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Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region

Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region

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Summer Evenings at Monte do Telheiro
Large and Well Equipped Kitchen
Another Perfect Sunset from Monte Do Telheiro
Spacious Master Bedroom
Lose an Hour or Two Over Lunch

Overview of Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Santiago Do Escoural
  • Popular LocationEscoural Cave4 min drive
  • Popular LocationÉvora Cathedral29 min drive
  • Popular LocationCromeleque dos Almendres30 min drive
  • AirportLisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region

Monte do Telheiro is perched on a hill with views over olive groves, cork forests and the village of Santiago do Escoural. Shady verandas are ideal for long lunches and for watching the sunset after a peaceful day relaxing by the pool. The property is registered in Portugal as an Alojamento Local with Reg No. 29574/AL.

The large bright house is elegantly furnished and equipped with all the necessities of modern living and all the extras that make a home from home. This spacious house is ideal for families or friends looking for relaxation in the peace of the countryside.

The quaint village of Escoural, just 5 minutes walk away, has bakeries, shops, cafes, some excellent restaurants and a weekly fresh produce market. Situated in the Alentejo wine region there are numerous local wineries offering tastings and tours.


Inside the House

• The first bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with large bath and shower and opens onto an outside shower.
•The second bedroom has a double bed and the third has a linked bed which can be set up either as two singles or a properly joined double.
• An additional single bed is available on request so that the house can be configured as three doubles (plus one single if requested) or two doubles and two singles (plus one additional single bed if requested).
• Each bedroom has air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable nights sleep.
• The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower.

•The kitchen is large and well equipped with electric oven, gas hob and granite work surfaces. The kitchen table seats 6 comfortably and is ideal for casual meals or sociable cooking.
• The kitchen opens up onto the pergola covered veranda with charming views of the village of Escoural.
• The utility room is equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer (although the washing line at the back of the house is a much speedier option in summer).

• The high ceilinged lounge is spacious with doors onto the verandas that can be opened up on both sides allowing the cool breeze to keep the room comfortable on even the warmest afternoons.
• The lounge is equipped with TV, DVD player, cable TV decoder (150 Channels), Samsung soundbar. The book cases are stocked with books and a small library of DVDs is available.

• The dining room table seats 10 comfortably and the dining room table top can be removed to reveal a half size snooker table (cues and balls provided).

Outside Areas, Garden and Pool

• Under the veranda a large wooden table and benches are the ideal place to lose an hour or two enjoying the local food and wine with the back drop of the rolling hills and olive groves.
• Sunloungers are available for soaking up the sun or that well earned afternoon nap.
• The 10m by 5m pool is salt chlorinated which is much kinder to your skin for those refreshing dips and the diving board offers the opportunity for hours of fun for children and adults alike.
• A child safety fence for the pool is available on request. The fence is removable and is made from a transparent mesh of a climb resistant nature and has a self-closing gate. The fencing has been tested and approved in both America and France, conforming to their strict standards and legislation.
• The large garden and surrounding olive fields are full of wildlife and bird life.

Further details
• Welcome pack provided on arrival.
• English-speaking representative available to answer any questions.
• Removable child safety fence for the pool is available on request.

The Local Area

The Alentejo is Portugal’s secret. Commonly known as the “bread basket” of Portugal the landscape is a patchwork of breathtaking plains and gently rolling hills forested by cork oaks and olive trees. Dotting the lightly populated countryside are beautiful towns steeped in history going back to the Romans. The major tourist attraction of Evora (a UNESCO world heritage site) is just 28km away. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking.

The Alentejan coast boasts a magnificent beach that stretches 60km from Troia to Sines. On the stunning beaches of Comporta and Carvalhal (an easy 70km/44mile drive) you can doze next to the turquoise sea to the sound of Atlantic breakers or while away the hours eating fabulous seafood.

Property manager

Lawrence Cole-Morgan

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Special events need to inquire first

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Special events need to inquire first
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 29574

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Montemor-o-Novo

Located in Montemor-o-Novo, this vacation home is in a rural area. Anta Grande do Zambujeiro and Cromeleque dos Almendres are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Évora Museum and Monte Selvagem – Reserva Animal. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Santiago Do Escoural

What's nearby

  • Escoural Cave - 4 min drive
  • Montemor-o-Novo Castle - 15 min drive
  • University of Évora - 28 min drive
  • Évora Cathedral - 29 min drive
  • Cromeleque dos Almendres - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Évora Station - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rabino's - 10 min walk
  • O Leilão - 11 min drive
  • Santa Loucura - 16 min drive
  • Pintada - 16 min drive
  • Restaurante Barraca de Pau - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ruth Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An idyllic country setting! The flowers, birdsong, nearby farm life - we loved it all.
This property, so lovingly kept by Lawrence, is elegant, beautifully equipped and very restful. The grounds and the pool are tidy and tended with care by Vera and Franclim, who live down the hill. Lawrence is the most efficient, responsive and well-prepared host I have ever encountered. I would come back again without hesitation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa de campo fantástica
Sendo a terceira estadia, não esperavamos outra coisa e como sempre, não decepcionou. A casa é fantástica, tudo impecável e nada bate a localização, a vista, o conforto. O Lawrence é um maravilhoso anfitrião sempre rápido a responder e os caseiros estão sempre disponíveis para ajudar. Vamos voltar certamente.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Belle maison dans la campagne
La propriété se trouve au sommet d’une colline avec une très belle vue sur les chênes liège La maison est belle et bien équipée, nous avons eu des températures élevées mais la grande piscine et la climatisation dans les chambres nous ont permis de nous rafraîchir. La communication avec Vera, la gardienne et Lawrence c’est bien passée. Nous avons passé un très bon séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A week in September
Exactly what it says on the tin. A very well-equipped and maintained villa with massive indoor space leading via several large pairs of French windows onto good outdoor terraces and a fine pool. Good kitchen, good bedrooms and plumbing, huge dining and sitting areas. A broad selection of reading materials in English (mostly) was a bonus. Well maintained outdoor areas, with fencing to keep cattle and sheep at bay on their side. All mod cons, reasonable wifi (if it matters) and a good 4G signal. A quiet area, with excellent rural views and fine sunsets, and handy enough for Montemor and other small towns, or Evora for a more metropolitan experience. Very handy for the railway to Lisbon too, which is just 5 minutes' drive away in the next village. Escoural has the basics too. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and recommend it heartily. Slightly tight for parking (manoevring rather) if more than one car involved, but certainly not a problem. Electric gates on drive provide good security - but that can't really be an issue by any stretch of the imagination! - and the on-site couple who live in a house at the bottom of the driveway and look after the place on a day-to-day basis are very charming. September weather still warm (so pool in use daily), with temps between low twenties and mid thirties C by day. Some impressive short storms on some evenings after the heat had built up, but soon passed after giving a free display of nature's raw power! A first-class villa for a fine break in a beautiful unspoilt part of Portugal.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation home
This was our second time staying in this home and it is a wonderful property that is very well maintained and great for a family. Every detail has been thought out beforehand in anticipation of visitors. Our kids remembered the house from our last visit and have already asked to come back again. Lawrence is a great and communicative host, and we hope we can come back for a third time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lawrence Cole-Morgan

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Languages:

English
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