Casa Grande Do Bachao

Fantastic spot overlooking Pinhao and the Douro valley, Great room, almost like a small apartment with balcony, tea and coffee making facilities and a small fridge for your own bits. Our hosts were absolutely lovely, even with the language barrier, we didn't speak any |Portuguese fortunately the lady of the host spoke a bit so we managed to get by. She delivered a basket of fruit on the day of our arrival and gave us some jam and a bag of almonds when we left. The small swimming pool was a bonus as the weather was extremely hot. The drive down to Pinhao was an experience but worth it for a trip on the Douro. They also loved our little dog. Would certainly stay again. The breakfast was absolutely fantastic, All home make and typically Portuguese served with a small glass of port, you won't need to eat again until evening.

The pillows and the mattress were a bit soft for us, but that is really personal preference.

The hotel is a restored former monastery in a peaceful, quiet and beautiful location with lovely walks down to a secluded river. Our room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and don’t miss out on the excellent and good value dinner

You need a car or taxi to get to and from Santiago The taxis were €22 each way, which the lovely staff kindly booked for us.

Good restaurant. Beautiful location. Comfortable room and bed. Fabulous views. Quirky decor. Cute dogs

The water supply failed for 24 hours. A little far from Santiago but taxis were reasonable and efficient.

The property itself is very charming.

While the property is charming, the decor is somewhat distasteful. Furthermore, while experiencing a drought in the region, the accommodation had no running water for 24 hours. Administration seemed somewhat non-apologetic about the discomfort caused to the guests.