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Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve

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Relax by the pool in a circular seating area surrounded by a tiled edge.
Set amidst rolling hills, this charming home offers a peaceful retreat.
Cozy retreat with a wooden bed, bedside table, and fan for a comfortable stay.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, plus a fully equipped kitchen and dining area.
Compact kitchen with central island, sink, washing machine, and microwave.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Garvao, Beja District
  • Porto Covo Beach
  • Barragem de Santa Clara
  • Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach

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About the area

Ourique

In Ourique .At this Ourique villa, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Royal Basilica of Castro Verde and 25 miles (40 km) of Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino. Cercal Touism Information Centre and Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo are also within 25 miles (40 km).
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Restaurants

  • ‪Beira Gare - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Poço Novo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Casa Nirvana - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cooperativa do Povo Amoreirense - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rossio - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve

Built in the traditional Alentejo style this cottage is everything one could want for a truly quiet and relaxing break away from the crowds to be at one with nature. But it still has all mod cons (except for a dishwasher), and a beautiful pool exclusively for the use of those who rent it, with amazing panoramic views. You won't find a more peaceful getaway than this, yet its only a ten minute walk to the nwaearest village and a 15 minute drive to two supermarkets (Pingo Doce and ALDI) . If you do feel the need for the beach, the unspoilt west coast beaches are less than an hours drive away.

A word of warning:-
This is a country house set in the fields and is only accessible along a bumpy rough farm track 1km in length. If you are worried about your car please do not book this property.

Property manager

Marten Jon

Languages

English, Portuguese

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Strictly no pets of any size

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: NOT suitable for children under the age of 10.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Adrian B.

Tranquility, private and great views

Negatives:Towels, bedding and outside furniture are dated (one leg fell off the outside table every time it was moved). The shower curtain needs replacing. Pans, crockery and cutlery need a good clean (we cleaned sufficient for our needs and left those items clean). With a few small updates and a bit of cleaning, this would be a great place to stay.Positives:Marten is a nice fellow and quick with his communication replies and lives close by. The location is great if you want peace and quiet, privacy and great views. It's about 1.5km from Garvao which has some facilities and only around 12km from Ourique with its supermarkets and greater choice of restaurants and bars.The ceiling fan was a bonus in the scorching weather we had.The pool is good for a proper swim (it's about 10m long).Good wifi signal and mobile phone reception.Advisory.The villa is accessible via rough, stony and dusty tracks. We found access a little easier from the southern side of Garvao.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely rural location

Excellent well equipped property. Quite isolated and a great place to unwind. Lovely swimming pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Paradise

Lovely rustic place very clean Martin the host was waiting for us as arranged for check in. Would recommend this place if you like peace and quiet with amazing views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful rural retreat

Delightful place in beautiful countryside with panoramic views. The only sounds around were the sheep bells, swallows, nearby horses and the distant trains to Faro and Lisbon. Very peaceful and private but just a 10 - 15 minute drive to the nearby town Ourique for restaurants and shops. The Alentejo cheese and wines are highly recommended! The pool was fantastic and big enough to swim properly in. Martin the owner was super helpful - met us in Ourique and guided us to the property and showed us around. He was on hand living nearby and always responded quickly to any queries and also checked the pool during our stay. He was so kind when we needed to find a hospital - even driving all the way there with us and translating for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total seclusion!

Lovely villa with amazing views. Larger than expected swimming pool, well appointed villa. Grab your provisions from the supermarket 12km away and use this beautiful villa as a bolt hole for a fabulous rest.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Peaceful Time

Lovely private location with amazing views over Alentejo countryside.Pool to cool down when the heat got too much.Accomodation exactly as described in listing.Marten always contactable when you have a question.We are looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norbert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent get-away place.

We were looking for a private place with a private pool. This was a perfect place for us. We were completely isolated but still close enough to do shopping or go to a restaurant if we wanted. The kitchen was equipped enough for our needs apart for the lack of dishwasher The only negative thing we can mention were the wasps around the pool. But that might comes with the territory. Just a suggestion. Some of the windows should have nets to avoid some of the insects to come in during the day/night
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Mark R.

Property in excellent location

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property, although not the one listed but a 3 bedroom cottage further down the hill from property 6885406, was everything we wanted. Martin the owner explained that due to unforeseen circumstances he'd had to switch the property we stayed in but made sure we were happy with everything and, although never imposing on our privacy, was nearby should we need anything. Set in an excellent location with fantastic views all around, the cottage had all the facilities we could need including a private pool, en-suite bedrooms, spacious kitchen and comfortable living area, outside seating and BBQ. The nearby town Ourique is a lovely place only a 10 minute drive away with a good supermarket, cafes, fuel etc. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mick D.

Lovely

Brilliant. Lovely, secluded villa with beautiful views. Well equipped with everything you're likely to need. Bit too cold for the pool in January, but do-able if you're brave enough. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Neik B.

