Monte da Quinta
Luxury Alentejo Country Cottages in Southern Portugal

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Reserve as two ensuite bedrooms at our Casa Oliveira rate


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Katie & Luis
Manchester 2009
4th visit
What else could we possibly say other than our 4th time here and this time we stayed for two weeks instead of one. Still not long enough, fantastic place still after 4yrs. Nigel and Michaela's continued hard work is evident all the time. Thanks again for another great holiday XX


Pete & Helen Highlands Scotland
2009 Many thanks for sharing your dream. Excellence, well thought out, catering for everything, a very warm welcome 2nd to none. A perfect setting in a perfect place.
We shall return.
Thank you both!

Diana, Pam & Adele
New York USA
2009
A home base from which to take interesting day trips. You have thought of every detail for a comfortable a& delightful vocation


Laura & Graham
Hampshire
2009
Everything, and more, we expected it would be. We will have no hesitation in coming back. Thank you for looking after
us so well


Julie & Tony
Leighton Buzzard
2008 A getaway from the rat race and the tourist areas. Overall a great place to chill.

Jens Askel
 & Karen Marie
Denmark
2008
A wonderful stay with fantastic views. A warm welcome with food and beautiful arrangement.


John & Teresa
High Wycombe
2008
Really enjoyed our week, everything was great & I'm sure we will be back.


John & Barbara
Sevenoaks Kent
2008
Extremely nice accommodation in wonderful surroundings.


Maggie & John
Northumberland
2007
Fabulous cottage, loved watching the sun go down from the terrace.
 Returned in 2008


David & Shelley Canada 2007
This is the Portugal we wanted to see.


Romino & Taschi
Israel
2007
Every detail is very well planned, now your Middle East ambassadors.


Martin & Sharon
Hampshire
2007
Beautiful setting for a great holiday.


Sara & Mick
Lancashire
2007
Fantastic place, kids loved the animals.


Jean & Colin Lancashire 2007
Lovely Cottage furnished to a high standard, we will be back 2009.


Mark & Joanne
Surrey
2007
Thoroughly enjoyed our 2wks. Attention to detail in the cottage is outstanding. Incredibly clean and highly maintained. Salt pool and no chlorine is fabulous for the children.
Returned in 2008


Jane & Larry
West Dulwich
2007
Farm produce, great hosts and a comfortable clean place. Pigs that eat everything that you don't, great.


Sandra & Bob
Edinburgh
2007
Perfect location in the country, fantastic view from the pool which is impeccably maintained.


Julia & Ian
Devon
2007
You have worked wonders and deserve to be a success,
a lovely spot.


David & Sheila
Leicester
2007
Super holiday, excellent home from home. Plenty to
 see and do.


Pernille & Micheal
Hampshire
2007
2nd visit

Our second visit, just as fabulous and fresh as the first. Looking forward to our next holiday here.
Returned in 2008


Jacqui & John
Birmingham
2007
Cottage warm and comfortable. Locals friendly and scenery gorgeous.


Mike & Sara, Berkshire 2006
Amazing place
& people.
Returned in 2007.


Darren & Jason
Hants
2008
Fantastic, could not of wished for better.
Will be back to catch
the rays another time.
Returned in 2008


Robert & Jackie
St Marybourne
2008
Really enjoyed ourselves, villa was so nice and hospitality most appreciated.


Eve & Jason
Havant
2008
Enjoyed our stay at Monte da Quinta, it was fantastic.

 

Casa Laranjeira  (Orange Tree House)
Casa Laranjeira offers luxury accommodation for six persons, comprising of a double room, twin room and a room with
large bunk beds.

This farmhouse can also be reserved for four persons, comprising
of a double room and a twin room. All bedrooms have en suites facilities. Different rates apply. 


This country farmhouse is furnished to a high standard. It has a cool, spacious comfortable lounge and dining area complete with WiFi, Satellite TV, DVD, Radio and CD player. A large selection of DVDs, books and board games to suite all ages.


Comfortable lounge with an open fireplace

A spacious dining area to seat six people plus high chair.


The dining area

The Kitchen
A large well equipped kitchen with granite worktops, an electric hob
and oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, 18 bottle wine cooler cabinet,
kettle, toaster, coffee machine, electric juicer, iron and a ironing board.


Large well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar

The Bedrooms
All three bedrooms have en suite facilities, walk-in showers, WC,
hand basin and bidet. High vaulted ceilings and shuttered windows
give these bedrooms a bright and fresh feel. All beds are made up prior to your arrival. Fresh towels are only provided for the number of guests stated on the reservation request form. A hairdryer and a UK/European travel plug is provided in the master bedroom.



Spacious master bedroom with en suite bathroom and walk-in shower.

The Private Dining Terrace
Double doors open from the lounge onto a large private covered dining terrace. This terrace is complete with a large circular dining table, cane furniture, a hammock and loungers. A vantage point for the stunning southerly views over miles of un-spoilt Alentejo plains.


Spacious twin bedroom with en suite and walk-in shower

Extra Comfort
For extra comfort during
the winter months this
house has under floor heating with individual thermostatic controls in every room.

We restored the original
dry stone walls to keep
the farmhouse naturally cool in the summer months.

In addition we offer cooling fans in the bedrooms.

This farmhouse has a piping hot solar water system.

We provide night lights for the children.

Lounge with brick archways and gallery hall

General Characteristics
Finished with traditional white washed walls and beautiful brick arches.
It has terracotta floors throughout with wooden shuttered windows, vaulted beamed ceilings and an open fireplace. As the house is built on solid rock the room levels do vary with one step between some rooms.

There is a further landscaped terrace with private a brick BBQ.
This terrace provides immediate access to the swimming pool.
No smoking is permitted anywhere inside the properties, sand trays are provided on the terraces.


South facing covered dining terrace

Fresh linen is provided and includes pool towels for the use at Monte da Quinta only.

We provide a Guest Hamper, initial bin liners, liquid soap and toilet rolls.  

Weekly housekeeping and linen change included. All towels are replaced mid week.

Mid week housekeeping and linen change can be arranged for an extra cost.

Under floor heating included 1st November to 31st March.

Laundry room facilities include washing machines and a tumble dryer.

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