Portalegre region Vacation Rental house: Portalegre

Unique rural self catering house with mountain stream and magnificent views

Portalegre region house rental - Outside deck and dining overlooking valley
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Description House, 197 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, TV
Rates per property
Must pay in Euros
€575/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$865/week 
Catherine Hogan
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the Portalegre region vacation house rental 4 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms, fully equipped modern kitchen, sleeps up to 8

This restored farmhouse is delightful, located on 2 acres of secluded grounds in one of the most beautiful valleys, in the North Alentejo area of Portugal close to the historic medieval villages of Marvao and Castelo de Vide. The house has spectacular views from the wooden decked terrace down to the mountain stream and across to the olive terraces backed by the forest. The house which sleeps up to 8 people has been tastefully and comfortably furnished using a combination of traditional and modern styles. The kitchen is superbly equipped as are the bedrooms with their new super comfortable orthopaedic mattresses. The spacious open plan dining and sitting area is stylishly furnished with a dining table seating up to 8 people, a large comfortable sofa, wood burning stove, flat screen TV and DVD, Hi-Fi system with CD/MP3, radio and cassette. A place for relaxing with only the sounds of nature, birdsong, distant goat bells and the soothing gurgle of the adjoining mountain stream.
Portalegre region house rental - Outside deck and dining overlooking valley

Outside deck and dining overlooking valley
Portalegre region house rental - The double bedroom

The double bedroom
Portalegre region house rental - Relax by the mountain stream in the grounds

Relax by the mountain stream in the grounds
Portalegre region house rental - Sitting area with wood burning stove

Sitting area with wood burning stove
Portalegre region house rental - The small entrance to the house extending below

The small entrance to the house extending below
Portalegre region house rental - Relax on the shady secluded terrace

Relax on the shady secluded terrace
Portalegre region house rental - Dining area

Dining area
Portalegre region house rental - View from the house

View from the house
Portalegre region house rental - The Quinta nestled in the hillside

The Quinta nestled in the hillside
Portalegre region house rental - One of the twin bedrooms

One of the twin bedrooms

Location: Portugal

Nearest Airport: Lisbon airport at 200 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Portalegre at 18 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: IP2 Portalegre at 14 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub: Alegrete at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant: Alegrete at 6 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Quinta Azenha do Ramalho is a luxurious self-catering house set on the unique, private one hectare rural setting of Vale Lourenço, a mountain valley exceptional for its beauty and nature. This distinctive and secluded holiday home is within the Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede in the North Alentejo area of rural Portugal bordering the Extremadura region of Spain. The quinta's four double bedrooms, three with twin beds is ideal for groups of friends as well as families who want to visit São Mamede for country walking in the many routes nearby or exploring the Parque's historic and cultural sites such as Marvão, Castelo de Vide and Portalegre. This is an exceptional part of unspoilt Portugal, full of character, and steeped in history. From the dramatic medieval hilltop villages of Marvão and Castelo de Vide and the many Roman and megalithic sites, to the cobbled lanes that wind through cork oak woods and over panoramic rocky ridges giving views that stretch for miles.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Portalegre region, Portugal

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
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Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Nov 1, 2009 - Dec 30, 2010 €575 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (Euros) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Our rates depend on the number of people who stay at the property e.g. 2 people can rent the house for 1 week for 575 euro, 3 people 777 euro,4 people 896 euro, 5 people 1085 euro, 6 people 1260 euro, 7 people 1421, 8 people 1568 euro.

    PLEASE NOTE: During the high season of July and August our minimum rental rate for 1 week is 896 euro.

    Minimum stay 1 week July and August other periods minimum stay 3 nights. Contact us for rates for 3 nights.
    A 30% deposit is required to book the house and the balance is payable 6 weeks before arrival.

    Welcome pack with wine provided on arrival
    Sterling payment also accepted

    JANUARY & FEBRUARY stay for 7 nights pay for 6. Contact us for availability

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Portalegre region, Portugal

Property Type:
  • house (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 197 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic
General:
  • activities guide
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • telephone
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • spices
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
  • Bathrooms have thermostatically controlled showers
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
  • 4 bedrooms, 3 twin and one double with queen size bed. All have new orthopaedic mattresses. Hairdryers in all rooms.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • books adult
  • games kids
  • TV
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books
  • games adults
  • music library
  • video library
Outside:
  • walkway to water
  • deck wood
  • garden
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 10 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • cooler small
  • beach chairs
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • museums
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: Steps lead down from the newly decked wooden terrace to the hectare of private, terraced garden full of wild herbs, flowers, olive, orange, lemon, fig, pear and apricot trees. A path runs alongside the charming mountain stream below. The stream is an absolute delight for both adults and children and an ideal playground. Hours of endless fun dam building and paddling in the cool gurgling water. A garden seat and a hammock placed at the riverside invites guests to read a book or sip a glass of wine while breathing in the scent of orange blossom, oregano and mint or listening to the sound of birdsong or the ever-relaxing trickle of the stream. Quinta Azenha do Ramalho is a beautiful country retreat in undeniably one of the most untouched, peaceful parts of Portugal. Once here it is almost impossible to remember the stressful, noisy world beyond. Life here stands still. Maps and detailed routes notes for 9 walks are provided at the Quinta

