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Outdoor spa tub
Beach towels
Beach towels
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ourique, Beja District
  • Barragem de Santa Clara
    46 min drive
  • Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park
    50 min drive
  • Silves Castle
    51 min drive

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The price is AU$241
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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About the area

Ourique

With a stay at this cottage in Ourique, you'll be 15.5 mi (25 km) from Royal Basilica of Castro Verde and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Cerro da Rocha Brava. .This family-friendly cottage is 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from Monchique Biopark.
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What's nearby

  • Barragem de Santa Clara - 46 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Algarve Shopping Mall - 50 min drive - 60.5 km
  • Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park - 50 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Silves Castle - 51 min drive - 57.2 km
  • Odeceixe Beach - 82 min drive - 85.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Olaria - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Adega do Monte Velho - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Novo Coimbra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Mundial em Ourique - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castro da Cola - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub

Our beautiful villa is set amongst unspoilt countryside . total peace and quiet, tranquil surroundings with birdsong, nature, and wildlife offering relaxation, solitude and away from all the stress of modern day life.
The Villa stands in its own grounds with great views no dwellings close by and is a completely private space for you to enjoy the charming surroundings.no one lives at the property.
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The villas perfectly situated to explore the breath-taking beaches of the west coast or to travel to the popular Algarve both within easy distance of around 45 minutes by car.
Beautiful villa with a very large luxurious natural swimming pool
Once you learn the health benefits of a saltwater swimming pool, you'll understand why.
Gentle on Your Eyes. It's common for swimmers' eyes to itch and turn red after spending a prolonged period in a chlorinated pool.
Clean & Sanitary.
Safer than Chlorine.
Soothing to Your Skin.
Non-Irritating to the Lungs.
Relaxing.
We also have a lovely solar heated shower on the pool terrace great to shower underneath the stars at night. This space is ideal for naturists and lovers of nature, a real rural retreat you cant fail to relax in this tranquil setting!
The emphasis on our villa is definitely one of pure relaxation and what better way of doing just that with the heavenly hot tub. Hydrotherapy massage jets are good for well-being and have amazing health benefits, de stress and calm your mind ready for a restful night’s sleep, or just relax, listen to some of your favorite music with the built in blue tooth speakers. Unwind under the star lit sky. The master bedroom has a spacious luxurious king size bed and on suite bathroom,
and the second bedroom has a comfortable double bed and a single bed with an on suite shower room.
There are some lovely walks near the river Mira and a restaurant at castro de cola and and archaeologic site steeped in history, there is also a riding stables five minutes away so a lot to explore close by.
some fantastic restaurants five minutes away. Hope to see you soon!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and a spa tub. Additional features at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Neill or Mel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1399 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 63044/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Country Cottage Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub
Beautiful Country Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub Ourique
Beautiful Country Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub
Beautiful Country Cottage Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub
Beautiful Country Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub Ourique
Beautiful Country Cottage Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub
Beautiful Country Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub Ourique
Beautiful Country Luxury Swimming Pool Relaxing Hot Tub

Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosts amazing pool
Mel and Niel are great host. House was just perfect for us. Only suggestion, better lighting in the kitchen area it’s a bit harsh !! Other than that minor detail … lived our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat
Excellent! Quiet, peaceful , relaxing. A wonderful pool. Amazing skies at night. What more could you want? Thank you Mel & Neill. A truly perfect getaway!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iain P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect "get away from it all" Property
Had a very relaxing 3 week stay. The property is perfect if you are looking for some peace and quiet in a rural setting. Hosts are very responsive and often checked in via WhatsApp to ensure everything was ok for me. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sylvie G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good stay
The property is well located (just the national road that is near the house and you can sometimes ear the cars passing by). The house is very well equipped. Jacuzzi is great. The pool is fantastic,so big! Just take care of white bikini (there's a product against algea that turns things yellow). We didn't meet the owners but they were always available by WhatsApp. They had prepared wine, cheese, bread, beers,etc... for our arrival. It was very kind. The only thing that disappointed me was the cleanliness in some parts of the house. The rubbish bin wasn't empty,they were spider webs, the kitchen cupboards were not very clean,etc... I only mentioned it when we left because we arrived late on Saturday night and they couldn't have done anything at this time (and I wanted to have a good communication during my stay.) My little 3 years girl plays on the floor and it was not possible to wait for someone to clean. So I did it. I told the owners when we left. They apologized but told me it was not a big deal. I didn't like this reaction. It's sad. We left the house cleaner that it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M., kent

