Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 3 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Welcome to our relaxing self-catering cottage, with pool and private guest garden, in Arronches, Portugal. On arrival you will receive a complimentary pack of eggs, fresh bread, bottled water,and bottle of Alentejo wine.
This is set in 2 hectares of land bordered by the River Caia. Numerous fruit and olive trees with an abundance of wildlife. This area is known as the Alentejo; a hot dry area of Portugal with fields of cattle, wild flowers, cork trees and grape vines. In the field are chickens, peacocks and "Bonita "the donkey plus 2 family dogs.
The Portuguese are a friendly gentle race, always willing to help and patiently play "charades" when the language barrier becomes a problem. They appreciate a few words of their own language also - if you can manage!
It is our aim to make your stay in Portugal at our cottage comfortable, interesting and peaceful so anything we can add to enhance your holiday-please do not hesitate to ask.
The Cottage
Front terrace
Rear terrace
The shared pool
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/86984
The Southern Plains/Alentejo region
The River Caia, which inhabits much wildlife,is a short walk through the donkey's field.
Herons, kingfishers, crayfish, tree frogs can be seen at different times of the year with the possible sighting of otters playing on the riverbank.
The Bonelli eagles, Cattle Egrets from March, and the storks nesting are all a common sight.
Also been spotted is the colourful Hoopoe and for the lucky, the rare Black stork and as dusk settles, a small family of bats.
Praying mantis and salamanders are seen around the property in summer months.
Portalegre / Arronches area
There are many bars and good restaurants in the village. To look out for is the "Prato de Dia"--dish of the day; where a 3 course meal can be had between 6 - 12 euros.
There are 2 supermarkets, cinema, 1 takeaway(Portuguese style) multibank, doctors surgery, various shops for knick-knacks, tourist information office and taxi service. Most bars open early morning and some stay open until 5am - almost around the clock. Arronches church, which is bathed in lilac, green and white lights at night, is a beautiful sight.
How to get there
Flights to Lisbon from Manchester and Luton are available through Easyjet and BMI baby. Car Hire from the airport is recommended through one of the airport operators such as Europcar
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Lisbon: 200 km
Activities near Portalegre
Sports: Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The cottage is detached and benefits from two double bedrooms, a lounge with seating for 4 persons, a wood burning stove, TV, DVD player and CD player. The kitchen boasts all the usual facilities you would expect in a modern kitchen and there is also a wetroom bathroom.
Further details outdoors: The cottage has its own private guest garden overlooking the countryside and use of the owner's pool is also provided.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Anytime
16 Aug 09
1 Jan 10
300£300
6060
7070
Flexible
January,February
1 Jan 10
1 Mar 10
300£300
6060
7070
Flexible
March,April.May
1 Mar 10
1 Jun 10
350£350
6060
7070
Flexible
June,July
1 Jun 10
1 Aug 10
400£400
6060
7070
Flexible
August
1 Aug 10
1 Sep 10
500£500
7070
8080
Flexible
September
1 Sep 10
1 Oct 10
400£400
6060
7070
Flexible
October,November,December
1 Oct 10
31 Dec 10
350£350
6060
7070
Flexible
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 86984
Name:
Steph and Neil Kirby
Tel:
+351 2455 80290
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