Offering mountain views, Solar da Castanha - Forest House in Manteigas features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. The property is around 13 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, 2.8 miles from Manteigas Hot Springs, and 5.4 miles from SkiPark Manteigas. The country house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the country house, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the country house, all units are soundproof. Additional in-room amenities include fruit and chocolates or cookies. À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available every morning. There is a coffee shop, bar, and lounge. Guests at the country house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Manteigas, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Belmonte Calvário Chapel is 16 miles from Solar da Castanha - Forest House, while Guarda Castle is 25 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Manteigas

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    Germany Germany
    View is amazing! Location is perfect...very peaceful. The 2 hosts might just be the nicest people I have ever met.
  • Leo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a wonderful stay in Manteigas thanks to the absolutely perfect hosts. If you are looking for a home away from home in an oasis of peace, then this is the place. Ilda and Alberto took great care of us and made the stay one to remember.
  • Mark
    the United States the United States
    clean, nice design, beautiful location, lovely staff
  • Stephanie
    the United States the United States
    Beautiful property with the most amazing hosts. They were so accommodating, prepared amazing breakfast, and gave many suggestions on local things to do. We ended up extending our stay, the surrounding area has so much to see and do. Spend a night...
  • Roger
    South Africa South Africa
    We loved the location, the forest house exudes a sense of peacefulness and tranquility surrounded by mountains and nature, it felt very cosy. Our room was excellent and big enough for a family of three, very comfortable bed I must add. Superb...
  • Abigail
    Israel Israel
    quiet, the surrounding of forest trees and the pretty garden. the comfortable bed and the commune lounge. all built from wood
  • F
    Feizal
    the United States the United States
    The seclusion of this stay was superb, tucked in a nook of the town… birds all around the property, signing. Great views from the dinning area and the patio. The staff was the most kind and friendly people. They were also so helpful with getting...
  • Lucas
    Portugal Portugal
    Very pleasant, cozy and wonderful staff. Another score is the breakfast.
  • Galina
    Portugal Portugal
    The place is amazing! Very peaceful and calm. The owners are so sweet that I felt as I visited my grandparents.
  • Helena
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    We liked everything. Sr Alberto and Sr Ilda were just amazing the whole time.

Area info

Amenities of Solar da Castanha - Forest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Coffee machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free Wifi 300 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules
Solar da Castanha - Forest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Solar da Castanha - Forest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 8443/RNET

FAQs about Solar da Castanha - Forest House

  • The prices at Solar da Castanha - Forest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Solar da Castanha - Forest House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Solar da Castanha - Forest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Foot massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full-body massage
  • Yes, Solar da Castanha - Forest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Solar da Castanha - Forest House is 1.8 miles from the center of Manteigas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Solar da Castanha - Forest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte