Beja region Vacation Rental villa: Ourique

Summary of Casa Aguia 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9

Description Villa, 98 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities rural, town, communal pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€53 - €98/night 
€320 - €595/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$80 - $147/night 
$481 - $895/week 
Penny Chapman
Speaks: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Photos and Description of the Beja region vacation villa rental Luxury 1 and 2 bedroomed accommodation. Fully accessible. Central location.

Vale da Cegonha comprises of 3 properties- Casa Cegonha - our reception, Casa Aguia and Casa Andorinha, all set within 7 hectares of glorious countryside. It is the perfect place to relax or for a romantic getaway far from the stresses & strains of modern day life. Casa Aguia has 2 en suite bedrooms sleeping 4 adults and a sofa bed in the lounge. Extra child beds avail . All areas are wheelchair accessible. Casa Andorinha has 1 large en suite bedroom sleeping 2 adults plus a sofa bed in the lounge. Both are finished to a very high standard for your comfort. Outside, both have shady terraces and barbeques. The shared pool has a shady pergola and sun loungers adjacent . The water uses natural salt. Beyond the terraces are paths around the grounds which include views of Monte da Rocha lake. The town of Ourique (5km) has a selection of supermarkets, shops and banks etc.plus a choice of restaurants serving local cuisine and wines. Both the Algarve and west coast are within easy reach.

Details for Casa Aguia 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 2 Bathrooms

Casa Aguia is extremely spacious and well appointed and has 2 large en suite bedrooms, each of which can be double or twin bedded.Bedroom 1 has a full bathroom and Bedroom 2 a large shower room. This room is fully accessible for wheelchair users. There is a fully equipped kitchen/diner which has natural wood units and granite worktops and includes a hob, oven, fridge microwave and kettle. There is also a breakfast bar and dining suite. Adjacent is a comfortable lounge with a Futon style double sofa bed and a leather suite complete with TV/DVD,radio and CD. Double doors open from the lounge onto a shady terrace for alfresco dining or relaxing beyond which is a sun terrace and large 10 x 5 metre heated salt water swimming pool. The lounge, both terraces and the pool benefit from fabulous views of the valley and distant hills. For your comfort Casa Aguia has underfloor heating for the cooler winter nights and fans for the summer. All areas, including the pool are accessible
Beja region villa rental - Casa Aguia glowing in the early evening sun

Casa Aguia glowing in the early evening sun

Beja region villa rental - What a stunning view from Casa Aguia and the pool

What a stunning view from Casa Aguia and the pool

Beja region villa rental - Spacious, stylish and fully accessible

Spacious, stylish and fully accessible

Beja region villa rental - Casa Aguia Terrace

Casa Aguia Terrace

Beja region villa rental - Casa Aguia - space to seat 7 in comfort

Casa Aguia - space to seat 7 in comfort

Beja region villa rental - Dining in style in Casa Aguia

Dining in style in Casa Aguia

Beja region villa rental - Extremely spacious bedrooms - as double or twin

Extremely spacious bedrooms - as double or twin

Beja region villa rental - Casa Andorinha - a perfect spot for morning coffee

Casa Andorinha - a perfect spot for morning coffee

Beja region villa rental - Casa Andorinha - a romantic, rural hideaway

Casa Andorinha - a romantic, rural hideaway

Beja region villa rental - Patio doors to your own private terrace

Patio doors to your own private terrace

Location: Portugal

Nearest Airport: Faro at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Funcheira at 5 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Castro Verde at 17 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 50 Kilometres
Car: recommended
The local landscape is one of rolling hills and open plains dotted with cork, holm oak, eucalyptus and olive groves interspersed with pristine white towns and villages. In Spring, vivid red, yellow, purple and white flowers carpet the land,slowly turning golden through the summer. We have a wonderful array of wildlife and birdlife here - Vale da Cegonha means 'valley of the stork'. But beauty apart our central location makes this an idea place from which to explore the Southern Alentejo. Beja, Evora and Mertola all have Roman origins. Silves was the Moorish Capital and Serpa and Monsaraz are both delightful Medieval walled towns.All have a facinating history. Numerous archaeological sites are also nearby. For a stunning beach to yourself, head west. For more razzmatazz head south to the Algarve. Visit Lisbon for a day of excellent sightseeing and shopping. Anglers will enjoy good sport on the nearby lake and for food and wine lovers lunch at a local vineyard is a must.

