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you can overlook the shiny, vinyl-like flowered bedspreads), fine mountain vistas, a tennis
court, bikes for rent and a swimming pool. The
quinta
(estate) also produces its own
vinho
verde
. Ask about discounts for multinight stays.
RURAL INN
€€
Casa do Barreiro de Cima
( 255 386 491;
www.casadobarreirodecima.com
;
Rua do Barreiro de Cima 15; s/d €50/60; )
Chirp-
ing birds and fragrant boxwood hedges greet you at this agreeable hideaway, tucked down
a side road in the wine country 6km north of Mondim de Basto. The 17th-century granite
manor house is full of period charm, although the rooms are a little on the small side.
More appealing are the secluded and grassy grounds across the street from the inn -
punctuated with an
espigueiros
(granary) and a cool blue pool that offers lovely views
over the surrounding hills and nearby vineyards.
Casa do Campo
( 255 361 231;
www.casadocampo.pt
;
Celorico de Basto, Molares; s/d/ste €75/90/110; )
If you have
wheels, consider this antique-packed, whitewashed 17th-century manor house with its
own crenellated stone tower, chapel and extravagant topiary gardens. Rooms are modest
but pleasant, with wood floors and plain country furnishings. Suites include a small living
room with TV and
frigobar
. It's 7km west of Mondim. There's an outdoor pool and ten-
nis court.
RURAL INN
€€
Eating
Adega Sete Condes
(Rua Velha; mains €7.50-12; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun, lunch Mon)
Tucked into a tiny corner near the
turismo,
this rustic, granite-walled spot has a small menu of well-prepared traditional
dishes, including
bacalhau
(dried salt-cod) and a very tasty
feijoada
(pork and bean stew).
PORTUGUESE
€€
PORTUGUESE
€€
Adega São Tiago
(Zona Velha; mains €7.50-11; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
Adega São Tiago features a traditional Por-
tuguese menu; the all-inclusive lunch special is a good deal at €6.
Information
Parque Natural do Alvão Office
(
255 381 209; pnal@icnb.pt; Lugar do Barrio;
9am-12.30pm & 2-5.30pm
Mon-Fri)
About 700m west of the
turismo
.
