Casa de Santo Antonio de Britiande

Our travel agent booked a trip to this lovely little farm where we had lunch al fresco while enjoying the company of our host, Ana Maria. She gave us a tour of the property and the house where they have lived now for 30 years. Our lunch was simply prepared and delicious. Their family wines were delightful, as was the port we enjoyed after our meal. We ate in the yard overlooking the blossoming trees and it was such a lovely afternoon. The highlight was touring the centuries old chapel attached to their home. There are two modern rooms available to stay in a separate building. They are very neat clean and simple. I would think it would be a peaceful respite after the bustle of lisbon!!

Amazing boutique hotel. Peaceful, beautiful, intimate, with the attention to details like in the best places I stayed before. Couple of details: the breakfast usually held by the pool is served at the time you discuss the night before with AnaMarie. While it was prepared and served just for the two of us our room was cleaned. The breakfast included among other things home made yogurt, and raspberry and quiche preserves cooked from their own fruits. Nice and easy drive to Pinhao for Porto tastings. Amazing couples retreat!

This was a calm place to stay. We were in one of the apartments in the garden, which was modern inside. It consisted of a bedroom, shower room and large lounge area with dining table, small fridge and kettle...so we were able have a cuppa. The place is not labelled outside, except for a small sign with a tree logo...so we were concerned we'd come to the wrong place, but we're warmly welcomed. The bed was very comfy, the pool was great, and the grounds attractive and well kept. The bells from the church are audible from the room, as is traffic from the main road through the village...but we didn't find either to be a problem. Breakfast is served at a table in the poolhouse. We found it plentiful with yoghurt, fruit, croissant, eggs, jam, bread, cheese, ham, fruit juice tea and coffee. The evening eating out options in Britiande are limited...but we did try a restaurant called Stop which provided tasty food at reasonable price...not a tourist destination, but good food if you're prepared to go with their recommendations ...and rather large portions. Other reviews have eaten at the accommodation but we did not try this