Private Holiday Cottage in Garvao, Ourique, Alentejo
Delightful Traditional Rustic Cottage with 10m Pool
Set in its own Grounds of 7 Acres, Very Peaceful
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms) + Sofa Bed
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Casa do Raspador is a recently built rustic cottage in the traditional Alentejo style situated in its own grounds of 7 acres. Garvao, the local village is a farming community within walking distance and has a few bars and cafes, a mini market, pharmacy, bull ring and football pitch, plus a beautiful French Victorian Railway station linking to Faro and Lisbon. Historic Ourique, 10 mins drive away, has many bars and restaurants, banks, shops, and a brand new supermarket. Go to the top of the main street and visit the site of the old castle and drink in the stunning views. Beja is a 35 minute drive with Moorish Castle and Evora boasts Roman ruins. Both are World Heritage sites, places of Historic importance.
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| Rental periods | Cottage | House |
| January - March | £300 | £375 |
| April | £350 | £425 |
| May | £375 | £450 |
| June | £425 | £550 |
| July | £475 | £700 |
| August | £575 | £800 |
| September | £450 | £700 |
| October | £350 | £425 |
| November / December | £300 | £375 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Saturdays ideally but we are very flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 (ensuite) with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Lounge with sofa bed. |
| Bathrooms: | Ensuite Bathroom with bath/shower, WC, bidet, off the Master Bedroom. Family Bathroom with WC, sink and large shower. |
| Kitchen: | Gas cooker with oven, microwave, kettle, fridge, washing machine. Breakfast bar with seating for four people. |
| Living Rooms: | A spacious open-plan Lounge with 3 piece suite, TV/DVD. The dining table has seating for six. Sofa bed will suit one adult or two small children. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Includes towels, bed linen. Cleaned on departure. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
The swimming pool has wonderful views of the surrounding countryside with a huge patio for relaxing. Sun all day long! Behind the house is a lovely pergola and barbeque area with beautiful views. Sit under the pergola at night and, due to the lack of light pollution, you may see Venus, Mars and maybe even a shooting star! The land is populated by sheep which are fenced off from the cottage. Neighbouring farms have black pigs, cows, goats and sheep.
Coast/Beach
Driving times to the Algarve or West Coast beaches is around an hour.
Golf
Many Golf Courses in the Algarve - about an hours drive.
Special interest holidays
A birdwatchers paradise with over 20 different species to see from the terrace alone. There are also the Great Bustards in nearby Castro Verde and plenty of Storks too. Carp Fishing is quite popular at the nearby Reservoir Barragem de Monte da Rocha (5km). The Alentejo wine trail is centred around Evora which is also a historic site as is Beja.
Travel
Faro Airport is an hours drive and Lisbon about 90 minutes.
Distances
Garvao village is 10 min walk, and Ourique is a 10 min drive. Beja is 30 mins drive and Historic Evora is 60 mins drive.
Further details
Eating out in the area is very cheap. A typical meal will cost around 10 euros per head. Don't expect fancy meals, but they will all be made from fresh, local food - accompanied by good local wine! Porco Preto (black pig) is the local delicacy, but if you like fish, Bacalau a bras (Cod with potatoes) is worth a try.
All Restaurants and Cafes welcome children.
Booking notes
A non-refundable deposit of 25% required to secure booking. Bookings are not secure until receipt of deposit. The balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to commencement of holiday. Failure to pay the balance before this time could result in the loss of your holiday.
Guest comments
Mike and Judy (June 2005) - Retired couple said
'Super setting, very comfortable cottage and lovely friendly people in the village. Many thanks again for a great holiday.'
Lorraine and Martin (July 2005) - Teachers from Sevenoaks said
'Thank you so much for a WONDERFUL holiday in an idyllic location. We had a really great time and would love to come back next year. We will be recommending your casa to anyone who will listen(!) I can't emphasis strongly enough what a fantastic holiday we had and it's thanks to the place that we stayed-we just didn't want to go anywhere or do anything half the time! Thank you so much once again'
Bill and Harriet (August 2005) - Musicians from Whitstable, Kent said
'What a fab place, your house is top notch. Best place we've stayed in, in over 11 years of doing this sort of thing. Will certainly rent again. Watched sunset over barbequed sardines and steak. Amazing night sky - never seen one so unspoilt by light pollution.'
House swap
House swapping considered, for similar size house in any sunny location.
For booking and further information
Martin
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