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Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora

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Outdoor dining
Room
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Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6861.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

3 Single Beds and 2 Cribs

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora

Converted Shepherd's cottage with family shared swimming pool, available for weekends and short term lets, with one double bedroom, a triple room, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen and private terrace. Situated in beautiful countryside of cork trees, olive groves and vineyards, on the foothills of the Serra D’ Ossa 20 km south of Estremoz and 40 km from Évora Unesco city. Ideal for sight seeing in a scenic and historic part of Portugal and within easy reach by motorway of Lisbon (2 hours) and Spain (1 hour), the farm itself offers good opportunities for country walks, bird watching and quiet country life. Historical tours of Evora can also be arranged through a private guide.


There are a myriad of activities to enjoy on the farm. For the walkers or mountain bikers there are kilometers of footpaths around the 120 hectare farm for you to explore and for those wishing to venture further afield, the nearby peaks offer unrivalled views of the surrounding countryside. Serra d’Ossa lies at 500 metres above sea level and boasting one of the driest climates in Europe. The absence of light pollution makes this an astronomers’ paradise.

Twitchers can enjoy seeking out over 70 species of birds in the unique habitat provided by the cork forest, several of our past guests are members of the RSPB and have made lists of the birds they have seen / heard. Here is a list of a few: White Stork, Booted Eagle, Red Kite, Kestrel, Cuckoo, Tawny Owl, Hoopoe, Red-Rumped Swallow, Great Bustard, Little Bustard and Bee Eater. Visitors to the local damn include black winged stilts and the occasional avocet. Very occasionally, bustards can be seen in the lower plains.

Within a one-hour drive from the farm, you can also explore nearby towns including Evora (a UNESCO World Heritage site), Estremoz famed for its Saturday morning market, Vila Viçosa with its two royal palaces, Reguengos and even neighbouring Spain.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 first aid kit
Property Registration Number 7076
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Redondo

Located in Redondo, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museu Rural da Casa do Povo de Santa Maria de Estremoz and Estremoz Handicraft are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Roquevale Redondo and Casa Relvas Winery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing, cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Redondo, Evora

What's nearby

  • Castelo da Rainha Santa Isabel - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Royal Palace & Torre das Três Coroas - 26 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Santuario Da Padroeira De Portugal - 29 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Quinta do Carmo - 30 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Évora Cathedral - 57 min drive - 73.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Celeiro do Pinto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A Torre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Porfirio's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Serra D'Ossa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taberna Do Centro - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora on 3 May 2026 start from £126, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Converted Shepherds Cottage in Traditional Cork Forest, Near Evora located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 16 miles (25 km) of Castelo Do Alandroal, Santuario Da Padroeira De Portugal and Jardim de San Pedro. Torre das Tres Coroas and Capela de Santa Isabel are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jim N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful quiet place in the country

Lovely property with the most congenial hosts. Beautiful location with magnificent views. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable stay

A beautiful and peaceful spot to spend some time. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay exploring the property and cooling down in the pool with the amazing view. A great base to check out Estremoz, Monsaraz and pottery in Corval as well. Paul is a lovely and helpful host with great local recommendations. Don’t forget to stargaze. The night sky there is spectacular! We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alentejo Countryside Cork Farm

This was a unique experience for us -- staying on a cork farm. The setting was stunning - the views amazing and you will truly get an authentic Alentejo experience. Note that is it not close to Evora, so keep that in mind. That said, I don't know that we've ever met a kinder and more welcoming host. Not only did his welcome us to the property, but he gave us a tour of his cork farm and explained the harvesting process -- it was such a personal touch and so fascinating. We just loved it. The owner went above and beyond, helping us make dinner reservations and when I became sick from a sunburn and too much ambition to "see everything," he helped us navigate the best way to get medical help. He honestly could not have been nicer. A true gentleman. If you want to see the beauty of the Alentejo countryside and to learn about cork farming (rather than taking an expensive tour), I recommend this stop for a relaxing and informative stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kaine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful rural setting.

We stayed for 2 nights this August and were very happy. The property is lovely and the kids enjoyed the infinite pool. Paul was extremely helpful and set us up with a reservation at an excellent restaurant in Redondo upon our late arrival. Beautiful spot and would return again when visiting the Alentejo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Lovely property. Everyone very welcoming. Nice having breakfast delivered to room. Enjoyed cork tour with António very much
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cyclist’s paradise.

Delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Franck L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comme chez des amis

Au delà du lieu idyllique et de l'exceptionnelle piscine, l'accueil et les attentions de nos hôtes nous ont fait sentir comme à la maison. Un grand merci à Philipp, Margeridda, Andrew et les enfants. Le cottage est bien équipé avec sa terrasse propice à la détente. L'endroit est calme, loin du tumulte des grandes villes. Nous avons découvert les vins du domaine avec "Zé" un adorable collaborateur de la famille Mollet. Dégustation parfaite. C'est, sans mentir, avec un petit pincement au coeur que nous avons quitté nos hôtes. A refaire.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Noam L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enchanting, unique place in Portugal's cork country

Stayed one night with our young girls in this marvelous place in the hills outside Evora and can't say enough good things about the stay. Our hosts were helpful and responsive at every turn, and the setting of this picturesque farm can't be captured in words. Dining on the terrace as the sun set over cork trees and we looked out over the valley was magical. And although we only were able to stay for one night, it was among the most memorable of the our two-week stay in Portugal. Will most certainly come back when next in the country.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrich I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect at all

Perfect suituated Cottage in a beautiful cork tree forest! The view from the great pool overlooking the wide landscape is just amazing! We enjoied walking through the endless forest with the dogs. There also many places to visit around. Thanks a lot for this wonderful time we spent in Rodondo! Ulrich & Regula, Switzerland
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spot, great for kids

We are a family of five and really enjoyed our stay here. The kids loved hiking around the property, swimming in the pool and checking out the surrounding towns. The host had great food recommendations at nearby towns! A wonderful part of the country that we would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing stay in a beautiful place

My wife and I had a lovely week staying at Til’s Cottage. It is very well appointed, with excellent facilities, WiFi, privacy and comfort. The kitchen is compact but well equipped. And we cooked there most nights The estate is beautiful and the tour of the cork forest from José was fascinating and is well worth doing. Walking in the forest, accompanied by the dogs, was a treat. I saw many bird species and I imagine that in spring this would be even more impressive. The pool was beautiful and felt private, even with other guests in the main house, and had plenty of loungers and sunshades. Communication was excellent and the owner, Phillip, even called me to let me know that he wouldn’t be able to meet us in person, which was very courteous. The staff were all very friendly and it was a pleasure to talk to them. Overall, this was a fantastic place to stay and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family, and would love to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Anibal N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The search for the Alentejo experience

I was looking for a place were i could really feel and experience Alentejo, it’s culture and nature. I found it here! After exploring what the area as to offer I could also refresh at the amazing pool tasting the local wine. Just great. My family loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Beautiful cottage within a stunningly beautiful location

The cottage was so warm and well appointed. It was a delight to be here. The pool was beautiful and watching the sunset from it was an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Georgia J.

Lovely Shepard’s Cottage in a Beautiful Setting

Warm and informative welcome by the owners. Wish we could have stayed longer. So much to offer. Very comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Great spot to enjoy the countryside

My girlfriend and I stayed here in mid-June for 3 nights. We loved the privacy and convenience offered at this cottage. When we were there the weather was baking hot (36 to 38C daily highs) and after wandering around visiting the sites in the area during the day, we welcomed the coolness of the cottage. The thick walls retained coolness in the cottage even in the extreme heat. The cottage is part of a functioning farm, that appeared to produce olives, cork, wine, and goats. The owner, Phillip, sold us a bottle of the wine they make at the farm and I thought it was excellent (bought 4 more bottles to take home). The cottage has everything in it you need. We ate breakfast in the cottage every morning, buying groceries at the supermarket in Redondo. We really enjoyed the quiet evenings out on the cottage patio. Without a doubt, this was my favourite spot out of the 5 places we stayed at during our vacation in Portugal. Very memorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet R.

Delicious pool, amazing view

What a delightful place to spend a few hot days of summer. What could be more relaxing than sipping wine from the vineyard while toasting the view at sunset from the patio? Thanks to José and Jasmina for the warm welcome and for making us feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allie S.

Perfect stay on a picturesque farm

Staying at Philip's house was amazing. The views from the house were beautiful, the house was really comfortable, and Philip was awesome. He was really willing to accomodate for any of our needs. We took a jeep tour of the cork farm and drank wine from in vineyard out in the vineyard. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP M.

Long weekend away

Had a long weekend here with my 3 boys. They spent most of there time playing with the dogs. We also did the farm tour which I must say is a must. This place defiantly get 5 out 5 in my books
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

BARBARA C.

A perfect three night stay...

