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Pousada de Santa Clara-a-Velha Charming Hotel

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Barragem de Santa Clara, Santa Clara a Velha 7665-879, Portugal
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Pousada de Santa Clara-a-Velha Charming Hotel
4.0 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

This hotel is just wonderful. The main draw is the lake (Santa Clara) and its surroundings which are breathtaking. The hotel affords stunning views. The room was very nicely done and very clean. Food was delicious and service plenty good enough. We only stayed one night but I wish we'd had longer to relax by the pool, walk round the... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011

We wanted peace and quiet and we got just that. It would drive some people up the wall as it is a little isolated and the nearest village does not have much in the way of a local shop or cafe. What was there suited the village....rustic. Our room over looked the countryside which was fine, a lake view would... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

We chose this pousada to finish our tour of Portugal, as we wanted to find a peaceful location. This is definitely it. To a foreign eye it looks like it is situated right in the middle of nowhere, next to a dam which provided a nice view.Actually, for us it was a relief to be in such a quiet location,... More

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London, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010

My husband and I stayed at the Pousada for one night only... Pousada de Santa Clara a Velha is set in a beautiful location, with the greatest of views over the dam and the mountains. First of all I must stress that during our stay the hotel was almost empty and so lacking the atmosphere that a full bar and... More

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Solihull
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2009

Makes a perfect quiet retreat before heading to the Algarve coastal resorts or as a place to recover from the bustle of tourist resorts on your way home! Views from all parts of the Hotel are amazing, the rooms overlooking the Barragem are particularly stunning. Staff have always been most helpful and friendly even though not always able to speak... More

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LONDON
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2009

We stayed at this lovely hotel where the staff were friendly and kind. Unfortunately service was very slow and one evening there was a two hourr wait for food. There was no explanation given and some people got very angry. It was a shame as the setting and hotel amenities are very good. There was also no internet access and... More

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California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2008
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We wanted to escape and relax--this pousada delivered! Totally quiet, beautiful setting, delicious food (fantastic breakfast included). We will definitely return! October was the perfect month with warm days and cool nights. A hour's drive gets you to the beach through gorgeous countryside. Very professional staff, though a Portuguese phrasebook came in handy a number of times. Wonderful! More

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The Algarve
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2007
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This is a super hotel in an unvbelievable location on a dam. The road to it has a million bends and is not for the faint hearted, but the breathtaking view on arrival more than compensates. We managed to get a last minute reduced rate, although prices are quite high. The rooms are extremely well equipped and the marble clad... More

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Southern England
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2007

This Pousada on the Algarve/Alentejo border is wonderful: not sophisticated but great views, real people and food cooked by someone who knows the local produce well. The partridge consomme (with plentiful partridge finely shredded hidden in the base) was first class. It's a converted engineer's home with superb views on all sides from the top of a ridge. It is... More

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Blackpool Lancs
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2006
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Visited three times have driven whilst enjoying a holiday in the Algarve (90 miles each way just for lunch! but worth it) would recommend walk around lake shore to sharpen appetite, food authentic, dinning room offers panoramic views, never actually stayed, but saving this treat for a special occasion. Absolutely stunning scenery and ambience, only surpassed by the quality of... More

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Barragem de Santa Clara, Santa Clara a Velha 7665-879, Portugal
Price range (per night):* 126 AUD - 203 AUD

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