Santa Clara Country Hotel

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Beautiful scenery, quietness and the treatment from the owner Mrs. Madalena and her "right arm" Margarida.
  : Roads to get there are very dark at night, few places with public lights... good for shooting the stars though...

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : beautiful location, great breakfast and staff are very friendly and helpful. The free bikes are a very nice plus.
  : airconditioning didnt work and there was no fridge in the room. Would recommend future guests to stop at a supermarket on the way because you will not be able to get food or drinks onsite. Hard to keep drinks cool without a fridge though.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A hidden gem. Madalena (the owner) went above and beyond to ensure we felt at home. great breakfast. The rooms are a bit dated and AC couldhave been better but for one night was perfect for us.

Fair
Traveller Type:
  : Excellent breakfast. Hotel is located at a mountain with a top view parking was easy (only 2 other guests in the hotel) very good local restaurant in the next village but the only one
  : Hotel was in an reopening phase, that was clear in advance, but in this condition it should have been better closed very poor internet access, poor fridge cleaning needed inspection sticker of the lift not renewed, renewal recommended by service

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Very friendly service. Perfect. Very quiet place. Thank you for that
  : A bit remote.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : A tranquil retreat to connect with nature away from the touristy areas of Portugal and only a 1.5 hour drive from Algarve. We stayed in a lake view room with a balcony that allowed us to see stunning sunrises and flocks of birds. It was so relaxing to cool off on the balcony at night and in the morning. We thoroughly enjoyed the sunset view from the pool while swimming and/ or laying on a laying chair sipping on a cold beer. The hotel is surrounded by a charming garden where we were allowed to pick fruits from the trees. There is also a convenient and safe lake pool to swim in the pure lake water. We enjoyed the bountiful and delish breakfast on one of the terraces overlooking the lake. This would be an ideal place for writers and those looking to disconnect from daily life stressors and disruptions. Madelyn was a friendly, welcoming, responsive and accommodating host .
  : The restaurant was not open at the time of our visit. The air conditioner did not work at times but Madalena was quick to remedy this once we notified her.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : the family feeling.
  : few places where you can eat.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : We loved the area, we loved the hotel. The owner, Madalena is super. Facilities, bed linen, swimming pool and gardens to a good standard. Breakfast excellent and standards of presentation good. Views stunning. But........Wished we had taken supplies for suppers!
  : Restaurant closed due to lack of staff ( residue of Covid-19 problems...staff laid off and haven't returned. ) So there we were, tired from driving and no dinner available. Photos of restaurant and appetising dishes led us to believe restaurant open. We drove to nearest village..Santa Clara a Velha, NO restaurant, then on to Saboia 6 km. One restaurant very nice. Owner delightful but one woman band!Next day drove to Odemira ( 45 mins on somewhat poor road with lovely views and countryside). Supper and then 45 mins to return.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Maddalena welcomed us in such a lovely way and she's been so kind and helpful. The property is in such a beautiful location overviewing the lake and the hills.