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and unwind in this peaceful villa
We had a great three week stay, it is so quiet there, great pool, charming villa, well equipped everything you need. Nature is on your doorstop. Saw lots of wildlife, spotted several birds I have never seen before. Neill and Mel were wonderful and friendly hosts, they were able to answer any of our questions, before our holiday and during our stay. Would definitely go back their next time we go to Portugal.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet peaceful relaxing Villa
Mel and Neil were both quick to respond to any questions/ queries . The villa had everything you could want / need and more ! The location was perfect for what we wanted , total peace and quiet . A short drive to any bar/ restaurant and also plenty of sights to visit to fill your day with the coast under an hours drive . All facilities were perfect and Mel even provided us with breakfast essentials, wine and beer ! Enough to keep us going for a few days ! Extremely kind of them . Perfect for families or couples looking for undisturbed relaxation . We feel fully recharged . The pool was lovely and the jacuzzi an added bonus for those cooler evenings drinking wine and enjoying the stars . Thank you both Mel & Neil Henry & Emma Gosport Hampshire
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, relaxing retreat
We had a wonderful time at the property, everything is comfortable, clean and everything you need. Neil and Mel were on hand if you needed them and they deal with anything immediately. We had a lovely week, pool was great to have each day. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for relaxing and close to nature
Excellent location and well maintained property. The pool is simply fantastic and reading or simply relaxing with the sound of birds is very peaceful. The internet connection is of good quality. The owners are very friendly and available to help and make us feel at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and peaceful
The villa is 'away from it all' and set in beautiful gardens. We were privileged to see a variety of wildlife and birds during our stay. The swimming pool and hot tub were great to relax in. It is a quiet and peaceful area and the villa is very well equipped with everything you need and more. Neill and Mel are great hosts, very friendly and genuine people who want you to have an enjoyable holiday. We would definitely recommend and will be returning. Thank you Neill and Mel Kathryn and Rob
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

Simply perfect!
This was our favourite family holiday destination by a long way. We arrived here with our two children (7/8) at the end of October and had the most idyllic 2 week stay. The house was immaculate and the grounds were enormous. The children has lots of freedom, we brought walkie-talkies and they were able to go feed nearby horses, while we 'waited' in the hot tub. There was also a games room, pool, table tennis, darts... we didn't hear 'I'm bored' once! Due to the geography of the house we were able to travel to the west coast, up north to Evora and east to Spain. We also travelled to the south coast a few times, where the children had a beach (Praia de Senhora de Rocha) completely to themselves. Restaurants near the property served fabulous food. The shops in Ourique had everything we needed, though our gracious guests had bought us the essentials so we didn't have to go to the shops until the next day. We floated home with a definite plan to return to this property.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

PAUL S.

Amazing
Just got back from a 10 day stay at this superb villa. it does exactly what it says on the packet - peaceful, relaxing, perfect, everything you could possibly want and more, attention to detail second to none. the villa itself is more than well equipped and the owners have ensured it is literally like a home from home - there was absolutely nothing we lacked for, including English TV should we have wanted it. we were emailed before our arrival to see what we would like from the shop but they also got us wine and beer too. Mel and Neill were there to greet us and explain everything and were on hand if we needed anything. there were even things to use in the pool which was cleaned twice during our stay (Mel turning up with homemade scones, jam and cream too!!) the hottub was amazing and there are 4 separate areas with dining tables and chairs. there are a few restaurants nearby and a good supermarket too. we never paid more that 3 euros for a bottle of wine and never had a bad bottle!! we used the BBQ three times and loved it. the shade from the tree was needed every day as temperatures were over 100 degrees every afternoon. the beds were the comfiest I've ever slept in anywhere on holiday and we always had a good nights sleep as the air con units were superb. the pool was definitely NOT cold especially if you used the shower by the pool first before getting in, which you should do anyway and it was HUGE!! Amazing to swim laps in and also just to lazily float around. there wasn't another soul around for miles so it was the most peaceful holiday we've ever had. to say that Mel and Neill were the kindest most attentive hosts we've ever had would be an understatement! Nothing was too much trouble and all they wanted was to make sure we had everything we needed to make our holiday perfect - which it was. Even to the point where, as an animal lover, I fed a beautiful cat for several days then one day she turned up with two adorable kittens, which never ceased to make us laugh watching their antics. I didn't want to leave them but Mel and Neill, being animal lovers themselves having rescued three stray dogs and lots of beautiful parrots at their own home, offered to catch them and rehome them in their house - amazing and so kind hearted. All in all we can only say if you are wondering whether to book this villa, don't delay - peace, tranquillity, just like home, beautiful surroundings. we are already looking at dates for next year, a true treasure.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

