Two bedroom self contained cottage in it's own land with swimming pool and bbq area with separate yurt in the cottage grounds which you can use to relax in or indeed sleep in if you wish
We have friendly farm animals you can feed, brush and pet although no animals are allowed into the exchange house
we DO NOT expect you to take care of any of our animals, but if you wish to walk the donkey, or brush her, or walk the sheep, or cuddle the rabbits, or collect the chickens eggs, feed the pig your food scraps and so on you are more than welcome and we will teach you how to take care of them. Because of our animals we only accept non simultaneous exchanges so that we will be on site in our separate cottage to take care of the animals
the house is non allergenic (despite the animals) it does not have carpets having slate stone floors and we do not use air fresheners or toxic chemicals, none of the animals are allowed into the guest house and we do not accept any pets, sorry!
Large superking size bedroom and small bunk bed room open plan kitchen living room and dining room, lots of space inside and out for relaxing with an organic all you can eat help yourself to vegetable garden and fig tree dripping with fresh figs! we have friendly animals (none of which are allowed into your guesthouse) you can help to feed the donkey, sheep, chickens and collect their eggs, stroke the outdoor cat and dog and see the peacock and his peahen and our pot bellied pig
All on one floor
Free wifi, however it is not strong enough for streaming or watching facebook videos, but perfect for checking emails, skype, facetime and sending photos.
we provide a detailed folder of activities and a walking route map which is also suitable for mountain bikes and we also have a number of bicyles available for your use.
Cupboard / drawers
Pool
Fireplace
Heating
Washer
TV
WiFi
Towels
Bed sheets
Fire extinguisher
Smoke alarms
First aid kit
BBQ
Fridge
Oven
Wheelchair accessible
Balcony
Garden / yard
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
Eco
Village
Mountains
Water
Remote
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Last minute
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Cat free
Dog free
Carpet free
Smoke free
Fragrance free
Low allergen
Hypoallergenic
In nature surrounded by the Sao mamede natural park. Welcome to Casa dos Sonhos, our holiday cottage in the heart of the Sao Mamede Natural Park, our cottage is a peaceful rural retreat in the midst of spectacular countryside. We provide rustic accommodation in a distinctive part of Portugal's Alentejo. Hide away and detach from the busy world and listen to the sounds of nature, birdsong and distant goat bells. This is a truly unspoilt natural environment and an ideal holiday destination. To get away from it all, come here.The Alto Alentejo is an exceptional part of unspoilt Portugal its full of character, barely touched by tourism and steeped in history. From the many roman and megalithic sites, to the cobbled lanes that wind through cork oak woods and over panoramic rocky ridges giving views that stretch for miles.In Spring the wildflowers carpet the hillsides and olive groves and the land surrounding the cottage, and eagles, vultures and storks flying high overhead are a common sight. Visit nearby castle villages including Marvao or walk or cycle to Alegrete with its castle walls and viewing platforms, or simply relax by your own private swimming pool, cook a BBQ and sleep it off on a sunbed or hammock.
Village deliveries to the cottage gates and shops 10 minutes drive away. The Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede in which the cottage sits is a protected nature reserve of some 31000 hectares in the north eastern tip of Alentejo on the border of Portugal and Spain. Much overlooked but easy to reach from the new Lisbon to Madrid highway.
The 44km long park was created in 1989 with the aim of protecting wildlife and unusual plants and preserving local traditional life.
The park contrasts with the rolling plains of grain and oak that typify the Alentejo because it comprises a higher area provided by granite, quartzite and schist more characteristic of the Iberian plateau that covers the northern parts of Spain. Within this protected region the mountain range known as the Serra de Sao Mamede at 1025 metres overlooks the vast plains of the Alentejo and into Extremadura in Spain.
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As we will always be at home during your stay, we live in a separate cottage, we are here if you wish to ask us anything, best restaurants and bars, best secret swimming spots, undiscovered areas, tourist attractions nearby, great walks and can also accompany you on walks and to restaurants and bars to help you with ordering and meeting the locals
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