“Heaven”

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Manchester - England

We have just spent a week at Casas Da Vila and have to share this place with you. What a fabulous place in a wonderful location. Our hosts, couldn’t have been more hospitable, along with their friendly staff team. Casas Da Vila is an oasis of 7 individual bungalows, each positioned to ensure your own privacy, set in the most beautiful gardens. We stayed in Casa dos Baloes......inimitable Bohemian flair, bringing a natural Trancoso flavour to each interior, with the quality of soft furnishings you would expect in a top class hotel. We don’t think the description of boutique hotel does Casas Da Vila justice.Breakfast is served on your terrace/veranda, a table groaning with fresh fruits, juices, breads, meats cheeses and home-made cakes. As full as you are, you just can’t stop feasting on these delights. Lounging by the pool, just as you are thinking a cool drink or snack would be nice, Karen or Filipe have already usurped your thoughts and a freshly cut coconut, or local juice appears.The pool areas are surrounded by different comfortable seating areas, a bar, eating areas etc. All equally elegant.Just a 10 minute walk away is the centre of Trancoso, the main feature being the 16th century Catholic Church in the Quadrado. Absolutely stunning, flanked by beautiful artisan gift shops and an amazing number of small restaurants. You will never be stuck with somewhere different to shop, eat and drink.A short distance on are the beautiful golden beaches, where you can continue your Brazilian experience of life at a much slower pace. As you may have gathered, we will definitely be returning to Casas Da Vila, our hidden gem.