Located in a former aristocratic manor from the 16th Century, Casa do Colégio Velho offers panoramic views of landscaped gardens and Vila Viçosa’s old town. Facilities include an outdoor pool. The air-conditioned rooms of Casa do Colégio Velho combine charming decorated wrought iron beds with modern facilities, such as flat-screen TVs. All rooms feature a private marble bathroom. Guest can relax in the large garden, which has 17th-century tiled benches. The garden house features a piano and a games room. Every morning, Casa do Colégio Velho serves a breakfast made with regional produce. Light meals can be served upon request. The Ducal Palace is situated 250 metres from Casa do Colégio Velho, and Vila Viçosa’s castle is 650 metres away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous old building, swimming pool, personal, warm and friendly welcome from the owner who spoke excellent English. We were allowed to store our bicycles indoors.
  • Simfio
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptionally welcoming and friendly staff. Really nice breakfast. Beautiful historic property with fabulous garden. Interesting town to visit.
  • Rubina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely property and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good, with homemade goodies.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Drª Manuela Portas

Company review score: 9.6Based on 905 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Formerly a stately home dating from the sixteenth century, it was acquired by the House of Bragança in 1602 as the first home of the Jesuit order in the town. The present owners (the Portas family) invite you to enjoy modern comfort in a classic and distinguished atmosphere. The house has magnificent views of the garden and the old town - castle walls, church spires, and the heights of the duke’s mausoleum can be seen from the upper floor.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish,French,Italian,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Casa do Colegio Velho
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Table tennis
  • Games room
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Fast free WiFi 378 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Street parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Portuguese

    House rules

    Casa do Colegio Velho takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 20:00

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 12:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Free
    2 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 25 per child, per night
    13+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    € 40 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash Casa do Colegio Velho accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    License number: LICENçAN.3/10

    FAQs about Casa do Colegio Velho

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Casa do Colegio Velho include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family
      • Apartment

    • Check-in at Casa do Colegio Velho is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Casa do Colegio Velho is 450 yards from the centre of Vila Viçosa. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Casa do Colegio Velho may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Casa do Colegio Velho offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Table tennis
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, Casa do Colegio Velho is popular with guests booking family stays.