Casa Da Oliveirinha

Good
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple

Pleasant
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : the property is beautiful.
  : we are both allergic to mold and the house was kept closed up sowe struggled with this. askwhat charges are before you agree to dinner, wine or laundry service. our most expensive dinner on the Camino was here and its out of town so you dont have options. when we were checking out we found out that no credit cards are accepted for the room or incidentals such as dinner and laundry service, so owner had to drive us to town to ATM to get cash.

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Fair
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler
  : The accomodation itself was clean and comfortable located on lovely grounds.
  : The mannerisms of the host was quite off putting. I found him quite intense and directive. I received numerous calls in the weeks before the stay (my number must have been given via booking.com). I do not understand why a guesthouse would call you repeatedly. I also felt there was not much choice in the breakfast time or the breakfast time, being informed how to leave/exit the gated property and whether or not you wished to have dinner. Was charged a hefty 26euro for soup , fish pie and ice cream the next day. The host appeared to be present a good proportion of the time spent in the guesthouses when often walkers just wish to be left to their own devices to rest up. All of this was very different to my previous experiences in guesthouses on the Camino in Portugal and quite off-putting. I probably wouldn't recommend this place for these reasons.

Fair
Traveller Type:
  : Location is beautiful. House itself is charming and quaint. Bathrooms are shared but very nice and clean. Beds are comfortable. Dinner was home cooked and nice. Wine is extra charge.
  : Be aware the host is very attentive, for us too much. He is a strong presence which some will be ok with, others not. Ask what you will be charged for. We were charged per tea bag used, but also offered free bottled water. It's a lovely house in a beautiful place, but it was not relaxing.

Very Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : The property is lovely, with great views of the countryside. We stayed in a building separate from the hosts, with a large living room and bedrooms upstairs. The room was modern and well appointed with a comfortable bed. We bought dinner at the Casa, which was delicious, but very expensive by local standards. Our host is an interesting man and he takes every opportunity to pursue a conversation. You will need to ask for privacy if you want to relax or converse with a traveling companion.

Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : The location was 1 km off the Camino route and very peaceful location but isolated from services
  : No credit card facility available and this should have been emailed prior to arrival. Check every price before you order, one load of washing was bill led at 56 euro, dinner 26 euro. I disclosed that we wanted to know what was for dinner and I did not eat seafood. Arrived fish pie with prawns . No consideration for food preferences. Owner hovered around a lot and it was harder to relax after a long hard walk. Does not take the feedback on board. Make sure you are well cashed up before arrival our most expensive stay to date.

Disappointing
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Lovely property but very isolated
  : Felt like we had checked into the Bates MotelHost hovered us the whole timeHaving to pay the bill in CASH !!Terrible mattress and pillows.Dinner supplied did not cater to diet restrictions(sales cod stew) E26 ppLaundry VERY expensive Red wine starting at E28

Good
Traveller Type:
  : Beautiful grounds , incredible garden. Quiet and serene. Lovely home.
  : Distance out of town for pilgrims.Request for lift back to camino trail ignored in pouring rain ( had seen previous comments where this was offered) Over attentive host. Cost of meal / wine if required.Passports held for several hours to process and returned only when requested.