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Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola

4.0 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Hiking
Family Room | Private kitchen
Hiking
Family Room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Sept - 12 Sept

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Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola, Ourique, 7670-210

What's nearby

  • Barragem de Santa Clara - 57 min drive - 53.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Olaria - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Novo Coimbra - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castro da Cola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café O Monte - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Nefama - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola

Upscale family-friendly guest house in the mountains
At Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails at this guest house. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
  • Showers, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Property Registration Number 6002

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Monte Do Alento Castro Da Cola
Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Ourique
Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Guesthouse
Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Guesthouse Ourique

Frequently asked questions

Does Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

As of 12 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola on 11 Sept 2025 start from NZ$187.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly guesthouse is within 25 mi (40 km) of Royal Basilica of Castro Verde, Cerro da Rocha Brava and Barragem de Santa Clara. 25 de Abril Park and Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino are also within 32 miles (52 km).

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Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Should be a 3/4 star Great staff and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely place. Very peaceful and with an amazing view and pool. Friendly staff and included a nice simple breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility and welcoming and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful tranquil location. No food after 4pm, not even a bowl of peanuts, so we had to drive to town to get food!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay away. Beautiful landscape and enjoyable pool. Limited services for dinner (basic cooking utensils were available, but shopping is quite far so you should bring food supplies in advance). Beautiful place to watch stars and good internet service. Simple but high quality breakfast with local products. As with any other nature stay, recommend to bring insect repellent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stéphanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beau séjour parmi vous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not sure where to begin, however this is now a special place to me and my partner. We visited 2 years ago - absolutely loved everything about it and during this visit I proposed to her here. The place itself is like a small villa and the location is fairly remote, be aware the drive up to get to this property isn’t for the feint of heart… especially with a rental car. It definitely adds to the experience of being remote but take your time and it’s not too bad. The room is spacious and the bathrooms are very nice. The showers have rainfall shower heads and there is a window right beside the shower - if you get lucky (rooms 5/6/7/8) they face west, so you can shower as the sun sets beside you. Each room is equipped with an air conditioning unit, so you can adjust the temperature to your liking. Beds are comfy, pillows are soft, nothing to worry about with comfort. The pool and outdoor spaces are what makes this place unique. The infinity pool is amazing and there are plenty of loungers and umbrellas for all. The hike that you can go on is awesome, bring some water and you’ll be fine. It takes you to a very quiet and remote part of a river with the option to kayak/canoe (you have to ask and pay first though). The staff during my stay were all very lovely but there was one in particular that went above and beyond. I forget his name (sorry!) however he was there the entire time we were there and was always smiling and ensured we had everything. Thank you!
The star of the show - the infinity pool
Breakfast with locally sourced foods
Hike to the river
Sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great if you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing place. Beautiful property with a pool. No restaurant on site but snacks and drinks are available. Also there are a few small towns near by with places to eat. Just a short stay to do some birding.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Tranquilo mas …

Ficámos nesta casa rural por apenas uma noite, chegamos depois de almoço para poder aproveitar a piscina mas todas as espreguiçadeiras com sombrinha estavam ‘reservadas ‘ com toalhas de pessoas que nem estavam ali. Tivemos de puxar duas espreguiçadeiras livres para o sol a torrar com 38 graus. Quando uma dessas pessoas resolveu aparecer lá perguntámos se podíamos puxar uma sombrinha para nós . Depois começou a gritaria das crianças na piscina , e quis ler um livro e nem consegui . Tivemos de ir para o quarto, felizmente este era bem isolado e não se ouvia praticamente nada . Não conseguimos apanhar nenhum canal português no satélite , apenas havia os 4 normais . Normalmente quando reservamos este tipo de estadias procuramos paz para recarregar baterias e infelizmente não conseguimos . Iremos ter em conta da próxima e marcar talvez em setembro. A limpeza do quarto também não ficou a 100%, o copinho das escovas de dentes estava completamente sujo, o duche já tinha vestígios de bolor nos cantos, coisas talvez normais nas nossas casas mas 150€ por noite espera -se um pouco mais de brio. A última coisa menos positiva é o horário de pequeno almoço , apenas das 9-11h. Acordámos as 7.30h e foi chato ter de ficar a aguardar até as 9h. A oferta do pequeno almoço até é boa . De resto adoramos o espaço , a tranquilidade envolvente da natureza e as ovelhinhas a rondarem la ao pé :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquility place

We were delighted with our stay. The accommodation (which are small, cute houses) need a little improvements. But the location! I have to admit, this is the most authentic and peaceful place I've ever been to. It's the place of serenity with abundance of being close to the nature. Stunning views with opportunity for lots of outdoor activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henrieka Agatha Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zeer gastvrije ontvangst, mooi appartement, goed zwembad, heerlijk ontbijt. Waanzinnig mooi uitzicht. Er is veel te zien en te doen voor mensen die houden van rust, ruimte en buitenactiviteiten. Hele mooie wandelingen gemaakt. Voor vragen en tips is de gastheer altijd bereikbaar. Wij komen zeker terug!

10/10 Excellent

António

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muti bom. Excelente anfitriões. São pessoas assim que nos fazem voltar… sem palavras.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for a beautiful stay near Castro da Cola. The view over the estate and the infinity pool are gorgeous. There is an amazing trail of 5km from the Monte, which is all signed and really worth doing. The breakfast is regional and very good. The rooms are lovely, very clean and comfortable. You can take a quick 15min drive to the nearest town called Ourique where You can find same nice views and food is also amazing. Absolutely worth a drive, we will definitely return to Monte do Alento.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Tiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Carregar Energias

André e Filipa dois anfitriões de altíssimo nivel sempre disponiveis e prontos a ajudar. O Monte do Alento tem muito potencial ainda por desenvolver, o walking trail melhor sinalizado e a possibilidade de petiscar enchidos e vinhos da zona
Stayed 1 night in May 2020

8/10 Good

Rui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vamos voltar!

A quinta tem um potencial enorme, esta ainda a ser melhorada. Mas sem duvida que vamos voltar :) Localizacao muito silenciosa, vistas deslumbrantes, piscina muito bonita, quarto acolhedor. Atendimento excelente. O que faltava? Artigos de higiene no quarto, champô por exemplo. Não disponibiliza refeições para alem do pequeno almoço.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020