Evora holiday farmhouse accommodation with walking, log fire, disabled access, internet access, telephone, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Passareiro (farmhouse)

Home description

Passareiro is a charming and traditional working estate located in the heart of Portugal’s unique Alentejo region. The house itself dates from the 18th Century and is elegant but informal, with long vine-shaded pergolas running along the length of the bedrooms and spacious living areas. Antiques and rustic pieces are scattered throughout, adding to the rich sense of character and history of the house and its surroundings.

Perfectly located to explore all the area has to offer, Passareiro is within easy reach of Lisbon airport (1hr15mins). The UNESCO World Heritage town of Evora is 25mins away and guests are welcome to walk on the estate, exploring the vineyards and cork forests or to just relax by the pool and take in the atmosphere.

Passareiro sleeps 10 in six bedrooms and is available for private stays year-round on an exclusive basis only. Accommodation is offered on a self catering basis, but chefs and childcare can be arranged in advance. Smaller groups welcome.

Front of house	Front of house
Kitchen	Pink Room

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The Southern Plains/Alentejo region

The Alentejo is a beautiful and diverse area, offering visitors a glimpse of rural life in one of Europe’s most undiscovered regions. From cork forests to fortified medieval towns, vineyards and great cuisine, there is lots to keep visitors busy.

The Alentejo is an excellent year-round destination and the landscape changes dramatically throughout the year. In spring, the fields come alive with wildflowers, summer days are long and hot with the landscape taking on golden tones until late autumn, when it is wine harvesting time. Winters days can be very sunny and warm, although the nights can be chilly, but cosy if spent by a roaring fireplace!

Evora area

As a working farm, Passareiro also offers a chance to see traditional farm activities. In late May you can see the unique process of cork stripping and September is time for grape harvesting. Early spring is lambing season and the fields come alive with wildflowers. Guests are welcome to walk on the estate, exploring our vineyards and cork forests.

Nearby is the World Heritage town of Evora, with its white-washed houses and Roman ruins, including the famous Temple of Diana. Evora is a charming university town with plenty of shops and restaurants. Other historic towns such as Estremoz and Reguengos are nearby and there are several prehistoric sites to be explored. The area also offers horse-riding, biking, nature walks and Go-Karting. Wine tastings can be arranged.

How to get there

Perfectly located to explore all the area has to offer, Passareiro is within easy reach of Lisbon airport (1hr15mins) by motorway.

- Fly to Lisbon from London in 2.5hrs with British Airways, TAP and Easy Jet
- Rent a car with Holiday Autos at www.holidayautos.co.uk
- Drive 1hr 15mins by motorway and secondary roads (simple access, approx 20mins - we will give directions)
- There are local buses and trains but we recommend a car for your stay
- Easy access to local amenities, historic towns, restaurants and sites

Activities near Evora

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- A truly unique country house with a sense of history and stunning location
- All bedrooms are provided with fine quality cotton bed linen, towels and bathrobes for adults.
- Living and Dining Rooms decorated with antiques and rustic pieces, with huge traditional fireplaces.
- Large indoor Dining Room and outdoor dining areas and barbecue.
- Stunning pool with viewing platform and shaded areas. The pool is fed by a natural spring and looks out onto vineyards and citrus groves.

- Excellent walking on private estate, with vineyards, ancient cork forests and olive groves.
- Fully equipped kitchen with all mod-cons.
- Home cooked meals available as extra on arrival. Optional Chef for full catering. Welcome basket on arrival.
- Daily maid service 4hrs except on Sundays.

Further details outdoors:
There are shady gardens and an outdoor dining area at the rear of the house, as well as a spacious living room, dining room, games room and study inside.

Two minutes from the house, the large pool is fed by a natural spring. The pool has a spacious platform area, with sun loungers and an elegant shaded area where there are hammocks for relaxing and a table for meals and drinks al-fresco. Towels, an icebox and tableware are provided for use at the pool.

Further details

- Welcome pack on arrival
- Owner not on site but easily reachable
- Farm tours can be arranged

Conditions

- Smoking allowed outdoors and in garden
- We require a 20% deposit in order to confirm your booking
- Full balance due 30 days before arrival
- Security deposit of €500 applies, refunded 2 weeks after departure
- Cancellation charges apply

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Shoulder Season	24 Apr 09	4 Jul 09	2200£ 2,000	300273	300273	3 Nights
SPECIAL OFFER	4 Jul 09	26 Jul 09	2200£ 2,000	0-	0-	3 Nights
High Season	26 Jul 09	3 Sep 09	2200£ 2,000	0-	0-	3 Nights
Shoulder Season	19 Oct 09	30 Oct 09	2200£ 2,000	400364	400364	Flexible
Low Season	30 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	1600£ 1,455	350318	350318	Flexible
High Season	19 Dec 09	8 Jan 10	2600£ 2,364	450409	450409	3 Nights
Low Season	8 Jan 10	2 Apr 10	1800£ 1,636	350318	350318	Flexible
Easter High Season	2 Apr 10	12 Apr 10	2800£ 2,545	450409	450409	4 Nights
Shoulder Season	12 Apr 10	2 Jul 10	2400£ 2,182	350318	350318	Flexible
Summer Peak Season	2 Jul 10	10 Sep 10	2800£ 2,545	450409	450409	Flexible
Shoulder Season	10 Sep 10	5 Nov 10	2400£ 2,182	350318	350318	Flexible
Low Season	5 Nov 10	24 Dec 10	1800£ 1,636	350318	350318	Flexible
Christmas Peak Seasn	24 Dec 10	7 Jan 11	2800£ 2,545	450409	450409	Flexible

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

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

Early booking offer - €300 off weekly rental rates from April to July! Book before Jan 15th.

We require a 20% deposit in order to confirm your booking. Cancellation charges and refundable security deposits apply.

All payments must be made in full 30 days prior to arrival by bank transfer.

Availability

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Name:	Joanna Mollet
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