3 bedroom Alentejo Style villa with private pool in unspoilt rural countryside.

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6160 sq m

Explore the area

Garvao, Beja District

Barragem de Santa Clara35 min drive
Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park39 min drive
Porto Covo Beach61 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful rustic house in the lower Alentejo region of southern Portugal just north of the Algarve. Set in its own grounds of three acres with terrific panoramic countryside views from the poolside terrace, it is the perfect place for peace and quiet and total relaxation. This is the real Portugal.
Inside the house is a fully equipped open plan Kitchen, dining and lounge. The living area has a large L-shaped couch and a 42inch TV with DVD player and opens out onto a covered pool terrace. Here is a great place to enjoy your breakfast whilst waiting for the day to heat up.
There are three ensuite bedrooms, two overlook the 12mx6m pool.
There is also a utility room with a washing machine.
Outside there is a BBQ and an outdoor dining area under a covered pergola, a special place to watch the sunset and thereafter wonder at the millions of stars in the night sky. You'll be blown away by the milky way, the summer shooting stars and the silence!!
The pool has sun loungers but no umbrellas.
Surrounded by fields with farm animals and natural wildlife it's a great place to unwind.
Should you be lucky enough to come in the Spring, the fields of wild flowers that the Alentejo is renowned for will take your breath away.
if you want exercise, apart from the ample sized pool, there is a 5km circuit along quiet farm tracks to walk or run on.
The village is a kilometre away and though it doesn't have a lot to offer, there is are 2 mini markets, several cafés, a bakery and a Pharmacy. There is also an ATM machine and a post office.
The nearest town is 13km from the property and has two large supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, cafes and restaurants, a library and several shops.
The nearest West Coast beaches are 50 minutes away by car and the Algarve beaches are an hour away by car.
Fancy a trip to Lisbon? The train station is only 3km and the journey time 2 hours.

Words of warning:-
This is a rustic country house set in the fields and is only accessible along a bumpy rough farm track 1km in length. If you are worried about your car please do not book this property.
Although the house is very comfortable, please do not expect luxury, this is a rustic, rural retreat.
Please note:
There is no air conditioning.
There is no dishwasher.

You wont fail to enjoy your stay.

Property manager

Marten Jon

Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ourique

Located in Ourique, this villa is in a rural area. Local points of interest include Royal Basilica of Castro Verde, Barragem de Santa Clara, and 25 de Abril Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Garvao, Beja District

What's nearby

Barragem de Santa Clara - 35 min drive
Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park - 39 min drive
Almograve Beach - 53 min drive
Porto Covo Beach - 61 min drive
Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach - 64 min drive

Restaurants

Beira Gare - 16 min drive
Poço Novo - 12 min drive
Casa Nirvana - 12 min drive
Cooperativa do Povo Amoreirense - 16 min drive
Restaurante Os Moços dos Leitões - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 bedroom Alentejo Style villa with private pool in unspoilt rural countryside. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 bedroom Alentejo Style villa with private pool in unspoilt rural countryside.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 bedroom Alentejo Style villa with private pool in unspoilt rural countryside.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 bedroom Alentejo Style villa with private pool in unspoilt rural countryside. located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 25 miles (40 km) of Royal Basilica of Castro Verde, Cercal Touism Information Centre and Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park. Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino and Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

BRUNO

30 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Outdoor space amazing !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

26 Sept 2023

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

5 star recommended stay

We spent 2 weeks in Martin’s villa in September. Faboulus weather. Absolutely perfect with large clean nice pool to cool down. Villa is beautiful. Spacious 3 ensuite bedrooms with extra communal WC. Big open plan living area and well equiped kitchen. 2 lovely outside settings to eat - one just outside living room where we enjoyed breakfasts on patio and other one in shaded bbq area where we had lovely dinners watching sun setting over unspoiled views of sourrinding fields. Villa is located in quiet village. You can see neighbours houses in far distance but there is nothing to spoil peace and quiet if you want to unwind from busy life. Watching sky full of stars at night was nothing like ever before. There’s only nature sounds at that time, nothing else. Nearest town - Ourique - offers anything you need during your stay from daily shopping to lovely traditional pastelarias (cafes), bars and restaurant (serves local black pork specialities). If you want to sightsee - Algarve coast is just over an hour away. We wanted some sunbathing on the beach as well, so we visited Villa Nova de Milfontes and Porto Covo beaches (over west coast) and they did not dissapoint. Martin is great host. He’s there for you if you need help but also respectfull of his guests privacy. Cannot recommed enough. We are looking forward to come back soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

aine c.

20 Jul 2023

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

Relaxing and enjoyable stay

As a family of 5, with children's ages ranging from 10-17 we are so glad that we booked this villa! There was plenty of space for everyone, and a large pool that we all enjoyed for hours on end. The villa was very well equipped and clean, with amenities close by. The surrounding countryside offered peace and quiet, with our daughter enjoying feeding the local horses and our son enjoying his morning run. At night there is no light pollution, so we were able to enjoy the night sky and watch the shooting stars. The owner was welcoming and respected our privacy throughout our stay. We will definitely be back- thank you!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F., ireland

12 Feb 2020

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

A wonderful place to unwind.

A very comfortable place to stay and, although some exterior work is necessary before the summer season begins, we spent a very happy month here.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wouter L.

3 Jan 2024

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

Very nice stay, beautiful region, peace and quiet

We had a marvellous stay in Garvaõ! The house is located in a very quiet place, but very close to the small town. The house is spacious and has everything you need. The owner is very helpful! He made sure there were radiators in the house (together with a wood stove) to get the house warm in December. We recommend the house!!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marten Jon

I am retired

Why they chose this property

I bought this place because I fell in love with the simple, honest beauty of the area and its warm, welcoming people. And of course the food and great weather!!!