Nature house in Cercal do Alentejo
Alentejo, Portugal
- 4 persons
- 2 bedrooms
- WiFi
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Pets not allowed
The farm is situated on 2.5 hectares of rolling land just outside Cercal do Alentejo. The property features fruit trees, olive trees, cork oaks, and two authentic Alentejo farmhouses, one of which is occupied by the owners. The nature house has been adapted to modern standards of comfort and is a freestanding structure. It consists of a living room, bathroom, and two bedrooms and is furnished in a modern style. It has two terraces, one of which borders the orange grove. The terraces are equipped with patio furniture and a barbecue. The second terrace faces south, in front of the house, where the sun always shines. The cottage is traditionally built with walls half a meter thick. This keeps the cottage pleasantly cool even on the hottest summer days. There is a variety of farm animals roaming the grounds, such as goats, sheep, ducks, chickens (no rooster), and rabbits. The animals all have plenty of space and roam freely in their own pasture. In addition, there are the pets—which are inevitable in this area—that, of course, do not enter the nature house. The house is rented fully furnished, including all utilities (gas, water, electricity, firewood for the stove, and bed, bath, and kitchen linens).
Nature and surroundings
The nature house is just under a two-hour drive from both Lisbon and Faro. The cottage is located 10 kilometers from the still very peaceful Atlantic coast with its beautiful beaches and rock formations. The hosts have fresh fruit from the trees all year round. In winter, there are mandarins, oranges, and lemons. In the spring, there are cherries, Japanese medlars, peaches, apricots, and plums. In the summer, there are pears, apples, and figs. In the fall, there are different varieties of apples, persimmons, and even more figs. The nature house is nestled in the heart of nature, among other small-scale farms. The hosts grow vegetables there, and when there’s an abundance of them, guests are welcome to help themselves. The property is located along one of the hiking trails of the Rota Vincentina. It’s within walking distance (15 minutes) of the village of Cercal do Alentejo, where you’ll find shops, banks, restaurants, and cafés. Buses depart from here, allowing you to explore other parts of the route. The entire area consists of hills where forests and farmland alternate. During the wetter months, it’s incredibly green here. Spring brings a riot of flowers, after which the dry summer turns everything into shades of yellow.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1 pers. bed (2x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Internet
- Pellet stove
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden
- Garden (fenced)
- Garden (shared)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace
- TV
- Table tennis table
- Cot (1x)
- High chair (2x)
- Playground
- Kitchen
- Fridge/freezer
- Gas stove
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
- Toilet
Optional extras
| Washing machine Per stay,Optional upon arrival |
€5.00 |
|---|
Location
Reviews
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PaulApril 18, 2026
Always difficult, finding a grade. We had a very nice time, from flowers to fruit, chickens through les sheep and dog to the hostess and husband. Everything in plural, generous and welcoming. During the week we had wonderful walks in the area (often with a bit of car driving to get there). A week is actually (much) too short, and the stay did bring out the imagination. Other than hiking, did not have time for other things, but could have.
Altijd lastig, een cijfer vinden. Wij hebben het heel fijn gehad, van bloemen tot fruit, van kippen via les schaap en hond tot de de gastvrouw en man. Alles in meervoud.
Gul en gastvrij onthaal. In de week hebben we in de omgeving (vaak met een stukje autirijden om daar te komen) prachtige wandelingen gemaakt. Een week is eigenlijk (veel) te kort, en het verblijf bracht wel de fantasie op hol. Behalve wandelen geen tijd gehad voor andere dingen, maar die zouden wel kunnen.What a freedom, what a silence, what years of careful and joyful parading here. This has truly become a verb, so flourishing and full of life it does not become by itself.
Wat een vrijheid, wat een stilte, wat is hier vol aandacht en plezier jaren aan geparadijsd. Dat is werkelijk een werkwoord geworden, zo bloeiend en vol leven wordt het niet vanzelf.
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ThiloJune 25, 2025
An ideal place to enjoy the peace and quiet.
Ein idealer Ort um die Ruhe zu genießen.
Very nice location, quiet. Very nice hosts who were always available.
Sehr schön gelegen, ruhig . Sehr nette Gastgeber die immer ansprechbar waren.
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EdithJuly 27, 2022
the cottage is located next to the house of the owner. not completely free, but the owner leaves you completely alone, but is present and acts immediately if something is not right or if you have questions. which is very nice. the cottage is tastefully decorated. everything you need is there. the animals scurrying around make the stay extra pleasant. the very friendly owner is Dutch. that is so convenient in communication. we felt very welcome and enjoyed. because of the heat we actually only went to the sea. Villa Nova de Milfontes is nearby. :)
het huisje ligt naast het huis van de eigenaar. niet helemaal vrij, maar de eigenaar laat je volledig met rust, maar is wel aanwezig en handelt direct als iets niet in orde is of als je vragen hebt. wat erg fijn is. het huisje is sfeervol ingericht. alles wat je nodig hebt, is aanwezig. de rondscharrelende dieren maken het verblijf extra aangenaam. de zeer vriendelijke eigenaar is Nederlands. dat is wel zo handig in de communicatie. we voelden ons zeer welkom en hebben genoten. door de hitte zijn we eigenlijk alleen naar de zee gewest. Villa Nova de Milfontes is dichtbij. :)
The cottage is at the end of a dirt road and is on the owner's property with lots of land around it, where goats, sheep and chickens run.
Het huisje ligt aan het einde van een zandpad en staat op het terrein van de eigenaar met veel grond er omheen, waar geiten, schapen en kippen lopen.
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Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 11:00 PM
- Check-out: 12:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
Free cancellation within 24 hours of your booking confirmation.
If you cancel within the specified period, you are entitled to a full refund of the booking amount. After that, you will receive a partial refund of the trip cost and a 100% refund of the deposit:
• up to 42 days before arrival: 70% refunded
• 42–28 days before arrival: 40% refunded
• 28 days through the day of arrival: 10% refunded
• on the day of arrival or later: no refund
- Minimum age of main booker: 18 years.
- Smoking is not allowed in this nature house.
- No fireworks are allowed at this Nature House.
- No parties or events are allowed.
- This nature house is not suitable for groups of young people, students and sports teams.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
32629
AL 49874
Sustainability
- Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
- Natural Insulation materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)