Set amid a peaceful and beautiful Alentejo landscape, charming Monte do Lameirão is available for year round rentals with two different options available: full house rental for family holidays or a garden studio for a couple, but always with exclusive use of the pool and grounds.

This modern architect-designed country house has quirky and colourful interiors with shelves full of reading material to borrow during your stay, and an eclectic collection of art and vintage objects to amuse you. Yet the accommodation offered is both practical and cosy. Some of the bedrooms are accessed through the “pomegranate” courtyard and children will particularly love sharing the triple bunk bedroom.  Whilst the living room, kitchen and dining room curl around and open onto a shaded terrace for dining and relaxing outdoors and enjoying Portugal’s wonderful climate. A separate garden studio would give a couple a bit more privacy, and is  also available to rent on its own outside the high season.

The property is equipped with a wood burner in the living room and is fitted with air conditioning/central heating throughout. There is also a smart TV, DVD player, music system, iPod/iPhone deck, as well as a range of table games and a piano. Outdoors, there is a slide, swings and a selection of bikes and yoga mats for guests’ enjoyment, plus a domestic charger for electric cars.

Monte do Lameirão is surrounded by natural Mediterranean grounds featuring a fenced-in swimming pool with a lawn area and shaded pergola.  There is plenty of space for kids to run around the 1 hectare grounds, and a large table under an old cork tree is perfect for setting out poolside refreshments in the heat of the day. The property enjoys wonderful views over gently undulated countryside typical of the region, but the real spectacle awaits you when the sun starts to drop – the Alentejo’s golden sunsets are legendary as are the star-studded night skies.

The great Alqueva dam is located nearby and offers a range of watersports, whilst the castle villages of Alandroal and Monsaraz have some great eateries where to sample the local gastronomy. At Reguengos de Monsaraz you can buy beautiful handmade woven textiles at the Fabrica Alentejana de Lanificios. Not to be missed either is a visit to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Evora, its Roman Temple, the beautiful University Cloisters and the Chapel of Bones.

WARNING NOTES: This property has a pet cat who lives outdoors but may visit you during your stay. There are also 3 dogs that live in a kennel at the bottom of the field. All are very friendly.

MAIN HOUSE

• Entrance hall
• L-shaped living room with slow wood burner opening onto the terrace
• Fully equipped Smeg kitchen opening onto the terrace
• Dining alcove opening onto the terrace
• The partly shaded terrace is set out for relaxing, barbecuing and dining outdoors
• Guest WC
• Courtyard access to triple bunk bedroom (6 beds of 90×200 cms) with TV screen and ensuite shower bathroom
• Courtyard access to double bedroom (bed size 160×200 cms) with ensuite shower bathroom.
• Courtyard access to master bedroom (bed size 140×200 cms) with ensuite full bathroom/separate shower linked to a twin bedroom (2 beds of 90×200 cms) with ensuite shower – these 2 rooms would particularly suit a couple with young children as they also open directly to the main heart of the house 

• This independent studio features a double bedroom (bed size 140×200 cms) & shower bathroom, kitchenette/diner & sitting area with TV

• Bedroom & bathroom linen changed once a week; block-out blinds in the bedrooms & hair dryers provided
• Baby cot (w/linen) & highchair on request/free of charge
• WiFi available throughout plus Smart TV, DVD player, music system, iPod/iPhone deck
• Slow wood burner & air conditioner/central heating available as required
• Kitchen equipped with electric hob & oven, microwave, double sinks, fridge/freezer, extra deep freezer, dishwasher & washing machine
• Gas barbeque
• Garden swings/slide, bikes and yoga mats available for guests enjoyment plus a selection of table games and a piano
• Fenced-in swimming pool (9×3 metres & depth 1-1,8 metres) with roman steps, poolside furniture & shower, pool towels provided
• Parking for several cars inside the property plus a domestic charger for electric cars
• This is an eco-friendly house fitted with solar panels

• Meet & Greet + Daily Housekeeping every morning from 09:00-16:00 hours, 7 days a week
• Pool & Gardening Maintenance
• Basic welcome hamper supplied on arrival (red & white wine, butter, eggs, olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper, local fresh bread, guest soaps & lavatory paper, essential cleaning products such as washing up liquid, dishwasher & washing machine detergents, electric torch, candles & matches and mosquito repellent)

• Pre-arrival food shopping, paid locally
• Basic meals prepared by housekeeper, paid locally
• Chef at home, paid locally

• Monsaraz: 14 kms
• Alandroal: 23 Kms
• Reguengos de Monsaraz: 24 kms
• Evora: 56 kms
• Spanish Border: 35 kms
• Lisbon Airport: 190 kms

2023 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

July & August

House (4 guests), minimum 7-night stays – €500 p/night

Extra House guests up to 10 in total – €70 p/person p/night

Studio (2 guests) – €150 p/night

Other Periods

House (4 guests), minimum 4-night stays – €500 p/night

Extra House guests up to 10 in total – €70 p/person p/night

Plus/Or

Studio (2 guests), minimum 2 night stays – €150 p/night

• In July & August, a minimum rental of 7-nights applies with flexible change-overs (House only or House + Studio)
• During other periods, a minimum rental of 4 nights applies for House rentals and 2-nights for Studio rentals, with flexible change-overs. When renting either these units separately, you are guaranteed the exclusive use of pool and grounds
• Check-in after 16:00 hours & check-out before 10:00 hours
• No parties for more than full capacity, not pets & strictly no smoking indoors (penalty equal to security deposit)
• Extra services are subject to availability and should be booked well in advance especially in high season; no credit cards accepted locally, only cash
• Non-refundable rental deposit of 30% required to reserve the property
• Rental balance due 6 weeks prior to start date of rental, not refundable after this date
• Security deposit of €2,500 to be paid in advance of rental – this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable at the end of the holiday