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The House of Varais is built at the foot of a hill offering a view over the Douro Valley with its typical terraces covered with vineyards which produces the famous Port wine. The present building dates from the early eighteenth century although the original building is thought traced to the fifteenth century or even earlier date.Previously the house belonged to the noble family Coutinho Lord of Lamego and Penedono but then and for several years the House of Varais Salzedas was inhabited by monks who were allowed to remain there indefinitely. However in 1753 the house was returned to the family when Alexander Luis de Sousa Coutinho - Military Governor of Armamar - decided to cancel the permission because it wanted to dwell in the house with his family.The housing also became known for its turbulent history having been invaded by Napoleon's troops led by General Loison as well as the fact that it was completely destroyed by fire in 1940 and eventually be necessary to rebuild it while keeping the lines original architectural.The House of Varais is related to several noble families including the Castro Vilhena and Pinto da Fonseca. Dali is known riders and ambassadors in the Portuguese colonies as well as governors of India Ceylon and Malacca.The present owner of the house is Varais D. Lucia de Castro Girão. The house was restored in 1981 preserving its ancient traces as well as its interior. Living rooms have fireplaces for cold winter nights but in summer which is a pleasure to enjoy the shadows of the garden walking through the fifth or opt for boating on the river that runs quietly at the feet of the house. Painted in pink-live has a terrace overlooking the Douro River and is part of a property where Port wine is produced.

Property Location
Located in Armamar, Quinta da Barroca is close to Chapel of St. Dominic and Quinta de Santa Eufemia. This hotel is within the vicinity of Torre de Menagem and Nossa Senhora dos Remedios.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes, and both irons/ironing boards and rollaway/extra beds are available on request.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a sauna. This hotel also features babysitting/childcare and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a library. A train station pick-up service is provided at no charge, and free parking is available onsite.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The preferred airport for Quinta da Barroca is Viseu (VSE) - 44.5 km / 27.7 mi.

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Located in the Douro Valley World Heritage by UNESCO the Douro River Hotel and Spa is a Design Welcoming and Familiar Hotel prepared to provide to our guests all the confort and wellbeing.Equipped with: Air conditioning Balcony or terrace (not all) Satellite TV Internet Access wi-fi or wired Safe Minibar Desktop Bathroom mirror with tempered glass quarter view Hairdryer

Property Location
With a stay at Hotel Lamego in Lamego, you'll be minutes from Torre de Menagem and Lamego Cathedral. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Quinta de Santa Eufemia and Alameda dos Capitaes Park.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. High-speed (wired) Internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include direct-dial phones and desks, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds.

Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a spa tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.

Dining
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.

Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include audiovisual equipment, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Lamego? This hotel has 5133 square feet (477 square meters) of space consisting of small meeting rooms, a ballroom, and banquet facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking is available onsite.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The preferred airport for Hotel Lamego is Porto (OPO-Dr. Francisco de Sa Carneiro) - 74.5 km / 46.3 mi.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.