"Beatriz de Vilalva" - Quinta das Pirâmides by GuestReady

## Space This room is equipped with a double bed, superior quality bedding, and towels, a TV, air conditioning, and wardrobes. The bathroom has a towel warmer and a shower. The breakfast served consists of milk, coffee, orange juice, croissant, rye bread and toast, sliced ham and cheese, plain yogurt, scrambled eggs, and sautéed mushrooms. The "Beatriz de Vilalva" - title of the Camilo's tale attributed to this room - summary of the story Beatriz de Vilalva, a sweet seventeen-year-old girl and bastard of captain Lixa, is set to marry Vasco Magalhães, fifty-six years old Morgado from Pildre. However, she challenges destiny and falls in love with João de Queirós, a religious man from a convent in Lisbon. On the eve of the arranged marriage, Beatriz escapes and makes up her suicide in the Tamega river. Later on, João de Queirós is named priest of a parish in Vila Nova de Famalicão. For more than four decades, Beatriz has lived with her lover in complete discretion: she was only seen at her lover’s funeral, by the surprise of the locals. João and Beatriz had a child that followed his mother when returning to Lixa. ## Access Guests have access to the living and dining room as well as to the surrounded area (16ha). ## Interaction My home is in the hands of GuestReady, a property management team that works hard to make sure your stay is smooth and comfortable! They will be available 24/7 should you have any questions or requests during your stay. ## Neighborhood Quinta das Pirâmides presents its guests with a concept of rural tourism of excellence, with a close connection with nature. The innovative dimension of the accommodation concept is based on the relationship with the life and work of Camilo Castelo Branco. According to tradition, the novelist was at Quinta das Pirâmides and the physical and human landscapes of the region served as inspiration, namely, for the writing of some chapters of the novel A morgada de Romariz. This circumstance influenced the decision to pay homage to this Portuguese writer, attributing to the fourth titles of Camillian literary productions that biograph citizens who were born or lived, in Vila Nova de Famalicão. Some facilities at this property include room service and free WiFi in all areas. All hotel rooms have a work desk and breakfast, as well as snacks, are served daily (on request and not included in the nightly rate). Guests can also enjoy the lounge with fireplace, tasting the Alvarinho wine and the fruits produced at the Quinta. There are 8 water tanks in granite stone, a stream with running water, and streets for walks and walks inside the Quinta, which also has a football and tennis field, 4 ha of forest, 4 ha of alvarinho vineyard, and 4 ha of production. blueberry. Located 10 km from Braga, 15 km from Guimarães and 7 km from the land of Camilo Castelo Branco, V.N. de Famalicão, the Quinta offers all the conditions to enjoy peace and fresh air. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 28 km from the Quinta. The property organizes an airport transfer service at an extra cost. For an even closer contact with nature, we offer the possibility to participate in the harvest and harvesting of chestnuts, in September, and in the harvest of blueberries, from May to July. We are waiting for you! ## Transit There are several options to reach the property: Taxi, Car Hire, Transfer, and Bus. ## Notes Breakfast is not included in the nightly rate and has an extra cost of €20+VAT per person per night. Breakfast must be ordered at reception upon check-in. Ref. ClubLord-64288 Free Wifi