Casa do Santo - Wine & Tourism

This was one of the most exceptional stays I’ve ever had (including five star hotels). Casa do Santo is a truly hidden gem and I’m lucky we got to experience it before it grows in popularity. Maria and the staff are so attentive, helpful and welcoming, and Barco (the property dog) is an added bonus! If you’re looking to stay in the Douro valley in a cute, quaint town and want something relaxing and stunning, I couldn’t recommend this place more.

The location is really good (in the middle of the vineyards and with several estates in the surrounding area) and the place is new/fresh (note that you will not be staying in the charming building you see on the pictures). While the owners are nice, one of the staff members was really unpleasant (never returned our greetings - whether we addressed her in English or Portuguese -, sighing when performing her tasks around the guests). A few things to bear in mind: 1- for light sleepers: the rooms on the ground floor (standard rooms) 1 and 2 are opening to the check-in and breakfast area and the insulation is quite poor. You will be hearing the noise coming from that main room + the sound from upstairs rooms. 2- for people with reduced mobility: there are flights of stairs from the parking to the main entrance and then again to access upstairs rooms (no elevator).

Nous avons été reçu très bien. Excellent endroit, personnel affable, disponible et discret. S'il y a difficultés, la Direction de l'établissement prend action rapidement. Calme et que dire de la vue... OUFF !! Cet endroit est un véritable bijou. Je dois dire que c'est tout simplement parfait comme lieu.

Dejligt afslappende ophold. Vi følte os i trygge hænder hos en hjælpsom vært.

Amazing stay, great location and will go again

Wonderful, hospitality of the hosts was amazing. Maria and Nicolau are great host.

C’est un endroit de rêve! Maria a su rendre notre séjour des plus agréables, avec un service exceptionnel. Le personnel est très professionnel. La chambre est très confortable avec une tranquillité remarquable.

Stunning property in a quiet charming village. We were greeted with a beautiful glass of wine made from their vineyard - after a day of driving it felt like entering a true oasis. The pool was beautiful and so was the scenery it overlooked. Everything was taking care of, from dinner reservations at the restaurant in town one night to an in-house delicious option on our second night. Breakfast was delicious too. I only wish we could have stayed longer!

Merci! Magnifique emplacement! Séjour mémorable! Gentillesse de Maria. Propriété et confort de la chambre. Souper remarquable et le vin est extraordinaire! Merci!

Un séjour parfait dans la vallée du Douro ! Maria, notre hôtesse, est tout simplement fantastique. Elle prend soin de chacun de ses clients et rend chaque séjour unique ! Les petits déjeuners sont délicieux et les dîners variés chaque soir. Les chambres sont spacieuses et d'une propreté impeccable. Et pour couronner le tout, la vue est à couper le souffle ! Je recommande à tous sans hésitation!!