Casa das Penhas Douradas - Burel Expedition Hotel

Unique and exceptional good and staff, Edwardo was fab x

Everything

This lovely hotel has a communal ski lodge vibe, being both high up the mountain and adorned with skiing parafinalia. It is great base from which to explore by car and walk into the countryside. The staff were exceptionally helpful and informative. Dinner was a la carte with some wonderful dishes, albeit a couple not to our taste. Wines was great value. Breakfast was also cooked to order with a large choice. We did a (free) guided walk which was so enjoyable and informative. A lovely indoor pool and (free) sauna as well.

The room was a bit smaller than expected and the kettle was in a communal kitchen (sorry to be nit-pickey). There is no lift in the hotel but the staff will always be of assistance.

Beautiful location, friendly staff, and excellent dinner.

The rooms and bathroom were too small for the price. The lighting was poor and everything that was printed (the dinner menu, the spa menu, etc) was in tiny font and impossible to read. Would have been nice to have an outdoor pool. There was also a bad smell in part of the hotel, like lacquer.