Casa do Tanque - Casa da Cerca

This unique place is situated in a private property of 30ha, in the quiet village of Troviscais approximately half an hour’s drive from beautiful golden sandy beaches and close to picturesque fishing villages and beach towns such as Vila Nova de MIlfontes, Zambujeira do Mar; Porto Covo, Sines and many more.
This country cottage, ideal for families or groups of friends. Vast gardens ideal for al-fresco dining where one can sip a glass of local wine by the plunge pool in one of our garden hammocks or relax on one of the sun loungers. Also perfectly safe for children or pets to run and play.

Casas da Cerca can offer you a choice of onsite activities such as bird watching, canoeing, fishing, horse riding, cycling, and lovely walks in and around our village. How about a romantic picnic with a river view, or a visit to the windmill, one of the last working flourmills in the area? Pets are very welcome and may sleep in the house with you if you wish.

The Southwest Alentejo and the Vicentine Coast Natural Park, where The Cerca Houses are situated, is the part of the Alentejo facing west, confined by the Atlantic Ocean. Its length with more than 100km of sea coast extends from Sines, in the north, to Burgau, in the south (Algarve). The Southwest Alentejo and the Vicentine Coast Natural Park is the best protected European coast line in terms of unique species of fauna and flora, therefore being visited by many zoologists and botanists from all over the world. Another kind of rarity are many species of birds and also otters, being the only place in Portugal and one of the last in Europe where it’s possible to find them in a sea habitat.
The beaches all along the coast are another of the big attractions, being much requested for the practice of water sports, and are considered as the best in the country.

Casa do Tanque it’s a T0 with a maximum capacity of 3 people. It’s a bedroom with a kitchenette and a complete WC. Has also a sofa bed for one person and at request a cot can be provided. Casa do Tanque is equipped with linens, bed sheets and blankets, plates and kitchen devices, electric cooker, fridge and water heater. Have also TV and DVD. Close to the house there is a tank (2,5mx2,5m), private of the house, and a cold and hot shower that can be used for refreshing bathes outside.

Casas da Cerca is a kind of a retreat place. You can get in touch with the silence here in a way you thought it didn’t exist anymore. It’s perfect also for outdoor events in connection with that silence.