Hotel Rural Casa dos Viscondes da Varzea

Hotels
8.6 (692 reviews)
Quinta da Varzea , Lamego , pt

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.54
Multiple reviews mentioned issues with cleanliness, like leaking taps and unclean dining surfaces.
Service
9.51
The service was generally described as warm and accommodating, with staff being helpful.
Location
9.55
Positive mentions of stunning views and tranquil surroundings were found.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were praised for their charm and decor, but some mentioned they could use improvements.
Amenities
8.53
Certain amenities were mentioned positively, though some aspects could improve.
Value for Money
8.49
Some reviews expressed disappointment with food quality relative to price.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Reviews indicated mixed feelings about the food quality, with some issues reported.
Overall Experience
9.11
General sentiment was positive, with many enjoying the experience despite some shortcomings.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:26

Property Description

Historic Charm and Elegance
Viscondes da Varzea, a 17th-century aristocratic manor surrounded by vineyards and olive groves, offers a glimpse into Portugal's Gothic-Manueline architecture. The antique furnishings, baroque altar chapel, and centuries-old wine cellars add to the hotel's historic charm.

Luxurious Amenities
The atmospheric rooms feature deluxe bathrooms with bathtubs, complimentary bathrobes, and slippers. Guests can enjoy the stone banisters, baroque goblets, and other decorative elements that create a luxurious ambiance.

Leisure and Activities
Guests can relax by the elevated salt-water swimming pool, play tennis, or participate in wine pressing during harvest months. Folklore dinners with concertina music offer a cultural experience not to be missed.

Experience the historic elegance and luxury amenities at Viscondes da Varzea. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 11 years old stay for € 30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for € 55 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 692 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.54
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 8.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Grégoire couple fr
10
Plongée au coeur des vignes dans une très belle et chaleureuse demeure !
Pros:

Nous avons été merveilleusement accueillis par Maria et son personnel. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l'ambiance de ce lieu familial et sa décoration si jolie et harmonieuse. L'apéritif au salon et le dîner dans la grande salle à manger, au coin du feu, nous ont charmés. Ce lieu très calme et au milieu des vignes est très reposant. Un délicieux petit-déjeuner nous attendait à notre réveil.

Cons:

rien

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
R
Rodríguez couple es
9
Hermosa inmersión en un pasado nobiliario, bellamente ambientado
Pros:

El desayuno muy bueno, variado y bien servido
El personal Maria y Sunam inolvidables y gentiles.
Maria, la propietaria, excelente anfitriona y muy cercana.
En cuanto a la ubicación, aunque está un poco aislado, muy cerca en coche está Lamego, pequeña ciudad encantadora con auténtico sabor portugués lo cual disfrutamos mucho.

Cons:

Nada pudo haber sido mejor.
Nuestra estancia fue excelente.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Nuno family_with_children pt
9
Pros:

Foi um verdadeiro prazer desfrutar de um palácio do século XIX num ambiente simultaneamente requintado e descontraído.
Passámos uma tarde à lareira, numa das salas nobres, com amplas vistas para a quinta, um momento simplesmente inesquécivel.
O serviço personalizado ao jantar, aliado à elevada qualidade dos produtos, foi particularmente apreciado.
Todo o staff foi extremamente prestável, atencioso e sempre disponível.

Cons:

Dado que a temperatura exterior rondava os 0 °C, sentiu‑se a ausência de um sistema de aquecimento na casa de banho do quarto. Esta situação acabou por reduzir o nível de conforto da nossa estadia.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
V
Viror extended_group pt
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Cláudia extended_group pt
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
K
Kati extended_group fi
9
Pros:

Autenttinen miljöö

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Gino extended_group it
9
Pros:

Panorama spettacolare dalla camera molto spaziosa di questa tenuta immersa nel verde portoghese

Cons:

Alla reception non c'è una persona fissa
Ci sono molti tappeti che portano un sentore di polvere
Sono comunque piccolezze

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Célia couple pt
10
Visita a Lamego
Pros:

De tudo, principalmente a decoração da mesa das refeições.

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Bernard couple au
8
2026-01-17 via Nuitee
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Carlos Manuel couple pt
10
Pros:

Para quem nunca alimentou grandes expectativas, relativamente à noite de réveillon, confesso que, poucas vezes nos meus 64 anos de existência, fiquei tão agradavelmente surpreendido, com um evento organizado praticamente em cima da hora. Reunir à volta de uma mesa, 6 casais perfeitamente desconhecidos uns dos outros, dois adolescentes e proporcionar um ambiente idílico onde imperou uma serenidade absoluta que a todos permitiu trocar impressões, só terá sido possível devido à classe da anfitriã, Maria Manuel, que devido ao seu espírito aberto e despretensioso, e ao requintado bom gosto, ajudou a criar um clima familiar e aconchegante como só observamos nos filmes. Foi uma excelente noite entre desconhecidos que decerto só levam boas recordações do espaço, da envolvência e da anfitriã. Uma experiência a repetir, sem dúvida alguma.

2026-01-07 via Nuitee
A
Ana Nilce extended_group pt
8
2026-01-05 via Nuitee
D
Delasalles couple fr
9
Merveilleux
Pros:

Dès que nous avons franchis les portes du Domaine pour rejoindre le château par ses chemins pavés serpentant au milieu des vignes et des oliviers nous sommes tombés immédiatement sous le charme et la beauté de ce lieux chargé d'histoire qui s'étend sur plus de 100 ha. A l intérieur la chaleur des salons avec leur cheminée où le bois crépite, la décoration pittoresque qui reflète l'âme et la personnalité haute en couleur de Maria la propriétaire des lieux vous transporte 2 siècles en arrière. Si vous avez la chance qu'elle soit là vous découvrirez une vie au destin incroyable. Et puis le charme s'est poursuivi dans la salle à manger princière, il ne manquait que les lévriers couchés au pied de la cheminée. Nous nous somme sentis un peu comme chez nous le temps du séjour. Sans oublier la simplicité, la gentillesse et le professionnalisme du personnel tout à votre écoute dans une ambiance familiale. Un moment privilégier rare. Vous l'aurez compris, nous avons adoré.

Cons:

De n'avoir pas pu rester plus longtemps et de n'avoir pas fait une balade à cheval

2026-01-05 via Nuitee
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Gisele couple pt
10
Absolutely magical! A must do experience
Pros:

Everything! It was absolutely magical an unforgettable. From architecture to staff, everything was spot on! Dinner was amazing, food, hospitality with us humans and pet. My pet felt at home so did I

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Daniele Cairoli extended_group it
9
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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William couple pt
10
2025-12-29 via Nuitee
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Thiago couple pt
10
Pros:

The whole place is like a dream. Food, rooms, decorations, the gardens, the staff. The rooms with fire places m, oh my!! Really unique experience. I felt like a king!!

Cons:

It was rainy.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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Arlindo couple za
4
Horrível.
Cons:

The bathroom is in a poor state . Taps are leaking the toilet cistern is leaking water the shower rose fell down on to the tub cause bracket is coming of the wall . Window does not open for fresh air . My fish was not fresh .ant totally over cooked. Car park was muddy were car was parked had to walk in the rain back to the hotel . I did not expect that such bad food can be so costly. Kind regards Arlindo

2025-12-16 via Nuitee
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Salvador solo_traveller pt
9
2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Maria Laura couple fr
10
Un soggiorno da favola!
Pros:

Tutto!

Cons:

Niente

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Jorge couple pt
10
2025-11-28 via Nuitee