MORGADIO DA CALÇADA

Very nice hotel in the out skirts of town, quiet, situated in an old wineyard with luxury new rooms situated in new buildings. The owner was very charming and engaged. The food we got for both breakfast and dinner was very tasty, and served with a smile from the staff

Do not consider anywhere else! Unique experience in this small family run authentic hotel - it’s not really a hotel it’s an experience. Location is unbelievable and it’s a quaint character filled small winery. We loved the wine paired 3 course meal, Manuel welcomed us to this more than 400 year old winery that’s been in his family for generations. Totally recommend for a trip to Duoro it’s not just a place to stay.

The property is managed by a family who have owned the vineyard for generations. The rooms are in one of their renovated stone buildings adjacent to the villa. The rooms are beautifully designed and comfortable. You can enjoy dinner and a wine tasting in the living room with cozy furnishings and a warm fire. Make sure you get a tour of the old wine production in the lower level of the villa.

We had a wonderful stay at Morgadio do Calcada. It has been the highlight of our trip to Portugal - and there were already so many impressive moments! The property is a manor house at the edge of Provesendes run by the 18th generation of the household. The lodge is in a newly renovated part across the courtyard from the main house, surrounded by vineyards and a citrus grove. The rooms are modern with a very spacious bathroom. The owner, Manuel, is amazingly warm. He hosted the dinner the night we dined there and shared a lot of insight on his family and the range of wines he produces from his old vines. The reserved red was stunning, so was his white port. His staff is also very friendly and knowledgeable. The village itself is UNESCO heritage protected - charming, walkable, and probably has not changed for 500 years. The church bell still rings to tell the villagers time, and a small bakery opens for a few hours in the morning to supply the village with bread. There is a cafe, a restaurant, and a bar. But the laid-back lifestyle means they may or may not be open when you arrive... You must have dinner there one of the nights. Also, if you get a chance to tour the main house, do it. It's like going back in time...

This is a working vineyard, accommodation and dining room which all need care, but there doesn't seem to be enough staff to properly oversee all. We were "welcomed" by the young son who seems to have an arrogant attitude. He really didn't care for guests. We are a couple over 75 years old had to pull our cases through a length of gravel. The son didn't feel able to help my wife with her luggage and his instructions were very curt. The father, who we met later, was charming, helpful and courteous. The cook and wait staff were good. The food for dinner and breakfast was very good, but not lavish. Our room was very small and dark.