Casa da Pedra – Sleeps 5+

This was the original farmhouse and is the largest of the four. The house is on two floors with direct entrances to the courtyard and swimming pool area. On the ground floor there is a large fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwater, microwave, split-level cooker/oven, fridge and a farmhouse table seating six (6).

The separate dining room sits also sits six (6) with an extension for an additional four (4).
The lounge area, which opens out onto the patio, is equipped with TV/video, CD/radio and has a traditional log-burning stove.

There are two patios – one at the end of the house which opens out to the swimming pool and gardens. The other is a private patio, at the side of the house, which has its own Bar-B-Q and eating area. There is a large table seating six (6). The patio has its own small raised garden and is sheltered by vines, which makes it an ideal area for breakfast, lunch or just a peaceful place to sit and read.

There is also a separate toilet / shower unit on the ground floor.
On the first floor there is a lounge/reading room with a writing desk and comfortable reading chairs – there is also a well stocked bookcase. The room has a large open window side which faces west and is a very pleasant place to sit and watch the sun go down

There are three bedrooms - the main bedroom has a large double bed, large antique chest of drawers, fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathroom/toilet.

There are two single bedrooms, one with bunk beds (adult size) and the other with a single bed (adult size) – a cot is available on request. Both bedrooms share an en-suite bathroom/toilet.
Overall, the house is very spacious and renovated to a very high standard, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. The furnishings were chosen to match the Portuguese style of the house and add to a very comfortable and pleasant experience.

The house was originally where the farmers family lived – they would have taken their meals here, relaxed and slept. The current dining room area was previously the winery and during renovation we removed two large stone wine vats which would have made it a very large wine production operation – upwards of a hundred casks per year. The area at the end of the house, with the open doors to the external patio, used to be the area where the farmers cows were tethered and milked.

The upper floor was accessed internally and the current lounge/reading room area on the first floor was originally open to the elements.

You can see the layout of the house as it is now on the link –but if you click on this link you can see how the house was originally used.

The house is strictly non-smoking.

Casa do Forno: Sleeps 2+

Casa da Forno is a particularly pretty house with its own large private garden surrounded by fruit and olive tress, overlooking the valley.
The south facing garden has its own patio, Bar-B-Q, eating and sunbathing area – as its catches most of the sun during the day it is a very pleasant place to eat, sunbathe in private or just relax.
The house has one twin bedded bedroom with en-suite shower/toilet. The lounge area is spacious and is equipped with TV/video (CD & VMS) and has a couch that can pull out to a comfortable double bed (suitable for a youngl child)
The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, cooker and farmhouse table seating four (4) people.
The house has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern utilities but it still retains its original ambience and period style. The positioning of the house coupled with the old thick granite walls ensure, a pleasant temperature in the house all year round – even in the height of the summer.
Overall, the house is very spacious and has been carefully renovated. It is furnished in a mix of modern and Portuguese style and is very cosy and comfortable. The kitchen still has the original traditional farmhouse oven used for baking bread.
The house was originally used for food storage and preparation - bread, honey, smoked meats etc. – and as shelter for the farms small animals.
You can see the layout of the house as it is now on the link –but if you click on this link you can see how the house was originally used.
The house is strictly non-smoking.

Casa de Azeitonas: Sleep 4+

The house is on two (2) floors and is very spacious and comfortable.

The two bedrooms are on the ground floor and each has two twin beds. Each bedroom has a large walk in wardrobe, chest of drawers and en-suite shower/toilet. Patio doors from the bedrooms lead onto the courtyard. There is a single foldaway bed suitable for a child or small adult for additional use if needed.

On the first floor is a large spacious open sitting room and dining area. The lounge is very comfortable with additional reading chairs and has nice views of the gardens and swimming pool. The dining area has a farmhouse dining table with seating for six (6) people. The lounge is equipped with a TV/video (CD & VMS) and writing table.

The fully fitted kitchen is just off the dining room and is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, cooker and fridge.

The house has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern utilities but it still retains its original ambience and period style. The positioning of the house coupled with the old thick granite walls ensure, a pleasant temperature in the house all year round – even in the height of the summer.

The house originally housed the farm workers on the first floor with the larger animals sleeping quarters below – when the house was a working-farm it was traditional for the workers to sleep above the animals for the additional warmth they brought.

You can see the layout of the house as it is now on the link –but if you click on this link you can see how the house was originally used.

The house is strictly non-smoking.

Casa de Colmeia: Sleep 4+

The house is on two (2) floors and is very spacious and comfortable.

The two bedrooms are on the ground floor and each has two twin beds. Each bedroom has a large walk in wardrobe, chest of drawers and en-suite shower/toilet. Patio doors from the bedrooms lead onto the courtyard. There is a single foldaway bed suitable for a child or small adult for additional use if needed.

On the first floor is a large spacious open sitting room and dining area. The lounge is very comfortable and has nice views of the gardens and the valley. The dining area has a farmhouse dining table with seating for six (6) people. The lounge is also equipped with a TV/video (CD & VMS), and a writing desk.

On the first floor is a large open sitting room and dining area with seating for six (6) people. The area is equipped with a writing desk, TV/video and a well stocked bookcase.

The fully fitted kitchen is just off the dining room and is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, cooker and fridge

The house has been renovated to a very high standard with all modern utilities but it still retains its original ambience and period style. The positioning of the house coupled with the old thick granite walls ensure, a pleasant temperature in the house all year round – even in the height of the summer.

The house originally housed the farm workers on the first floor with the larger farm animals sleeping below – when the house was a working-farm it was traditional for the workers to sleep above the animals for the additional warmth they brought.

You can see the layout of the house as it is now on the link –but if you click on this link you can see how the house was originally used.

The house is strictly non-smoking.