| The building is a result of the renovation
and extension work of an old mansion which
used to belong to Manuel Martins Manso, who was the bishop
of Guarda. The construction of the house began in the first
half of the 18th century, and the main wall has some of
the typical characteristics of a nobleman’s house
or lord of the north wind mountain area from the end of
the 17th and 18th century.
The mansion is also known as a good example of the erudite
rural architecture of the 19th century in the region. It
has a private chapel dedicated to Nuestra Señora
de la Concepción, a garden and a coat of arms on
its main wall. On 4 April 1996 it was declared a Building
of Architectural Relevance. The Mansion has 4 twin rooms,
4 double and 1 suite.
For disabled people: room adapted for
disabled people.
Inside: board games, dining room, dishwasher,
dvd or video, fireplace, firewood, heating, kitchen, living-room,
rooms with bathroom, rooms with phone, seminar room, stereo
system, television, television in the rooms, washing machine.
Languages: English, French, Gallego, Portuguese,
Spanish.
Outside: barbecue, car parking area, garden,
garden furnitures, swimming pool, terrace.
Services: bike rental, breakfast available,
documentation about the area, dress washing service, guided
promenades, local products sale, offering dinners, (public)
restaurant, supper available.
Situation: access by road, access indications,
isolated place, mountain, outside the village.
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Activities in the Area
The house has an entertainment program, based on the routes
along the Arribes del Duero, and also offers the opportunity
of going on a boat trip along the River Duero, or a trips
by car, with excursions on foot, around the most important
areas of the International Duero Natural Park and the “Arribes
del Duero" Park.
Hiking along the banks of the International
Duero
Donkey rides
Mountain Bike routes
Boat trips: where you will be able to enjoy some Bird Watching
Taking part in the traditional Grape Collection in the Arribes
del Duero
Participating in the Oil Route of Tràs-os-Montes.
An accredited oil from the Arribes del Duero region.
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