Alentejo Villa

  • Location: Countryside
    UNESCO World Heritage city of Évora: 45km (30 mins drive)
    Restaurants, farmers Saturday market in Estremoz: 5km (5 to 10 mins drive)
    Monsaraz and Alqueva Dam: 66km (50 mins drive)
    Castelo de Vide, Marvão: 78km (1h drive)
  • Lisbon Airport (LIS): 170km (1h 30 mins drive)
    Airport transfer available on request
    Car recommended
    Free parking

Alentejo Villa is all about being in a peaceful setting amidst the beautiful sounds of nature.
You'll be in a beautiful, unspoiled part of Alentejo, surrounded by vineyards, olive and cork trees.
Don’t miss a visit the beautiful town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Make sure to visit some of the excellent local wineries, it's becoming one of the top wine regions.

There is so much to see and do in the Alentejo, but you will, however, need a car to move around.

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An introduction to Alentejo Villa

How would you describe Alentejo Villa in a nutshell?

Alentejo Villa is a luxury vacation rental in a house from 1939 which has been in our family for three generations. It’s very traditional in the sense that it follows the typical architecture of the Alentejo like the very thick walls that keep the house cool in summer. But through our renovations we brought in some contemporary features to create a very casual and cozy atmosphere.

What was your inspiration to renovate the villa and rent it out to vacation guests?

It was our passion for the Alentejo way of life. Alentejo is a region where the pace of time is different, and where you get a feeling of space that you don’t find in a city like Lisbon. We have very fond memories of our childhood spending summer vacations in the Alentejo region, so we wanted to create a space where people would feel the same way.

Please tell us a bit more about the villa rental.

My great grandfather had originally bought the property, but more recently, the majority of the land was sold except for this piece that my mother wanted to keep in the family and now we take care of it. The land has four and a half acres and the house was used by the farm workers back then. At the bottom of the property there is a large water tank where the wool from the lambs on the property was washed.\n\nVery characteristic of the villa is that it has four chimneys; two are used as fireplaces for the kitchen, but the other two have been converted to showers, so the light comes from the top. \n\nIt was difficult to combine the traditional with the modern, but I think we’ve created a nice balance. It’s simple, clean, with straight lines.\n\nWe tried to keep a lot of things local, from nearby markets which we combine with things like Scandinavian lights and chairs, or a with a table that a designer friend designed for us.

What’s so special about the whole experience of staying at Alentejo Villa?

Having good meals with wine at the end of the day in a peaceful setting, watching the sun set and listening to the beautiful sounds of nature. It’s all about paying attention to the stars, the landscape, the birds, the forest — noticing the details.\n\nWe have a vegetable garden for guests to pick their own herbs and vegetables depending on the season. The place provides contact with nature, has a good energy and it makes you feel balanced.

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Alentejo Villa rooms & rates

We have four bedrooms at the villa. Three of them are in different colours. One is black, another is green-blue like water, and the other is rose. All the rooms have doors to the outside terrace surrounding the house.

Then there is a mezzanine with 6 beds mainly for kids and a bathroom outside,.

Each room is simple. My sister Marta is an artist and I was fortunate to get hold of some interesting paintings of hers. That gives the house a sense of us.

The living space has access to an open kitchen, both of which have very high ceilings. Those rooms open up to a wooden deck where you can have breakfast and view the cork forest and the pool below.

  • Alentejo Villa for 6-12 people / 250 m²
    450 / night
    • 3 Double bedrooms
    • 1 Bunk room
    • 3 Shower rooms (ensuite)
    • 1 Bathroom
    • 1 Living room
    • 1 Dining room
    • 1 Kitchen
    • 1 Other rooms
    • 1 Extra bed (on req.)
    • 3 Baby cots (on req.)
    • Terrace
Included in the rates
Rates are on a self-catering basis.
Optional extras
A private chef or daily maid service are available on request.
Children & Extra beds
Children are welcome. The mezzanine room with 6 beds is ideal for children. Baby cots are available on request.
Minimum stay
3 - 7 nights (check calendar for dates)
Check in time
after 17:00
Check out time
before 10:00
Closed December and January

Facilities & services

  • WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Children welcome
  • Swimming pool
  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Honesty bar/Minibar
  • Music system
  • Central heating
  • Courtyard
  • Movies/DVDs
  • Iron & Board
  • Bicycles
  • Hair dryer

We can provide daily cleaning on request and we have bikes for the guests to tour around in. But mostly it’s a self-catering vacation rental. It’s much more for each guest to design what they want to do. And we are just a call away to help them design their perfect stay.

