We drive up from Pinhao and stopped in early in the evening and were lucky enough to get the last room available. We absolutedly loved everything about this place and can't wait to return. Our room was very large, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was amazing, even fresh squeezed orange juice. The guest house dates back hundered of years and has always been in the same family. It is filled with antiques. The service is outstanding. Great value, euros 100/night.

It has been awhile but how can one forget this! We stayed in the private room above the garage so I can only comment on this. Climbing up to the entry one has a fantastic view. This room is quite large with wonderful windows overlooking the valley. The bath was good size and very clean. It would have been nice to have some afternoon snack/coffee available. Luckily I brought fruit with me on the trip.

The pool is fabulous, very clean and well kept.
Walk down through the vineyards and to the olive groves, nice little trek.
Walk around the area outside the Inn.

Service is wonderful but I cannot remember if they took credit cards...check before you pay as I remember we luckily had the cash we needed.
Dinner was a chuckle as my partner is a vegetarian so they made him duck...really sweet..but not vegetarian; therefore I ended eating it!

We walked around Pinhao and found it very friendly. There is an absolutely scrumptious/excellent restaurant across from the train station. Great place to stay in passing, we were there two nights.

We stayed here for one night, driving the beautiful route from Guimaraes along the river Douro to Pinhao.

Following a 15 minute vertical ascent from Pinhao town, you will pass the hotel on your right. It remained unsign-posted when we visited, so for those without sat-nav I suggest you pay close attention to the photograph on the hotel website, or you will end up doing a u-turn on a dirt-track at a hillside farm. There is parking on the road outside.

A thorough read of previous reviewers' comments will provide a flavour of the establishment's attraction. We were warmly welcomed by the owner, Manuel Sampaio, in his uniquely olde worlde manner. The rooms are adequate, small but comfortable, decorated in chintzy style. The terrace has the spectacular panorama over the Douro vineyards. Here Manuel entertains his guests as night falls. The pool nearby is unheated but an opportunity to exercise and refresh prior to the evening meal.

Food is served in a cozy dining room, providing opportunity to talk to other guests from around the planet; with, naturally, a little port to conclude.

Note that Casa de Casal de Loivos does not deal with credit cards, so note you will need to bring sufficient cash to pay for your food and accommodation.

We stayed here around 4 years ago now, on our honeymoon. Memories of the views, the dinner, the charm, and the value live on. We comment on this trip to everyone we discuss travel with. This is a hotel that makes stories in the future. Incredible scenery as you gaze across the Douro on this wonderful hill. I wish we could get back there.