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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Castro Verde in Alentejo

From £450 per week |  From £92 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

At Monte da Quinta we aim to provide a very high standard of country living and comfort with traditional architecture and modern facilities. We have achieved the classification Casa do Campo by the Ministry of Tourism of Portugal.

Providing Rural Tourism self catering accommodation for a maximum of 10 guests in 2 comfortably large, delightfully restored, self contained country houses set within 4.5 hectares of beautifully managed private grounds.

Just on the edge of Castro Verde we have the advantage of the tranquillity and beauty of this fantastic landscape, plus all the facilities of the town. Within 10 minutes walking, or 2 minutes in the car, we have several excellent restaurants, cafes, shops and supermarkets.

The farmhouse is furnished to a high standard. It has a large comfortable lounge and dining area complete with a Wi-Fi internet access, flatscreen TV, satellite channels, DVD player and a iPod speaker dock. A well equipped kitchen with granite worktops, a hob, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, iron and a ironing board. Also equipped with a a 24 bottle wine cooler .

All bedrooms have en suite facilities, walk-in power showers, WC, and hand basin. Large doors open from the lounge and third bedroom onto a private covered dining terrace.

For extra comfort this country house has under floor heating for the winter months and cooling fans for the summer months. For your entertainment there are variety of DVDs, books, board games and puzzles.

The farmhouse is finished with traditional white washed walls and beautiful brick arches. It has terracotta floors throughout with wooden shuttered windows, vaulted beamed ceilings and an open fireplace. This house is single storey and built on solid rock and therefore the room levels do vary with one step between some rooms.

The house has immediate access to a private landscaped garden: a covered terrace, a further open terrace, BBQ area and access to the swimming pool.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
- Traditional restaurants, bars and cafes within walking distance
- A choice of 3 large supermarkets within a 2 minutes drive
- Outdoor tennis courts within a 2 minutes drive (we hire rackets)
- Indoor public swimming pool within a 2 minutes drive
- Local quad biking, horse riding, ballooning, archery, paintball
- Vineyard tour with lunch, off roading, skippered river cruises
- We offer a range of Holistic Therapies Treatments on site
- Complimentary hamper includes local produce, cheese & wine
- Initial sundries provided
- Comprehensive guest guide to the region and local restaurants
- A local weather forecast for your stay
- Fresh farm produce: eggs, oranges, homemade preserves, olive oil & local honey
- Small souvenirs and gifts, postcards
- Farm animals include: Shetland ponies, sheep, pygmy goats,
- Alentejo black pigs & potbelly pigs and piglets, chickens, ducks, guinea fowl, & geese
- Boules pitch within the grounds
- Buckets, spades, beach towels and a cooler for guest use
- Two adult size bicycles for guest use
- Recycling facilities
- Night club within Castro Verde
- Cinema and a Theatre

REST ASSURED - Our holiday farmhouses were restored to strict guidelines set by the Mnistry of Tourism of Portugal. These include: mains drainage, mains electric, solar water heaters, no gas appliances and our pool water is regularly tested. There are smoke alarms on every room as weel as a fire panic button and emergency exit signs. Our kitchens have fire blankets and extinguishers.

As a registered business we are licensed operators for tourism and insured for public liability. We are regularly inspected for health and safety. We are on site to assist, manage and maintain the standards at Monte da Quinta.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fresh linen is provided and includes pool towels for the use at Monte da Quinta only. All towels are replaced mid week. Mid week housekeeping and linen change can be arranged for an extra cost.

A Guest Hamper awaits you compliments of Monte da Quinta includes:
Regional cheese & wine, locally baked bread, buscuits, preserves, butter, tea, coffe, milk, bottled water, fruit juice and our fresh farm eggs. Champange on ice can be pre-arranged for your arrival.

We have a cot complete with cot linen, two travel cots and a baby chair. We are happy to provide these items at no extra cost.

We have Laundry room facilities with several washing machines and a tumble dryer.

Monte da Quinta postcards, small souvenirs, fresh farm eggs and homemade preserves are available
including our Olive Oil and Oranges.

Further details outdoors:
Swimming Pool – The uniquely designed and recently completed non slip pool measures 11.5 x 5 meters with roman end. The pool is situated within the landscaped areas to the front of the two rentable farmhouses, with its elevated position providing a fantastic vantage point for the stunning southerly views. The pool uses a balance of natural salt rather than or chemical chlorines, the water contains approximately 10 percent the salt level of ocean water.

Children’s Shallow Play Pool – Incorporated in the main pool is a 4 meter circular shallow children’s play pool.

Pool Terrace – Special non slip pavers surround the pool area. Ample loungers, sun shades and seating are provided.

There are two adult size bikes for guest use. We have a boules court within our grounds, sets of boules for children and adults to use. Buckets, spades and sun shades for a day at the beach. We hire beach towels daily and tennis rackets for a game at our nearby court.

Further details

Changeover days are set for Saturday during July & August.
Payment - We require your 40% non refundable deposit when making your reservation. Reservations are not guaranteed until we are in receipt of your deposit. The balance must be received 6 weeks prior to your arrival. All bookings made within 4 weeks of arrival must be paid in full.

Conditions

Minimum Age - It is our policy that persons staying at Monte da Quinta must be a minimum of 21 years of age unless accompanied by an adult

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The Alentejo region

5 minute walk into Castro Verde town centre. To the north are the towns of Beja (the capital of the Alentejo province), Evora, Mertola and Lisbon; all beautiful towns and steeped in history. Lisbon, the country’s capital. Alternatively, it is accessible by train from Garvao, a short distance from Castro Verde. To the south are the towns of Faro, Portimao, Loule, Albufeira, and Tavira. All can be reached by car, bus or rail (to Faro).

Whites Lands
Although it is characterized by vast and sunny plains, with apparently endless wheat-fields, the Alentejo always offers new landscapes. The plains of Castro Verde, full of thousands of white flowers during spring, are excellent for walks by foot or by bicycle, and then you can fully appreciate the fauna and flora typical of the region’s flat lands.

This vast open space is chosen by white storks to make their nests. At the Monte das Azinheiras (Holm-oaks Hill) there are more than sixty couples. Bustards, hawks and vultures also prefer the solitude of the golden plains. Some streams create the ideal environment for frogs, salamanders and tortoises. The wild boar prefers the oak-plantations, full or acorns, or scraping the soil in search of truffle

The Castro Verde area

Castro Verde is an extremely well equipped town with several restaurants, supermarkets, cash points, a health centre and 24hr pharmacy and an open air market selling local produce. The town has boutiques, hardware and household shops. There is a post office, an internet cafe, night club, public swimming pools, a coach station, cinema and a cultural centre. There are also are two petrol stations within Castro Verde.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Activities offered by Monte da Quinta:
* Quad bikes
* Hot Air Ballooning
* Archery
* Helicopter trips
* River Cruises
* Off Roading
* Paintball

HOLISTIC THERAPY TREATMENTS
At Monte da Quinta, within the comfort of your own cottage, our holistic practitioners and healers are able to offer you a range of unique complementary therapies.
* Kinesiology Energy Therapy
* Reiki Healing and Massage
* Bach Fower Remidies

The Alentejo Region is a uniquely fascinating and beautiful place with much to offer:
- Archaeologists
- Ornithologists
- Botanists
- Artists
- Cyclists
- Golfers
- Fisherman
- Walkers
And those that like to relax in comfort

How to get there

Casa Laranjeira What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

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Faro or Lisbon Airport.
A toll road from Faro to Lisbon provides an alternative choice of route to Castro Verde. Both routes offer spectacular scenery through the Algarve and the Alentejo regions.
50 minutes on the new motorway the A2 from Faro Airport - An hour and a half from Lisbon

GPS Latitude N 37.69342 Longitude W 8.08048

Car hire is essential.

Activities near Castro Verde

Reviews

Review: 1 to 2 of 2

31 Aug 2011

“Magical Moments at Monte da Quinta” Monte da Quinta was the perfect holiday accomodation, blissfuly calm, tasteful and very unique. The villas were clean, tidy, well furnished and comfortable, also the private terraces and pool were faultless and perfect for all swimming abilities with a deep and shallow pool. It offers exactly what the website emplies and more. Nigel and Michela were the perfect hosts unobtrusive but pro-active and charming. All the places they recommended were wonderful and there was something for everyone. Yet it was equally enjoyable to stay by the pool under the pepper tree and enjoy the views and lucious Aljento sunshine. All in all it offers a holiday to remember and a place to return to! Response: So glad you enjoyed your second stay at Monte da Quinta as much as the first. It was a pleasure to spend some of your precious holiday time with you at one of our favourite restaurants. Best regards and hope to welcome you back soon. M

11 Jul 2011

“lovely relaxing break” Once again, our holiday in Casa Laranjeira was just perfect. It is so nice to switch off from real life and the hosts Michaela and Nigel could not be more welcoming or helpful. The cottage is very well maintained and very clean. The covered terrace area is a perfect place to relax and escape the sun at midday whilst still being able to look out over the beautiful landscape and pool. Our 3-year old loved the children's pool and feeding the animals with scraps every day. There are several different varieties of pig, chickens, geese, ducks, guinea fowl and peacocks. Can't wait to go back.

