Luxury Villa with Private Pool and Panoramic Views
Quiet Countryside Location
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Monte Cerro Villa is 300m² on 6 hectares. Panoramic views, large covered patios, rooftop stargazing terrace and saltwater pool. Near Ourique, it has everything you need in the way of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, banks, post office, health clinic, library and internet access. Monte Cerro is just under 10km from the Pingo Doce supermarket and the drive takes 10 minutes. The last 0.7km to the villa is a well-maintained, all-weather gravel road. Take a left turn off the tar road at the end of a row of eucalyptus (gum) trees on your left.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 November 2010 - 28 February 2011 | £450 | - | ||
| 1 March 2011 - 30 April 2011 | £550 | - | ||
| 1 May 2011 - 30 June 2011 | £500 | - | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 | £800 | - | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £600 | - | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 31 December 2011 | £400 | - | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 29 February 2012 | £400 | - | ||
| 1 March 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £500 | - | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 December 2012 | £400 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Unless by prior arrangement, the house will be ready at 4pm and must be vacated by 10am. Changeover days are Sunday. Times and days maybe negotiable. Keyholder will arrive at 4pm to hand over keys and give a short briefing on the property.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed, en-suite bathroom and dressing room. Bedroom 2 with double bed and en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 3 with double bed and en-suite bathroom. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, Grohe shower, wc and bidet. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 2 with Grohe shower and wc. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with Grohe shower and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Rangemaster Elan gas hob and electric oven unit. Large stainless steel Whirlpool fridge/freezer, American style with ice maker. Siemens dishwasher. Granite worktop. Mixer taps. |
| Utility Room: | Neff washing machine. Hot water gas boilers for hot water. |
| Living Rooms: | Jotul wood burning stove. Panasonic TV. 3 seater settee and 2 armchairs. Dining room with large circular, granite-topped dining table with 8 chairs. 3 seater settee and 2 armchairs. |
| Other: | Snug with Jotul wood burning stove. Two 2 seater settees. Sanyo TV and video recorder. Additional wc. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The villa is cleaned and towels a linen changed before and after each holiday let. If any cleaning services are required during a holiday let period this can be arranged at an extra cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv air conditioning barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Jotul wood burning stoves. Rate includes: welcome guest hamper, housekeeping before letting period and at the end of the let, bedlinen, bath and pool towels, water, electricity and gas.
The villa has a folder containing brochures for many tourist attractions and other areas of interest in Alentejo and Algarve.
Please note smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the villa.
Accessibility
The villa has a few steps between the kitchen and living room. As the villa is on a hilltop the grounds do slope down from the buildings.
Outside
Large covered patios. Barbecue. Large rectangular granite table. Private, salt water swimming pool 12.5 x 5m. 5 sun beds. Roof-top stargazing terrace. Attractive garden with fruit trees (oranges, lemons, olives, plums, figs etc). Plenty of parking room.
Coast/Beach
The West coast beaches are 50 kilometres away, about a 45 minute to an hour's drive. There are many beaches to choose from and they are much less crowded than those found in the Algarve. Particularly in the off-season you can have a beach to yourself. The nearest Algarve beaches are 75 kilometres away, about an hour's drive. There are plenty of beaches to choose from as well as a host of restaurants, shops and other amusements.
Golf
The Algarve has more than 20 golf courses, the closest being about 45 minutes drive. The Costa Lisboa has more than 10 golf courses, the closest being about 45 minutes drive. A local golf course is being planned for nearby Castro Verde and development work should begin soon.
Special interest holidays
Choose between the beaches of the quieter west coast and the more populous Algarve. There is plenty opportunity for golf, fishing at the close by Barragem do Monte da Rocha, swimming, boating, horse riding, local fairs, bird watching, hiking, historic and archaeological sites, local craft centres, vineyards and many local gastronomic treats to sample.
