28 Reviews of Property 244312 in Fatima, Portugal

I have just returned from a vacation in Portugal with friends and we all agree that our stay at Casa Alta was a magical part of our trip.
Alta is a painstakingly restored and elegantly appointed inn.
Father John Mariani has furnished the rooms with his vast collection of antiques and an impressive array of fine linens. The rooms are are very cozy, and charming and while not enormous, there is plenty of room.
Outside, several separate patio areas afford a spectacular view of the surrounding countryside. You are at the TOP of the highest hill in the area so you can see everything from this vantage point. The patios are beautifully landscaped and they frame the pool area which has its own set of two four poster beds which provide an ideal spot to luxuriate in the sun or take a siesta.
The service at Casa Alta is splendid. Igor, the valet, did a wonderful job of seeing to all our needs and Valentina, the cook and femme de menage is a jewel. In our short visit we were able to sample a breakfast, lunch and dinner. The meals were absolutely fabulous. Lunch was served on the terrace with gleaming china and silver. The composed salad we ate was made with fresh herbs from the garden and was bright and flavorful. Dinner, served in the dining room, after cocktails in front of the fire looking out on the twinkling lights of Ourem, was a masterpiece. Consomme with house made meat-stuffed pillows of pasta began the meal. Succulent pork roast with buttery velvet mashed potatoes was followed by crepes with ice cream and drizzles of cassis. Very good local wine was served throughout. At breakfast, if you wish to have eggs, they are cooked according to your liking. Rolls and toast are accompanied by butter and assorted jams. The culinary experience here is second to none.
All in all, my experience at Casa Alta was wonderful. It is an aerie haven for travelers in Portugal.

In February 2009 we spent our vacation in Ourem in Casa Alta.
We were absolutely delighted.
The house with its antique furnishings was really enchanting. We felt very comfortable and enjoyed having drinks in front of the fire place before dinner.
From the beautiful garden we had a spectacular view to the valley. Although it was February, one could easily imagine how marvellous it must be when the flowers, trees and bushes are in full blossom.
Casa Alta is a place which we will recommend to our friends. We would like them to be able to share our experience and enjoy the beauty of Casa Alta and Ourem. We hope to return to this paradise and to stay longer next time.

We found Casa Alta to be a true haven from the everyday world!
The initial view of Casa Alta did not disappoint. That cozy stone lodge with its fire crackling in the hearth and its terraced garden perched above the surrounding valleys, served to set the scene for a truly unique vacation. The home cooked meals, served by a staff attendant to one's every needs were a joy. From the full breakfast, which prepared us so well for our days of sight-seeing, to the multi course dinners, complete with complimentary cocktails and wine, which greeted us on our return, made for perfect days.
Perhaps most telling was the aesthetic climate of the hotel. The interior was replete with tasteful art and ornament and it was a joy to snuggle into our embroidered sheets each night in our 'signature' bedroom knowing that nothing would disturb our rest in this charming, medieaval house we felt so fortunate to have discovered.

Wake up in the morning, look out the window and see the world at your feet before a delicious breakfast and on to the wonderous sights of Ourem and Fatima. Truly a castle in the sky.

There is simply no better place to say in the Fatima area. Located up at Ourem Castle, this is really the most charming place ever. There are twenty-mile views, a pool, gourmet meals, linen sheets, and really luxurious rooms with newly redone bathrooms. They let me take my breakfast in my room and sent up a tray each day. Most charming are the woodburning fireplaces in each room and the small baroque chapel. I am going back again this year just to relax.

I've had the opportunity and great pleasure of visiting Casa Alta a couple of time over the last few years when I make exploratory trips within Portugal. It's location convenient to Lisbon is a major plus as well as being close to so many world-class historical sites. One being the Castle of Ourem....perhaps the most majestic ruin in Portugal. Incredibly, Casa Alta actually sits on part of these ruins.
Once you enter through the green painted doors to the house, you enter into another world, another time. The amazing personal service of the staff makes me feel instantly "at home". A blazing fire in the grate of the fireplace in my room is always a comfort, winter or summer since the weather is very temperate. The complimentary breakfast is in the classic English manner with imported marmalades, trimmed toast and eggs of every variety.
Truly a magical experience.