Casa Dos Pombais

Wonderful
Traveller Type:
  : Beautiful heritage house on a large garden setting. The generous breakfast was served in a grand old room on perfectly set tables.
  : the only minor negative was the shortage of power points near the bed and no mixing taps in bathroom basin.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Business Traveler
  : When you enter the large courtyard of Case Dos Pombais, a new world opens up to you - almost in the center of the city, there is a piece of history, an old, mighty house, as if you have moved to another time. It is surrounded by a beautiful garden full of ripe lemons and oranges, a pond where two swans and ducks, geese are frolicking, and there are goldfish in the second, smaller pond... It's a shame that we were at such a time of year that we couldn't enjoy it in full. to enjoy all this as it was too cold outside. Inside the house opens a large reception room, living room and breakfast room. What a breakfast! You just have to take your time for it, because the table is so full of small details, embroidered napkins, cups, plates and great flavors. The manager of the house, who is the daughter of the owners, is an extremely nice woman, tidy, otherwise she doesn't speak much English, but we managed to communicate absolutely everything. If you come from places where even in winter we have at least 22 degrees in the houses, it's a bit cold, but you put on another sweater and you're fine. The house is beautiful, the cleanliness is good, the location is excellent.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A chance to stay in a lovely, traditional old building and family home in a beautiful garden, with off-street parking. Close to the historic town centre, which is all in walking distance (uphill). As everywhere in Portugal we had a really warm welcome, with a good breakfast including fruit from the garden.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Lovely breakfast in beautiful setting , overlooking pond with swans, ducks and peacocks! Large room and bed, good parking and within walking distance of Guimares. Kitchen available to prepare evening meal, able to eat in dining room and large hypermercado within easy walk
  : Bathroom a bit dated but since you stay in a historic building, this is forgivable.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location was great as was the parking ,10 minutes walk up a hill from the old town. A bit of an oasis with large space around the property in the middle of town. The host was very friendly
  : The property was very dated and basic which is fine but the shower and bathroom were poor - the bath started filling when the sink was emptied bringing in dirt to the bath. I do not know if it was a quirk of our room. A shame really because there was so much potential

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Breakfast, garden, and animals.
  : Nothing in particular.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Delightful character and very elegant - a beautiful island of history on the edge of Guimares. Very easy walk to the centre of the old town.
  : Limited Internet

Fair
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Was a great location with excellent parking
  : Constant barking of dogs on the property, even during the night. Lack of attention to detail. Kettle/coffee facility in room would be appreciated instead of having to go to the kitchen. The bathroom badly needs upgrading. Shower over bath was dangerous as no anti slip mat. Lack of breakfast items an issue, only 1 black tea bag. Cereal jar on table almost empty.With a bit more care and attention could be so much better

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A unique property which made for a memorable stay and walkable to the town centre. Great breakfast, we enjoyed seeing all the animals and very important to us that they were being well looked after. The historic interest of the house and garden but needs a full time manager
  : Wi fi connectivity poor. Kitchen facilities adequate but need an upgrade. Just a few small improvements could lift this property to exceptional

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple