Very peaceful 300 year old cottage with rustic charm and stunning view

Portalegre cottage rental - the front of the cottage with seating area*
Portalegre cottage rental - the front of the cottage with seating area*
Weekly Rate (GBP) £240 - £350
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of this Portalegre holiday cottage
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps a maximum of 5

This stone built cottage is the original property on the 130 acre Tapada do Falcao Estate. It lies some 500 metres up a track off the drive to the main house, and is totally hidden from view. In recent years it has been sympathetically renovated and furnished with traditional hand painted furniture. It abounds in rustic charm and has wonderful views from its terrace. It may be let separately or in conjunction with the larger Tapada do Falcao (see property no 2137). For more information, contact us for web site details.

Portalegre cottage rental - the front of the cottage with seating area*

the front of the cottage with seating area*

Portalegre cottage rental - Sitting room

Sitting room

Portalegre cottage rental - Alentejan fireplace and wood burner

Alentejan fireplace and wood burner

Portalegre cottage rental - The twin bedroom

The twin bedroom

Portalegre cottage rental - The sleeping platform for 5th person

The sleeping platform for 5th person

Portalegre cottage rental - View to hills from front door

View to hills from front door

Portalegre cottage rental - Trying out the bread oven

Trying out the bread oven

Portalegre cottage rental - the cottage approach

the cottage approach

Portalegre cottage rental - Approach to cottage from parking area

Approach to cottage from parking area

Portalegre cottage rental - View from vineyard

View from vineyard

Portalegre cottage rental - walking to the village

walking to the village

Portalegre cottage rental - Cork stripping on the estate

Cork stripping on the estate

Portalegre cottage rental - View from vineyard

View from vineyard

Portalegre cottage rental - Typical view*

Typical view*

Portalegre cottage rental - walk between house and cottage

walk between house and cottage

Portalegre cottage rental - Marvao street

Marvao street

Portalegre cottage rental - Exploring Marvao

Exploring Marvao

Portalegre cottage rental - More cork oaks*

More cork oaks*

Portalegre cottage rental - Stork in flight*

Stork in flight*

Portalegre cottage rental - Typical granite outcrops*

Typical granite outcrops*

Portalegre cottage rental - Cork oaks - typical scene*

Cork oaks - typical scene*

Portalegre cottage rental - Estremoz

Estremoz

Portalegre cottage rental - Typical Portuguese entrance

Typical Portuguese entrance

Portalegre cottage rental - Cork trees*

Cork trees*

Nearest Airport : Lisbon at 230 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Portalegre at 8 Kilometres
Car: recommended

Casa do Outeiro is situated on the Tapada do Falcao estate, on the edge of the village of Caia andabout 8 kilometres from the town of Portalegre. The estate lies due east of Lisbon close to the Sao Mamede Natural Park and the border with Spain.

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Changeover Day: Saturday

Rental rates for this holiday cottage in Portalegre, Portalegre region

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1 May 2012 29 Jun 2012 £285 - - - - - - 5 Nights
30 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012 £350 - - - - - - 1 Week
1 Sep 2012 28 Sep 2012 £285 - - - - - - 5 Nights
29 Sep 2012 21 Dec 2012 £240 - - - - - - 5 Nights
22 Dec 2012 1 Jan 2013 £350 - - - - - - 5 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Prices quoted are for two people occupancy. Additional adults £75 per week high season (£65 mid; £50 low) Additional children aged 2-12 £50 high season (40 mid; 30 Low) Under 2s free. There is an additional £30 cleaning fee per booking, payable in advance.
  • Maid can usually be arranged on request.
    Changeover day flexible off season - talk to owners.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage in Portalegre in Portalegre region

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 50 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all

General:
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • microwave
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 5 people

Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Room 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Single Bed, on mezzanine area above sitting room
  • 2 travel cots can additionally be available if required
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • tennis court
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 5 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm

Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • sight seeing

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • hunting small game

Notes: The living area of the cottage has a vast Alentejan fireplace containing a wood burning stove (free logs). One single bed is located on a sleeping gallery above the dining area and is reached by a sturdy, fixed ladder. It therefore lacks a certain amount of privacy and is not suitable for the elderly or the very young. There is a tennis court on the estate and occupants of the cottage share its use with those in the main house. The pool is for occupants of the main house (ref P2137) exclusively.

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Portalegre, Portugal

About the area: The cottage is situated close to the Spanish border in the Alentejo, one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Portugal. The area is steeped in history and there are many castles and other ancient remains to visit. On the doorstep is the Sao Mamede Natural Park, a haven for many of Europe's rarest birds and animals. There are a number of dams and reservoirs for swimming, as well as outdoor public pools.

About the property: The cottage lies within 130 acres of woodland and pastureland abounding with cork oaks, eucalyptus and umbrella pines. Indigenous shrubs and flowers flourish in their natural state. A small vineyard has recently been planted. From the wild flower garden and rough hewn terrace of the cottage are wonderful rural views over hills and valleys. There is a tennis court on the estate which cottage occupants share with the main house. Despite its peaceful and secluded position, it is possible to walk to the small local village in under 10 minutes

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Portalegre, Portugal

Very peaceful 300 year old cottage with rustic charm and stunning view
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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Very peaceful 300 year old cottage with rustic charm and stunning view
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p2136
+44 (0)208-874 8160
Portalegre Portalegre region
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
5

Fantastic Stay - October 2008

Review Submitted: October 22, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
A very peaceful location, with wonderful views and a 'sun trap' terrace! Fantastic walking routes which were well signed, all offering something different. Many local attractions.

Portalegre offers good amenities, large supermarkets and good value for money. To get by, you do need to speak a little portuguese though!

The cottage offered spacious accommodation, loads of hot water and cooking facilities. The wood burning stove and bottle of home produced wine offered warmth on the cooler nights! The only negative comment is that the blankets could do with a little upgrading and the addition of a microwave would be useful, but this did not spoil our enjoyment at all.

Would recommend to others looking for rustic charm, peace and excellent touring opportunities.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Very peaceful 300 year old cottage with rustic charm and stunning view
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p2136
+44 (0)208-874 8160
Portalegre Portalegre region
HR GuestBook
5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'We enjoyed our stay in the cottage immensely..those days were so blissfully peaceful that coming back to the noise and frenetic pace of London is a bit of a shock'
'I just had to write to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Casa do Outeiro. It is the kind of place we always seek and rarely find. We loved everything about it particularly the peace, the beautiful views and the isolation. We had some wonderful car trips - this area of the Alentejo was a real revelation. We loved the virtually traffic-less straight roads and small unspoilt villages, the beautiful cork oak forests and eccentric stork nests!'
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