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Beja region, Portugal

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night
Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Late Autumn Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 €320 €53 - €53 - - 2 Nights
Xmas/NY Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 1, 2010 €450 - - - - - 1 Week
Winter Jan 2, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 €320 €53 - €53 - - 2 Nights
Spring Apr 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 €430 €70 - €70 - - 2 Nights
Early Summer Jun 1, 2010 - Jun 30, 2010 €495 €82 - €82 - - 2 Nights
High Summer Jul 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 €595 €98 - €98 - - 1 Week
Early Autumn Sep 1, 2010 - Sep 30, 2010 €495 €82 - €82 - - 2 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • Rates are for up to 4 adults and 3 children. For extra adults please add 5% per person. Extra children FOC. Discount of 20% if only 2 sharing.
    Meals may be ordered daily
    Suppers - 12.50 euros per person, BBQ 10 euros per person.

    If Casa Aguia and Casa Andorinha are booked together, a discount of 5% available.
    A 30% non-refundable deposit will be required when making your booking. A booking is not guaranteed until this payment is received. The balance must be paid 6 weeks prior to arrival. All bookings made within 6 weeks of arrival must be paid in full.
    BOOK EARLY FOR 2010, PAY 2009 RATES - applies to all bookings made before 31.1.2010
    We accept payment in euros or GBP sterling as a bank transfer.
    For payments in GBP sterling the exchange rate for all payments will be confirmed at the time of booking.
  • What is included:-
    All linen, towels and tea towels. Swimming towels for use on site.
    Beach towels may be hired at a cost of 2 euros per day.
    Electricity and Gas.
    A Welcome Grocery Pack which includes :- tea. coffee, sugar milk, bread, butter, eggs, local cheese and wine, fresh fruit, fruit juice and salt and pepper.
    We also provide toilet rolls, 2 kitchen rolls, cling film, aluminium foil, bin liners, washing up liquid, a sponge and dishcloth.
    English style bacon may be purchased from reception.
    We offer a 24hr laundry service at a cost of 5 euros per load. An iron and ironing board is available for guests use.
    Telephone and internet access can be arranged through reception and is charged as used.
  • Guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age unless accompanied by an adult.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Beja region, Portugal

Property Type:
  • villa (semi-detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 98 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • town

Theme:
  • luxury
  • away from it all

General:
  • activities guide
  • hair dryer
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • safe
  • staff

Kitchen:
  • toaster
  • cooking utensils
  • iron & board
  • grill
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 9 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 9 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Bidet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, Wet room. Handrails avail. Shower seat avail. Thermostatic
  • Bathroom 2 is designed as a wet room that includes level floor access into the shower, a 1 metre space alongside the toilet and an open space beneath the washbasin making it fully wheelchair friendly. Grab rails can be added where necessary and the shower head is on an adjustable height riser. A shower seat can be included if required along with a raised toilet seat. For the safety of everyone the shower unit is thermostatically controlled.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, Zip and Link bed. Either 1 large double or 2 single
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, 2 Twin/ Single, Zip and Link bed. Either 1 large double or 2 single
  • An extra bed may be added to bedroom 1 and 2 extra beds may be added to bedroom 2. A cot and highchair is also available. Zip and link beds in both bedrooms which may be made up as either 1 large double or 2 singles. The sofa bed in the lounge area makes up into a full sized double bed suitable for adults or children. Please note, guests using the sofa bed will need acces to a bathroom off one of the bedrooms. To assist guests who are wheelchair users or who have other mobility difficulties, bed heights can be altered if needed and a range of other mobility aids can be arranged on your behalf - hoists etc.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • CD
  • games adults
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • broadband access
  • computer available

Communication / Internet:
  • computer PC

Outside:
  • parking off street
  • bike
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 9 garden chairs
  • 5 beach chairs
  • 4 bicycles

Swimming Pools:
  • communal pool
  • heated pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
  • pets considered
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • mountain biking

Onsite Equipment:
  • binoculars
  • thermos bottle

Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • eco tourism
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • library
  • museums

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • ruins
  • scenic drives
  • winery tours

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Linen and towels changed mid-week. Fully accessible accommodation - bedroom 2 and the en suite shower room are fully accessible for wheelchair users as is the kitchen. It has open areas beneath the hob and sink, crockery, cutlery and all cooking utensils stored in large pull-out drawers and a breakfast bar that also serves as a lower level work surface. The swimming pool, too, has a dropped side giving easy access to the water level and all terraces are gently sloping without steps. None of these simple adjustments in design in anyway detract from the overall style and elegance of the property. They just make a holiday here possible for all guests. Meals may be ordered daily - breakfast - full english - 8.50 euros. Continental buffet - 5.00 euros. supper - 12.50 euros BBQ lunch - 10 euros

