Located in the village of Martim Branco, 23 km from Castelo Branco, Xisto Sentido offers rooms in completely renovated schist houses. Guests may enjoy agricultural activities and direct contact with nature. Each room comes with a private bathroom and a double bed, offer a private entrance and is equipped with a tiled stove and air conditioning. The Bem-me-quer restaurant at Xisto Sentido offers the opportunity to taste the local gastronomy, by appointment. A traditional breakfast with home-made products is served every morning. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling and hiking. The property offers free parking. Lisbon International Airport is 242 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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No credit card needed. All options are bookable without a credit card.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.8
High score for Martim Branco
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Siew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All 3 hosts we met went off their way to help us. Much appreciated! Location was a tad out of the way but it was what the property meant to be. A place to be in touch with nature.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic place to stay, excellent hosts friendly and helpful.
  • Janina
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The room, the lovely fireplace, the amazing breakfast in the morning, the garden, everything!
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Bem-me-quer
    • Cuisine
      Portuguese
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic

Facilities of Xisto Sentido
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Salt-water pool
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Portuguese

House rules

Xisto Sentido takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 09:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Xisto Sentido in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

License number: 5041

FAQs about Xisto Sentido

  • Xisto Sentido offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Swimming Pool
    • Bike tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Room options at Xisto Sentido include:

    • Double

  • Xisto Sentido is 100 yards from the centre of Martim Branco. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Xisto Sentido is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Xisto Sentido is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Xisto Sentido has 1 restaurant:

    • Bem-me-quer

  • Guests staying at Xisto Sentido can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at Xisto Sentido may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.