Nature house in Alcaria Ruiva

Alentejo, Portugal

Detached | At the edge of a village | Villa

6 persons
2 bedrooms
WiFi
Swimming pool
Pets allowed

The Herdade de Alagães 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 Casa da Chaminé was built around a pre-existing chimney which was turned into a sitting area. The construction method was based on thermal bricks and cork filling to ensure energy-efficient comfort at all outside temperatures. The Casa has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large living room with an open kitchen, a total area of 124.5 m2. There is a small private pool and two outdoor terraces. 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

Bedroom 1

2-pers. bed (1x)
1-pers. sofa bed (1x)

Bedroom 2

2-pers. bed (1x)
1-pers. sofa bed (1x)

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Parking (3x)

Utilities

Internet access (WiFi)
Internet
Fire place
Wood stove
Drinking water
Hot water
Electricity

Outdoor

Garden furniture
Terrace

Entertainment

TV
Swimming pool (private) 4.6 m2
Bicycles available (free) (4x)

Children

Cot (1x)

Pets

Dog bed
Dog bowl

Kitchen

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Fridge/freezer
Oven

Bathroom

Sanitary facilities
Bathroom (2x)
Shower
Toilet

Laundry

Washing machine

Location

Reviews

Marlous

July 8, 2024

General rating: 8/10

Beautifully decorated and fresh house with nice large rooms and two bathrooms and everything you could possibly need. We saw little of the area in a day and a half. Hiked once during which we saw tracks of several wild animals and partridges and many swallows. The nearby town of Mertola is wonderful.

Nature, peace & environment: 4/5

This cottage is located in a very small village, near t village is not much but there is nature nearby. The village is very quiet. The house is beautiful the outside also, although t pool is more like a big pool. You have privacy outside but you are not invisible to the environment, although that environment is very quiet.

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Stay details

Check-in: 3:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Check-out: 7:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Contactless stay possible

House rules

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.
Waste separation is mandatory in this nature house.

Additional house rules are listed in the terms and conditions, when you place your booking.

Nature house-ID

70161

Registration number

RNET/12009

Sustainability

Energy label: A
Off grid or supplied with 100% renewable Energy
Natural Insulation materials

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