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Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub

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A swimming pool with a clear view of the sky and two tall trees in the background.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A pathway lined with flowering plants and a tall tree in the background.
A hot tub under a covered patio with a view of a pool and outdoor furniture.
A house with a tiled roof, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a stone pathway leading to the entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ourique, Beja District
  • Place, Royal Basilica of Castro Verde
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Cerro da Rocha Brava
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Barragem de Santa Clara
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ourique

Located in Ourique, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Royal Basilica of Castro Verde and Barragem de Santa Clara are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cerro da Rocha Brava. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Ourique, Beja District

What's nearby

  • Royal Basilica of Castro Verde - 32 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Cerro da Rocha Brava - 39 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Nossa Senhora do Castelo Chapel - 50 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Barragem de Santa Clara - 51 min drive - 56.1 km
  • Krazy World Zoo - 60 min drive - 84.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Olaria - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Castro da Cola - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Novo Coimbra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bar Adega Do Monte Velho - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Adega De Monte Velho - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful country villa with luxury swimming pool and relaxing Hot Tub located?

This family-friendly Ourique cottage is located in a rural location, 15.5 mi (25 km) from Royal Basilica of Castro Verde, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Cerro da Rocha Brava and Albufeira do Funcho.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect "get away from it all" Property

Had a very relaxing 3 week stay. The property is perfect if you are looking for some peace and quiet in a rural setting. Hosts are very responsive and often checked in via WhatsApp to ensure everything was ok for me. Highly recommended!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Dec, 2022
Thank you Iain ! The perfect guest I do hope you return some day ! Thank you for leaving our house so clean , very appreciated Mel & Neill
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ourique Paradise

I had a couple of more than relaxing days here. The cottage is really nice and well equiped. Pool and Jacuzzi are amazing. And having dinner on the terrace while the sun sets is of stunning Beauty. Mel and Neill are perfect hosts. Hopefully I may be back in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice house in rural Portugal

it's a very nice house, perfect to discover rural Portugal in South Beja / North Algarve. situated privatly Really huge pool (appr. 14 x 5 m) perfect for frequent little cool downs on hot days
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2023
Thank you Robin it was a pleasure to meet you and glad you enjoyed what time you had . Greetings Mel & Neill
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great hosts amazing pool

Mel and Niel are great host. House was just perfect for us. Only suggestion, better lighting in the kitchen area it’s a bit harsh !! Other than that minor detail … lived our time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Retreat

Excellent! Quiet, peaceful , relaxing. A wonderful pool. Amazing skies at night. What more could you want? Thank you Mel & Neill. A truly perfect getaway!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept, 2023
Thank you so much you two , see you again !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and unwind in this peaceful villa

We had a great three week stay, it is so quiet there, great pool, charming villa, well equipped everything you need. Nature is on your doorstop. Saw lots of wildlife, spotted several birds I have never seen before. Neill and Mel were wonderful and friendly hosts, they were able to answer any of our questions, before our holiday and during our stay. Would definitely go back their next time we go to Portugal.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2022
Thank you so much for your lovey review. Yvonne and Ian are the perfect guests ! Ian looked after the pool so well and the house was lovely and clean ! Nice couple I would have them back anytime. I hope to see them one day they are very welcome ! Mel ≠ill
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good stay

The property is well located (just the national road that is near the house and you can sometimes ear the cars passing by). The house is very well equipped. Jacuzzi is great. The pool is fantastic,so big! Just take care of white bikini (there's a product against algea that turns things yellow). We didn't meet the owners but they were always available by WhatsApp. They had prepared wine, cheese, bread, beers,etc... for our arrival. It was very kind. The only thing that disappointed me was the cleanliness in some parts of the house. The rubbish bin wasn't empty,they were spider webs, the kitchen cupboards were not very clean,etc... I only mentioned it when we left because we arrived late on Saturday night and they couldn't have done anything at this time (and I wanted to have a good communication during my stay.) My little 3 years girl plays on the floor and it was not possible to wait for someone to clean. So I did it. I told the owners when we left. They apologized but told me it was not a big deal. I didn't like this reaction. It's sad. We left the house cleaner that it was.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept, 2022
When our guests arrive we always say to them if they have any problems at all to tell us so at least we have the chance to address the issues , if there are any, normally most things can be done very quickly ,we cannot do anything after they have gone home and much prefer open communication with our guests . Cleanliness is extremely important to us. I have the greatest respect for our cleaning team we have open discussion on how to keep our standards high. We follow a two step process with cleaning and sanitation. Having one piece of cardboard in the bin does not warrant the place not being cleaned !! The house sits in 5 acres of beautiful countryside so we will get a lot of wildlife , maybe if a spiderweb is an issue our property is not for you , I rather think as most of our previous guests have given us 5 stars it is not too much of an issue . I have read all of our previous reviews and not one of the guests has even mentioned the house not being clean, quite the contrary . In fact it took us a long time to clean after these particular guests left. In the conversations I had with Sylvia the only issue she addressed to me was that she couldn’t understand why she was charged for the child but I explained why and she appeared to have accepted that . We were still happy to receive four stars though it’s still very good !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