Further details for this vacation villa rental in Beja region, Portugal

Round and About Vale da Cegonha: On site we have a boules pitch and archery is planned for 2009 There are also many old cartways crossing the landscape giving endless opportunities to birdwatchers, botanists, artists and photographers as well as those who just love the outdoors. Whether you travel on foot, bicycle, scooter, quadbike, horseback or jeep there is always something to enliven the senses- the smell of wild mint, rosemary and eucalyptus; watching 2 hares chasing round a field or bright coloured birds such as bee-eaters, hoopoes and blue magpies while majestic birds of prey and elegant storks soar high over head. A meeting with a local shepherd quietly tending his sheep is reminiscent of life in a bygone age as is a visit to a local bar where everyone seems to have time for a friendly chat. For the more adventurous you can even enjoy this lovely area from the air in a hot air balloon or light aircraft At night you will be treated to a dazzling display of starlight due to the lack of air & light pollution.

Access For All: With nearly 25 years experience in tourism in UK prior to developing Vale da Cegonha we are well aware of the difference subtle changes in design can make to some guests. Generously proportioned rooms and doorways with level access and gently sloping pathways without steps is often all that is needed. We have gone 1 step further and ensured that in Casa Aguia both the kitchen and shower room may be used by all without any loss of style or convenience. This also applies to our swimming pool. To most, the 50 cm dropped side with 60cm top to the 'pool wall', gives the impression of an infinity pool looking out over the valley toward the distant hills.But to others it gives direct access to the water without the need for a hoist. Small changes that mean all are welcome. As resident proprietors we are available to all guests when needed. For guests with specific needs we have an extensive list of mobility aids which may be hired on your behalf including prices. Please ask for details.

Home seekers and the Musically Minded.: Home seekers For guests who need to make frequent visits for the purpose of property purchase or development, our Home seekers package may be of interest. The services we can offer include:- Discounted rates for frequent visitors ( min 3 visits per year) Project preparation - design, plans, planning permission etc. Project Monitoring and Liaison in your absence. Full details available upon request. Electronic Keyboard Taster Courses Do you ever wish that you hadn't given up on those piano lessons, or that you had taken up the piano years ago? Well it is never to late to learn and switching to the keyboard may just be the answer. It is quicker and simpler to learn, you can play the tunes of your own choice and is a much smaller instrument to find space for. Also, you can practise with headphones without disturbing others. We offer short break or weekly taster courses for beginners or more advanced during Oct, Nov, Mar & April. Individual tuition given. Please ask for details.

Other Activities: hot air ballooning, light air craft, quad biking, off roading.

Reviews for this vacation villa rental in Beja region, Portugal

Rating
4 out of 5

Casa Andorinha

Cheryl & Del Romford, UK
Review Submitted: June 8, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Penny & Greg made us feel very welcome. Super, fully self-contained accommodation in Casa Andorinha. A stunning countryside location with beautiful widflowers and wildlife, but not too far from fabulous restaurants at very reasonable prices. If you want peace and relaxation, this is the place for you.
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Rating
5 out of 5

From Luis and Catarina

LuiCat Lisboa
Review Submitted: April 26, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Em Português primeiro: Adoramos a estadia, ficamos na casa Andorinha, que fica situada ao lado da casa principal, mas garante-nos total privacidade. Para quem quer relaxar, fugir do stress da cidade, este é o sitio, tem óptimas condições, os donos da Quinta são super simpáticos e prestáveis, a casa tinha todas as condições necessárias, muita higiene, está como nova, nós levamos os nossos cães e eles adoraram também pois são 7 hectares de terra, posso vos dizer que tem uma optima relação preço qualidade, fica a 5 min do centro de Ourique, onde existe um Pingo Doce, e fica pertissimo do Algarve(Albufeira), cerca de 40 minutos de carro pela IC1. Espero voltar em breve, e já agora nuito obrigado pela hospitalidade!
In English: Just this words are enough, Very good accomodation for a very low price! recomend to everyone!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Getting away from it all

early birds Perthshire, Scotland
Review Submitted: April 21, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We were some of the first visitors to the newly built Casa Andorinha and found it a very comfortable and well equipped little hide away. The owners, who live in the main house some distance away were very helpful and keen to make our stay as enjoyable as possible.
The area is very underdeveloped from a tourist point of view and would not suit people looking for Algarve type attractions. There is however no shortage of things to do for anyone who is prepared to spend a little bit of time researching what is available from the literature available in the cottage. We spent our time walking in the countryside, visiting archeological sites and ancient copper mines ( we're both geologists !), on the dramatic Atlantic Coast, canoeing, and pottering round the nearby country towns. Our week passed far too fast.
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