We (a couple from Germany) spent here a few nights starting the 18th of March 2020… Yes, that was the time when anything closed down due to Covid19. They were the only ones willing to take us. There was no other accommodation in the rural areas, so otherwise we would have needed to return to Lisbon. We wanted to avoid this at all cost, as situations in big cities turned worse faster.|We are very thankful for you people at Hotel A Cegonha! In this family-run hotel, they saw our problem and perhaps put mercy over reason. We were the only guests! Still at a very reasonable price. I cannot judge what the Cegonha is like in season, but we felt so safe and secure, and that was more important than any other thing I could review here. Good-hearted people cannot be reviewed! Thank you so much and all the best for you in these...
Read moreI really liked this hotel. It was a little tricky to find because of the windy narrow cobbled streets.|The owners were friendly and helpful. The hotel was spotlessly clean. Lovely slightly old fashioned furnishings. Our room overlooked roofs to the river. Very comfortable bed.|We had the continental breakfast, which was fine, it consisted of cereals, croissants, rolls ,bread, ham and cheese,pots of coffee, milk, water and juice. |Only a couple of things- they don’t have a lift. They offered to carry our suitcases up to 2nd floor. There was no hairdryer or fridge and only a tiny bin in the bathroom .|But on the whole a great base close to the river and...
Read moreAs you might expect, the pousada was full of character and with lots of lovely little nooks and crannies. There are pleasant gardens with a swimming pool if the weather is hot and stunning views of the town from the terrace. Parking is plentiful. Our room was spacious and comfortable with a sitting area. Our only quibble was that the water for baths and showers was not very hot. The walk down to the town is pleasant but a bit steep on the way up but it was easy to get a taxi back after we had dinner in the evening. Breakfast was good though we did have a disappointing dinner one evening. All the staff were delightful, friendly...
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