superbe

Un séjour de rêve dans un endroit merveilleux, la vrai déconnexion. Neill et Mélanie sont des hôtes attentionnés et prennent grand soin du bon déroulement du séjour pour toute la famille. Le logement est fabuleux, et la piscine et son jacuzzi avec son coucher de soleil sont tout simplement fantastiques! Les photos ne sont pas à la hauteur de la réalité, nous vous conseillons chaudement ce logement. A bientôt ! Ben&Véro
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Das perfekte Haus zur Entspannung.

Ein tolles Haus mit allem, was man braucht. Sehr schöner und großer Pool. Unser großer Hund hatte sehr viel Spaß auf dem großen eingezäuten Grundstück. Trotz bis zu 40 Grad Hitze war es im Haus dank zweier Klimaanlagen immer angenehm kühl. Toller Empfang mit leckeren Getränken und Essen. Bei Fragen und Problemen waren die Besitzer gut erreichbar und sehr hilfsbereit. Erne wieder.Problemen waren
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax verblijf

Heel mooi en proper afgelegen huisje. We genoten vooral van de privacy en het zwembad. De supermarkt is vlakbij. De zuidkust is eenvoudig te bereiken en tof om enkele uitstappen te doen. Contact met de eigenaar verliep heel vlot, alsook de check-in. Wij raden het zeker aan!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Une tres belle semaine

Nous avons passés une tres belle semaine dans cette endroit. La gentillesse des hotes, la superbe piscine,le jacuzzi, le barbecue et le spacieux chalet. Tout est réuni pour de merveilleuses vacances au calme. Les photos sur le site sont l exact reflet de cette location. A recommander.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Portugal im Hinterland

War sehr relaxed
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entspannung pur

Wir haben traumhafte 6 Wochen im Haus von Neill und Mel verbracht. Schon der Empfang war sehr herzlich und wir bekamen einen Korb mit Leckereien, da muss man für den ersten Abend gar nicht einkaufen. Der Garten ist riesig und eingezäunt, so dass die Hunde freien Auslauf hatten. Das Haus liegt an der Schnellstrasse, nach hinten versetzt. Je nach Wind ist der Verkehr mehr oder weniger zu hören, aber man gewöhnt sich daran. Bei Problemen und Fragen sind die Vermieter jederzeit erreichbar! Den Pool und Whirlpool haben wir nicht benutzt, es war noch zu kalt(nachts). Doch beides wird wöchentlich gereinigt. Im Winter sind die Nächte noch sehr kalt, darum muss mit Holz gefeuert werden, das man beim Nachbar kaufen kann. Alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind innerhalb von 1-1,5 Stunden mit dem Auto erreichbar. Einkaufen kann man in Ourique, mit dem Auto 7 Min zu fahren Ich wäre sehr gerne noch länger geblieben, habe mich ins Land verliebt. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder!
Stayed 42 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Erholsamer Urlaub in einem schönen Anwesen

Das Ferienhaus für sich genommen entspricht dem, was man auf den Bildern sehen kann. Das Grundstück ist sehr groß und der Pool ist groß genug, um wirklich darin zu schwimmen. Das Haus liegt in der Nähe der IC1, einer Schnellstraße. Es liegt aber in einer Senke, so dass die Geräusche von der Straße uns zu keinem Zeitpunkt gestört haben. Ich würde die Lage daher als ruhig bezeichnen. Die Umgebung hat in einem Umkreis von 1 Stunde Autofahrt durchaus einiges zu bieten, sofern man kein Partyleben erwartet. Die touristische Infrastruktur ist - abgesehen von der Atlantikküste und natürlich der Algarve - überschaubar bis gar nicht vorhanden. Einkaufen kann man in Ourique, Restaurants mit portugiesischer Küche gibt es einige im näheren Umkreis. Es wird eine einfache Küche geboten. Meist sind es Fleischgerichte, wobei das Fleisch aus der näheren Umgebung stammt, sehr hochwertig ist und sorgfältig zubereitet (meist gegrillt) wird. Die Beilagen fallen demgegenüber deutlich ab. Die Vermieter stammen aus England, sind ausgesprochen freundlich und haben uns mit einer liebevoll zusammengestellten Erstausstattung für Abendessen und Frühstück überrascht. Wir werden wieder kommen.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rust Ruimte & Comfort

Een aanrader als je houdt van rust, ruimte en comfort. wij hadden twee heerlijke weken in deze onontdekte streek van Portugal. Het huis is prima en het zwembad en de jacuzzi zijn heerlijk. Bovendien een enorme ruimte om het huis met veel verschillende terrassen en zitjes. Mel en Neill zijn bijzonder vriendelijke en attente eigenaren die goed communiceren..
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prachtige locatie