Further details for this vacation house rental in Portalegre region, Portugal

Walking in Sao Mamede: At the Quinta we provide maps and detailed route notes for 9 walks. They are graded easy to moderate and range in distance from 7 to 14 kms. The walks take you along cobbled medieval and Roman roads, through wooded areas of cork oak and chestnut to rocky ridges with views that go on for ever. Vineyards and olive groves line the routes and in spring the profusion of coloured wild flowers carpet the countryside. Some of the walks take you through Marvao and Castelo de Vide which are among Portugal's prettiest medieval villages. The climate is great for walking with the exception of July and August, even in winter there are many sunny days which are just perfect for hiking. Few tourists and walkers have discovered this beautiful, secluded and unspoilt area of Portugal making it a perfect place for a relaxing walking holiday.

Other Activities: We provide maps and detailed route notes for 9 walks

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Portalegre region, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

sunny retreat

Mimosa Ireland
Review Submitted: August 25, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We loved this house. The setting is a rural idyll, where a passing cyclist becomes cause for comment. The silence, broken only by the babbling stream and the tinkle of goat bells, is such a rarity these days and filling the kettle from the spring on the upper terrace every morning became a job I savoured. Having said that, Portalegre is only 20 minutes away and has all the usual big town attractions: swimming pools, supermarkets, restaurants and lots of culture. We didn't explore too much of that in the first few days, as we spent them basking in the hammock, paddling in the stream or reading on the shady terrace. It was the perfect wind-down into our holiday. Half way through the week we did trips to Marvao and Garviao, both of which I would highly recommend. Our children are 10, 12 and 15 so we were happy to let them romp about in the stream. Younger children, particularly the under 6s, I would have worried about, and toddlers would have to be carefully minded on the deck. The house itself was pristine, very thoughtfully equipped and stylishly decorated. It felt as though we were borrowing a friend's home rather than renting a holdiay house. We would love to go back in spring when the wild flowwers are out, or autumn when the olives are ripe - I would imagine both seasons are wonderful there. As it was, the July heat was too hot for long walks, but we arrived so in need of a rest that we were glad of the excuse!
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Rating
5 out of 5

5 weeks real rest

Jaakko Finland
Review Submitted: October 4, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2008
We visted at Quinta for 5 weeks in May - June 2008. House was just what we were looking for. Quiet, peacefull place in the middle of mountains arounded (not too near) with friendly people. House was very clean and kitchen very well equipped. Wonderful area with a lot of beautiful walking routes. Drinking water direct from mountains was so good! Anita and Roger (living near) took good care of us and our needs. It was really relaxing time.
There´s a lot of steps in three floor house. You absolutely need a car to go shopping or restaurants. There´s not any public transportation and nothing in walking distance (except walking routes).
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Rating
5 out of 5

Quinta August 2009

LlanT Wales
Review Submitted: September 29, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We spent a wonderful relaxing fortnight in August at the Quinta. The accommodation was great, the scenery wonderful and the local facilities excellent, and at the same time it was quiet and felt 'away-from-it-all'! The Quinta was a wonderful home away from home.
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Rating
5 out of 5

The rural retreat of Quinta Azenha do Ra

The over 50s thrill-seekeers club London
Review Submitted: August 20, 2009 Date of Stay: February 2009
We were delighted with this property & the facilities it provided. It more than met our expectations from the advertisement. The welcome pack enabled us to have a late snack on our late arrival & led us to seek out local availability of the most acceptable bottle of wine that was part of it.

The property was clean & well maintained & there was a plentiful supply for of fuel the wood-burning stove that warmed us in the chilly spring evenings & nights during our February stay there. In contrast, we were also able to enjoy breakfasts & lunches on the wonderfully appointed balcony/decking, with its panoramic view, warmed by the sun.

We shopped in Portalegre where there was an excellent choice of supermarkets & other retail outlets. We didn't eat out largely because the town was a good 25 minutes drive away & because we were content to cook for ourselves. Coming from the rat race in London we really enjoyed being out there in the countryside, but if urban attractions are important to you this is 'getting away from it all' & does offer a very different experience.

The walks that we undertook were guided by wonderfully detailed instructions provided by the owners. Instructive local information was also provided by the owners in their information file.

We would have no hesitation in recommending this beautifully appointed & well-maintained property to anyone looking for a rural break.

Bill, Caroline, Chris, Elaine & Eric (aged 55-60)
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Rating
5 out of 5

Excellent quiet quinta

Richard-Hoofddorp Holland
Review Submitted: August 3, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We had a wonderfull holiday (3 nights) at this really lovely quinta. Situated in a rural environment, its excellent for people that love to visit and discover Alentejo or walk in the mountains and forrests that surround the quinta.
The quinta has all comforts, bedrooms and bathrooms are very good. We stayed in May and did need the fireplace at night.
Portalegre is nearby and has all kinds of shops, supermarkets and restaurants.
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