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Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10400 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas

The "Monte das Matas" at the foot of the fortress of Monsaraz, in the immediate vicinity of Lake Alqueva, is the perfect place to spend your holidays in a unique atmosphere.

The accommodation
We rent our spacious country house "Monte das Matas" on the fantastic Alqueva reservoir near the historic castle of Monsaraz.The house has 4 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, direct access to the garden/terrace, closets. Each room has at least 28 m2, 2 beds, desk, TV, chairs and tables for inside and outside. There is also a (sleeping) sofa in the 2nd living room on the top floor.

The whole house with modern air conditioning, the large kitchen fully equipped, the living room with fireplace and TV offers a unique view directly on the lake.

Bed linen and towels available! The 10 x 5 m pool invites you to relax and swim, as does the Alqueva Lake (about 150 m from the house, the largest reservoir in Europe), where you can also fish, boat, surf and hike on the property has a total area of 3,300 m2 of land, has shaded parking spaces and is completely fenced.


Just 2 km from Monsaraz Castle, 5 min by car to the beach and Centro Nautico de Monsaraz, 13 km from Reguengos de Monsaraz, 10 km from Mourao and 20 from Spain, the property offers the ideal base to explore nature and to discover the surroundings without having to forego modern comfort.

There is cable TV and terrestrial TV. Please note: for New Year's Eve and Easter, the minimum stay is 3 nights.

Late check-out is possible for a fee until 6 p.m. on days when no other guests are expected. Normal check out time is 11 am
A security deposit of 250 EU in cash is required upon arrival.

The water in the house is from its own well and is not drinkable!

Access for guests
The entire house, pool and garden are fully and exclusively available to guests. Attention: The pool can only be used from May to mid-October.
Other important information
The salt water pool is only open from May to October.

The internet comes through a mobile router
license number
102595/AL

Property manager

Sebastiaan e Robert

Languages

English, German, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,306 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: NUNCA DEIXE AS CRIANÇAS SEM VIGILÂNCIA !

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 102595/AL

About the area

Map
Monsaraz, Évora

What's nearby

  • Monsaraz Castle - 4 min drive
  • Cromeleque do Xerez - 5 min drive
  • Alqueva Lake Observatory - 6 min drive
  • Nautical Center of Monsaraz - 8 min drive
  • Monsaraz River Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Sem Fim - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Os Templarios - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafeteria Casa da Muralha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O Pátio da Oliveira - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sabores de Monsaraz - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Monsaraz Castle, Museu de Arte Sacra and Igreja Matriz. Alqueva Lake Observatory and Cromeleque do Xerez are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Cottage with Lakeview and Pool - Monte das Matas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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