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Casa da Farmácia

3.0 star property

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Courtyard
Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated
Hallway
Restaurant
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Rua Miguel Bombarda 8, Armamar, 5110 139
  • Place, Chapel of St. Dominic
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Quinta de Santa Eufemia
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Duoro River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Vila Real (VRL)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Balcony

Suite, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (Small)

Twin Room (Small)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, individually decorated

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Armamar

Located in Armamar, Casa da Farmácia is connected to a shopping center, within a 10-minute drive of Chapel of St. Dominic and Quinta de Santa Eufemia. .This guesthouse is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Salzedas Monastery and 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Douro Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Chapel of St. Dominic - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • St. Dominic Viewpoint - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Quinta de Santa Eufemia - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Duoro River - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Douro Museum - 15 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Regua Station - 23 min drive
  • Porto Airport (OPO) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Comendador - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Rui Paula DOC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante S. Leonardo - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Katekero - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mcdonald's - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Casa da Farmácia

Winery guesthouse with a winery connected to a shopping center in Armamar
Casa da Farmácia offers 10 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, spring water baths, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and spring water baths.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an attached winery or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and shopping on site.
At Casa da Farmácia, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Casa da Farmácia has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1904
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Spring water bathtub

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Casa da Farmácia
Casa da Farmácia Armamar
Casa da Farmácia House
Casa da Farmácia House Armamar
Casa Da Farmacia Portugal/Armamar
Casa da Farmácia Guesthouse Armamar
Casa da Farmácia Guesthouse
Casa da Farmácia Armamar
Casa da Farmácia Guesthouse
Casa da Farmácia Guesthouse Armamar

Casa da Farmácia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bruce, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Room was just a bit small, otherwise very friendly helpful staff. Quaint, clean and pleasing decor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Susan M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming

We liked this place so much, we stayed an extra night. Love sitting in the courtyard in the afternoon. Lovely breakfast. Charming owner. Plenty of restaurants in easy walking distance. Feels like an authentic town, not just full of tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dan, Ottawa, Can

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Good breakfast and friendly host. Could not pay using a credit card however as system was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything. Simone was an amazing help and so friendly she went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great time in the Douro Valley

Armamar is a Amal Cory but the mood is nice and this is somewhat central to visit Douro Valley from Regua to Pinhão.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bruno the owner and Anna receptionist were friendly and helpful with good tips on what to do. Douro valley is superb and only 15-20 minutes drive away. Bruno recommended a great local restaurant with superb grilled lamb dinner. Quinta do Popa was a great winery we visited, don't be put off by the steep driveway - the view was superb.

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding Guest house. Five stars plus !!

This is an outstanding guest house equivalent to a 5 star hotel but with more ambience and the very personable Bruno as your host and wonderful staff. There is a reason why they have won so many awards. The guest house has been beautifully restored, with a very comfortable court yard, large sized rooms and bathrooms & very lovely lounge with books, magazines, television, and board games. The morning breakfast is a gastronomic delight with fresh fruit from Bruno's farm plus local bread meats,cheese and jams. The guest house is located in a small town, maybe a little out of the way, but very convenient for touring the Douro Valley area. If the Douro Valley is your destination do not miss the opportunity to stay here - you will not be disappointed.

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Fantastic value for money in fact excellent.

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and welcoming

Friendly check-in with complementary welcome aperitif. Spotless hotel room and communal areas with gleaming wooden floors and cosy furnishings. A real home away from home with a personal welcome.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer, boston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

unique hotel in vino verde area

This authentically restored house will make you feel like you have entered a movie set. the host Fernando is friendly and helpful and will give you a custom tour of his vineyard and winemaking facilities, followed by tastings on the terrace... not to be missed! He was also very helpful about things to do in the area, but you might just want to hunker down where you are, it is truly beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portuguese Hospitality

Bruno, the proprietor, is the ultimate host. His love for his home, area and country are endearing. The breakfast includes fruits, nuts, jams etc from his farm and are delicious. He is a fantastic guide as well and will provide maps and suggestions for each day to explore the area. The house is impecably maintained. We will be back to visit again.

10/10 Excellent

Agnes, Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly owner who is a great resource for local information. Excellent location for exploring the Douro valley wine area.

10/10 Excellent

Stutz Aqua, Cross Village, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in a charming little town. Staff was very friendly and informative. Wonderful breakfast. Very clean and comfortable at a reasonable rate.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Redding

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Douro Valley Find

This property is extremely beautiful and tasteful. It has been kept up to impeccable standards but is very comfortable. The room we had was oversized as well as the bathroom. The breakfast is interesting, delicious and abundant! All in all, if you are going to the Douro Valley we would highly recommend this hotel and we hope to return to it again one day!

10/10 Excellent

Not Provided

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sherley, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous B&B / Fabulous Host!

