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Anadia
SAO LOURENCO S Lourenco do Bairro
(Anadia 5km) In the Bairrada region, the house
is part of an estate with vineyards and orchards.
In the 19th century it belonged to the first
Viscount Seabre, who prepared Portugal's Civil Code
that was in force from 1867 to 1966. Accommodation:
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Fundao
CIMO Aldeia Nova do Cabo (Fundao
2km) In the middle of the Cova da Beira
among the mountains of Serra da Gardunha and Serra
da Estrela this manor house dates from the 18th
century. It was dedicated to the kings of Portugal,
D. Afonso IV to D. Maria I. The owners have
reconverted the whole house with comfort and the
genuine atmosphere of a traditional stately home.
Casa do Cimo is the ideal place to rest, walk and
for hiking and mountain sports. Accommodation: 4
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Nelas
ABREU MADEIRA Canas de Senhorim
(Nelas 6km, Viseu 25km) The approach to this
majestic 18th century manor is via a delightful
pine wood and the sleepy village of Canas de
Senhorim. Cattle-raising was once the livelihood of
those who lived here, although guests are nowadays
more likely to witness the making of superb Dao
wine and Serra cheese. Interior decoration is
impeccable and the entrance hall is adorned with
two dignified carriages and a stone staircase
leading to the living quarters. Accommodation: 1
double, 2 twins, pool. Top of
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Sao Pedro do Sul
COMENDA (Sao Pedro do Sul 2km)
Dating back to the period before
the foundation of Portugal (1143), Quinta da
Comenda was owned by the Queen D. Teresa, mother of
the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques. A
farming and wine growing estate surrounds a house
of exceptional architectural beauty. The wines
produced here have been known since the days of the
Order of Malta. Accommodation: 1 double, 2 twins,
pool. Top of
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Seia
TILIAS Sao Romao (Seia
2km) Casa das Tilias is a typical manor
house of the Beira region dating back to the 19th
century, renovated and opened to guests to preserve
its ancient and beautiful features. Located near
Seia, a delightful village on the border of the
Natural Park of Serra da Estrela, it's 600m above
sea level, the mountain air is pure and the
countryside is steeped in tradition, character and,
above all, peace and quiet. Accommodation: 4
doubles, 2 twins, 1 apartment for 2, pool.
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Viseu
CAETANO (Viseu 0.1km)
Quinta de Sao Caetano, near the
historical centre of Viseu, is a 17th century manor
house with graceful architecture and a chapel with
an inscription dated 1680. Here guests can enjoy
the excellent views of Serra da Estrela, the
highest mountain in Portugal. Accommodation: 4
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