Country charm Rose Cottage .Autumn bookings.:
Alqueva Dam (largest man made lake in Europe) is 1hr 30 min drive from Rose Cottage. Daily boat trips on the Alqueva dam available. The Dam is the largest man made dam in Europe. The Owner can organise bookings for the boat trips or wine farms on request. Information folder in cottage.
Odivelas dam is 20 min away - ideal for fishing or picnics and long walks.
Roman ruins; Evora, Vidigueira and more. Ermitas. Village festivities. 'Wine route'. 'Rota dos Vinhos' visit to award winning wine factory can be organised on reguest.
The area is well known for its black pig. Cork, Olive trees.
Pottery factory and outlet .Viana do alentejo..
Owner is an artist.. Art lessons for beginners in oil and water colour. can be booked We .using only oils and simple techniques .. max 6 in group . Enjoy both your holiday with art ,sun and leisure, take home your own painting. Enquiries. For . 2010. Please ask.
The swimming pool is totally for use of guest and owner.
Alentejo:Blue skies and captivating sunsets.:
The 4 seasons in Alentejo, all have their own charm. November the olive picking, September the grape harvest. Spring, the wild array of couloured flowers in the fields,early summer sunflowers in profusion. Sometimes we are lucky to sit outside at christmas time. Beautiful sunsets. Walks through the old village streets. Visit the World heritage town of Evora and its Roman temple of 'Diana'. Historic churches to visit. The church of Bones. Coffee on the esplanades. Rose cottage is on the 'alentejo wine route' visit local 'Adegas' World renown wines. Red,white, Rose, are grown in this region.
Odivelas and Alvito dam are within half hour from the Cottage .
Fair's.
Religious festivities,
Alentejo, whitewashed houses,takes us back in time:
Rose Cottage is a cosy simple cottage. Tastefully furnished . Just for two beamed ceilings , with its own entrance. Its unique charm is inviting. sparkling pool. Pink Oleanders separate the area around and there is a lovely show of roses during the summer. Buy in the village market and experiment with our local cuisine. Visit our local Adegas, excellent wines both red and white. Saturday fish market in the village.
A very relaxing out of the way cottage.
Bookings taken now for long long lets, price to be arranged
Ideal for 40.+
Long lets feb,march,april... special discounts. please ask for more information.
Golf:
Mini golf and 5 ball golf putting range about 15k from cottage... bookings can be organised
Horse riding.. bookings organised.
Owner bi lingual.. can organise your outings.
Other Activities:
Oil painting classes given on request by the owner.