Nature house in Alcaria Ruiva
Alentejo, Portugal
- 2 persons
- 1 bedroom
- WiFi
- Swimming pool
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Pets not allowed
This nature house is located in southern Portugal, Alentejo, between the Castro Verde IBA Biosphere Reserve and the Guadiana Valley Natural Park and only 18 km from the lovely historical town of Mértola, whose roots go back to classical antiquity. We are dedicated to sustainable tourism, nature conservation and agroforestry. The three rooms available for accommodation were originally barns. The buildings were restored keeping the rammed earth (taipa) walls, the traditional technique in Alentejo, while adding a bathroom to each room. In the case of the Celeiro Rosa (Pink Barn), the room is 18,5 m2 and the bathroom (with shower) is 5 m2. The wood-oven house was repurposed as a small support kitchen for the guests. There is a small pool and an outdoor space where you can lounge and take your meals. The yard contains a native hedge, several fruit trees and many herbs. The Herdade is registered as local accommodation 116096/AL.
Nature and surroundings
The land has significant landscape and wildlife interest. The property is crossed by an intermittent stream, the Ribeira de Alvacar, and it is located within a Natura 2000 area (Castro Verde IBA Biosphere Reserve). As such, it is a great place for birdwatching and many unique species can be seen here (e.g. Iberian imperial eagle, great bustard and black-bellied sandgrouse). Within an area of 180 ha there are several paths for nature walks and biking and you are free to roam. You might spot rabbits, hares, partridges and fallow deer. Most of the land was reforested with pine trees (Pinus pinea) in the 1990s, but there are also traditional olive groves, a small vineyard and various orchards. We collaborate with Mértola's Biodiversity station to monitor the species that occur. As Mértola is one of the least populated areas in Europe (with approximately 5 people/km2) you are sure to find peace and quiet here.
Facilities
- 2-pers. bed (1x)
- 1-pers. sofa bed (1x)
- Parking (1x)
- Internet access (WiFi)
- Fire place
- Car charging station
- Drinking water
- Hot water
- Electricity
- Garden (shared)
- BBQ
- Garden furniture
- Terrace (covered)
- Patio (shared)
- Swimming pool (shared) 12 m2
- Bicycles available (free) (2x)
- Cot (1x)
- Fridge/freezer
- Sanitary facilities
- Bathroom (1x)
- Shower
Location
Reviews
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MarlieseMay 16, 2025General rating:
Breakfast is lovingly provided. Elsa and her colleague read your every wish from your mouth. Self-catering is a little difficult because the communal kitchen is unfortunately inadequately equipped.
Ganz liebevoll ist die Versorgung mit Frühstück. Elsa und ihre Kollegin lesen einem die Wünsche vom Mund ab. Etwas schwierig ist die Selbstversorgung, weil die Gemeinschaftsküche leider nur unzureichend ausgestattet ist.
Nature, peace & environment:The seclusion and beauty of the wonderful landscape are unsurpassed. The Nature house perfectly combines tradition and modernity.
Die Abgeschiedenheit und Schönheit in der wunderbaren Landschaft sind unübertroffen. Das Naturhäuschen perfekt zwischen Tradition und Moderne.
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AniqueAugust 15, 2021General rating:
Natuurhuisjes has GREAT accommodations!
Nature, peace & environment:Alentejo is really beautiful, calm and quit. Not touristy at all!
Good to know
- Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
- Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
- Contactless stay possible
- Out of respect for nature: silence between 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM.
- 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.
- Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.
Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.
61447
116096/AL
Sustainability
- Natural Insulation materials
- Built with natural building materials
- Separating waste (Glass, paper, plastic, food waste/organic)