The Nest By Cooking And Nature Hotel

Casa dos Matos is a small hotel in the Village of Alvados, in central Portugal, near Fátima, Batalha and Alcobaça. Rita and Rui, a young couple that run "Casa dos Matos" and the almost next door hotel "Cooking and Nature", will welcome you with open arms. Altough small, you will be surprised by rooms' signatured décor: clean, chic and very creative. A fireplace in the living room adds charm to the property. A nice swimming pool will help your total relax. I would strongly recommend Casa dos Matos for young couples and honeymooners. The secluded atmosphere calls for love and romance. No telephones in the rooms allow total privacy, what may be a problem in case of emergencies. The beautiful nature of "Serra d'Ayres" and the caves nearby will encourage day trips and further contact with local environment. And finally, a few remarks: 1) A car is a must at all times - you are not at a walking distance from the major towns and attractions of the region; 2) Rooms and facilities are spread around the property, with many stairs and steps in between, what may result inconvenient on rainy days and for those with any kind of locomotion difficulty; 3) Wifi is rather a problem, available only in the living room; 4) Restricted menu at Casa dos Matos allow simple meals, but you can always attend the cooking classes at the twin hotel "Cooking and Nature", which are famous and a lot of fun always; 5) Bathrooms amenities would deserve a better selection, as well as a bigger mirror in the rooms would bring more comfort to guests. Enjoy!