Casa da Insua

Casa da Insua is an impressive 18th century baroque manor house, located in Penalva do Castelo, and which reflects the architecture and decor of a bygone era. The guest accommodation is divided into three distinct areas: the palace, cloister and the arch wing.

The property is well known for its magnificent 18th century gardens and for its production of wine, cheese, olive oil and jams. Guests are invited to take guided tours of the gardens and estate, as well as partake in wine and cheese tasting.

Accommodation

• 38 air-conditioned rooms including single rooms, standard rooms, superior rooms, junior suites and executive suites
• All rooms have a bathroom (bath and shower), hairdryer, telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box
• Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child
• The executive suites, located in the Palace, are decorated with Portuguese styled furniture with views over the 18th century English garden or central courtyard

Amenities/Leisure

• Buffet breakfast
• Restaurant serving regional and international cuisine
• Bar with terrace and complimentary WiFi
• Lounge
• Games room (pool table and darts)
• Complimentary entrance to the Museum Centro Museologico featuring Casa da Ínsua’s historic artefacts
• 18th century English garden.
• Chapel
• Outdoor heated swimming pool and children’s pool
• Free parking
• 7km to the nearest town and restaurant in Mangualde
• 25km to Viseu

Note: Guests can pre-book two workshops: Serra Cheese (Nov-Apr) – How to make the local cheese - £27 per person; or Fruit Jam (May-Oct) – How to make local preserves - £16 per person

Standard Room (Palace Wing)

Standard Room (Palace Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Standard Room (Cloister or Arch Wing)

Standard Room (Cloister or Arch Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Junior Suite (Cloister or Arch Wing)

Junior Suite (Cloister or Arch Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Junior Suite (Palace Wing)

Junior Suite (Palace Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Suite Executive (Palace Wing)

Suite Executive (Palace Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Single Room (Palace Wing)

Single Room (Palace Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child.

Single Room (Cloister or Arch Wing)

Single Room (Cloister or Arch Wing) with air-conditioning, bathroom (bath and shower and hairdryer), telephone, cable TV, cable internet connection, minibar and safe deposit box. Most rooms will accommodate an extra bed for a child