz.
DAVID
United Kingdom
Location excellent, cafe next door for snacks,coffee etc,easy walking to rest of location.Patricia the key holder in local gift shop very helpful.The accommodation spotless.
this is rather unique little town on a hill in flat land...
this is rather unique little town on a hill in flat land overlooking the man made large lake/lakes
Castle is open all hours and church towers are flood lighted too
It supposed to be a place of "dark skys" but we found it not so
blair
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Wonderful, fantastic.
Wonderful, fantastic. I loved the peace and harmony that one can breathe, Monsaraz at the top of the Monte, and the company of the chickens, ducks and turkeys. I wrote in peace, in the company of my friends and with the guidance of the stars of a fantastic sky, the likes of which I had never seen.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz.
A day is all you need for the city of Monsaraz. If you want to explore Reguengos and it's vinyards then you may not need to stay in Monsaraz itself which is difficult with cars.
We visited the week leading into Easter Sunday and very few restaurants were open in the evening, in fact we only found one so be prepared to wait and have limited choices
Gerry St Clair
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options.
Nice castle. Be sure you research your stay options. There are rooms at the castle itself as well as nearby houses. The hotel we stayed at was a bit overpriced and disappointing.
Views are incredible from the top. 2 hours is enough to have reserved lunch at the castle and then walk around the grounds for photos. Or 1 hour without lunch. Parking is tricky and we parked near the bottom and walked 10 minutes up the hill
Aaron
United States
10
Scored 10
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz,...
Monsaraz, the graceful medieval village of Monsaraz, maintains the magic from ancient times like few others in the world. Made of lime and schist, this place whispers us, between the echo of our footsteps in its streets. A lot of magnificent stories could be told about its courageous kings, Knights Templar, brave people and dames of simple beauty.
Now the night is covering you with its cozy blanket of stars. Sit down at one of the restaurants in Monsaraz. Taste the best traditional Alentejo food, like the crumbs or the lamb. As for Alentejo wine, savour a good Reserva Monsaraz with your meal. The view over Alqueva Lake completes the sensory nirvana. Don’t finish your night without admiring the show of constellations and planets, which shine more intensely on the sky.
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Anonymous
10
Scored 10
Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve...
Monsaraz is genuinely one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. It felt like stepping back in time to a slower pace of life, a rustic, cobbled haven with the most fantastic 360 degree views of the lake, valley and the castle on top of the hill. It is well worth putting on your alarm to wake up for the sunrise when the village is still asleep and watching the place wake up including the animals on the distance. It was spectacular. The food was local and very rustic and delicious using produce from the Alentejo (we ate at Sabores de monsaraz and were hosted by Isabel, a local lady with a small but delicious local menu). The wine was also really good. It was incredibly hot (45 degrees) so would maybe be better to visit outside of the summer months. The vineyards surrounding monsaraz were beautiful we had a very special meal at Esporao, which is well worth the money having the 7 course tasting menu and accompanying wine flight, it felt like immense luxury whilst capturing the charm Portuguese food and produce. The village itself doesn’t have a shop for essentials so my advice would be to drive to reguengos de monsaraz prior to your stay to stock up on water and snacks so you can relax when you get there. It truly was a magical place to stay for a few nights.
The owners are incredibly friendly and wanting to provide great service. The terraces and the views are absolutely incredible. The hotel has a family feel as it used to belong to the owner's grand-mother. Bathroom is modern and comfortable.
Monsaraz is a very special town, it's definitely worth sleeping there rather than simply visiting during the day, it is magical when the shops are closed and other tourists aren't around.
Beautiful country house with a gorgeous garden and view of Monsaraz castle from the pool. The room was big and extremely clean, the water pressure in the shower was top notch and D. Márcia was super nice and welcoming. For breakfast fans, breakfast was very good and complete, with homemade cakes, bread and cereal options, fruit, boiled eggs (plus scrambled eggs and bacon upon request), yoghurt, etc.
The property is inside the town of Monsaraz and easily accessible from the various car parkings outside the city walls. It has everything you need and the host even made sure that the air conditioning was running upon arrival and we had a very pleasant inside temperature despite it was the hottest time of the year. And on both days the host made a bottle of water available to us.
Absolute dream of a local hotel—staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, the room was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed, and the location and surroundings are lovely. A great place to explore the area or just relax by the pool and enjoy the scenery. We will be back!
Definitely a place with a character. It must have been a hunting lodge or something like that, judging by the amount of animal trophies. Nice, comfy rooms with a view on beautiful Monsaraz. Very helpful owner. Good local restaurant nearby. Very good breakfast.
Great location with excellent view of Monsaraz castle. Nice layout which gave a sense of privacy to guests. Cute gardens with pretty flowers, little pathways and charming features. Refreshing swimming pool with nice balance if sun & shade.
So happy to have discovered this gem in the Alentejo. Fantastic room, wonderful service and a great breakfast. The location offers amazing views of Monsaraz. Looking forward to returning and exploring the region some more.
It’s a really nice place - rural and quiet but not far away from Monsaraz and the observatory. They have a lot of animals - I liked the cats and the meerkats :)
Susanna, the host, is very friendly and welcoming.
Loved the interior design, staff, and how close it was to Monsaraz with a restaurant within walking distance. Also loved how its easy to communicate with staff via Whatsapp and they are so accommodating.
The room was very clean and comfortable. The property has a great location for the Monsaraz castle and is close to other points of interest. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was delicious.
Charming small hotel right inside the old walled city. The roof terrace has spectacular views. The staff could not be kinder. She went out of her way to make us feel welcomed.
Amazing service
Various breakfast
Spacious room
A lot of different activities
Very fast Wi-Fi
Nice complimentary things from the hotel as sparkling wine, sweets and water
The hotel is located on a wonderful spot , just outside of the old town Monsaraz. The gardens are divine and includes a pool. It is just a magical spot to stay.
Magnificent staff, location, property, food, wine, olive oil, activities. Truly one of the leading hotels of the world, even if they weren’t in that consortium.
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