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MESAO FRIO
CS SOLAR DA REDE HOTEL.

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This Hotel, (formerly a Pousada) with breathtaking views over the River Douro, offers superb hotel accommodation in an 18th Century Quinta in a port wine region of Portugal.

This magnificent, traditionally furnished house echoes back to the aristocratic lifestyle of earlier generations. Solar da Rede was the first hotel to operate under a franchise agreement with the Pousadas of Portugal and is now again under private management.

The furniture is outstanding and the individually designed bedrooms have been described as "a museum of beds". Each room contains one of the finest beds of an age and all the furniture in the bedroom co-ordinates with it.

These fine pieces are also seen throughout the public rooms of the hotel and fit perfectly with the architectural grandeur, furnishings and the beautiful, decorated azulejos (painted tiles) on many of the walls.

The Solar was built in the 18th Century on the terraced vineyards leading down to the River Douro.

At that time the view would have been to the fast flowing river but now it is a long lake with hotel boats making a tranquil cruise across the breadth of Portugal to the Spanish border.

The perfect way to arrive at this hotel must be to take one of the boats going up river from Porto and see the magnificent scenery with the terraced vineyards and the white Quintas and Solares standing proudly in the middle of their estates.

For those with less time there is a helicopter pad at the Hotel.

The first owner of this Quinta was Jose Maria de Alpoim who was a controversial political activist at the time when the monarchy gave way to a republic.

After his death in 1916 the house was abandoned and fell into disrepair until it was bought by Pinto Marques in 1962 and it underwent a complete restoration.

When it was bought by the present owner in 1997 the house was in a perfect state and only the kitchen required remodeling.

As you enter the doors into this magnificent building the feeling is one of stepping back into the past.

The hall has a granite floor and half way up the walls are the famous painted tiles for which Portugal is famous.

On a rug in the centre is a beautiful carved table with rustic bench seats at the walls.

The accommodation comprises 19 standard rooms, 2 deluxe rooms, and 8 suites. 17 rooms are located in various small houses surrounding the main building with a dazzling view over the Douro valley.

All bedrooms have private bathroom, air conditioning, telephone, cable television, hair dryer, bathing gowns and the deluxe rooms have hydromassage bath.

Other fine rooms are throughout the house including a dining room containing 17th Century furniture which is now only used for special occasions.

The old kitchens, with their tiled floors and walls, have been converted to the hotel dining room. Formerly it was 3 rooms separated by granite arches and this creates an intimate atmosphere.

In the cellars you will find the wine tasting room - the reason for the house and estate. This room still has the old inlaid table in the middle of the 'cave' whose walls are lined with barrels containing the wines of the Quinta.

The outside swimming pools, one for adult and one for children, have views over the vineyards and there is also a tennis court. The 25 hectares vineyard provides interesting walks through magnificent scenery.

The Hotel is air conditioned and facilities include heliport, restaurant, bar, terrace, snooker and family games, swimming pool, tennis court and parking.

There are 3 meeting rooms. The largest has a capacity for 180 persons. They all have natural light, broadband and wireless internet, screen, flipchart and projector.

Activities in the area include golf, river cruises, hunting, fishing, bicycle tours and country walks.

For golfers there is an excellent course at Amarante Golf Course

The hotel is reached by the road from Amarante to Regua with the international airport at Porto (Oporto) approximately 83 kilometers away.

Hotel CS Solar da Rede will be closed until the end of 2012

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CS Solar da Rede Hotel Portugal Douro Accommodation - swimming pool
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Comment posted by Alice Gormsen
2011-11-14 11:05:33
We had a wonderful time at the pousada, lived in suite no. 17. The staff were very serviceminded and did everything to make it a fantastic holiday. The area was and the view of the Duoro river was breathtaking. We only have one negative thing. In- and outside our suite needed a good cleaning. The small terrace with the chairs was so dirty, we did not used it, and inside I think it was long ago the dust from the cupboard under the television has been removed, we could write our names in the dust. The floor downstairs has not been washed for several weeks. As we only stayed for 3 days we did not want any troubles, so we did not say anything. It was our holiday. Best regards Alice Gormsen
Comment posted by Rob van der Erve
2011-07-31 14:18:54
More than surprised to have such excellent service in the beautiful settings and comfortable room from this Pousada Solar da Rede . We will return to enjoy the area and good food ,really relaxing.

 
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CS Solar da Rede Hotel. Accommodation in a former manor house near Mesao Frio overlooking the Douro river in north Portugal.

 
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