Quinta das Bolotas is  a place where serenity reigns, somewhere where you can inhale pure oxygen, and relax! Taking its name from the acorns that grow on the estate, this quintessentially Portuguese Quinta (country house) is surrounded by 87 hectares of unspoilt countryside planted with cork trees and holm oaks. The property is particularly suited for group getaways looking for a peaceful rural location yet with plenty to do on offer, from horse riding to yoga, cooking classes to regional wine tasting.

The luxurious accommodation of the main Quinta building spreads over 2 levels and offers 6 bedroom suites all with private bathrooms. The master bedroom on the top floor has a 4-poster bed and enjoys landscape views of the surrounding countryside. Across the courtyard is a more modest double suite and a recently converted workers cottage with a double bedroom as well as bunk beds, just perfect to accommodate a couple with young children or teenagers wanting some independence.

There is a 100 sq square meters living room with wide screen TV and a large fireplace, and a 50 sq metres dining room also with a fire place, that can sit up to 16 guests around the table or cater for special events of up to 30 people. Both the living and dining rooms open onto covered terraces for outdoor dining and to the pool area, whilst the kitchen offers a fantastic space for an Alentejo cooking lesson, should you be interested.

Available for year-round rentals, a housekeeper supervises the property daily and can prepare breakfasts and simple meals at guests request. Alternatively, you can book a regional chef to try some of the local gastronomy, as well as choose wines from Quinta’s private cellar!

The crisp and clear winter days are perfect for discovering the Alentejo province and all it has to offer, with roaring fires beckoning you back once the sun goes down; whereas, in the summer heat, you’ll be taking refuge by the swimming pool during the day and enjoying outdoor meals in the evening. The Alto Alentejo where Quinta das Bolotas is located, boasts two UNESCO Heritage Sites (Elvas and Évora), several castles and local markets, and many vineyards within close proximity where an educational wine tasting visit is a must; as well as being close to the Spanish border.

WARNING NOTES: There are horses and 1 cat at the property, whilst guests pets are also welcome (on request). Children under 5 years of age need to be supervised and are only accepted with a signed disclaimer.

Ground Floor

• Entrance hall & guest WC
• Two twin bedroom suites (large single beds of 200×115 cms) each with a private shower bathroom
• Double bedroom suite (bed size 240×180 cms) with private shower bathroom
• Double bedroom suite (bed size 200×185 cms) with full private bathroom with handheld shower.
• Very spacious living & dining rooms, both opening onto covered terraces for dining outdoors & the pool area
• Spacious & fully equipped kitchen; utility room with wine cellar
• Fully equipped laundry room (staff use only)

First Floor

• Master bedroom suite with 4-poster bed (bed size 210×190 cms), dressing area, study with open fireplace, private bathroom with Jacuzzi bath & separate walk-in shower

• All the bedrooms in the main house have orthopaedic beds & down duvets; no extra beds are provided
• Hairdryers provided
• Mosquito netting fitted on all windows
• Fans supplied in the summer months; winter heating available with a mix of oil central heating & portable gas bottle heaters, as well as fireplaces in the sitting & dining rooms (firewood and an initial stock of gas bottles are included in the rental)
• Wide screen cable TV (Portuguese channels + international news) + outdoor cinema screen on request
• Free WiFi available throughout
• Well equipped kitchen including fridge/freezer, gas hob & oven, microwave, juicer, coffee machine & electric food mixer
• Outdoor bread/pizza oven & Argentinian style barbecue
• Salt treated swimming pool w/ roman steps (8 x 12 meters, shallow-end 90 cms & deep-end 160 cms) open 1st April – 30th September only; poolside shower & WC; poolside shade & sun loungers available; pool towels provided
• Some fitness equipment and board games available 

• Meet & Greet, plus general maintenance of the property, it’s grounds and pool is included
• A housekeeper supervises the property daily (8 hours p/day) and takes care of regular cleaning. She can also prepare breakfast and simple meals at guests request (groceries not included). Bedroom and bathroom linen are changed between each short rental or every 4 days for longer rentals
• Basic welcome hamper supplied on arrival (drinking water, wine, beers, juice/soft drinks, milk, coffee, tea, bread, butter, honey, sweet & savoury biscuits, sugar, salt & pepper, local cheese, olives, seasonal fruit, guest soaps & lavatory paper, essential cleaning products such as washing up liquid, dishwasher & washing machine detergents, spare electrical bulbs, candles & matches, and mosquito repellent)

• Extra cleaning hours @ €10 p/hour, paid locally
• Regional chef, paid locally
• Wine cellar with a range of regional wines to choose from, paid locally
• Food shopping for guests, paid locally
• Under the cork tree picnic, paid locally
• Regional coking lesson and wine tasting, paid locally
• Yoga or PT session, paid locally
• Music entertainment (Fado, Flamenco or Cantares Alentejanos), paid locally
• Horseback riding/lessons in a paddock/surrounding countryside, paid locally
• Horse stables to accommodate extra horses, paid locally

• The property is availale to hire for weddings, retreat stays or other special occasions – please ask us about it

• Monforte (Torre Palma Wine Hotel Restaurant & Spa, food shops, chemist, banks): 4 kms
• Estremoz (Howards Folly Winery & Restaurant, castle, market, hypermarkets, health centre): 25 kms
• Portalegre (hospital): 35 kms
• Alter do Chão (Lusitano horses & falconry): 35 kms
• Vila Viçosa (Royal Palace): 50 kms
• Castelo de Vide & Marvão (castle towns): 55 kms
• Elvas (UNESCO World Heritage Site, castle town, old library, restaurants, etc): 38 kms
• Évora (UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bones Chapel, the Temple of Diana, churches, Fundação Eugénio de Almeida Winery & Museum, restaurants etc): 80 kms
• Badajoz, Spain (golf): 55 kms
• Cáceres, Spain (palaces & museums): 145 kms
• Comporta (stunning expanse of sandy beaches within a nature reserve & great beach bars serving mostly fresh seafood – a great day out): 200 kms/approx. 2 hours drive
• Lisbon Airport: 200 kms/approx. 2 hours drive

2022/2023 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

€1,750 p/night

SPECIAL OFFERS

Stays of 4 nights or longer discounted by 20%! We are also happy to quote for smaller group stays.

• Minimum 1 night stay required
• Check-in after 18:00 hours; check-out before 15:00 hours
• Extra services are subject to availability and should be booked well in advance especially in high season; no credit cards accepted locally, only cash
• Barbeque use only allowed with supervised help (staff) due to fire risk
• Children under the age of 5 years accepted only with a signed disclaimer
• No parties for more than full capacity & strictly no smoking indoors (penalty equal to security deposit)
• Non-refundable rental deposit of 30% required to reserve the property
• Rental balance due 6 weeks prior to start date of rental, non-refundable after this date
• Security deposit of €1,500 to be paid in advance of rental – this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable at the end of the holiday