Offering mountain views, Solar da Castanha - Forest House in Manteigas features accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. The property is around 13 miles from Parque Natural Serra da Estrela, 2.8 miles from Manteigas Hot Springs, and 5.4 miles from SkiPark Manteigas. The country house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking, and free Wifi. At the country house, the units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. At the country house, all units are soundproof. Additional in-room amenities include fruit and chocolates or cookies. À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and pancakes are available every morning at the country house. There is a coffee shop, bar, and lounge. Guests at Solar da Castanha - Forest House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Manteigas, like hiking. Skiing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a bicycle rental service and ski storage space are also available on-site. Belmonte Calvário Chapel is 16 miles from the accommodation, while Guarda Castle is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Viseu Airport, 53 miles from Solar da Castanha - Forest House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Manteigas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leo
    Switzerland Switzerland
    We had a wonderful stay in Manteigas thanks to the absolutely perfect hosts. If you are looking for a home away from home in an oasis of peace, then this is the place. Ilda and Alberto took great care of us and made the stay one to remember.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    clean, nice design, beautiful location, lovely staff
  • Stephanie
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful property with the most amazing hosts. They were so accommodating, prepared amazing breakfast, and gave many suggestions on local things to do. We ended up extending our stay, the surrounding area has so much to see and do. Spend a night...

Area info

Amenities of Solar da Castanha - Forest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • High chair
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 300 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Executive lounge access
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Solar da Castanha - Forest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Solar da Castanha - Forest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Solar da Castanha - Forest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 8443/RNET

FAQs about Solar da Castanha - Forest House

  • Solar da Castanha - Forest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Walking tours
    • Foot massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Neck massage
    • Bicycle rental
    • Head massage
    • Happy hour
    • Full-body massage

  • Yes, Solar da Castanha - Forest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Solar da Castanha - Forest House is 1.8 miles from the center of Manteigas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Solar da Castanha - Forest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Solar da Castanha - Forest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Solar da Castanha - Forest House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.