The House

THE HOUSE

Casa do Soutinho – Suites & Nature

Casa do Soutinho is located in the village of Alvarenga in the heart of the Arouca Geopark, classified as a world heritage by UNESCO, and about an hour from the city of Porto.

The famous Paiva walkways are just a 10-minute drive from our house and from our garden the view over the suspended 516 Arouca Bridge is, enhanced, and is a 10-minute walk from the Portico de Alvarenga.

The house once belonged to the founder of the famous brand of coffee Sical, Vicente Peres, at that time it was the home of the caretakers of the farm, it was there that they kept the cattle and had a cellar with presses.

Later, this house, was given, by Vicente Peres to his goddaughter, who rebuilt it and turned it into her weekend home. In this reconstruction, the mills were demolished and their stones used in the construction of the outdoor swimming pool.

Currently, the house belongs to Restaurant entrepreneur of ​​the Novo Rumo group, who transformed it into a tourism house in a rural area with modern equipment, with all the necessary comfort for its guests.  The house is composed of six suites, located on the top floor, all with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer. We have a studio with capacity for a maximum of 5 people (possibility of placing a crib or extra bed). t is located on the ground floor and has a bathroom adapted for people with reduced mobility and

also a small fully equipped kitchenette where you can prepare your meals.

All of our rooms have cable TV and air conditioning. The property has free private parking available (reservation is not necessary) and WI-FI throughout the house.

As common spaces, we have a fully equipped kitchen where breakfast is served daily, a very cozy living room equipped with a television and a terrace ideal for those who like to read or simply relax.

Outside our guests can relax in the garden of the property, take a dip in the swimming pool integrated in a natural environment with a fantastic view over the Paiva Valley. We have a vegetable garden where our guests can enjoy some fruits.

A place that will transport you to the countryside for an ideal tranquility also for those who want to recover their energy, away from the hectic urban routine. Where silence is imperative and only the noise of nature is permitted .

7
ROOMS
2
TEAM
1
POOL
1
KITCHEN

SERVICES

 “Casa do Soutinho – Suites & Nature” offers its guests the following services:
  • Breakfast with local products;
  • Mini-bar in the common kitchen;
  •  Tea and Coffe;
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the house;
  • Air conditioning in all rooms;
  • Non-smoking rooms;
  • Facilities for the disabled;
  • Rooms with private bathroom;
  • Private shower area;
  • Closets in all rooms;
  • Widescreen TVs with cable channels in the living room and in all bedrooms;
  • Bedding;
  • Bath, face and pool towels;
  • Personal hygiene products;
  • Hair dryer in all rooms;
  • Daily cleaning service*¹ (Free);
  • Shared lounge/TV area;
  • Fire extinguishers;
  • First Aid Kit;
  • Garden;
  • Outdoor pool;
  • Sunbathing terrace;
  • Sunshade;
  • Beach chairs/loungers;
  • Free private parking (reservation is not needed);
  • Video surveillance in outdoor areas;
  • Laundry and ironing service*²;
  • Electric charger service (0.34€/KW – VAT included);

Notas:
*¹ Consult the timetable
*² Consult the timetable and price table

OPERATING INFORMATION

Check-in: between 3 pm and 8 pm | Check-out: between 8 am and 11 am

Breakfast schedule: 8 am until 10 am

Swimming pool opening hours: 8.30 am until 8.30 pm

Reservation cancellation: Free until 72 hours before check-in

Daily cleaning hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Laundry and ironing service hours*: from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Electric charger service hours: 24 hours (upon card activation)

*see price list