CASA DE ALFENA - TRAVASSOS, PÓVOA DE LANHOSO

This elegant 18th century manor house incorporates a number of old goldsmiths workshops that have been turned into a fascinating museum integrated with other amenities. Here you can admire a vast collection of traditional filigree objects, collected by Francisco Carvalho e Sousa for more than 50 years.

Besides the opportunity to discover how traditional gold filigree was made, you will also be offered the choice between strolling through its surrounding beautiful gardens and waterfalls, or taking a refreshing dip in the pool.

Casa de Alfena has five bedrooms to receive guests with comfort and kindness.

Situated in the north bank of the Ave river, this stately home is also near the Peneda Gerês National Park, allowing you to explore this beautiful region, to meet local people and to admire a wide variety of untouchable flora and fauna.

Guests surely weave a delicate memory of twisted threads of gold and silver days spent here.

Accomodation

  • 2 x Twin - From 105.00€ / night
  • 3 x Double - From 105.00€ / night

Features

  • Parking
  • Speak Spanish
  • Speak French
  • Speak English
  • Gardens
  • walking
  • Swimming Pool
  • Meals on request
  • Cards room
  • Conference room

Location

Aldeia de Baixo - Travassos

7147 TH

This elegant 18th century manor house incorporates a number of old goldsmiths' workshops that have been turned into a fascinating museum integrated with the other amenities. You can while away your leisure hours discovering how the lovely traditional gold filigree was made, stroll through the beautiful gardens and waterfalls, or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.

In Solares de Portugal The art of good living , Edições INAPA, 2007