Xisto Sentido
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 14:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Laundry
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Xisto Sentido
A good location for a hassle-free stay in Martim Branco, Xisto Sentido is a farm stay surrounded by views of the quiet street. The property features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free bikes and parking on-site among other facilities.
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Other
Comment: 22 Jul 2025
Stayed in: Jul 2025
Gem of a place hidden in the forests close to Castell Branco
The drive to Martim Branco is scenic and hilly, you really get the feeling of being off the beaten track. As you drive into the village, it’s like taking a step back in time – a true rural experience.
The village is very secluded and isolated and there are a series of walks in and around the accommodation with a river running through the base of the village.
Xisto also provides a very unexpected and wonderful swimming pool!! It was hard to believe this facility had been created in the surrounds when you first arrive.
We made a call and in no time, we were being shown into our unit. From the outside, you would never expect such an interior – it provided all the comforts you could ever need, very well executed and considerate of the environment it was in.
There is no taverna in the village but Gustavo provides a shared area by his wood fired bread oven where you can light a fire and cook outside. We had a kitchen as well, sadly, we hadn’t stopped en-route to purchase some food for supper!! We’d certainly recommend making sure you bring something to eat with you.
We did have some wine and snacks, so surviving until Gustavo’s breakfast was never going to be a big challenge.
Gustavo was such a wonderful host at breakfast. We get the impression he is very well accomplished in and around the kitchen – we were offered home made bread, jams and preserves. It also appears Gustavo tries to keep it local and fresh which we loved.
We were sad, we only had the 1 x night and too many other spots to get to during our trip. It would be nice to arrive with more provisions, take some of the forest walks and become more in touch with the serenity on offer.
The village is very secluded and isolated and there are a series of walks in and around the accommodation with a river running through the base of the village.
Xisto also provides a very unexpected and wonderful swimming pool!! It was hard to believe this facility had been created in the surrounds when you first arrive.
We made a call and in no time, we were being shown into our unit. From the outside, you would never expect such an interior – it provided all the comforts you could ever need, very well executed and considerate of the environment it was in.
There is no taverna in the village but Gustavo provides a shared area by his wood fired bread oven where you can light a fire and cook outside. We had a kitchen as well, sadly, we hadn’t stopped en-route to purchase some food for supper!! We’d certainly recommend making sure you bring something to eat with you.
We did have some wine and snacks, so surviving until Gustavo’s breakfast was never going to be a big challenge.
Gustavo was such a wonderful host at breakfast. We get the impression he is very well accomplished in and around the kitchen – we were offered home made bread, jams and preserves. It also appears Gustavo tries to keep it local and fresh which we loved.
We were sad, we only had the 1 x night and too many other spots to get to during our trip. It would be nice to arrive with more provisions, take some of the forest walks and become more in touch with the serenity on offer.
Family traveller
Comment: 28 Aug 2025
Stayed in: Aug 2025
One of the Expectations
I marked a few days at the Xisto Sentido and was full of expectation regarding the place and very specifically for breakfast, which is something I love to take when I am on vacation somewhere. The reviews were great in all respects, so I found that everything was very low from what I read versus what I experienced. To begin with, the kitchenette room that was suggested to me a few days before by a phone call by D. Fernanda, was adjacent to another, and separated only by a narrow wooden wall, a fact that proved quite impersonal, since we heard everything that was going on in the next door. Normal noise of those who are on holiday, in family, but that quickly became uncomfortable, because we have different compasses. Wake up early with the crying of young children or even want to be late to fraternize and have to be alert to the noise that was made so as not to disturb. The room was also poorly lit, one understands the typical windows of a house of Shisto, but does not justify the little and weak interior lighting. We also had an infestation of ants in the kitchen, which was not resolved until the last day and whose solution was a simple bottle of Biokil that we could not disperse over the counter or the items we used to cook for obvious reasons.