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Guestbook for Casa Laranjeira

John & Joanne UK
Monta de Quinta is a truly great place to holiday.
Beautiful property, immaculately maintained, in a lovely region of Portugal & with a fantastic pool.
The farm grounds and animals were a real bonus with feeding the pigs & leading the ponies becoming a daily highlight for our 2 daughters.
The position outside Castro Verde is perfect for exploring a charming town and also the many delights of the Alentejo region, while also having access to the West coast beaches & the Algarve.
We found the owners Michaela & Nigel to be consumate hosts. They are passionate about their property, their web site is informative & accurate and they were only too happy to help us discover many of the less well known attractions Alentejo has to offer. Would recommend Monta de Quinta unreservedly - we had a truley lovely holiday.

Ronald & Marie, Netherlands- Monte da Quinta as it combines all the elements we like to see in a holiday: nicely decorated cottage with enough space and perfect shower (!), beautiful views and surroundings, swimmingpool, animals for the kids, village in walking distance etc. We've appreciated your warm welcome and relaxed and helpful presence during our stay.

Akiko & Tim Hong Kong- Way exceeded our high expectations, just loved it!. Wished we had stayed longer. A long way from Hong Kong but would love to come back.

Jean & Guy Ruislip-Peace and quiet but within easy reach of some great places. Hannah and Sam had a chance of a lifetime swimming with Dolphins at Zoomarine

David & Shelley Canada-This is the Portugal we wanted to see.

Romino & Taschi Israel-Every detail is very well planned, now your Middle East ambassadors.

Famille Lefere-Dewerpe Belgique-A big thank you for a marvelous week. We appreciate the decor of the house and all the little details. "The views are Magnifique". We will be back for sure.

Rachel & Marc Yveslines-A True Oasis here - a central base to set out from and return to a well organised, sparkling clean, all amenities, a rare gem. You have thought of everything.

Myriam & Graham Copenhagen-Our 2nd visit here and it has been absolutely fantastic, Just love this place, perfect for families. Certainly coming back.

Rune & Kari Lise Norway-This is a lovely place and we will be back.

Andrew & Anika Fife Scotland-Exceeded our expectations in every sense. Wonderful accommodation, and a pristine pool.

Julian & Sally Norfolk-Faultless facilities, don't miss the stars - wonderful clear skies.

Maria & Paul Spain-In our many years of self-catering holidays Monte da Quinta offers the very best.

Julie & Richard, High Wycombe-100%, top notch.

Kathryn & Luis Manchester-Absolutely fantastic, much more than expected, returned in 2007. Booked for 2008

Brian & Gillian, N. Ireland-The ultimate experience epitomises life as it should be.

Angela & Mike Wales-A beautiful place, we cannot wait to return to. Booked 2008

Pernille & Michael, Fleet-Fabulous retreat, finished to a very high standard, hospitality & generosity admirable, returned 2007 and booked for 2008.

David & Barbara, Canada -Worth crossing the Atlantic, wonderful place, great access to the coast.

Dominique & Corinna West Indies-Monte da Quinta is an OASIS of tranquility.

Mark & Joanne Surrey-Thoroughly enjoyed our 2wks. Attention to detail in the cottage is outstanding. Incredibly clean and highly maintained. Salt pool and no chlorine is fabulous for the children. Booked for 2008

Helen & Joseph France-Being approved by the Tourism Board gave us reassurance. Simply a very special place.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	4 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	540€ 540	110110	110110	3 Nights
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	570€ 570	110110	110110	3 Nights
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	770€ 770	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	570€ 570	110110	110110	3 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	4 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	750€ 750	139139	139139	3 Nights
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	30 Jun 12	770€ 770	139139	139139	3 Nights
High Season	30 Jun 12	1 Sep 12	970€ 970	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	770€ 770	139139	139139	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

We accept Euros and GBP Sterling payments.

Rate Includes:

Complimentary Guest Hamper, Initial Sundries,

Weekly Housekeeping, 100% Cotton Linen, Towels & Pool Towels, Replacement Towels Mid-week, Under Floor Heating (Low Season), Cooling Fans (High Season), Water & Electric.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Michaela Tulip-Mills Landline +351 286 322001 Mobile +351 964 867272 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in Portugal and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This farmhouse has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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