Vakantiehuizen in São Martinho

A true jewel, set in a lovely place. The house, the garden with pool, the surrounding and people, all so nice and gentile. A property ideally set for a family gathering. Enough space and nice cosy corners. The pool is properly fenced against little children. The garden is both a collection of flowers and a wild park, leaving kids all time and exploration they need. In the surroundings there is a lot to discover. Nature is all around, but if looking for something mor cultural challenge one can go to Montemor (nice castle ruins), Evora (beautiful in itself, nice shops and interesting historically), discover a cave (Escoural), the astonishing neolithic art of Dos Almendres (must see) or try to find a iron age hill fort in the hills nearby. However, the biggest gift of all are the people itself! One tip, probably depending on the time of the year: bring some deet.

The cottage is really cute and charming, with a relaxed hippie vibe. The location is beautiful: stunning views and a lovely pool. Aside from the dogs' barking, it was a peaceful and relaxing environment.However… the cottage did have some drawbacks. Upon arrival, it wasn't clean: black mold in the bathroom, a dirty kitchen and pans, an unhygienic bathroom, and the shower drain barely drained, meaning you quickly found yourself standing in a layer of mold-covered water. The screens didn't stay in place properly, and the knife set was of terrible quality. A large picnic table was uncomfortable because it was far too far from the benches. No oven, no Wi-Fi, and no air conditioning, but we knew that already.The entrance to the pool was partially blocked by a large bush, meaning you literally had to crouch down to the pool, leaving welts on your skin. The pool was supposed to be cleaned twice a week, but we didn't see anyone for a week. Fishing out some trash yourself isn't a big deal, but a net with holes won't get you very far.The welcome was brief and rushed; the owner was back in the car within five minutes. No time for questions or explanations.All in all: a beautiful place with potential, but the maintenance and service could definitely be better – especially considering the high price we paid.

We had wonderful holidays at this beautiful and comfortable house. It is quite cool during a heatwave and the pool at your doorstep is a very luxurious way of staying cool. Reading or playing games in the small garden or on the poarch is a great way of spending your time. Playing tennis, futball or basketball on the sportsfields is a lot of fun. Or visiting Evora, Lisboa or Setubal if you want to encounter Portugese culture.

Nice house and park in a rural enviroment and friendly people. Good starting point to visit places like Lisbon, Sintra, Comporta beach and Setubal. We had a wondefull stay!