colin m.

A peaceful oasis in the heart of the beautiful Alentejo
This is a fabulous, clean and comfortable cottage set in beautiful, thoughtfully laid out grounds. It has just about everything you could want to enjoy a relaxing break. Mel & Neill were on hand to greet us on arrival with a much appreciated welcome pack, and it is very evident that the comfort of their guests is their top priority. They have managed to create a homely, peaceful and relaxing oasis in the heart of the beautiful Alentejo countryside. We will most definitely be back! Muito obrigado Mel & Neill
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Peace, quiet and idilic
This is a gem of a find. A lovely villa, a wonderful pool and lots of peace and quiet. Excellent wifi, beautiful villa, English TV, what more could you want! If you wish to escape the hectic lifestyles we all seem to lead and enjoy blissful peace and quiet, then this is the ideal place for you. I would rather not let people know about this place and only did the review after making our booking for next year. The owners are really lovely and even supplied shopping for us when we arrived. I could drone on about how great this place is, but you won't believe me till you try it. Roll on next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Candis T.

Delightful cottage in the Portugese countryside
We had a lovely 10 days here, the cottage is set in the heart of the portugese countryside, not a house to be seen nearby. the grounds are lovely and very spacious, the kitchen well equipped, Wifi is excellent. It was a shame there is only air con in the bedrooms the living area needs it as well. The only problem we had was the double bed, it was very uncomfortable, old and lumpy and the bed linen was tired. The swimming pool was a good size and depth. It would benefit from a cover that could be drawn across at night so as to retain some of the heat built up during the day. Pool temperature did not go above 23 degrees. Great outdoor shower, and lots of different seating areas both in sun and shade. Superb outdoor BBQ, most evenings we cooked on it and watched the sun go down over the hills in the distance. The nearby village of Ourique has a supermarket which catered for everything we needed , excellent fresh meat and fish , and there are some super restaurants within a 10 min drive. Ideal place for peace and quiet and relazation.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy U., scotland

Tranquil, Relaxing & Beautiful
This lovely cottage is set in beautiful landscaped gardens with a large pool. The sunsets at night are amazing and the cottage itself is very clean, comfortable and homely. We stayed there in June for three weeks and had an amazing holiday, Mel and Neill are such lovely people who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was perfect in every way and were always available to help with anything we needed e.g we had a problem with our car which they helped us resolve. They left a lovely welcome pack for us, regularly cleaned the pool and ensured everything was perfect for us. The location of the cottage is brilliant to explore all areas of Portugal and provided a quiet relaxing back drop after a busy day out. Cannot fault it and would definitely go back. Thank you so much Mel & Neill
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Nils B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Das perfekte Haus zur Entspannung.
Ein tolles Haus mit allem, was man braucht. Sehr schöner und großer Pool. Unser großer Hund hatte sehr viel Spaß auf dem großen eingezäuten Grundstück. Trotz bis zu 40 Grad Hitze war es im Haus dank zweier Klimaanlagen immer angenehm kühl. Toller Empfang mit leckeren Getränken und Essen. Bei Fragen und Problemen waren die Besitzer gut erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Erne wieder.Problemen waren
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax verblijf
Heel mooi en proper afgelegen huisje. We genoten vooral van de privacy en het zwembad. De supermarkt is vlakbij. De zuidkust is eenvoudig te bereiken en tof om enkele uitstappen te doen. Contact met de eigenaar verliep heel vlot, alsook de check-in. Wij raden het zeker aan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin v.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice house in rural Portugal
it's a very nice house, perfect to discover rural Portugal in South Beja / North Algarve. situated privatly Really huge pool (appr. 14 x 5 m) perfect for frequent little cool downs on hot days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Une tres belle semaine
Nous avons passés une tres belle semaine dans cette endroit. La gentillesse des hotes, la superbe piscine,le jacuzzi, le barbecue et le spacieux chalet. Tout est réuni pour de merveilleuses vacances au calme. Les photos sur le site sont l exact reflet de cette location. A recommander.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rolf B.

