Paço de Calheiros

Pluses Spectacular views all around including Ponte De Lima and the Roman Bridge. Beautiful grounds to explore. The Count was present when we stayed, who was very informative about the history of his family and the local area. Negatives This place was restored about 40 years ago, there is not much evidence of upkeep since. Our room was basic and small, this is not a place of luxury, no fridge or TV. Lack of plug sockets-we had to unplug the bedside lamps to charge our phones. The ceiling lamp had a dead bulb, so the room was quite dark. Cleanliness-the windowsill in the bathroom had a film of dust, complete with dead spider, so not sure the room had been prepared well. The towel rail in the bathroom was loose. The food is basic. We were here for 2 nights and desert on the 2nd night was what was left over from the 1st night. We had breakfast at 9am, however, the large group who ate earlier, had eaten most things including all of the toasting bread. This was not replenished for us or guests after us. Of all the places we stayed at during our walking holiday, this was the most disappointing in terms of expectation and reality.

What a treat to spend a night here on the Camino Português! This lovingly restored manor house sits in the hills above Ponte de Lima. Surrounded by acres of vineyards, orchards, and gardens, it offers a commanding view of the Lima Valley. The friendly Count warmly welcomed our group and gave us a tour of the Calheiros family home. Meals are enjoyed with other guests in the large dining room (there was a group from France the night of our stay). This is not your typical hotel, so be prepared for a unique experience and perhaps a few quirks (wi-fi works best near the office). I am not complaining! Enjoying a glass of Vinho Verde, I was thrilled to be in such a delightful place.

Diese Unterkunft hat eine ellenlange Historie. Das Schloss wurde Ende des 12. Jhts. erbaut und ist seither in Familienbesitz. Umrandet von großen Weinbaergen thront es oberhalb des Dorfes. Da die Saison zu Ende ging, waren wir die einzigen Gäste. Der Service war sehr gut. Das Frühstück reichhaltig und wir hatten Besuch vom Grafen persönlich, der uns auch druch die Räumlichkeiten führte. Der große Schäferhund Leon passt auf alles auf :-)

Tive a oportunidade estar alguns dias no Paço de Calheiros em Ponte de Lima e, infelizmente, a experiência não foi a mais satisfatória. Embora o local tenha muito potencial, parece precisar de algumas melhorias. Notei que as instalações estão um pouco envelhecidas, com alguns pormenores a necessitar de manutenção, como tomadas que estavam parcialmente soltas das paredes. Além disso, os quartos não dispõem de frigobar ou televisão, e o wi-fi teve dificuldades de funcionamento durante a minha estadia. Uma outra questão foi a ausência de serviços extra: não há um local onde seja possível adquirir uma bebida ou um snack, o que acaba por ser inconveniente, especialmente quando não há onde guardar algo fresco, como água, por exemplo. O pequeno-almoço é simples, mas suficiente, e a simpatia do staff é, sem dúvida, um ponto positivo. A envolvência natural do local é muito agradável e proporciona momentos de tranquilidade. Com algumas atualizações e uma maior atenção aos detalhes, acredito que o Paço de Calheiros poderá oferecer uma experiência mais completa e satisfatória.