2BR/2BA Villa in Redondo: Converted Shepherds Cottage for Up To 6 Guests

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Redondo, Evora

University of Évora40 min drive
Évora Cathedral42 min drive
Praca do Giraldo43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora

Converted Shepherd's cottage with family shared swimming pool, available for weekends and short term lets, with one double bedroom, a triple room, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and private terrace. Situated in beautiful countryside of cork trees, olive groves and vineyards, on the foothills of the Serra D’ Ossa 20 km south of Estremoz and 40 km from Évora Unesco city. Ideal for sight seeing in a scenic and historic part of Portugal and within easy reach by motorway of Lisbon (2 hours) and Spain (1 hour), the farm itself offers good opportunities for country walks, bird watching and quiet country life. Historical tours of Evora can also be arranged through a private guide.

There are a myriad of activities to enjoy on the farm. For the walkers or mountain bikers there are kilometers of footpaths around the 120 hectare farm for you to explore and for those wishing to venture further afield, the nearby peaks offer unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. Serra d’Ossa lies at 500 metres above sea level and boasting one of the driest climates in Europe. The absence of light pollution makes this an astronomers’ paradise.

Twitchers can enjoy seeking out over 70 species of birds in the unique habitat provided by the cork forest, several of our past guests are members of the RSPB and have made lists of the birds they have seen / heard. Here is a list of a few: White Stork, Booted Eagle, Red Kite, Kestrel, Cuckoo, Tawny Owl, Hoopoe, Red-Rumped Swallow, Great Bustard, Little Bustard and Bee Eater. Visitors to the local damn include black winged stilts and the occasional avocet. Very occasionally, bustards can be seen in the lower plains.

Within a one-hour drive from the farm, you can also explore nearby towns including Evora (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Estremoz famed for its Saturday morning market, Vila Viçosa with its two royal palaces, Reguengos and even neighbouring Spain.

Property manager

Paul Mollet

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 7076

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Redondo

Located in Redondo, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museu Rural da Casa do Povo de Santa Maria de Estremoz and Estremoz Handicraft are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Roquevale Redondo and Casa Relvas Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, mountain climbing and cycling.

Redondo, Evora

What's nearby

Quinta do Carmo - 25 min drive
Historic Centre of Évora - 39 min drive
University of Évora - 40 min drive
Évora Cathedral - 42 min drive
Praca do Giraldo - 43 min drive

Restaurants

Celeiro do Pinto - 9 min drive
Jaquim dos Leitões - 8 min drive
A Torre - 8 min drive
Restaurante Porfírio's - 8 min drive
O Chana - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 16 mi (25 km) of Castelo Do Alandroal, Jardim de San Pedro and Santuario Da Padroeira De Portugal. Torre das Tres Coroas and Capela de Santa Isabel are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

2 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing stay in a beautiful place

My wife and I had a lovely week staying at Til’s Cottage. It is very well appointed, with excellent facilities, WiFi, privacy and comfort. The kitchen is compact but well equipped. And we cooked there most nights The estate is beautiful and the tour of the cork forest from José was fascinating and is well worth doing. Walking in the forest, accompanied by the dogs, was a treat. I saw many bird species and I imagine that in spring this would be even more impressive. The pool was beautiful and felt private, even with other guests in the main house, and had plenty of loungers and sunshades. Communication was excellent and the owner, Phillip, even called me to let me know that he wouldn’t be able to meet us in person, which was very courteous. The staff were all very friendly and it was a pleasure to talk to them. Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family, and would love to return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP M.

26 Dec 2017

Long weekend away

Had a long weekend here with my 3 boys. They spent most of there time playing with the dogs. We also did the farm tour which I must say is a must. This place defiantly get 5 out 5 in my books

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mithra P.

31 Aug 2017

Fantastic Holiday.

Herdade de Maroteira was a fantastic holiday place, the information regarding the farm was very helpful. We found the area as very idyllic and peacfull.overall we had a fantastic time. The crok trekking tour was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed it. unexpectedly my wife was taken ill and has to be hospitalized but the help and support we received from the Mollet family and staff was absolutely amazing they are some of the most genuinely well meaning and kind people we've ever met. Finally we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to our family and friends and hope to see you all again thank you so much. premathilaka family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Philip M., Redondo

20 Aug 2017

Great Stay away from it all

OMG if you want some where quite this is the place to go.We stayed in Til's cottage and loved the house, swimming pool and the location. We will be back some time soon.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Armanda P.

5 Sept 2016

Beautiful part of tipycal Alentejo, very friendly. Definetly recommend staying at Herdade Maroteira.

When looking for a few days escape we came across Herdade da Maroteira, Sheperds Cottage in Redondo. Really what we were looking for and we have spent 4 amazing days in Redondo. Truly recommend staying at Herdade da Maroteira! The Cottage was lovely, fully equipped and in a very peaceful area with amazing views. We enjoyed sitting outside every evening with a nice glass of Alentejo wine, listening only to the sounds of nature. Everyone was very welcoming, Philip and his family, Sr Chico and Sr Inverno (Mr Winter as my children called him). Sr Inverno was around to help with anything we needed and was extremely kind, friendly. We did the jeep tour around the property and this is a "must"! If you ever visit the Herdade you must take on the jeep tour!! Fantastic!! Amazing views, 2hr around the property. We learned so much about Cork & Wines! Thank you Mr Inverno, for being so enthusiastic and caring!! This property located in Redondo, is close to some very attractive sites, places to visit like Monsaraz; Evora; Elvas... make sure you visit them. Sheperds Cottage was a beautiful place, located inside a traditional cork forest. At night, we could only see the stars and listen to sounds from nature. The pool was located in the property but it was a good 800m walk, which in July and August with high temperatures, was a little bit distant from the cottage but still lovely. I have been told that next year a new pool will exist just in front of the cottage, so if you have children will be a plus. The area is not fumigated so you have to expect to see the natural insects that will populate around the forest, we even managed to see some scorpions (which we were told we may see them during August). We all had a wonderful time (including the children aged 12 and 10) and we truly recommend staying at Redondo, Herdade da Maroteira, Till's Cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Paul Mollet

We are Paul and Inês and together we run Monte da Japonica. Paul is a former journalist and energy analyst with an interest in climate change while Inês is a researcher working on diabetes and nutrition.

Why they chose this property

Our policy, as a family-owned farm is to farm in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and provides value to the local community through employment and resource-sharing.
When you book us you will be helping us protect the cork forest and the local enviroment.

What makes this property unique

We live in a very privileged area of Portugal with a lot of historical locations and sites.
For you to be able to make the most of you stay with us we have set up some actives with a full time local guide, who would love to show you the best of what we have.
Our Tours
1 Hr Visit of the farm
5km Walk of Cork Forest
10km Walk of the Cork Forest and Vineyards
20km Walk of the farm and surrounding hill
Explore the Dolmens of the serra D’ossa