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Solar Sampaio E Melo

3.0 star property
Eco-certified country house with free breakfast and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Solar Sampaio E Melo, in the historical district, blends relaxation and entertainment. Start your day with a continental breakfast, then explore the garden or swim in the outdoor pool. Enjoy WiFi throughout the property, and unwind in the bar or game room in the evening.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Trancoso, Solar Sampaio E Melo is in the historical district. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fraga da Pena and Vila da Ponte River Beach, while Museu da Guarda and Guarda Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.
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LARGO DR EDUARDO CABRAL 3,3, Trancoso, 6420-053

What's nearby

  • Trancoso Castle - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fraga da Pena - 23 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Linhares Castle - 40 min drive - 26.3 miles
  • Quinta do Vale Meao - 42 min drive - 31.2 miles
  • Mondego Walkways - 47 min drive - 29.8 miles

Getting around

  • Celorico Da Beira Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Marquês - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taberna do Bacalhau Frito - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Merceaeia Do Fradinho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dom Gabriel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Esplanada - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Solar Sampaio E Melo

Eco-certified country house in the historical district
At Solar Sampaio E Melo, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Bike rentals, smoke-free premises, and a billiards/pool table
  • A banquet hall and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Solar Sampaio E Melo include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Showers and bidets
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Biosphere, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5666

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Solar Sampao E Melo Guesthouse TRANCOSO
Solar Sampao E Melo Guesthouse
Solar Sampao E Melo TRANCOSO
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Country House Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Trancoso Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Country House Solar Sampaio E Melo
Solar Sampao E Melo
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Trancoso
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House
Solar Sampaio E Melo Country House Trancoso

Frequently asked questions

Does Solar Sampaio E Melo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Solar Sampaio E Melo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Solar Sampaio E Melo?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Solar Sampaio E Melo located?

Situated in the historical district, this eco-certified country house is steps from Igreja de Santa Maria and Trancoso Castle. Fraga da Pena is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) away.

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