THE MANOR HOUSE

From €4,800 for 3 nights

Up to 12+
guests

7
Bedrooms

Concierge / Personal Assistant

Chef / Cook Service

Breakfast / Welcome Hamper

A/C

Wifi

Swimming Pool and/or Jacuzzi

Walk to Restaurants/Shops

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SANTIAGO DO CACEM, ALENTEJO

"Ideal for short stays, this quintessential Portuguese manor stands next to a medieval castle, enjoying rooftop views of the surrounding town."

In the same family since the 18th century, the Manor House has been remodelled into a rental holiday home for up to 12 guests and offers traditional Portuguese hospitality blended with 21st century comforts.

Located between picturesque Melides and coastal Sines, and only 12 kms away from pristine beaches, the Alentejo's rich culture and traditions are delights awaiting to be explored just on your doorstep.

The property has resident staff and breakfast daily is included in the rental, with optional cook service at an extra cost. And for larger parties, there is the possibility of adding-on an adjacent cottage or some extra bedrooms.

Original period features such as flagstones, wood-panelled floors and ceilings, fireplaces and painted walls still adorn many the rooms of the Manor House. The drawing and sitting rooms, the music/TV room and library, all provide a range of different zones for all the family to relax whilst also being together. The main accommodation is spread over 3 levels and features 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, whilst an extra garden studio (originally a bread oven) has an en-suite bathroom and small kitchenette. 

The charming walled grounds includes two separate areas separated by a typical Alentejo patio with cobblestones: a formal topiary garden looks down towards the town, and a Mediterranean garden planted with fruit trees enjoys lovely views towards the church and the castle of Santiago de Cacém. Set within the Mediterranean garden, the plunge pool has built-in-seating for cooling off in the summer heat and can be heated in the cooler months. There is also a shaded pergola for dining outdoors and the former dovecot has been converted into a pool house and barbeque area.

WARNING NOTES: This property is not suitable for children under 5 years of age.

First Floor

  • Street entrance to a hallway with a feature period carriage, steps up to first floor & central hallway
  • Drawing room
  • Sitting room
  • The music/TV room opening onto the Topiary Garden at the side of the house
  • Library
  • Formal dining room
  • Two bedrooms make up a family suite: the Master bedroom (double bed of 180×200 cms) with en-suite bathroom, plus the Blue bedroom (twin beds/double of 90×200 cms each)
  • Shower bathroom/WC
  • Chinese Bedroom (double bed of 180×200 cms) with en-suite shower bathroom
  • Traditional style “Blue & White” kitchen
  • Staff only domestic offices
  • Patio with access to the upper Mediterranean Garden, which has a shaded pergola/outdoor dining area, plunge pool, pool house & barbeque area, shower bathroom/WC & direct access to the castle at the rear of the property
  • Garden Studio with open plan bedroom (twin beds/double bed of 90×200 cms each), kitchenette & en-suite shower bathroom

 

Second Floor

  • Castle Bedroom (double bed of 180x200 cms) & en-suite bathroom
  • Ocean Bedroom (twin beds/double of 90×200 cms each) 
  • Shared shower bathroom
  • Flower Bedroom (small double bed of 160×190 cms)

 

Extra Bedrooms Available By Special Arrangement!

  • Bedroom & bathroom linen changed every 4 days
  • All twin beds can be made into doubles on request
  • All the shower bathrooms have rain showers as well as handheld showers; hair dryers provided
  • Baby cot (w/linen) & high chair on request, free of charge
  • Castle Bedroom & Garden Studio fitted with central heating & air conditioning, whilst all other bedrooms are fitted with central heating only; communal rooms with fireplaces for winter use, included in the rental
  • Satellite TV, DVD, vinyl & CD players provided
  • Free WiFi available throughout
  • Safe
  • Plunge Pool w/roman steps & built-in-seating (3,50×4,70 meters & 1-1,50 meters deep); poolside shade & built-in sun loungers available;  pool towels provided
  • Pool house equipped for basic poolside snacks & barbeque area; outdoor dining area under the pergola
  • Beach equipment such as sun umbrellas and surfboards plus some bicycles provided for guest use
  • A resident couple that deal with all the housekeeping (regular cleaning & household laundry) plus prepare a continental style breakfast buffet every morning
  • Concierge Service
  • Garden & Pool Maintenance as required
  • 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, mosquito repellent, charcoal for barbeque use)
  • Personal laundry, paid locally
  • Extra meals (Portuguese gastronomy), poolside snacks & take-away picnics can be arranged with the staff; tailor-made arrangements for a more sophisticated catered meal or a private chef for a special occasion can also be arranged, paid locally
  • There is an honesty bar at the property, paid locally
  • Massages or Yoga at the property, paid locally
  • The staff are also able to help organize a number of activities for guests such as a motor cross bike class, surfing courses, horse riding, visits to local wineries, bird watching and trekking, electric bikes hire with made to measure routes, a beach picnic, a “fado” music evening or a cooking experience curated to suit guests, paid locally
  • Centre of Santiago do Cacém (bank, chemist, local shops, fresh market & restaurants): a few minutes walk
  • Nearest Hypermarket: 800 meters
  • Hospital: 4 kms
  • Badoca Park (children’s Safari Park): 6 kms
  • Nearest Beach: 12 kms
  • Melides (village): 19 kms
  • Comporta (village): 47 kms
  • Sines (town): 17 kms
  • Vila Nova de Milfontes (town): 44 kms
  • Lisbon Airport: 150 kms

2024 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

1 June – 15 September & Christmas/New Year: 12 guests @ €1,900 p/night

Remaining Periods: 12 guests @ €1,600 p/night

  • A minimum rental of 3-nights applies with flexible change-overs
  • Check-in after 16:00 hours; check-out before 11:00 hours
  • No parties for more than full capacity, no 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 €1,000 to be paid in advance of rental – this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable at the end of the holiday

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