Here at idealista we often like giving you a sneak peak around some of Portugal's best hotels, and this time we're heading to Ponte de Barca in the Peneda-Gerês National Park to discover Hotel Cotto do Gatto. This is a 4-star pet-friendly hotel in Portugal, perfect for enjoying the natural landscapes in the heart of Alto Minho region in the company of your four-legged friends.
The rural hotel opened in June 2022 and has 22 Natura rooms (classic), two junior suites with hydro-massage baths and two superior suites with a bathroom, fireplace and an extensive balcony overlooking the Serra Amarela landscape. All the rooms, moreover, have balconies with a panoramic view over the mountains.
Throughout this pet-friendly accommodation in Portugal there are natural resources that can be used to practice outdoor activities or simply to be in contact with nature, as well as several amenities such as panoramic lounge, library, bar and outdoor swimming pools.
Hotel Cotto do Gatto is pet friendly, so it is prepared to receive pets and provide them with all the conditions and comfort they need. It has several beds for furry friendly that are both inside and outside, as well as drinking fountains and feeders.
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