Casa do Brasão is truly a relaxing peaceful, tranquil place in the country. We truly enjoyed our early morning walks around the village enjoying the sights of this unique area - sheep with bells, friendly neighbours, the rugged but beautiful countryside. You have done a great job restoring your cottage. Appreciate the details. The fire was cozy especially since the weather was a bit on the cool side. Thank you for the adventure that we had here in Portugal exploring the towns in the Alentejo area.
March 2010
Dave and Marilynn, Ontario, Canada
Casa do Brasão seemed to be even better than the pictures on the site! Very well done, nice min of styles and everything in its place. Your guide is very useful, nice walks and good restaurants.
Thanks.
March 2010
Hilde and Frank, Overpelt, Belgium
A serenidade invadiu-nos os sentidos e o bem-estar apoderou-se do nosso ritmo.
Loved the pastoral cowpaths and the chance to get lost amidst the brush and fauna - and return to the comforts of home and sit in front of the blazing fire.
Nada melhor do que o deslumbre da paisagem e o conforto de um lar acolhidor para retemporal energias.
Abril 2010
César e amigos. Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Bereits zum vierten mal bereisen wir Portugal doch nicht einmal haben wir ein schoenes Haus bewohnt nicht einmal eine friedlichere Natur erlebt. Es war eine wunderbare Urlaubswoche mit schoenen Wanderungen und Casa do Brasão, Marvão und Castelo de Vide.
May 2010
Vielen Dank, goodbye und adeus.
May 2010. Christine and Johannes. Deutschland
Many thanks for a lovely week. every one in the village has been very friendly. The cottage is excellent... loads of hot water and lovely pillows. we heard the first cuckoo we have heard since 1998 - when we lived on the Isle of White... it was great to hear once again.
May 2010
Barry and Kate, Fareham, Great Britain
What a fantastic week. We had really been looking forward to our first week in Portugal and it did not disappoint. Casa do Brasão was wonderful you have made a really good job of restoring this lovely building. The village was great and we so enjoyed being amongst the daily life here. Everyone is so friendly as your other guests have already said. We loved the local walks and once you are here you don't need the car, the local tracks have been great. We did the long walk 8km and it was so good we did it again. We did the Marvão one of 7.33 km which was great. Lovely guided tour of the Convent & Church of our Lady (Igreja do Convento de Nossa Senhora de Estrela) by a lovely old gentleman. Didn't understand a word but lovely none the less. A beautiful old folks home. We are keen bird watchers and the birds are amazing here, to see Griffin Vultures and others from the stone table in the garden is a never to be forgotten moment. we have seen 74 species around the area which is a good list. Thanks again for a great stay I am very sure we will be back.
May 2010
Kara and John, Bideford, Great Britain
Leaving with a bit of a crush.
Charmed.
July 2010
Andrew and Molly, York, Great Britain & New York USA
Casa do Brasão has been an excellent base for us to discover an area that has hitherto been unknown to us. Marvão is an absolute must to visit - an amazing place, for both adults and children. The locals are wonderfully friendly. A journey to Spain, Caçeres - spotting eagles and kites on the way, was good. We enjoyed the local walks and had a delicious meal at O Poejo. Casa do Brasão has been wonderfully restored and decorated! obrigado!.
Rydym wedi mwynhau'r wythnos yn fawr iawn. Diolch.
August 2010
Y telu Llewellyn, Cardiff, Wales ( Pais de Gales)
Dear Dewi and Clare, Muito obrigado for the wonderful stay at Casa do Brasão, a fantastic hideaway and the perfect place to spend our honeymoon. this part of the Alentejo region is really for insiders and we fell in love with Castelo de Vide. We followed some of your recommendations (restaurants and hiking trips) and still haven't discovered most of the regions treasures.
September 2010
Best regards, Ulrike and Wojtek, Zuerich, Switzerland
Had a lovely stay in the beautiful house, excellent views. Compliments for the fine route maps, and also on the interior of the house, really nice! We love the environment / region. And sure come again some time.
October 2010
Barbara, Rotterdam, Holland
We caught the end of the summer weather and had a superb time exploring the hills and villages. It's true, the villagers have been very welcoming and full of smiles and kisses (for our 4 year old daughter!). Our last few days have been sheltering from the gale force winds and floods so there have been long evenings cuddling around the fire place. I got very strange looks from the farmers as I went running in the evenings over the hills. The house is superb and a joy to come home to.
Halloween, October 2010
Matt, Aga and Mia (4yrs), UK
