Casa Dos Varais, Manor House

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Scored 8.2
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Perched on the banks of the Douro River and in the heart of Port wine region, Casa Dos Varais, Manor House is set in an 18th century manor house and offers rooms with a private bathroom. Each room is decorated in classical-style décor and features wooden parquet floors, high wooden ceilings, a small seating area with a sofa. A continental breakfast is served daily and guests can relax on the sun terrace and enjoy a selection wines from the Casa’s own vineyard. For a taste of the local gastronomy, there is a dining room where meals can be ordered and served upon request. The surrounding gardens and vineyards are perfect for a walk. Other activities include hiking and canoeing. Douro Museum is 1.5 mi from Casa dos Varais, Manor House and the Régua train station is a 28-minute walk away. The property is also a 15-minute drive from Castelo de Lamego and less than 10 minutes' drive from Peso da Régua. Porto International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away. Free parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • 3 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Oliver
United States United States
“A charming property with a beautiful setting on the river surrounded by a well manicured garden and hosted by a gracious family. The dining menu is delicious.”
Esteban
United States United States
“Very private. In a genuine 6th generation wine estate surrounded by art and furniture with lots of history. Fun and relaxing. The owners are very friendly.”
Tony
Austria Austria
“Wonderful staff, friendly owners and a rare glimpse into old tradition and refinement. With a nice view of the Douro river, the property is surrounded by vineyard and citrus trees. The stylish rooms are complemented by access to a nice living area...”
Mary
United States United States
“Beautiful estate and manor home. The garden is fabulous. Lovely helpful staff with great breakfast”
Charles
United States United States
“Excellent, attentive service by Pawan and our hosts Joao and Ernestina took a lot of personal time to share their estate and history of their family. The wine tasting was intimate, in the wine cellar, conducted by Joao himself...excellent...”
Jole
United States United States
“Amazing 18th century historical property. The hosts and staff were gracious and very accommodating. We learned much about the history of the manor house and it’s family, the property and their estate wines. The grounds are beautiful with...”
Natalia
United States United States
“Breakfast was very good .The staff and the area was very nice, we took a tour of the property and we absolutely loved.”
Clark
United States United States
“We arranged to have the private meal on the day we arrived which was wonderful. We were served a 5 course meal on the terrace overlooking the Douro River and the town across the river. The host was very gracious and helpful.”
Jack
United States United States
“the view was great. the property was so lovely. the dinner in the terrace was excellent.”
Frank
United States United States
“Loved the oldness and how the house was furnished with style appropriate furniture and art. Breakfast was very good. The staff carried our luggage up and down the stairs. Bathroom is quite small.”

Managed by João Girao Azeredo

Company review score: 9.2Based on 138 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

here has born the Porto Wine - the history say that the first Porto Wine are produced in this propriety.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish,Portuguese

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Sala de Refeições
  • Cuisine
    Portuguese
  • Ambience
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
Castas e Pratos
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
João e Ernestina
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Casa Dos Varais, Manor House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Casa Dos Varais, Manor House 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

License number: 4003