To finish, a pretty basic, repetitive breakfast, accompanied by lemonade (which I found inappropriate) and the same dried toast every day (5), to fill with a few insignificant slices of cheese and ham and 3 miserable packets of butter. We were occasionally gratified with some pieces of watermelon in a small bowl. Everything seemed senseless and told.
It was worth the sympathy of the 3 ladies who welcomed us, and in part we felt a little abandoned by D. Fernanda, after we complained about the problems in the room with the noise and ants. He had a rather displicent approach to the situation, without trying to give any kind of solution or even wanting to realize why we complained. We are on vacation, we want to rest in our time, without worries.
Otherwise surrounding area very funny, with the houses in Xisto, very typical. Very hot in the middle of August but the room was cool and there were shadows on the street. Friendly pool. The little river nearby was half full, but still provided some funny 'adventures' to explore the space, in nature. Restaurant was closed.
To finish, a pretty basic, repetitive breakfast, accompanied by lemonade (which I found inappropriate) and the same dried toast every day (5), to fill with a few insignificant slices of cheese and ham and 3 miserable packets of butter. We were occasionally gratified with some pieces of watermelon in a small bowl. Everything seemed senseless and told.
It was worth the sympathy of the 3 ladies who welcomed us, and in part we felt a little abandoned by D. Fernanda, after we complained about the problems in the room with the noise and ants. He had a rather displicent approach to the situation, without trying to give any kind of solution or even wanting to realize why we complained. We are on vacation, we want to rest in our time, without worries.
Otherwise surrounding area very funny, with the houses in Xisto, very typical. Very hot in the middle of August but the room was cool and there were shadows on the street. Friendly pool. The little river nearby was half full, but still provided some funny 'adventures' to explore the space, in nature. Restaurant was closed.
Group traveller
Comment: 8 Jun 2024
Stayed in: Jun 2024
Ana and friends
Fantastic. Resting is wonderful, despite also welcoming our faithful friend, we didn't find waste anywhere. For a little more value, it's worth upgrading. The most modern rooms are wonderful. The swimming pool is good for cooling off on a hot day. Our hosts are super friendly. Unfortunately, D. Esmeralda, the lady who welcomed us so well, was not in the village at the time of our departure. Even though the houses are almost all occupied, we don't bother each other. We come back.
Aanrader, super ardige mensen gastvriij. Doe de upgrade naar de moderne kamers, voor een tientje meer zit je veel beter. Wij komen zeker terug
Aanrader, super ardige mensen gastvriij. Doe de upgrade naar de moderne kamers, voor een tientje meer zit je veel beter. Wij komen zeker terug
Couple
Comment: 25 Mar 2024
Stayed in: Mar 2024
Wonderful retreat
Everything spectacular! The friendliness of the entire team, the cleanliness, the comfort of the rooms, the breakfast and the entire rural surroundings should be highlighted. Restaurants with local cuisine relatively close by. A very pleasant rural environment that is recommended.
Group traveller
Comment: 1 May 2023
Stayed in: May 2023
A dream, hidden gem, lovely welcome from hosts
Very authentic, tastefully restored from ruins, currently 6 rooms including 2 more modern style and 2 more being restaured. Rooms are authentic have air-conditioning. Beautiful location, next to a river and has swimming pool.
The breakfast place is great.
People are very kind and you can see they really live for it.
The wooden stove food must be great but unfortunately it is marinated for a long time so 2 hours notice is not enough.
The place was settled 250 years ago by a large family and the village gradually grew from there.
Birds, frogs and cockerels make for a lively dawn, as the owner says they work for free...
The breakfast place is great.
People are very kind and you can see they really live for it.
The wooden stove food must be great but unfortunately it is marinated for a long time so 2 hours notice is not enough.
The place was settled 250 years ago by a large family and the village gradually grew from there.
Birds, frogs and cockerels make for a lively dawn, as the owner says they work for free...
Excellent location
Rua da Bica, Martim Branco, Almaceda, 6000-003, Portugal|6.38 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
14:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Pets allowed with an extra charge
Extra beds are available for an additional charge, depending on the size of the room.
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