Casa de S. António de Britiande

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Type: Casas Antigas
Owner: António Carlos Sobral Pinto Ribeiro
Contacts: Email Britiande@solaresdeportugal.pt
Rooms: 5 room(s) Double - 110 EUR/night
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Casa de Santo António de Britiande is situated on the outskirts of the famous Douro Valley in Britiande itself, a village frequently featured in medieval documents. It is believed that the front of the house was built in th 16th century. The house has a 17th century chapel containing panels of “azulejos” (tiles), an alter and a ceiling in gilt carved wood. Many years ago the manor house was a place of rest for the monks of Ferreirim Convent (1,5km).

LOCATION

Main Distances

Airport - 120 km	Beach - 110 km
Chemist's shop - 0.1 km	Golf - 82 km
Hospital - 5 km	Restaurant - 0.1 km
Town - 5 km	Train - 12 km

How to Get There

From Porto Airport: Take the A4/IP4 to Vila Real. In Vila Real follow the motorway A24 in direction to Lamego/Viseu. Exit the motorway in the exit of Lamego, and on the roundabout follow the directions of Moimenta da Beira (Road N206). 3 km after you will arrive to the village of Britiande, you will see a signpost saying 'Britiande'. 400m after this, turn left, there is the sign of the house(Casa de Sto Antonio –Turismo de Habitação). After 50 m find the house at your right hand side.

GPS Coordinates:
N 41 ° 03 '48.5 "
W 07 ° 47 '25.3 "

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Facilities

Bicycles	Chapel	Conference room
Gardens	Meals on request	Speak english
Speak french	Speak spanish	Swimming pool
walking	Wine Tasting

MORE INFORMATION

If you choose to stay in the famous Douro Valley the Casa de Santo António de Britiande, five kms from Lamego in the village of Britiande you go back in time. The village is mentioned in medieval documents and house was once the resting place for monks. It has a 17th century chapel adorned with tiles. There is a swimming pool and cycling.
In “Solares de Portugal – The art of good living”, Edições INAPA, 2007

HISTORY
Route of Cistercian Vineyards / Medieval Routes
Located between Lamego and Tarouca is Britiande, a village dating back to the times of the first King of Portugal.
The landscape is basically agricultural composed largely of fruit trees namely apple, pear and cherry in addition to the vineyards.
The House has his own Chapel and a 15th century façade. In ancient times was the retreat of Franciscan friars that came from the convent of Ferreirim to meditate and rest. It is part of the eight manor houses that existed in Britiande.
A family house since the 19th century being renovated in 1990 to what it is today.
As the legend goes, the first king of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques in command of his troops walked through this village. The soldiers found nuts fallen on the ground, delaying their mission. The king ordered them “Crack and move”.
(Note: Britar (partir) =crack; Andar (move) =walk, giving the name Britande.)
Surroundings of Historical Interest
A pillory can be found in the front patio of the house.
Just down the road is the parish church, a beautiful example of Baroque architecture with its richly elaborated altar and 18th century frescos. Surrounding the village are some very nice chapels.
The manor houses are of particular interest, namely of the family Sá Pereira, Teixeira Rebelo and of course our own, Casa de Stº Antonio, turned into Turismo de Habitação (Tourism in private houses).

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