Casa de Sezim

The original vellum documents still exist and record that Maria Mendes Serrazinha gave the hotel to Afonso Martins a descendant of D. Visitors appreciate the hotel became the ancestral home of the present family in 1376. Afonso Henriques, highly regarded, the first king of Portugal. Joao de Freitas a companion of D. The beauty of the hotel is not only in its harmonious lines or the impressive facade of its majestic entrance, very much appreciated, as within its walls hang early XIX century panoramic wallpapers, scenes from both of the new and old world, of sufficient rarity to have become a motive of international curiosity in recent years. The document states that the hotel was given to Afonso Martins in recognition of ' As boas gracas que dele recebeu e espera receber e por crenca que lhe fez', valued throughout, the good works received from him and hope to receive and for his trusting belief. The Minho is a region of great natural and artistic beauty as well as being one of both historic and prehistoric interest. Visitors appreciate the hotel sits in the heart of the Minho, and above all, the Garden of Portugal, near Guimaraes, Portugals first capital. Francisco Sa Carneiro airport by motorway. Guimaraes is linked to Oporto and the Dr. Visitors appreciate the hotel is opened all the year round to tourists and offers a choice of eight spacious and confortable bedrooms, highly regarded, two en-suite and permits the use of two lounges, one exclusively for tourists and the other used for conferences, meetings and exhibitions. It is within easy reach of the city of Braga - The Brachara Augusta of the Romans - The National Park of Peneda - Gerez, and above all, and the seaside resorts of Vila do Conde and Povoa de Varzim, the later served by a modern links golf course. Our visitors can make use of the Swimming Pool, valued throughout, as well as enjoying walks through the surrounding hills in the summer, or simply relax and enjoy a glass of our noted estate bottled wine, but that is another story. There are hunting trips during the winter season to the mountains nearby. . Dining: In the surrounding area you will find restaurants offering you local dishes and international cuisin Recreation: Our visitors can make use of the Swimming Pool, valued throughout, as well as enjoying walks through the surrounding hills in the summer, or simply relax and enjoy a glass of our noted estate bottled wine, but that is another story. There are hunting trips during the winter season to the mountains nearby.