Unforgetable I've spent my 2013 vacations with my husband and the Belgium family in this house and it was an amazing experience. The house is isolated enough from the village (max 5min by car) to get your groceries. It’s modern and charming and it has all the amenities needed. The exterior environments are amazing. Bathing in that swimming pool at sunset is a must do, such as a night barbecue under the starry night. We had fresh vegetables during the day and the strawberries were the best I've ever tasted in my life as well as the strawberry jam (kindly given by the very nice housekeeper). It was unforgettable for all of us and we recommend it at 100%! Teresa P.
Julho de 2013

Heerlijk huis, heerlijk gebied, echt Portugal, aan te bevelen Monte das Pedras Pardas is een prachtig huis, waar je je meteen welkom voelt. Ruime, gezellige, mooi ingerichte woonkamer, goede slaapkamers. Huis is heel mooi in het landschap ingebouwd. Heel veel ruimte buiten, je bent echt in de Alentejo. De aanwezige dieren, die door de iedere dag langskomende knecht worden verzorgd, zorgen voor een extra buitengevoel en zijn ook voor kinderen een extra attractie. Voor de kleinsten is er ook een kleiine speeltuin. Schitterend aangelegd zwembad, waar men buiten de wintermaanden, heerlijk kan relaxen. Een auto is noodzakelijk, maar dan heb je ook de kans volop een stukje Alentejo te verkennen. Hendrika B.
Março de 2013

Espero voltar Ao passar o portão do Monte das Pedras Pardas, a primeira impressão que se tem é a de um absoluto sossego, a par de uma paisagem deslumbrante que se debruça ao longe sobre o mar da Zambujeira do Mar. O terreno acidentado de 10 hectares tem flora diversificada, cuja plantação foi planeada ao pormenor. Existe um “jardim das pedras” entre as flores, um “jardim das rosas”, uma horta onde podemos colher os legumes com a ajuda do caseiro, diversas árvores de fruto, também prontas a colher, e ainda um local com cabras, ovelhas, patos, galinhas e coelhos. Há baloiços e escorrega para os miúdos. A piscina é excelente, com um deck com espreguiçadeiras, sofás, e toldos. Se estiver bom tempo, não perca o pôr do sol no horizonte.

A casa de dois pisos tem uma arquitetura de grande qualidade que se enquadra na paisagem, e dispõe de pátios interiores e exteriores com mesas, cadeiras, e toldos. As duas suites do 1º piso têm casa de banho e uma varanda com ampla vista, e os dois quartos do rés-do-chão, com uma casa de banho separada, têm portas envidraçadas que dão para o exterior. A sala é ampla e com lareira (para além de aquecimento central), e a cozinha funcional e bem equipada. Há Internet e Meo. O supermercado fica a 3 minutos de carro.

As compotas caseiras que nos ofereceram à chegada eram de qualidade superior. Os proprietários são simpáticos e deixam-nos à vontade. A casa tem um caseiro (Sr. Idálio) que trabalha diariamente no terreno, e que está sempre disponível para dois dedos de conversa.
Se quiser passar uns dias em sossego, recomendamos-lhe este Monte alentejano. Pedro A.
Outubro de 2012

Authentic luxury We spent a week in this house together with friends and our two kids. We had a great time. Apart from the house which is very comfortable with room for both privacy and spending time together, we especially enjoyed the kitchen garden where we picked our own vegetables every day. The kids loved to visit the animals kept not far from the house and to collect fresh eggs. The pool area had a great view of the landscape and the Atlantic sea. The pool had a modern cleaning system which involved no chlorine. Instead the water was slightly salty and felt incredibly fresh, almost like sea water. The house was not right by the sea side, but the surrounding area was very charming and typical for the Alentejo area with small villages and plenty of cork trees. And the sea was only ten minutes away by car. During our week we found beautiful beaches and in one place they offered wave surfing courses. The most brave of us had to try and believe it or not, our ten year old was the master among us. Markus R.
Julho de 2012

The Perfect Getaway Beautiful view. Lovely accommodations! Just 10 minutes from the beach. Great spot for a family vacation. Jo F.
Junho de 2012

The most difficult place to leave I have nothing but fantastic memories of this holiday! With so much surrounding rural land (cared for by a lovely man who'll tell you about the area if you feel like testing your Portuguese), this was the perfect retreat from everything. Beautiful beaches and cute towns are near enough for good day trips, but much time can be spent happily by the infinity pool, playing table football or getting to know the goats and rabbits kept further down on the property. The house itself is stunning, with very modern but cosy decor. The huge log fire (safely behind glass) was certainly a bonus for the cooler January evenings, while warmer evenings were well spent on the patio, watching the sunset from a great vantage point in the mountains. A standard review doesn't do justice - of course it was clean and well maintained, and a holiday here can be as relaxing or exciting as you make it. It's the little things that make this place special, from the delicious breakfast cheeses provided to the occasional distant sounds from a donkey farm as you lie in the garden. Proof enough is that we made a return visit in the summer, when the weather was glorious and we really made use of the pool and barbecue. If I could go there now, I'd be on the plane already! Go and see what I mean. Naomi C.
Janeiro de 2011