Wonderful stay in an idealic location

Surrounded by the beautiful Alentejo countryside, this villa has truly magnificent views. We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. With a host of unspoilt beaches free of crowds just a short drive away, the villa provides a fantastic base to experience a less well known side of Portugal.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Pedro A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Que vista

Muito sossegada óptimo para recarregar baterias.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cristina H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sossego

A casa é linda, a piscina ótima pena ter imensas vespas com vários ninhos nas telhas, janelas …A casa têm boas áreas, boas condições só na limpeza não me convenceu, teias de aranhas por todo o lado, janelas cheias de moscas e vespas mortas, móvel por baixo do lava loiça nunca viu um pano…Mas muito bom o tempo passado lá, descanso completo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house far away from noices

Good house, nice swimmingpool, friendly and accurate host. We will come back in the coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sérgio C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Agridoce

Boa localização, casa muito agradável com um excelente espaço exterior.Pontos negativos, a limpeza principalmente da cozinha e das WC, os colchões das camas são muito desconfortaveis e ar roupas das camas e de banho tinham nódoas e não cheiravam bem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Angel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luc v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning scenic villa

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful countryside villa. The house had everything we wanted; a nice pool, multiiple cozy sitting areas and useful cooking supplies and kitchen utensils. The contact with Martin went smoothly as well. Overall perfect accommodation in a beautiful quiet spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annick D.

Magnifisue !

Superbe séjour dans une superbe villa, elle est même plus grande que sur les photos!! Vous désirez être au calme et profitez d'une superbe vue, c'est ici que le charme opère. Un resto à vous conseiller "le café beira Linha" est excellent, Fernanda vous accueille avec sa cuisine faite avec amour et ses produits frais
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for to disconnect

All was good and the host was super nice. Recommended
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard W.

Nice private house with perfect swimming pool

Nice house in a very quiet environment. Swimmingpool was very good. Good contact with owner by mail
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Markus Z., Frankfurt am Main

Liked: Cleanliness

Ruhiger und abgeschieder Erholungsurlaub

Wir haben wundervolle 2 Wochen in dem Haus verbracht . Das Haus ist sehr abgelegen. Von dem zweiten Ferienhaus sieht man nur das Dach. Ein herrliche Ruhe, die nur morgens und anbends von den Glocken der Ziegen und Kühe unterbrochen wird. Die Zufahrt ist nur ein Feldweg – daher besser eine entsprechende Mietwagenversicherung abschließen…. Das Haus ist für vier Personen ausgelegt. Die Größe ist optimal. Die Küche ist gut und funktional eingerichtet, wenn auch nicht besonders modern. Das Schlafzimmer mir Doppelbett hat ein sich direkt anschließendes Badezimmer mit Badewanne. Ein weiteres Badzimmer mit Dusche ist neben dem zweiten Schlafzimmer. Es gibt zwar keine Klimaanlage, wenn man jedoch morgens gut durchlüftet, hält sich die Kühle den ganzen Tag. Der Pool ist groß genug, um ein wenig schwimmen zu können (auch im Kreis). So kann man herrlich die Aussicht auf die Gegend von der Terrasse aus genießen und sich kurz im Pool abkühlen, um dann weiter auf den Liegen zu entspannen. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Wir haben ihn nur kurz kennengelernt, da er selbst im Urlaub war. Dafür war ein Freund von ihm hilfsbereit uns zur Seite gestellt. Das nächstgelegene Dorf bietet nur geringe Einkaufsmöglichkeiten bzw Restaurants für Mittagessen. Die nächsten Supermärkte sind aber nur 10 Minuten mit dem Auto entfernt und gut zu erreichen. Algrave und Westküste sind rund eine Autostunde entfernt. Die Wohnung eignet sich daher nicht unbedingt als Ausgangspunkt für Strandurlab.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE P., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness

Paisible

Petite maison au calme avec une vue paisible tout autour 😊 et des couchers de soleil différents tout les soirs 😍 et avec la couleur de la terre et la chaleur 36 degrés en moyenne on se croirait dans "out of Africa" Et la piscine qui nous attendait tout les jours que demandé de plus ! Marten nous a très bien accueilli Il y a juste le nécessaire qu'il faut pour passer de magnifiques vacances 😉 Juste petit bémol des rideaux pas suffisamment opactant pour la luminosité dans la chambre surtout avec le levé du soleil Sinon tout était parfait Je recommande pour ceux qui veulent vraiment se reposer dans le calme
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fred V., IJmuiden Nederland

Rust

Heerlijke rustige vakantie. Mooi huis op prima locatie. Van alle gemakken voorzien (behalve vaatwasser). Kan hier en daar wel wat onderhoud en modernisering gebruiken. Marten is vriendelijke prima gast. Staat klaar om alle vragen te beantwoorden.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luís Miguel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wunderbar

Sehr erholsame, ruhige Lage. Alentejo pur. Der Pool war super. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Madalena C.

Pacífico e tranquilo

Adequado para quem deseja um local sossegado para descansar.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julius T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr schönes Haus mit Pool

Wir waren zu viert in diesem Haus. Der Host hat und in der Nähe abgeholt und wir sind zusammen zum Haus gefahren. Das war auch gar nicht schlecht da das Haus sehr abgelegen liegt. Man bekommt von seinen Nachbarn nichts mit. Der Host Martin war super freundlich und alles lief bestens. Das Haus an sich war auch super und der Pool noch das i-Tüpfelchen. Wir kommen gern wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022