| What
type of accommodation is this? |
|
| Government supported
hotels preserving buildings of historic interest (the historical Pousadas)
or promoting tourism in areas of special interest (the regional Pousadas). |
| Are
bathrooms en-suite? |
|
| Yes. |
| Is
there a restaurant? |
|
| Yes, they all
have full hotel facilities. The restaurants serve local specialties as
well as international cuisine. |
| Is
the accommodation suitable for children? |
|
| Children are
welcome however we believe the furniture, furnishing, unprotected drops
and type of other guests make the Historical Pousadas unsuitable for young
children. |
| How
do we check if accommodation is available? |
|
| Click on the
automated request form on each Pousada page, complete and send. |
| Is
there a minimum number of nights? |
|
| No. |
| Can
we hold an option whilst we check flight availability? |
|
| Yes, normally
24 hours. |
| With
whom is the contract? |
|
| The Pousada
Group to whom payment is made direct |
| What
is the price? |
|
| Exactly the
same as the individual Pousada charges direct. |
| What
are the payment terms? |
|
| Normal hotel
terms |
| What
is the method of payment? |
|
| Cash or credit
card |
| What
is the price for? |
|
| Accommodation
with breakfast. |
| What
activities are near the Pousada? |
|
| On our site,
we include the activities at each Pousada as advised to us by the group.
Certain activities can only be arranged for groups and therefore pre-booking
is necessary. |
| Can
I pay by credit card? |
|
| Yes. |
| How
do I guarantee my reservation? |
|
| By sending your
credit card details through our secure server or by fax. |
| What
services are included? |
|
| Accommodation,
linen, breakfast and use of communal facilities. |
| What
is not included? |
|
| Beach/pool towels
you should bring your own. |
| Can
you extra beds for additional party members? |
|
| Larger family
rooms are sometimes available. Enquire for details. |
| What
if we have to cancel? |
|
| Less than 48
hours to arrival - 1 nights accommodation. |
| Who
are you? |
|
We are one of Manor
Houses of Portugal websites and we assist our clients with the promotion of
their accommodation.
Click on the name for full
details. |
| Do
we need visas for Portugal? |
|
| Usually Yes,
if you reside outside the European Union. Apply to your local Consulate
and allow plenty of time for the application to be processed. |
| Do
I need a passport/ID card? |
|
| Yes, and please
ensure your passport covers the date of your holiday. |
| Can
we take our pets? |
|
| We have to check
with the individual Pousada. On your enquiry form please give type and
any other relevant information so that the Pousada can make a decision. |
| Are
flights included? |
|
| No, the price
is for accommodation only. |
| Which
is the nearest airport? |
|
| Faro for the
Algarve, Porto (Oporto) for northern Portugal and Lisbon for other areas.
All have many flights to European destinations. Lisbon is the main
airport for transatlantic flights. |
| How
do I hire a car? |
|
| We do not arrange
car hire. However, in order to assist guests we include rental rates of
one company on our site. |
| Can
I pre-book golf at discount rates? |
|
| Yes, we have
links with a specialist firm to obtain discount rates and guaranteed tee
off times for our customers. Rates and information on the golf courses. Some hotels also offer discounted rates. |
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