Pousada dos Marchadores

A nice spot for a romantic getaway. The breakfast and chalet were excellent, and they offer horse rides.

Pretty.

This was our third January visit, and last year we came on the same dates, but this time I was disappointed. The service had dropped, and it felt as if the staff were being made to look after us. Dorini, who used to be excellent, professional, attentive, and genuinely concerned about doing her job well, is no longer there. The horses’ conditions hadn’t improved either, and the stalls were dirty. It’s a shame for such a beautiful inn. I do believe things can get better, though. They just need to bring Dorini and Felipe back!

The inn is wonderful, Felipe is super friendly, and the little ducks are adorable, haha. We’ve stayed at Pousada dos Marchadores twice and had a really good time. I just missed Dorine. I’m not sure whether she left or moved to another role. When we stopped by in April looking for a room, she was great and made us feel right at home, so I didn’t even want to look elsewhere. She also told us about the off-road trips the inn offers. A young staff member who seemed inexperienced didn’t make much effort to give us information. I’d happily recommend the place, but I can’t give it five stars because I missed Dorine, haha.