Casas do Rio

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Historic Setting: Casas do Rio in Barcelos offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property features a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with free toiletries, bathrobes, and mountain views. Additional amenities include a plunge pool, outdoor dining area, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: Guests enjoy a buffet breakfast with local specialities, fresh pastries, cheese, fruits, and juice. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere. Activities and Attractions: The property offers hiking and cycling opportunities. Nearby attractions include Shipyards of Viana do Castelo (23 km), Braga Se Cathedral (30 km), and the University of Minho - Gualtar Campus (32 km). Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport is 62 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for the camino. Exceptionaly clean with a spacious room Top quality linen and towels. Good breakfast to set you up for a day of walking Served a good choice of evening meals/ snacks”
  • Leida
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The place was impeccable, the staff were very friendly, helpful and very kind. Definitely we will come back .”
  • Carly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very lovely stay, staff look after you, comfortable relaxed stay”
  • Anna-maija
    Finland Finland
    “Very peaceful, clean hotel and beautiful garden with a pool. The owner was very kind and cooked a delicious lunch. Close to the central camino road.”
  • Rikke
    Denmark Denmark
    “Very cute little place. Kitchen and dining area was… small and primitive. But it was cozy 😊”
  • Smith
    Australia Australia
    “It was beautiful. They were so welcoming. We got an arrival drink. It had a pool and a lovely bedroom.”
  • Lady
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything! The warm welcome, the honesty bar, the refreshing pool, the exceptionally clean and tastefully decorated rooms and the most thoughtful breakfast that will put hotels to shame. Perfect location for us to visit family.”
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Victor looked after us so well. The room was beautiful and very comfy and the breakfast was perfect for sending us off on the Camino.”
  • Les
    Australia Australia
    “Beautiful big room, Huge bathroom. Comfy bed. We walked back into town for dinner. Breakfast is available for 10 euros. Welcome drink provided on arrival.”
  • Lisbeth
    Denmark Denmark
    “What a pearl. Loved everything. Rooms, service level, quite location, breakfast. All amazing”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Victor Hugo Saavedra

Company review score: 9.8Based on 206 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I am a citizen of the world, born in Colombia, made in the USA (Spent over 35 years in the USA) and transplanted to Portugal. After traveling around the world for work and leisure, I decided to make Portugal my new home because of its people, beauty and location. I love to meet my guest and guide them in any possible way and learn from each of them. I hope to see you soon.

Property information

"Casas do Rio" is a small hotel with a big heart. We only have 6 rooms each carefully furnished to strike a balance between antique elegance and modern comfort. Come admire our centuries old but meticusly renovated home. Relax by the pool or the jacuzzi while gazing at ancient olive trees and listening to the birds. We are convenient located halfway between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima for the Pelgrims doing "El caminho Portuges" For tourist wanting to explore northern Portugal, we are in the middle of it all. Half an hour away from Braga or Viana do Castelo, 15 minutes from Ponte de Lima and Barcelos, only one hour from Porto and Portugal's only national park "Peneda Geres" and surrounded by charming and historical towns such as Arcos de valdevez, Ponte da Barca and 20 minutes from the beach. If you choose us as your base, you can explore historic towns, a national park, the beach and even Porto.

Neighbourhood information

We are half way between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima in a tiny town called Cossourado. A lot of people stay with us because we are a convenient stop for pelgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela and other people stay with us because we are an extremely convenient base to explore northern Portugal.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Portuguese

Property surroundings

House rules

Casas do Rio takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 02:00 to 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Please inform Casas do Rio in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 4455