After travelling the winding, steep mountain to the quaint town of Armamar, we arrived at the Casa da Farmácia and we loved it instantly! The beautiful iron gates, the welcoming courtyard and especially our wonderfully charming, witty and welcoming host, Bruno, made our first impression a very good one. We arrived a little early, but Bruno immediately checked with the staff to see if our rooms could be readied for us. The rooms were cozy and comfortable and tastefully decorated. Once settled in, Bruno gave us a tour of the B&B and we moved into the bar for our 'welcome drink' and treats. There is a great lounge with a large television, games table, books and fireplace; a very nice bar; a great dining area and a cozy courtyard. Bruno takes great pride in his establishment - which is a historic home built in 1904 and renovated into this beautiful B&B. Although we had our itinerary planned for our stay in the Douro Valley, Bruno provided us with additional sites to see and suggestions for places to dine... all great suggestions. He even arranged for a boat tour up the Douro River - which we quite enjoyed. The Casa da Farmácia is perfectly located so you can reach many wineries, historical towns and sites, the Douro region (World Heritage site by UNESCO), and much more. You would definitely need a vehicle to get around. An unforgettable, very enjoyable stay at the Casa da Farmácia. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the Douro region. Thank you, Bruno!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming little hotel off the beaten path

Nice hotel at a great price in the midst of the Douro Valley, but remote enough to be off the beaten tourist path (ie away from the river in one of the mountain villages). Simple, clean and friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Sara, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A delightful hotel, with a forever connection

If you're lucky when you travel, you might meet someone who enhances the whole trip due to their thoughtfulness. This would be Bruno, from the Casa da Farmacia. He welcomed us, helped us, treated us to a wonderful breakfast and other goodies, guided us to other good places, and made us sad to leave. The hotel was delightful, clean and comfortable. It is not on the Douro (although close), but has numerous interesting places recommended to visit and experience very close to the hotel. I did not anticipate being able to visit a very good sparkling wine company and have a free tour and tasting. We hope to return, as soon as possible.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen, Seattle WA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love love love Casa Da Farmacia

My husband and I stayed here 2 nights. Bruno is an ourstanding host. He treated us like we were a queen and a king!!! Took a wonderful boat cruise, had a grand meal, and drank wonderful Portugese wine. The pastry shop is to die for!! The room was huge and wonderfully decorated. Breakfast was traditional and more than we could ask for!! Love love love this place!!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Old dated rooms in Armamar

We stayed here for 1 night in May 2015. Our reservation was made few months ago for a twin room, based on the good reviews in Expedia and Tripadvisor! On arrival, we realised that the room we were given was a tiny (hardly room to move or put more than 1 suitcase!), claustrophobic, dated (even the TV was small old type) double room. Very disappointing! Also there are many stairs with no elevator! Parking is near by and even though we reserved a spot, we didn't have one. Wi-Fi is not available in the rooms because of the thick walls. Breakfast was of good standard. We would not recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, TEXAS - USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel on Douro region

We loved this hotel. The staff Ana, the lovely Spanish lady and the owner Bruno did everything they could to make we feel like our home. The welcome Porto wine worth the price w paid for the stay. The breakfast is really good with everything fresh, including “Pastel de Nata”, fruits, squeezed orange juice and much more. The places to visit and restaurants recommendation was a plus. I always ask myself: Why we don’t have places like this in US?

10/10 Excellent

JOSE, Texas-USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel with great price

Great hotel with personalized service. The breakfast was fantastic. The manager even asked us what we would like to eat.

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Victoria BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique Hotel with Character

One night. Free parking on the street. We eere the first guests of the season. Colimentary welcome drink. Big cosy bed. Good breakfast board to find with GPS. try google maps.

10/10 Excellent

pdw106, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming small hotel

From the moment we arrived we knew this place was special. The thoughtfully modernised property was a delight:comfortable, spotlessly clean and located in the lovely Douro area, The proprietor was endlessly obliging, offering advice on outings etc, We would absolutely recommend ordering dinner in the casa, prepared and served by the owner. It was absolutely delicious, reasonably priced and with an excellent choice of wine. This stay was a highlight of our Portuguese tour.

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Austin, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value on the quiet side of the Douro

A fantastic place to stay, worthy of all the praise it has been getting. Casa da Farmácia is located in the small town of Armamar, a ten-minute drive from the south bank of the Douro, in the middle of breathtakingly scenic wine country. The town itself, though old and dramatically situated, is not as well preserved as some of the others in the region. But this also means that it is a bit off the radar and very quiet and peaceful. Casa da Farmácia is located right in the town--so if you prefer one of the historic Quintas with a pool on a giant tract of land this may not be the place for you. That said, it is less expensive than most Quintas, and gives up nothing in terms of charm, comfort, cleanliness, and food. Ah, the food. José (who owns and runs the inn with his wife Marlene) is a very knowledgable, creative cook, and for 20 Euros per person he will serve you a top-notch four-course dinner worth at least twice the price (I mean this literally: my wife and I ate dinner at the Michelin-starred DOC just down the road during our stay, and José's cooking was just as unique and sophisticated). What is more, he and Marlene are two of the most unpretentious, gracious and helpful hosts you will ever meet. They go out of their way to give you the best experience possible, from detailed day-trip itineraries to tasty snacks for the road (the latter for a very small price). José is also flexible with the menu he offers, and can accommodate dietary preferences.