2 bedroom cottages near Ourique, Alentejo, Portugal
Choice of 1 Restored and 1 Newly Built Cottage in a Rustic Style with Pool
Situated Only 45 Mins From the West Coast and the Algarve, 10 Mins from a Relaxing Lake
Two x 2 Bedroom Cottages (Sleep 4/6 each)
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Ourique. Olive Grove Cottage detached with shuttered windows and white washed walls has a rustic ambiance and is ideally situated. Nutshell Cottage has a quaint old rustic charm with wooden beamed ceilings. The friendly Portuguese people who live next door add to its charm. Different months bring different pleasures, watch the storks glide, the house martins dancing, the magnificent colours of the wild flowers, the horse and carts, olive groves and vineyards tempt you to stop and taste. There are many places to visit and enjoy. The tranquil feel of the pace of life in the slow lane is magnificent. Tourist, come inland and experience the real Portugal. Watch the animals run free in the fields and the get the feeling of freedom from the "fast lane"! Farmers especially will enjoy the farming aspect, come and see the cereal crops, olive groves, vineyards. We can help you with information to seek and find your exploratory perfect holiday. We are child and people friendly. Relax and enjoy!
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Olive Grove Cottage | Nutshell Cottage |
| November - March | from £60 per night | from £50 per night |
| April | from £60 per night | from £50 per night |
| May | £490 | £390 |
| June - August | £500 | £400 |
| September | £490 | £390 |
| October | £400 | £350 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the properties per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Flexible.
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Nutshell Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4/6)
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1 bedroom with en suite. Double bed, bedside units and fitted wardrobe. 1 bedroom with en-suite. Twin beds, bedside unit and fitted wardrobe. Hairdryer is provided. Bathrooms both attractively tiled with natural light. Both en suites have walk in showers, wc, and wash basin. The main en suite having a bidet as well. Kitchen area: This traditional style kitchen has granite work surfaces and a full size cooker. The appliances are listed above. Dining Area: Circular table that seats six. Living Area: There are two sofas, one is a sofa bed, and coffee table. TV (local) DVD. The ceiling with beams and the tiled floor give a spacious but traditional feel which is very practical on hot summer days for a cool retreat. There is a nice garden area with a pergola, chairs and a table for your outside dining. BBQ. This is a very cozy quaint cottage. We sometimes call it the nest! |
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Notes on accommodation
Clean linen and towels (excluding beach towels provided)
DVD, TV and radio. Guest pack available on arrival. Wood burner fire and fans provided. Children welcome, but sorry no pets. No smoking in house. Ashtrays provided in garden to eliminate fire risk.
Outside
Olive Grove Cottage - Approx 30m from the cottage is the pool. There is a shingled patio area with a table and 6 chairs plus two sun loungers and a large sun shade. BBQ available. Enjoy alfresco eating and taste the fine Alentejo wines. Nutshell Cottage - Has it's own garden area for you to sit and relax if you wish and also approx 50 metres from the cottage is the pool with a terracotta tiled surround, and a garden area both just right for relaxing on the loungers to get your good summer tan or laze under the shade of the parasols. Watch the sunset merge into the beauty of a starlit sky. Take a stroll down the many quiet tracks to viiew the beautiful surrounding scenery. Take refreshment in one of the two local bars (or both)!! The local people are very welcoming and you can buy produce from the fish, veg and bread man as they visit in there vans once or twice a week.
Coast/Beach
The scenic west coast is more relaxed and generally less commercialised than the south. The beaches mingle with the rugged cliffs. There are the safe sandy beaches, the ports for fishermen, the rolling waves for the surfers plus many restaurants/cafes for you to enjoy the local cuisine. The Algarve to the south is a more populated area with much history and beautiful beaches. There are themed restaurants and pubs for a different experience in Portugal.A visit to Monchique Mountains is a must.
Golf
The Algarve is the main established area for golf. Local courses are already planned and being built with a passion and taste for the local area and the future enjoyment of all.
Travel
Air – many budget flights on offer (you can link through from our website below) by different operators dependent on which route you prefer. Beja airport being 45 mins to 1 hour away is due to open March 2009 and many budget airlines arel looking to fly there. Car – there are an abundance of car hire companies that enable you to pick up and return your car to the airport. Sea – there are ferries to Santander and Bilbao in Spain and also the French ferry ports if you are touring Europe.
Distances
Ourique – 7 miles. Garvao – 5 miles. Castro Verde – 15 miles. Beja – 38 miles. Mertola – 46 miles. Monchique – 38 miles. Vilamoura – 58 miles. Faro – 57 miles.
Further details
Back to pure nature. Visit the local vineyards if you wish to taste the Alentejo wines which are becoming more popular worldwide. The brown road signs with ‘Adega’ will direct you. Gastronomy – there are many tasty cheeses to enjoy, some served with honey for starters with the homemade breads. The black pig ‘preto porco’ is an Alentejo speciality and the alfresco barbecued chicken ‘frango’ also has its own delicious flavour, especially with the house wines served by the jug in some restaurants and not expensive. If you like olives there are many varieties to try. Unlike the more expensive coastal areas food is very good value for money. You can buy wines in the supermarket for around 1.30 euros and less. A bottle of beer in a café is about 65 cents. A meal will cost about from about 4.50 euros upwards.The food is very fresh and usually cooked to order. Families are made very welcome and there are usually highchairs for the very young.
Local Activities – fishing, swimming, horse riding, local festas and feiras, bird watching, hiking, historic monuments. A recent bird enthusiast that stayed spotted azure winged magpie, white stork, calandra lark, crested lark, montagu harrier, red kite, black kite and bee eater from the cottage, but near Castro Verde he saw bustard, little bustard, stone curlew, thekla larks and red necked nightjars. This is an up and coming area and so at this moment in time it is not to expensive to explore and enjoy the local ambience.
The Baragem Da Monte Da Rocha is about 5km away and is a quiet place to fish or just sit around with a restaurant in the background to enjoy a drink or a bite to eat.Spring is a beautifull time to enjoy the wonderful wild flowers and warmth with summer bringing the long hazy day's to relax just anywhere you wish! Autumn also has it's own beauty and can be very hot at times for those of you who would like to extend your tanning time! We have wood burners for those who fancy a cosy winter in the Alentejo.
Booking notes
30% non refundable deposit on booking. Balance to be paid 6 weeks before arrival. Total amount to be paid in full if booking within 6 weeks of arrival.
Guest comments
'Just a short note from all of us, to say thank you very much. We all had a marvellous holiday, enjoying the villa and pool, coupled with the fantastic weather meant that we got exactly what we wanted from our holiday, which was to relax in the sunshine. Good luck in Portugal, hopefully we'll see you again soon.' - Natasha and Adam
'Sue and Trevor have put a lot of thought into providing all the mod-cons for guest comfort. Their approach is welcoming and friendly but unencroaching and we look forward to our next visit in September' - Trish and Den. What a lovely place you have near to Ourique, once again thank you for giving us the opportunity to share 'your place in the sun'. With best wishes Ann and Barry.
Just a little note to say thank you for a lovely holiday, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and very much appreciated your friendliness and hospitality. Angela and Mac.
House swap
House swap considered
For booking and further information
Trevor & Sue Peel
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Sue Mobile: + 351 963569693
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