Review of Palacio de Vilela
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18 hotel reviews
41 helpful votes
Had the pleasure of staying at this property in June 2014. What a delight it was. Our large group of 12 was very easily accommodated and it would be possible to have an even larger group than that.
The house exceeded expectations by some margin. It is huge, and beautifully presented. Each bedroom has its own ensuite and there are reception rooms a plenty for a large group to spend time together, or find a quiet spot to read, talk or listen to music.
In addition there's a billiard room with a full sized table, and a very substantial pool is located a little away from the house. The kitchen is perfect for a large group to share the meal preparation tasks. Oh, and there's a chapel....
The local village of Santo Tirso is charming and its inhabitants friendly and helpful. There's a couple of little stores, fresh produce, a wine bar and restaurant and cafes.
The owner of the villa was most charming and the caretaker engaging and helpful.
I have already recommended the property to other friends.
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1,107 reviews
54 hotel reviews
299 helpful votes
Huge three storey villa. Nicely located in a quiet rural area near to a small village. Well positioned for travel to nearby historical locations. Rooms everywhere. Bedrooms all have their own bathrooms and are generally very spacious. Kitchen fantastic. Large and nicely appointed. Very nice living rooms. We had 12 people here and had a fantastic time. There was more than ample space for everyone. The grounds of the villa are huge too. Lovely pool area. Nice forested area as well. The caretaker and local village people were also very friendly. We couldn't have had a better time here. The price tag was amazingly low. We paid less per night here than we would have to stay in an ordinary bush motel back home. The only downside was some rising damp in some downstairs living rooms but there are so many rooms in this mansion that it mattered very little. All in all a wonderful house. Our advice: don't hesitate to book this if you want a very relaxing week away and don't want to break the bank.
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