Luminoso, the name of the property, refers to the exceptional quality of light found in this part of Portugal. Absent from the fumes and pollution found in much of Europe, the millions of stars twinkling in the night sky are a testament to the clarity of the atmosphere in the Baixo Alentejo. Near the Barragem de Rocha on a stretch of land that runs down to the lake, the land is part of a nature reserve with a plethora of unusual birds, animals and ancient trees. This area is one of the most rural and agricultural found in Portugal and that is its charm. Here you will still see the shepherds with their flocks, or encounter farmers moving their cattle along the small dirt roads; whilst many of the tiny villages reveal a life that could be drawn from a previous century. Acres of rolling plains are home to the famous cork oak trees and, once known as the bread basket of Portugal, huge undulating acres of green turn to golden brown in the summer months as the grains ripen.
Rental periods |
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| 1 January - 31 March |
350 euros |
pets 20 euros each per week |
| 1 April - 30 September |
490 euros |
pets 20 euros each per week |
| 1 October - 31 December |
400 euros |
pets 20 euros each per week |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Discounts for single or double occupancy. Discounts for more than two weeks letting. Discounts for long winter lets. Discounts on last minute and short term let on request.
Changeover day
Bookings for any week days possible. Departure before 10am, arrival between 4pm and 8pm.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with twin beds.
Bedroom 2 with double bed.
Both furnished with quality equipment and decorated in bright friendly colours, French windows to terraces. |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, wc, bidet.
Bathroom with bath/shower over, wc. |
| Kitchen: |
Bright, spacious kitchen area with fridge, hob, oven. |
| Living Rooms: |
Lounge and dining area cum kitchenette, with fireplace, TV/DVD, radio/CD player. Sofa bed (double). All furniture good quality, new or as new, bright friendly colours, French windows to terraces. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Towels/linen included. The property is cleaned at changeover. Cleaning and washing of towels and linen in between on special request and small fee. Maid/cleaning on request, small fee. |
Notes on accommodation
All electricity by solar system. Hot water from separate solar system (and fireplace).
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge |
iron/ironing board |
| satellite tv |
central heating |
barbecue |
pool heating |
| shared pool |
pets accepted |
Accessibility
Not adapted for wheelchairs.
Outside
Situated on 40ha of private land with access to lake, surrounded by garden and patio, two terraces with built-in BBQ. Views over fields with lots of trees, and over lake. Pool set separate, 50m from owners house and guest house, only sharing with owners. Surrounded by nature with stunning views. Heating available in off season.
Coast/Beach
Algarve coasts (Albufeira) about 50 min drive, there are beautiful beaches with the buzz of a tourist area, lots of restaurants and entertainment. West coast beaches (Zambujera, Milfontes) approx 50 min drive, long, quiet beaches, beautiful little towns and villages, restaurants, not as crowded with tourists.
Special interest holidays
Horse riding on-site. Kinesiology therapy sessions and courses/workshops. Courses in photography. Information on request.
Travel
Faro Airport 1 hour drive, Lisbon Airport 1.5 hour drive. All roads are very good, new, well maintained and little traffic. Access to property only 2 km on small gravel road from big main Lisbon - Algarve road. Use of car is essential.
Distances
Ourique ist just 10km away, a pretty, small, Alentejo town with supermarkets, shops, restaurants. Lots of nearby towns and villages with pretty houses, traditional crafts, markets, exhibitions etc. Famous are Beja, Almodovar, Castro Verde, Evora. Archaeological sites of great interest nearby.
Further details
This area is one of the most rural and agricultural found in Portugal and that is its charm. Here you will still see the shepherds with their flocks, or encounter farmers moving their cattle along the small dirt roads; whilst many of the tiny villages reveal a life that could be drawn from a previous century. Acres of rolling plains are home to the famous cork oak trees and, once known as the bread basket of Portugal, huge undulating acres of green turn to golden brown in the summer months as the grains ripen.
Booking notes
Booking by phone, email, mail. 50% deposit with booking, the rest 4 weeks in advance. Confirmation of booking and confirmation of final payment by email or mail. If booking is made less than 4 weeks in advance, full payment required at once. Payment by international bank transfer.
For booking and further information
Charlotte Wehrli
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 938 626 461
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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and has advertised this property with us since February 2008.
Property Ref P4807
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