Viscondes da Várzea is a charming hotel in an aristocratic country manor dating back to the 17th century. It is surrounded by vineyards, fruit orchards and olive groves at the heart of the Douro Region.

Rural Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea is an example of Portugal's Gothic-Manueline architecture. On-site wonders include a chapel with a baroque altar, centuries' old wine cellars and the oil press, still in use.

The atmospheric rooms of the hotel include antique furnishings and a deluxe bathroom with jacuzzi tub and courtesy bathroom and slippers. Decorative elements include stone banisters and baroque goblets.

There are also an elevated salt-water swimming pool and a tennis court. During the wine harvesting months, guests can participate in the wine pressing and join in folklore dinners, accompanied by concertina music.

Hotel Rural Casa is 3 miles from Lamego and is close to the Murganheira Caves, where sparkling wine tastings are regularly held.