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Casa de Santo António de Britiande

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Casa de Santo António de Britiande

Lamego - Douro - Douro & North Portugal

Countryside

Number of rooms: 6

Those looking to come face to face with rural customs will find the region of Lamego and the Casa de Santo Antonio de Britiande an excellent choice. It is an unhurried sort of place where tradition still plays an important role in local life. The lovely 17th Casa de Santo Antonio de Britiande, the grandest house of the village of Britiande, is no exception to this rule. Despite being relatively near to a main road the atmosphere is still one of a rural idyll, encompassed as it is by 11/2 hectares of beautifully kept gardens replete with cherry and pear trees. Indeed, the orchard in full bloom during April/May and September/October is a sight for sore eyes. The grounds also take in swimming pool and patio with a pergola tree where breakfast is served during the summer months. Antonio and Ana Pinto Ribeiro, the hospitable hosts, do everything possible to make guests as comfortable as possible. The number of rooms has even been kept deliberately low (four) in order to maintain authenticity and the personal touch as much as possible. The adornment certainly helps in this regard, with traditional Portuguese decor and furnishings - such as the panel on one of the walls describing the evolution of the Portuguese Monarchy - being the order of the day. The delightful 17th century chapel, with its tiles and carved wood ceiling, is also an integral part of the house and not to be missed. Attractions nearby include the pretty town of Lamego, which boasts one of the loveliest Baroque structures in Iberia, if not the whole of Europe – the Shrine to Our Lady of Remédios with its famous staircase.

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Visit the beautiful surrounding countryside of the Douro with its river valleys and wine lodges.

Caves da Murganheira
Free guided tours and tasting at the lodges of Portugal's answer to champagne.

São João de Tarouca
Once the site of Portugal's first Cistercian Monastery (sadly no longer exists)

Vila Nova de Foz Côa
An incredible selection of Paleothic and Neolithic art, with engravings of many animals (some now extinct). Declared a UNESCO World Heitage site. Though open to the public you must contact the authorities in advance at Avenida Gago Coutinho 19, Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Lamego:
Nossa Senhora de Remédio church
18th century pilgrimage site with its imposing stairway (686 steps).

Almacave church (12th century)

The important renaissance churches of Chagas and Stª Cruz

Regional Museum
Has an important collection of Flemish tapestries (16th century onwards)

Balsemão:
The chapel of Suevian-Byzantine origin (7th century).

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ll	Tips & Getting There

On the outskirts of Lamego turn off on the N226 towards Moimenta da Beira. When the N226 cuts trough the Village of Britiande do not turn right to the center of Village but continue on for just a short strecht and turn at the sign for the Igreja Matriz and Turismo de Habitação.Drive down the narrow passage. The gated entry to the Casa is just opposite the square and stone obelisk.

Region: Montanhas

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