Quality Rural Paradise
History, Gastonomy, Viniculture, Walks and Nature
Sleeps 15 (7 Bedrooms)
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Pomar Velho is an 18th Century, fully renovated traditional farmhouse, situated in the São Mamede Natural Park, close to the Spanish frontier. It stands in its own grounds and terraces with fruit and olive trees and a small stream burbling through, close to the small hamlet of Galegos. This charming house is waiting to welcome walkers, bird watchers, history lovers and those who simply wish to relax and enjoy the scenery. The stone house is cool in summer, cosy in winter with its wood burning stoves and central heating.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 October 2010 - 3 October 2011 | €300 | 3 |
Notes on prices
The prices quoted are in euros for family groups of 10 t0 15 people. Smaller groups should contact us for a quote. Minimum stay in summer season is 7 nights.
Changeover day
Generally Saturday. To allow for cleaning we ask guests to allow us entry from 11am on day of departure. Arrival during the afternoon. Arrangements to drop off luggage can be made.
Notes on accommodation
The house is centrally heated and double glazed. Its thick stone walls mean it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The house allows seperate living spaces for different activities and its selection of outdoor spaces and terraces extend life into the secluded surroundings.
Accessibility
There are 2 ground floor bedrooms, however, the property has 2 entry steps and some different levels on the terraces which do not make it wheelchair friendly.
Outside
10m floodlit swimming pool with sunbathing terrace, shaded stone terraces with garden furniture for outdoor eating and relaxing. Ping pong, boule, basket ball hoop, badmington net and rackets and 5 acres of private grounds to wander in.
Gas barbecue.
Golf
Local 18 hole golf course is currently closed as it changes ownership but it is expected to re-open in 2011. Good course available in Caceres, about 1 hour away.
Travel
Airports - Lisbon 2.5 hours, Madrid 4.5 hours and Faro or Porto 3.5 hours. The driving from all airports is easy as the amount of traffic on the roads is small and the road systems have been improved dramatically over the last 10 years. Driving from the UK is also an option with ferries to Santander and Bilbao in Spain, using Brittany Ferries and P & O.
Distances
Marvão is an amazingly unspoilt walled village which has applied for World Heritage status.
Castelo da Vide is a pretty market town with all facilities plus castle, oldest synagogue in Portugal and medieval Jewish neighbourhood.- 20 mins
We are 25 minutes from Portalegre which has large supermarkets and shops.
Portagem has a great open air pool and various restaurants where you can eat in the open - 7 mins.
Roman village of Ammaia - 8 minutes.
Further details
Local river and swimming pools, huge lake for fishing, biking and horse riding, historical features - dolmens, antas, Roman ruins and a host of Medieval hilltop castles and walled villages. Easy drive to shopping centres in Spain and Portugal.
Booking notes
30% of total on booking, balance 1 month before stay.
Guest comments
Each year for almost 20 years, we - a group of friends - rent a self-catering place somewhere in Europe for a week in August. However Pomar Velho is special amongst the many chateaus, stately homes and other great places we have stayed! The house itself feels like a home away from home. It is impossible not to chill out - and it is really well equipped. We didn't use the dining room at all - we always ate alfresco under the mulberry tree. Marianne, UK
Last week of October. Sun was shining most of the week. Ken had filled up the outdoor pool for us, group of nine from mostly Finland, but also from Switzerland and France. The chilly pool water was perfect after 4-5 hr hikes, and for some of us also in the mornings. The house was spacious, comfortable, decorated with good taste. The garden and the surroundings perfect with sheep and hens and a lot of rocks. Pomar Velho rocks! Thank you Carole and Ken. Maarit, Finland
Owner profile
About the owner
We have lived in Portugal for the past 30 years and our Lisbon apartment was our family home until 15 years ago. Nowadays we live and teach at a university in the Alentejo province but regularly visit Lisbon for a shot of culture. We're always happy to return to the tranquility and beauty of the Alentejo. We have our own home here as well as Pomar Velho. It's a great place for children to play and explore, fantastic for family walks and picnics, and there are some beautiful villages to visit. Eating out is easy and inexpensive - genuine food, not something pulled out the freezer!
For booking and further information
Property Ref P47
Contact Name:
Carole Young
(PORTUGAL) +351 245964465
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