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Casa Alta Royal Lodge

Fatima/Ourem, Portugal.

Casa Alta Royal Lodge is a former royal lodge located in the Castle of Ourem, 12 minutes by car to the famous Fatima Shrine. Unsurpassed in the region for comfort, decoration, intimacy, attention to detail and service, guests enjoy the best of two worlds.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Chauffeured access to the famous cultural, historic and pilgrimage sites, and at the same time, peace and quiet away from all the crowds and commercialization.

From the moment you book your reservation, your travel worries are over. If you wish, you will be personally met at the airport, and every detail of your stay will be looked after with your requirements in mind by your American host, Father Guilbert Mariani, Chaplain to the Royal House of Portugal.

There are only three rooms, exuding old world charm, one of which is a suite. They have stunning views, private bathrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, embroidered sheets and superior duvets, antiques, fresh flowers, and complimentary artesian water. A full English-style breakfast is included. Hand-finished laundry is available at a nominal charge.

The two garden terraces are lush with flowers, and the upper terrace has a swimming pool with sweeping views of the Ourem Valley. Recently restored to its original ambiance, Casa Alta has recaptured its first purpose to provide an elegant, intimate oasis of peace and reflection for pilgrims and casual travelers alike. Candelight meals, gleaming silver, immaculate linens, and international cuisine make dining a memorable experience either indoors or in the garden.

Whether you are passing through or staying longer, Casa Alta Royal Lodge is truly one of the hidden treasures in Portugal.

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 150.00 - 230.00 € (double occupancy)
Rooms: 3
With private baths: 3
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• Full English Breakfast
• Lunch/Dinner: Full €30 or Light €20, with wine

Nearest Airport(s): Lisbon International Airport

• Checks
• Cash

Services:

Fireplaces, transportation, spiritual services, garden/roof-top terraces, tower seating, chapel, library, pool

Area Attractions and Activities:

Visit the world famous Fatima Shrine, museums, and houses of the seers. The last Knights Templar Castle is in nearby Tomar. In the region are interesting castles, the quaint walled town and Castle of Obidos, the charming fishing village and beach at Nazaré, the magnificent Royal Batalha Abbey, Alcobaca Monastery, the medieval university town of Coimbra, an extensive escavation of Roman ruins, and an elaborate royal hunting lodge in the forest of Bussaco featuring specimen trees from all over the world brought there by the voyages of dicovery in the 16th century. Casa Alta, itself, is located within the ramparts of the ruined Ourem Castle and was considered for hundreds of years as the gem in the crown of Portuguese castles.

Most Popular Rooms:

The Duchess of Braganza Suite has a dramatic valley view, beamed ceiling, two beds pushed together or apart, draped in embroidered linen, private bath, wood fireplace and seating area, antiques, writing desk, complimentary spring water and fresh flowers

The Oreana Room overlooks both the valley and the garden terrace, featuring an elaborately carved antique Portuguese double bed, beamed ceiling, a private bath, wood-burning corner fireplace, wing chair, desk, complimentary spring water, and fresh flowers

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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