Outros tempos Turismo de Aldeia

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Outros Tempos consists of 4 granite rural houses from the 17th and 18th centuries which are located in the Douro Valley, village of Arícera. It features a swimming pool and free WiFi access. Accommodations at Outros Tempos is charming and fitted with antique furnishings. Rooms combine authentic rural décor with modern amenities. They include air conditioning, satellite TV and private bathrooms with slippers and bathrobes. Guests have the possibility to book rooms or independent self-catering houses. The breakfast is included in the rate and features local products like bread, ham, jams, homemade cakes and cheese. Meals can be arranged upon request and include appetizers, traditional desserts, regional meats, codfish and some of the best wines of the region. This unique experience is complete with poetry and popular songs during the dinner. The programs for groups and families which the friendly staff at Outros Tempos can organize include boat and historic train tours through the Douro River, various rural experiences like grape harvesting, cherry and apple picking, hiking, road journeys through viewpoints, wine-growing villages and wine estates where guests can taste their produce. Providing free public and private parking, Outros Tempos also offers billiards, free mountain bikes and a living room with a fireplace. The Régua train station is 12 mi away and Porto International Airport is 73 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking

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1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jason
Canada Canada
“The owners made the experience unbelievable. Remoteness of the tiny village was amazing with proximity to Douro Valley. Food and classic feel of the cabin were wonderful. Will never forget our stay here. Went out of their way to accommodate my...”
Cynthia
United States United States
“Historic property 400 years old. They had done a really amazing job of updating it without losing the old world charm. Had a whole 2 bdrm cottage. Quite large and parking right next to it. Owners were darling couple who spoke a little English....”
Josie
United States United States
“This a quaint, picturesque spot far from the hustle bustle of busier Douro spots. The entire area is beautiful. We had rooms in the main house rather than an apartment. The beds were comfortable and the decor old fashioned and quaint. The...”
Heather
United States United States
“Absolutely beautiful location. The breakfast provided was beyond what I had expected and the host was very friendly.”
Lyuba
United States United States
“Beautiful property in medieval village. As authentic as it can get. Wonderful caring owners, tasty breakfasts cooked with fresh products. We got a very warm welcome and enjoyed our stay.”
Paul
United States United States
“The breakfast was fabulous. Many different kinds of breads, jams, cheezes pastries and homemade cakes. We were even served eggs of breakfast and given a tray with more deserts and tea when we came in in the afternoon”
Ana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very serene and peaceful location in a less touristic area of Portugal, well known for their wonderful mountain apple plantations. The 3 bedroom house we stayed is like a living museum but with all the modern amenities. Absolutely gorgeous...”
Fernando
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The friendly welcome from the owners and their availability to help and to guide for a very pleasant and enjoyable stay. Amazing homemade breakfast with local products. I would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing holidays. On top of...”
Patricia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room was large, comfortable and had amazing views over olive trees and vines. The hospitality was exceptional with all kinds of 'treats' like port and home made cake, offered everytime we returned to the main house. Breakfasts were a a feast...”
Gill
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Tranquil location. The hosts went above and beyond expectations.”

Managed by Alicerce da Alegria, unpipessoal,Lda.

Company review score: 9.8Based on 138 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

The owners, a couple of retired teachers, she was born in the main house of the accommodation, recovered the family heritage and created a rural tourism at its best. Their pleasure in welcoming tourists, family and friends. She manufactures, with all the taste, the cakes for breakfast, among which the traditional pão de ló, served often warm just out of the oven. She also likes to present its guests with tasty desserts and tasting a variety of delicious jams, only made with the village’s fruits. The owner has as its preferred hobby collecting information about the region: events, heritage, history, etc. He sorts all the collected information and searches the best way to present it to those visiting Outros Tempos. It is our pleasure to offer the visitors, on our website (www.outrostempos.com), 24 experiences to enjoy starting from Outros Tempos. In Outros Tempos, stays are moments full of leisure, culture, living together, knowledge.

Property info

Outros Tempos - Turismo de Aldeia, in the heart of the Douro Wine Region, offers you an excellent option for accommodation. The rural accommodation offer consists of 4 houses from the 17th/18th century, a mini Hotel - Casa Manuel Padeiro that has 4 bedrooms and 3 independent houses: T3 - Casa do Avô do Soito, T2 - Casa do Soqueiro or T1 - Casa do Penedo , these houses also include a living room and kitchen equipped for the preparation and consumption of meals. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy a real slice of Portuguese life and culture. It is like a return to the past, on a visit to our family, our grandparents, with a warm welcome, incarnation of the recognized and praised Portuguese hospitality. The granite houses and traditional architecture are "a kind of museum", allowing for a peaceful and relaxing stay experience. It is a special property, for its history, for its uniqueness. Two of the houses, out of the 4 that make up the property, already existed in 1640, the year of Portugal´s reconquest of independence, because according to a historian born in the village, the Count of Armamar, a Portuguese nobleman who sided with the Spaniards, took refuge there. A distinctive gate, with a beautiful cross and 2 side pyramids, bearing the date 1745 on the lintel, is one of the entrances to the main house. It is the only tourism in the Douro valley, whose accommodation takes place in typical village houses, with traditional architecture and local materials, granite and wood.

Neighborhood info

The village of Aricera, in the Douro Valley, home of Outros Tempos, is ancient. It has been, in Roman times, a rustic villa where ore was exploited. From the historical heritage there is the parish church with a beautiful altar in gilt, the invocation of Saint Cristovão, whose celebration takes place on 25 July. The elegant and old (1745) main house entrance gate in Outros Tempos can be a starting point for a healthy village tour through the narrow village streets lined with stone houses: one can observe the cradle district of the village, water sources and a community washing clothes tank, an interesting oil mill and the former prison of the village window from MDCCCXXIX (1829). Besides the walks around the village territory, the visitor can observe and participate in multiple rural activities that Outros Tempos offers you: December / January / February, pig party; February almond blossom; March / April, home-made sausages tasting; April, walks between apple trees in bloom; May / June shepherd for a day, the cherry harvest; July / August charm holidays, in family, in the village; September, the harvest feast; October, apple picking; November, chestnuts feast, wine tastings.

Language Spoken

Portuguese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that home-cooked meals are available, upon previous request and at an extra fee.

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request, subject to confirmation and in the houses. Pets are not accepted in the rooms. Pets may be subject to an extra charge.

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

License number: 178432/AL