Casa de Sao Thiago d' Obidos

We live in Lisboa and were looking for a quiet weekend in the country. It did not turn out to be what we envisioned. I know you read all the wonderful reviews about this property by the Midwestern housewives who come to PT on vacation and fall in love with the "charm" of the place, but I'm just going to tell you about our experience. There is no one onsite at this property to address anything. And there are NO phone numbers posted anywhere in the common areas to call if you need anything. We arrived at around 11.30am and just wanted to drop off our bag. The doors were locked and there was no way to get in. We called both numbers on the website (reservations and reception) and no one answered either number. Then we shouted to the cleaner on top floor, and he came down and let us in and gave us a key and fob to unlock the front door. He told us that we had "room number 1" because when he looked at our reservation confirmation it said that we had booked "1 room." ???? Should have been a clue.... When we returned in the afternoon, we actually saw the room. It was a tiny room on the first floor. There was a window without a screen or curtain that faced the path/road outside. Anyone walking by could not only see inside but if they wanted to, they could easily put their hand through the open window and touch you while lying in bed. No kidding. The batteries in the TV remote were not working and again we tried to call the numbers on the website. No answer. Around 6pm, we heard an American couple outside our window. You can hear everything outside. They were having the same issue; couldn't get into the property and didn't know who to call for keys, room etc. We let them in but couldn't provide any other clues. Then, another couple staying there came downstairs and gave them a Booking.com number to call. That worked and they were able to get into their room. A comedy. Rather than just pack it in and drive back to Lisboa, we decided to stay and go out for a nice dinner. When we got back, we noticed that there was a music school next door. On a Saturday night, there was a full brass band practicing the same piece of music over and over for 3 hours! No kidding. And you had to keep the small window in the room open just to get any ventilation. This invited a nasty black fly into the room which buzzed around us all night. No idea what they do during the summer when mosquitoes are out all over PT. Next morning we were exhausted by the "charm" and "quaintness" of this property and just wanted to go home. The only positive was the breakfast which was made by Nunu. As I always say, don't take my word for it. Check it out for yrself.

Stunning location within the walls of the magnificent village of Obidos. The room, inside a local house, is nice but VERY SMALL and not suitable for large suitcases. We stayed 3 nights but the rooms were never made up, Very narrow bathroom and slippery shower with curtain, there was also no toilet paper. Very small and narrow breakfast room. Breakfast a little poor with packaged sweet products. The person in charge of breakfast was very friendly. Paid parking 5 minutes away just outside the walls. There is no staff, automatic check-in with codes. What we didn't like · The daily makeover of the accommodation

The hotel is well located in the center of the walled city of Óbidos. However, to get there, you have to pull your bags from the parking lot. Choose the paid one that is much closer. You will still have to climb stairs, both in the city and in the hotel, to find the tiny room that doesn't fit 2 people with their respective suitcases. Everything is done remotely, as you will only see a human being at a good breakfast. The hotel does not offer space to store your bags if you arrive before check-in time or leave after check-out.