Peace and quiet unknown to most of the western world. Generous hosts, perfect pets as undemanding companions, stars galore and the spirit of lifelike cork trees all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Artur S.

Do melhor.

Simplesmente fantástico. A casa, as pessoas e estadia foram todas cinco estrelas. Obrigado.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Mithra P.

Fantastic Holiday.

Herdade de Maroteira was a fantastic holiday place, the information regarding the farm was very helpful. We found the area as very idyllic and peacfull.overall we had a fantastic time. The crok trekking tour was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed it. unexpectedly my wife was taken ill and has to be hospitalized but the help and support we received from the Mollet family and staff was absolutely amazing they are some of the most genuinely well meaning and kind people we've ever met. Finally we wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to our family and friends and hope to see you all again thank you so much. premathilaka family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Great Stay away from it all

OMG if you want some where quite this is the place to go.We stayed in Til's cottage and loved the house, swimming pool and the location. We will be back some time soon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Bo H.

Great stay

We stayed for 4 days in the cottage and really enjoyed it. The cottage is fairly basic but fine. The cork farm is very nice and peaceful for walks. We also took the jeep tours and that was worth it. Remember to buy a bottle of their best vine. That is very good. The new pool 40 meters from the cottage was fantastic with a perfect view over the landscape and you could probably see for 30-40 km. They had 5 dogs and our children really loved them and they followed you when you went for a walk in the cork farm. Theire is only A/C in the main living room in the cottage and not in the 2 bed rooms, but even though it was hot outside the bedrooms were still cool. The people at the farm were very friendly. Very recommended if you want a quite place to stay with beautiful nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

A piece of heaven

This is a place not to disappoint. It was such a pleasant and peaceful time and we enjoyed our daily drives around. Philip and Monica where awesome. We had an amazing view from the re-modelled shepherd's cottage . You do need to bring in some food from the local grocery store in Redondo or just enjoy a wonderful meal at one of the authentic local restaurants. So much to see but some of our best time was sitting on the picnic table over-looking the valley and having a nice bottle wine from the farm. A true gem. Remo and Claudia (Canada)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Armanda P.

Beautiful part of tipycal Alentejo, very friendly. Definetly recommend staying at Herdade Maroteira.

When looking for a few days escape we came across Herdade da Maroteira, Sheperds Cottage in Redondo. Really what we were looking for and we have spent 4 amazing days in Redondo. Truly recommend staying at Herdade da Maroteira! The Cottage was lovely, fully equipped and in a very peaceful area with amazing views. We enjoyed sitting outside every evening with a nice glass of Alentejo wine, listening only to the sounds of nature. Everyone was very welcoming, Philip and his family, Sr Chico and Sr Inverno (Mr Winter as my children called him). Sr Inverno was around to help with anything we needed and was extremely kind, friendly. We did the jeep tour around the property and this is a "must"! If you ever visit the Herdade you must take on the jeep tour!! Fantastic!! Amazing views, 2hr around the property. We learned so much about Cork & Wines! Thank you Mr Inverno, for being so enthusiastic and caring!! This property located in Redondo, is close to some very attractive sites, places to visit like Monsaraz; Evora; Elvas... make sure you visit them. Sheperds Cottage was a beautiful place, located inside a traditional cork forest. At night, we could only see the stars and listen to sounds from nature. The pool was located in the property but it was a good 800m walk, which in July and August with high temperatures, was a little bit distant from the cottage but still lovely. I have been told that next year a new pool will exist just in front of the cottage, so if you have children will be a plus. The area is not fumigated so you have to expect to see the natural insects that will populate around the forest, we even managed to see some scorpions (which we were told we may see them during August). We all had a wonderful time (including the children aged 12 and 10) and we truly recommend staying at Redondo, Herdade da Maroteira, Till's Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Paul Mollet

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We are Paul and Inês and together we run Monte da Japonica. Paul is a former journalist and energy analyst with an interest in climate change while Inês is a researcher working on diabetes and nutrition.

Why they chose this property

Our policy, as a family-owned farm is to farm in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and provides value to the local community through employment and resource-sharing.
When you book us you will be helping us protect the cork forest and the local enviroment.

What makes this property unique


We live in a very privileged area of Portugal with a lot of historical locations and sites.
For you to be able to make the most of you stay with us we have set up some actives with a full time local guide, who would love to show you the best of what we have.
Our Tours
1 Hr Visit of the farm
5km Walk of Cork Forest
10km Walk of the Cork Forest and Vineyards
20km Walk of the farm and surrounding hill
Explore the Dolmens of the serra D’ossa

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