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( 249 381 165;
www.quintadovalle.com
;
2-/4- person apt not incl breakfast €75/92; )
With parts
dating back to the 15th century, this manor house 8km south of Tomar, together with its
outbuildings, has been turned into upmarket rural accommodation, with large grounds,
chapel, swimming pool and quaint two- to four-bedroom apartments featuring fireplaces
and kitchenettes. It's got a lovely out-of-the-way feel and is a venue for utter relaxation.
Breakfast is available for €6 extra per person.
To get here from Tomar, take the N110 south, exit at Guerreira, pass through the village
and turn right, following the
turismo de habitação
signs.
INN
€€
Estalagem de Santa Iria
( 249 313 326;
www.estalagemsantairia.com
; Parque do Mouchão; s/d/ste €65/85/125; )
Centrally loc-
ated on an island in Tomar's lovely riverside park, this curious, slightly kitsch, old-fash-
ioned inn has large careworn but comfortable rooms, most with balconies overlooking the
leafy grounds or the river. Downstairs are a restaurant and bar, both with roaring winter
fireplaces. It's a friendly place, albeit with a few glitches, and the location is great.
Hotel dos Templários
( 249 310 100;
www.hoteldostemplarios.pt
;
Largo Cândido dos Reis 1; s/d €112/132; )
At the
river's edge, just outside the historic centre , this spacious, efficient hotel offers excellent
facilities including gym, sauna, and indoor and outdoor pools, the latter adjacent to a
small but stylish hotel bar. The rooms are large and very comfortable; most have bal-
conies, some of which overlook the river. Try for a room in the modern wing. Room rates
are normally lower than the rack rates listed here; check the hotel website.
HOTEL
€€€
Eating
PORTUGUESE
€
O Infante
(Av Dr Cândido Madureira 106; mains €6-13; lunch & dinner)
This very attractive local restaurant
features a neo-medieval dining room. It has great daily specials for €6 to €7, and good-
value à la carte dishes, with tasty cuts of meat. The house red is a bit syrupy so go for a
better local drop. Friendly and attentive service.
Calça Perra
PORTUGUESE
€€