For birders the steppes of Alentejo are the favoured habitat of many rare, sought-after species including Great and Little Bustards, Lesser Kestrel, Blackbellied Sandgrouse, Red Kite, Montagu’s Harrier, Stone Curlew, Short-toed and Calandra Larks among others. The LPN (nature protection league) has a reserve near Castro Verde which offers bird tours and photographic hides. For booking enquiries please enquire. Garden birds at Monte Cerro include White Stork, Corn Bunting, Azurewinged Magpies and Short-toed Eagles.
Travel
International Airports: Faro (FAO) is a one and a half hours drive away. Lisbon (LIS) is around two hours by car. There are a good range of car hire companies at both these airports. Beja Airport, 40 mins away, is now open and flights are available from Sunvil Discovery.
Train: Funcheiro railway station is 2km from Garvão (5km) where trains to Lisbon, Faro, Beja and Evora can be found.
Sea Ferries: No ferries to Portugal from England. Nearest ferry route is Santander or Bilbao, Spain.
Distances
Ourique 10km - supermarkets, restaurants, archaeological sites.
Castro Verde 25km - bird reserve, 16th Century Hermitage.
Beja 65km - Airport, Moorish castle, cathedral, museums, Roman Villa.
Vila Nova de Milfontes (on the coast) 50km - quiet beaches.
Algarve Coast 75km - beaches, tourist entertainment.
Monchique 65km - hot springs, spas.
Evora 145km - Roman ruins, museums.
Faro 115km - international airport, shopping malls.
Lisbon 200km - international airport.
Further details
Alentejo wines are highly rated as are its olive oils. A local specialty is Proco Preto (black pig). Local food and drink is cheap and of good quality as it features local, fresh produce. Local bread, fruit, honey and cheeses make a wonderful light meal. Aguardente de Medronho is a local brandy made the fruit of the strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo).
The villa is set in Alentejo’s rolling hills and open plains dotted with cork and holm oaks and olive groves. In spring the region is vivid with wild flowers and always a haven for bird lovers. The beautiful villages and towns in this area include Ourique, Beja, Mertola, Castro Verde, Almodovar, Grandola, Monchique, Vilamoura, Evora and others. They offer all you need in shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as fascinating historical, archaeological and cultural sites to visit. Or you can head south to the Algarve shopping malls and amusement parks. Ourique has everything you need in the way of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, banks, post office, health clinic, library and free internet access.
The Alentejo climate is wonderfully mild. During the summer months, temperatures are routinely around 35 degrees C during the middle of the day, and from May until September, the long evenings are easily warm enough to enjoy your meals alfresco on one of the villa’s several terraces.
Booking notes
A 30% non-refundable deposit on booking. Balance of payment must be received no later than 6 weeks before arrival date. A returnable charge of £100 is included with the payment of the balance. This will be refunded at the end of your stay when keys are returned subject to any deductions for breakages, damage or excessive cleaning requirements. It is a requirement that the villa should be left in a clean state on departure. No smoking is allowed inside the villa.
Owner profile
On holiday at Udaipur Palace in Rajasthan, India
About the owner
My wife and I live in Swaziland in Southern Africa. Portugal provides us with a marvellous safe haven for regular holidays and eventual retirement. We can visit the opera, drink the local wine and enjoy the local olive oils and fresh produce. A real home away from home.
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Quite a number of our friends in Swaziland are Portuguese so it was not really unexpected that we decided to look for a European home in Portugal. We love the quiet, rural atmosphere in Ourique and yet it is so well located next to the major road and rail networks that the Algarve, the West coast and Lisbon are all in easy reach.
The gently undulating landscape, filled with cork oaks and wild flowers, provides a wonderful peaceful backdrop for a get-away-from-it-all holiday.
The Alentejo region of Portugal is one of the sunniest places in all Europe and a perfect antidote for anyone wanting to escape the overcast skies of Northern Europe.
Unique benefits of the property
The villa is recently built so it is in excellent condition and has quality finishes throughout. The large terraces provide protection from the blistering summer sun as does the saltwater pool. In the evenings a glass of Alentejan wine enjoyed on the roof terrace listening to the birds and the occasional cow-bell makes a relaxing way to end the day.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P7103
Yvonne Gray
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 961 279 373
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