Monte Alamo - Old Typical Alentejo Cottage - Renovated with Swimming Pool
This Traditional `Monte´in the Spectacular Alentejo Countryside
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms) or 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Set in a quiet vale, with no through traffic, the property is independent of other houses, used only by customers. The landscape is typical of the Alentejo - sweeping open agricultural countryside dotted with cork trees. The area is amazingly beautiful and full of history providing an ideal environment for a peaceful, relaxing, holiday. This is the real Portugal that few tourists get to see. The house is long, low and white with blue edging, red doors and huge white chimneys - a traditional `monte´. In the interior, wherever possible, all traditional features have been retained or modern equivalents chosen to match. All the rooms (except the bathroom which is modern) have traditional Portuguese architectural style with beam and cane ceilings, red floors and white walls and are decorated with furniture and objects from the region.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2010 - 29 April 2011 | €475 | 7 | ||
| 30 April 2011 - 1 July 2011 | €520 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2011 - 2 September 2011 | €675 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | €520 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 31 December 2011 | €475 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for two bedrooms per week in Euros. Extra double bedroom is available at 125 euros low season, 130 euros mid season and 160 euros high season. With the extra bedroom comes a second bathroom and another living room. Discount of 10% for 2 week bookings.
Changeover day
Saturday. Leave by 1100. Arrive after 1600.
Notes on accommodation
Linen, bathroom towels are included, plus beach towels for the swimming pool. Linen changed and property cleaned weekly. Extra cleaning, linen change and meals can be provided on request at extra cost.
Outside
An enclosed, fenced, garden of 600 square meters with grape vines, olive and fig trees plus flower borders surrounding an 8 x 4 metre private swimming pool with safety fence. There is a shaded area for outside meals with table and chairs and sun beds for the pool. Parking, inside the fenced area, for three cars. Now with child protection fence around swimming pool.
Coast/Beach
The Alentejo has a special magic which has a different appeal to coastal areas such as the Algarve. Although not a place for beach lovers there are river beaches to be found in the area and we provide a swimming pool to cool off in the summer.
Travel
Nearest airport and capital city - Lisbon - 120 miles
Algarve holiday area and main tourist airport - Faro - 180 miles
A car is essential.
Distances
Local café and restaurant - 2 miles
Nearest supermarket with chemist, cafe etc - 4 miles
Estremoz - 5 miles with many shops, supermarkets, restaurants, post offfice, health centre etc.
Local trader selling bread, milk, fruit and veg etc. passes house on Wednesday and Saturday.
Evora - regional capital with best facilities - 30 miles
Badajoz - Closest large city in Spain - 35 miles
Further details
In addition to history and unspoilt countryside the area also has the three marble towns of Estremoz, Borba and Vila Viçosa. Fine wines can be sampled by following the wine route and visiting the famous vineyards of the central Alentejo. There are plenty of good and cheap restaurants, specializing in local dishes, where you can enjoy good food in a friendly local atmosphere. The area is rich in history - at least 16 walled towns and/or castles within half an hours driving distance, the best know of which is Evora with it's Roman temple and chapel of bones. Not far from Evora is Arraiolos, famous for it's tapestries and carpets. Walled villages set on high rock escarpments can be seen at Monsaraz to the South and Marvão to the North - where also can be found the breeding centre for Lusitania horses at Alter do Cháo and the city of Portalegre with the national park of the Serre de S.Mamede. There are numerous pre-historic monuments to be found in the region the best of them around Evora. Regional markets are held in most towns on Saturdays.
Booking notes
25% deposit on booking - balance by bank transfer before departure from home or paid in cash on arrival. Electricity, gas and logs (if required) are included.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P1505
Contact Name:
Chris and Cristina Alford
(PORTUGAL) +351 289992485
Alternate Contact Details:
(PORTUGAL) +351 919899988
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