Colmeal Countryside Hotel

Fantástica experiência, muito confortável e acolhedor, staff Fantástico. Boa comida. Obrigada, experiência a repetir.

Colmeal is placed on a large property with plenty of nature; from long walks to birdwatching, visiting nearby locations including the Douro River and marvelous Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo and enjoying the SPA. Staff is extremely competent and helpful. Even though it was beginning of December (which is usually cold), the whole building was always warm. Kitchen duty was on Paulo - the manager - and he managed to surprise us with his very good skills; excelent food, taking every opportunity to use local, fresh products. We will surely return.

The experience far exceeded our expectations!!!! The architectural project is very interesting, resulting in clean and comfortable spaces, but without ever affecting visually what was the original aesthetic of the village. We are surrounded by nature and communing with it. The pool area was excellent but even more appealing with the lemonade and homemade cake that was served every afternoon. It was kids and grownups alike favorite part. Maybe breakfast aswell :) it was amazing. Felt like being home! They have several areas available, with toys and books, for the entertainment of guests. Dinner was always of high quality, although I think a more informal alternative for the kids was needed - yet on request they've made food that suited their (not so refined) taste. Thank you Paulo, Carla and Gina for such a warm reception! To return for sure!

Let me put my cards on the table. My wife and I are both in our 70s. She is super-fit and would return to the hotel like a shot. I have stiff hips and a back injury that limit my mobility, and I would not. I get around well enough, it’s seating and steep stairs that can be an issue. At Colmeal they were, specifically the seating. I couldn’t sit on either the low armchairs or the hard dining room chairs that are found everywhere in the hotel. The deck chairs were also beyond me, although I was fine on the stairs. (There are no elevators to the lower floor.) Só, if you have mobility issues or a herniated disc, you might want to consider whether the venue is suitable for your needs. Other thoughts, The steady Wi-Fi signal in our cottage was welcome. So we’re the multiple electric sockets (plug points) Unless the TV has been used recently, it may require setting up. You may see/hear hunters banging away in season. The (early October) swimming pool is not for the faint-hearted. (We swam very briefly.) While the nights were cool, the days were hot. The cottage air conditioning units turned themselves silently on and off. The staff were lovely.

On Father's Day, my son treated me to a delicious dinner in one of the most beautiful places in Portugal. Colmeal is an old abandoned village in a beautiful natural area, close to the Spanish border. The village had about fifty inhabitants ten years ago, but they all left and then the owners of this excellent hotel-restaurant restored the old houses and established their business there. Highly recommended, especially for its delicious homegrown wines and ingredients.

Perfect location to relax and appreciate the beauty of nature. The hotel is placed in a quiet area, beatifully integrated in the landscape. The staff was very welcome, we had a massage service and it was the best massage we've ever had, the breakfast was delicious and adapted to our taste. Amazing experience. Will be glad to be back in the future.

A melhor opção para descansar da azáfama do dia a dia. Espaço maravilhoso, funcionárias simpáticas e super disponíveis. Sempre tudo limpo e organizado. Tudo esteve perfeito e permitiu disfrutar ao máximo da natureza.

Excelente para descansar e aproveitar para visitar locais muito interessantes, longe das multidões de Agosto. O espaço é muito bonito, acolhedor, sossegado e todo o pessoal muito simpático e disponível. Foi una agradável experiência. A repetir!

O local onde o silêncio e a tranquilidade são os ingredientes que o tornam especial. Num ambiente conectado com o meio natural onde é possível experienciar os sabores locais. Um espaço para sentir e para restabelecer energias.