We only stayed less than 20h on site but we can warmly recommend you this place when you want to visit the Douro valley. Our review joins all the others which were already written. The host was very pleasant and helpful ! The location, the building, the garden (many flowers, trees, etc) and the swimming pool were perfect. We were... More

Encantou-nos a Casa da Azenha! Encantaram-nos os pequenos almoços no alpendre, os doces caseiros, as abelhas a picar o fiambre, a delicadeza dos guardanapos bordados, o vento fresco da manhã, o chilrear dos passarinhos, o passear pela Casa e descobrir os seus cantos e recantos cheios de poesia, os seus belos jardins, a agradável piscina, circundados por uma belissima envolvente... More

Five friends on a two week trip through northernSpain and a bit of Portugal agreed that Casa da Azenha was our favorite spot. It is breathtakingly beautiful (gardens, pool, vineyards, citrus and pomegranate trees); our hosts were wonderfully gracious and helpful; and the location was perfect for the Douro. We had considered staying in a Quinta on slopes above the... More

Casa da Azenha is a real find. This small hotel is elegant, graceful, and beautiful. The owners are fantastic hosts, and the hotel is superbly maintained and managed. The gardens are extensive and gorgeous with fountains a swimming pool. Behond the gardens are hillsides of grape vines, with nice walking pathways all around. This is a five star hotel at... More

In March 2011 we spent a weekend in this beautifully restored manor house just south of the Douro River. Manuel and his wife Anita provide a warm welcome: they made us feel like long lost friends. They shared their culture, and were interested in ours. Their guest house, an estate which has been in Manuel’s family for several centuries, is... More

We recently spent 2 nights at Casa da Azenha, but wish it had been more. Anita and Manuel are the most charming, attentive and considerate hosts. The house and apartments is set in the most truly stunning garden setting, one could spend hours simply sitting or exploring the gardens and 'farm'/ Breakfast in the garden was a real treat, delicious... More

Last weekend we went to the Douro Valley in the north of Portugal. This is the region where the famous Porto wines are made as well as Douro Region table wines. The landscape along the rio Douro margins are staggering and you have several alternatives to visit the area: by car, by boat or by train. Take a camera with... More

We went here to celebrate a birthday together with family and friends. It couldn`t have been a better choice!! It was our second visit to Casa da Azenha. The first was 2007 and then we fell in love with Casa da Azenha. It was a big wish to come back. Beautiful place, great hospitality, peaceful, beautiful and comfortable rooms -... More

Everything that has been said about this gem of a place to stay is true. A year on from the last report, nothing has changed. It is run to perfection by perfect, gracious hosts, and in a perfect location. If you can manage to tear yourself away from the wonderful surroundings there are some very interesting places to visit. More