Casa Don Diogo | Studio Fonte Medieval

Casa Don Diogo - Guest House is a local accommodation, with all the comfort and safety conditions to enjoy a family, group, weekend break or simply spend a few days enjoying this fabulous region of Douro and Trás-os -Mounts. Located in the historic center of the village of Carviçais, it is a place full of serenity and tranquility, as well as a fantastic appreciation of Nature's mild climate. Being composed of 5 studios, you are at “Fonte Medieval”. - Studio with; - Private bathroom; - Equipped kitchenette; - Personal hygiene accessories; - Cleaning service; - Free Wi-Fi; - Breakfast; - Flat screen TV; - Air conditioning; - Hair dryer; - Bedding; - Towels; - Parking. We are always available to answer any questions that may arise, in the period before, during and after your stay. A very welcoming and pleasant space, aiming to provide the incorporation of guests in the daily life of the population of the village. In harmony with the natural landscape and the structures that surround it, it welcomes you with all comfort and quality. - On foot; - In own car; - Provision of transportation (additional cost). Fonte Medieval *: The Fonte Medieval studio is located on the 1st floor of the accommodation and as the name translates, it symbolizes the first public fountain in the village, with a romantic style. Bearing a clean design and a cozy space with a cooking space, in addition to a private bathroom. * History Medieval Fountain: It is considered to have been the first public fountain in the village, in Fonte do Prado, called diving, or “cachapuz”. It was in Romanesque style all in stone, whose catchments are located near the limits of the village and close to which, at the time, there was no dwelling. The water came from a particular land, Loureiro. This type of fountain was common, found throughout the district, and with the particularity of all being diving, with a cistern spring. However, in Carviçais, in addition to this type of spring, it had a peculiarity: it had another that ran in spout, inside, through a granite channel. Passing to be used only for watering bricks, when Fonte do Prado was built, it was demolished in 1937, remaining at the time with an opening, later being fully grounded. The stones from its demolition were used in the construction of the Urinal in the Square.