Nature house in Ourique

This estate is a 7 hectare, completely secluded, off-grid estate in the stunning Alentejo countryside. Surrounded by a river, this nature lover & birdwatcher's paradise is the ideal place to relax and explore. The guest house is private, with its own entrance, sunny verandah & panoramic views. Conveniently located on the road between Lisbon (2 hrs) and Faro (1:15) and close to Ourique with its supermarkets & restaurants. The open-plan guest house has complete privacy with its own entrance and verandah, but we are nearby if you need us. Well equipped kitchen with a washing machine and a bathroom with both shower & bath. A large living area with a pellet stove and in the summer the gentle breezes keep the interior cool. From the verandah you have panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. We supply filtered drinking water, please do not bring plastic bottles of water. We have five friendly dogs. Water is supplied by borehole & electricity by solar.

The land consists of natural areas surrounded by a river where you can swim, walk, picnic or just sit quietly. All the seasons are different - in spring time enjoy the meadows and river banks full of amazing wildflowers, in summer, the hot days and in winter the bright blue skies and crisp mornings. Olive groves, a fruit orchard and fields full of aromatic plants provide a haven for many bird species and we are close to the Special Protection area of Castro Verde. During your stay you can simply relax or you can explore the area around us, perhaps take a trip to the west coast beaches, have a swim in the dams of Monte de Rocha or Santa Clara or visit some of the picturesque and historical towns. The Algarve is only 45 minutes away and the stunning beaches of the west coast only one hour.