The quietness of the space, the view, the freedom that you feel here in Alentejo. We’re very close to Lisbon, but you feel far away from everything. You can relax, read and cook. It’s like you’re in another place and time.

We tried to design the proper context where people could do whatever they felt like doing that requires peace of mind. You can relax by the pool in the shade reading or you can visit many nearby villages and castles.

The villa sits on a plateau looking down, so it gives you a sense of the horizon over the top of the trees. It’s a great place to watch the sun set.

Things to do in Alentejo & Estremoz

  • Art / Culture
  • Wine tastings
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Horseback riding

Évora is definitely a highlight. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located within a castle and there are many interesting museums, medieval streets, small shops and some very good restaurants.

The Saturday morning market in Estremoz is also a must-see. It’s very authentic and a beautiful place to spend the morning.

And then there’s the wine. Alentejo is becoming one of the best wine regions in the world. There are wineries all around us and you can visit them and have wine tastings as well, which is a great experience!

There are a lot of little villages and castles within five kilometers from the villa. The closest is Estremoz which is very well known for the white marble and there are a lot of artisans still working with marble. There is also a beautiful castle, some very good restaurants and a scaled down solar system where you can walk around and see the different planets and get a feel for how far they are from one another.

Marvao in the North is also just beautiful! It is one of Portugal’s most spectacular fortified villages. Borba is another small village with wineries and small antique shops. Monsaraz, an hour from here, on a hill by the great Alqueva dam, the largest artificial lake in Europe, is also a must see.

And there is another big lake about 40 mins away for swimming or kayaking, as well as hills you can walk or bike up that offer beautiful views. The area has so much to offer.

Alentejo Villa reviews

5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
Villa was just as beautiful as we had remembered. Wonderfully appointed kitchen and everything we needed in the bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.
Choice of terraces with outstanding views.
And so much to do in the surrounding areas.
Highlight this year was the Tile museum in Estremoz
aalexandra w.
stayed at Alentejo Villa in July 2022
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
Very good!
Pamela H.
stayed at Alentejo Villa in June 2018
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
Alentejo villa was wonderful. Kitchen facilities marvellous. Accommodation excellent. Views and location splendid. Maria lovely. Only downside was wild cats were very annoying. And the terrace and pool though gorgeous in its setting was unsafe for toddlers.
Alexandra W.
stayed at Alentejo Villa in September 2017
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
I highly recommend staying at the wonderful house in Estremoz! I would rate my stay with a 5. The house was absolutely stunning, even more beautiful than in the pictures, although they are hard to top! Maria was a very helpful and accommodating host. I highly recommend staying at the wonderful house in Estremoz!
Sabrina N.
stayed at Alentejo Villa in August 2017
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
Amazing time in a beautiful relaxed house. Loved every aspect - the chef's kitchen, the incredible pool, the gorgeous design features everywhere. Enjoyed every minute, would love to go back next year. Very special place.
Pam H.
stayed at Alentejo Villa in July 2017
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
I rate the stay as 5 (very good)! The owners have created a serene and tasteful house. The facilities are high quality, with a fantastic chef's kitchen, stunning pool and comfortable bedroom suites with excellent shower rooms. Highly recommended.
Thieu P. (UK)
stayed at Alentejo Villa in October 2016
5 of 5 stars
Verfied Welcome Beyond stay
Our stay was excellent ! The owners are very nice, the house is lovely. You really come to ease in this place.
Ilse T. (Belgium)
stayed at Alentejo Villa in September 2015

The location of Alentejo Villa

The villa is located 5km from the beautiful small town of Estremoz. The landscape here is very well preserved and unspoiled. There are olive trees, cork trees, as well as lots of vineyards. The pace of the region is completely different. It makes for a good quality of life and an alternative to mass tourism. Most of the local villages are still preserved and you don’t see many houses – it’s just nature, which is hard to find nowadays.

Going south west from here towards Comporta, about a two hours drive, there’s the Portuguese Atlantic coast with very nice beaches. We are an hour and a half from Lisbon to one side and only about half an hour from Spain, making it an easy day trip.

When is the best time to visit Alentejo?

Besides Summer (July & August), Spring (May & June) and Autumn (September & October) are very pleasant seasons to visit Estremoz and Alentejo. Because of it's mild temperatures, it is ideal for hiking, biking, riding horses and visit the region and the good wineries nearby.