Bij het aanrijden van de accommodatie viel er gelijk een rust over ons. Wat een ruimte! Wat een geweldige plek! En wat een rust! Onze hond een Berner sennenhond, was ook gelijk thuis. Kon nergens het terrein af dus ook voor hem een geweldige plek. Neil en Mell zijn geweldige gastheer en gastvrouw. Konden overal en altijd een beroep op ze doen. Zeer behulpzaam.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2022
Lovely people such a pleasure to host them ! They really kept the house and the pool so clean. Thank you so much we loved Kay too! It’s always a pleasure to have dogs.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice house and very nice people

It is a very nice well equipped house with a big garden with lots of privacy. The landlords are really nice and helpful people, they even bought us welcome groceries!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2021
Thank you !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entspannung pur! Top Ferienhaus in ruhige Lage!

Wir sind warm und herzlich in Empfang genommen worden. Sogar für ein Super-Willkommenskorb wurde gesorgt und hat den Aufenthalt abgerundet. Wir haben die Ferienwoche mit vollen Zügen genossen und konnten uns super entspannen. Das Haus bietet allen Komfort und wir waren völlig Autark. Herzlichen Dank an Mel und Neill!! Gerne kommen wir wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet peaceful relaxing Villa

Mel and Neil were both quick to respond to any questions/ queries . The villa had everything you could want / need and more ! The location was perfect for what we wanted , total peace and quiet . A short drive to any bar/ restaurant and also plenty of sights to visit to fill your day with the coast under an hours drive . All facilities were perfect and Mel even provided us with breakfast essentials, wine and beer ! Enough to keep us going for a few days ! Extremely kind of them . Perfect for families or couples looking for undisturbed relaxation . We feel fully recharged . The pool was lovely and the jacuzzi an added bonus for those cooler evenings drinking wine and enjoying the stars . Thank you both Mel & Neil Henry & Emma Gosport Hampshire
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct, 2021
Hi Emma & Henry Thank you so much for your kind review . I hope you will return one day !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, relaxing retreat

We had a wonderful time at the property, everything is comfortable, clean and everything you need. Neil and Mel were on hand if you needed them and they deal with anything immediately. We had a lovely week, pool was great to have each day. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct, 2021
Thank you for your lovely review , we appreciate it !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Maravilhoso

Absolutamente nada a apontar, tudo maravilhoso. A casa muito bem equipada, muito acolhedora, piscina magnífica, os anfitriões muito atenciosos e simpáticos. Perfeito para quem procura a calma e envolvência do Alentejo.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your very nice review. It was a pleasure to have you as guests Kindest regards Mel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Óptimo local para descansar!

Um local muito sossegado para descansar... A piscina é excelente! Boas condições para levar um bebé. Propriedade totalmente vedada o q a torna ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your kind review glad you enjoyed your stay Hope you return one day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Muito bom

Uma semana muito bem passada com todas as condições necessárias para tal.. A repetir
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Lovely family looked after the house very well, I hope they return one day
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent for relaxing and close to nature

Excellent location and well maintained property. The pool is simply fantastic and reading or simply relaxing with the sound of birds is very peaceful. The internet connection is of good quality. The owners are very friendly and available to help and make us feel at home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2020
Thank you so much for your kind comments. You are most welcome to return anytime , I really hope so Mel
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winterurlaub im Alentejo,sehr schön,beruhigend,erholsam

Wir waren den Februar 2020 im Haus von `Nel und Mel`. Uns hat es dort sehr gefallen und wir waren mit Haus und Grundstück mehr als zufrieden. Das Haus ist sehr großzügig, hat einen tollen Raumschnitt und die riesige überdachte Terrasse mit Sprudelbad ist einfach eine Wucht. Sie ist Sommer wie Winter Garant dafür, den Urlaub komplett im Freien verleben zu können. Der Pool ist im Sommer sicher das Heileiht und ersetzt den weit entfernten Algarvestrand zu 98%.Dazu trägt sicher auch das sehr große Gundstück bei, das komplett von einem stabielen Weidezaun eingefriedet ist. Unser Hund freute sich ebenso ein solch großes Gelände bewachen zu können. So mussten wir Ihn auch nicht zu jedem Ausflug mitnehmen und er war bestens aufgehoben. Ich konnte auch super meinem Hobby Bogenschiessen auf dem Grundstück nachgehen. 75 Meter waren gar kein Problem. Also für Urlauber die den ländlichen Scharm des Alentejo mögen ist das Hier eine richtig tolle Unterkunft. Wir können es durchaus empfehlen und uns auch vorstellen wieder dort Urlaub zu machen. MfG Detlef u. Gitta ach so. Super,super Essen in 3km enfernung Richtung Orique Mittags wie Abends
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2021
Thank you for your stay and your kind review, you and your dog are welcome anytime !
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