Portugal im Hinterland
War sehr relaxed
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Wir haben traumhafte 6 Wochen im Haus von Neill und Mel verbracht. Schon der Empfang war sehr herzlich und wir bekamen einen Korb mit Leckereien, da muss man für den ersten Abend gar nicht einkaufen. Der Garten ist riesig und eingezäunt, so dass die Hunde freien Auslauf hatten. Das Haus liegt an der Schnellstrasse, nach hinten versetzt. Je nach Wind ist der Verkehr mehr oder weniger zu hören, aber man gewöhnt sich daran. Bei Problemen und Fragen sind die Vermieter jederzeit erreichbar! Den Pool und Whirlpool haben wir nicht benutzt, es war noch zu kalt(nachts). Doch beides wird wöchentlich gereinigt. Im Winter sind die Nächte noch sehr kalt, darum muss mit Holz gefeuert werden, das man beim Nachbar kaufen kann. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind innerhalb von 1-1,5 Stunden mit dem Auto erreichbar. Einkaufen kann man in Ourique, mit dem Auto 7 Min zu fahren Ich wäre sehr gerne noch länger geblieben, habe mich ins Land verliebt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerd E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Erholsamer Urlaub in einem schönen Anwesen
Das Ferienhaus für sich genommen entspricht dem, was man auf den Bildern sehen kann. Das Grundstück ist sehr groß und der Pool ist groß genug, um wirklich darin zu schwimmen. Das Haus liegt in der Nähe der IC1, einer Schnellstraße. Es liegt aber in einer Senke, so dass die Geräusche von der Straße uns zu keinem Zeitpunkt gestört haben. Ich würde die Lage daher als ruhig bezeichnen. Die Umgebung hat in einem Umkreis von 1 Stunde Autofahrt durchaus einiges zu bieten, sofern man kein Partyleben erwartet. Die touristische Infrastruktur ist - abgesehen von der Atlantikküste und natürlich der Algarve - überschaubar bis gar nicht vorhanden. Einkaufen kann man in Ourique, Restaurants mit portugiesischer Küche gibt es einige im näheren Umkreis. Es wird eine einfache Küche geboten. Meist sind es Fleischgerichte, wobei das Fleisch aus der näheren Umgebung stammt, sehr hochwertig ist und sorgfältig zubereitet (meist gegrillt) wird. Die Beilagen fallen demgegenüber deutlich ab. Die Vermieter stammen aus England, sind ausgesprochen freundlich und haben uns mit einer liebevoll zusammengestellten Erstausstattung für Abendessen und Frühstück überrascht. Wir werden wieder kommen.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jan s., Zwolle; Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Rust Ruimte & Comfort
Een aanrader als je houdt van rust, ruimte en comfort. wij hadden twee heerlijke weken in deze onontdekte streek van Portugal. Het huis is prima en het zwembad en de jacuzzi zijn heerlijk. Bovendien een enorme ruimte om het huis met veel verschillende terrassen en zitjes. Mel en Neill zijn bijzonder vriendelijke en attente eigenaren die goed communiceren..
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annet V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtige locatie
Bij het aanrijden van de accommodatie viel er gelijk een rust over ons. Wat een ruimte! Wat een geweldige plek! En wat een rust! Onze hond een Berner sennenhond, was ook gelijk thuis. Kon nergens het terrein af dus ook voor hem een geweldige plek. Neil en Mell zijn geweldige gastheer en gastvrouw. Konden overal en altijd een beroep op ze doen. Zeer behulpzaam.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

klaas b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice house and very nice people
It is a very nice well equipped house with a big garden with lots of privacy. The landlords are really nice and helpful people, they even bought us welcome groceries!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021