Solar dos Anjos Boutique Hotel

We found this special hotel by accident and it was truly wonderful! From the minute we walked into this castle we were in awe. In fact we booked a 2nd night before looking at our room! The location was peaceful with magnificent views. Breakfast in the terrace was just lovely and I actually could have sat out there for hours enjoying the views and the sunshine. Christine the owner so so sweet and made us feel so welcome. We had the tower room which was so different and special. And I dare say romantic! The pool was perfect to relax and take a dip in the afternoon. We ate a few different restaurants in the area that were recommended and we enjoyed all of them! I highly recommend this hotel for a relaxing break. Cant wait to return!

We booked the tower suite. Oh, my gosh, I have never had a better room. Three floors, your own little rooftop under the stars. A bath with jets. I didn't want to leave. The couple who own and run the place are just so welcoming, in a really calm way. We had dinner in a nearby restaurant rather than at the hotel. As we were leaving to go, from the smell of the food we regretted that decision! It smelled amazing. Breakfast was healthy and well made, with good coffee. On the terrace looking over the hills. I want to go back right now.

Idyllic is an understatement for this beautiful little boutique hotel hidden away in the northern Portugese countryside. From the moment we arrived, we were transported into a castle-like world where we were treated like royalty. Hosts Luis and Christina were absolutely delightful, always happy to share a map, a restaurant suggestion (best pizza in Portugal!), and a conversation. We stayed only two nights, but by the time we left we felt that we had forged a true friendship with them. It is hard to describe the feeling we had each morning, as Luis and Christina seated us at a linen-clothed table on a patio overlooking the bucolic village and countryside below. We partook of a delectable breakfast (ohhh, the cheese!) as the sun kissed the hilltops, then the pastures, then our table, on its quest across the Portugese valley. The roosters crowed and wildflowers scented the air as every care we had drained away. This is a memory I will cherish forever. The rooms and grounds were spectacular, with period-style furnishings, wonderfully comfortable beds, and small gardens and courtyards tucked around every corner. The pool is reminiscent of an Italianate villa, and is the perfect spot to while away an hour or two on a warm Portugese afternoon. In the evenings, we would walk to a restaurant in the nearby village, following the bells of the sheep as the herder guided them down the road to their evening paddock. The sunset turned the village golden as we wandered among the stone buildings and footpaths. We would return to the hotel and enjoy the starry night on the patio while indulging in an 'on the house' glass of port from a lovely crystal decanter in the living room. There is simply not enough I can say about Boutique Hotel Solar dos Anjos, except BOOK IT. You will be so glad you did.