Solar de Lalem Villa, Ponta Delgada, Portugal

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User Rating:
4.5 / 10
(2 User Reviews)

Hotel Description:

A graceful manor house enjoying delightful sea views. Situated on a gentle slope just above the little north coast village of Maia, the Solar de Lalém enjoys delightful views over the village to the sea and towards hills. The oldest part of the hotel, a small chapel dedicated to São Sebastião, dates back as far as 1687, whilst the main building in its present form was completed in the mid-19th century.
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Solar de Lalem Villa Holiday Reviews

Solar de Lalem Villa Reviews

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" I am very surprised with the previous... "

Submitted By: Mrs L Pinnell
I am very surprised with the previous review. We have stayed twice at solar do Lalem and we have booked again this Summer. It is a beautiful, old house lovingly restaured by people who have shown respect and consideration to the Azorean community.The owners are very welcoming, so are the staff. The rooms are quaintly old fashioned. Very high standard of cleanliness; the matresses, granted, are not up to the standards of the Sofitel mybed (the BEST beds in any hotel, anywhere), but they are perfectly ok even for someone, like me, who loves her comfort!! As for the view, it certainly isn't as dire as the preview review indicates (and anyway, the people who actually live there all year round are entitled to some facilities aren't they?)
From our room, we see the church, lush green fields and the sea-not bad at all!
As for the food, the breakfast is varied and the bread is certainly fresh. They don't normally do evening meals, but occasionally the owner cooks a cozido,which I was lucky enough to sample.
Having made disparaging comments about eating a quintessentially Portuguese dish cooked by a German, I have got to say that I was proved totally wrong-the only comparable cozido that I have ever eaten was my Grandmother's-a first class Portuguese cook if there ever was one.
I am looking forward to my third holiday in Maia and to Solar de Lalem.
A place to unwind and relax.

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  • User Rating:
    8 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently

" German running a small Hotel in a... "

Submitted By: Dr RC Nink
German running a small Hotel in a once beautiful location. These days the prospect includes a concrete schooling complex of considerable size, gymnasiums and all.

Furnished with antiques (these unfortunately include the mattresses) this is a nice play to stay - if you can do without the sleep. We stayed for five nights, four of which we slept on the stone floor. No remittances. If you book, ask whether they have changed to newer ones. They do exist in other parts of the island! Don't pay in advance! Breakfast is better in the bakery just down the road: good rolls and coffee earning that name.

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  • User Rating:
    1 / 10
  • Date of Holiday:May 2007
  • Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
  • Tour Operator:Booked Independently
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