Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region
Monte do Telheiro is perched on a hill with views over olive groves, cork forests and the village of Santiago do Escoural. Shady verandas are ideal for long lunches and for watching the sunset after a peaceful day relaxing by the pool. The property is registered in Portugal as an Alojamento Local with Reg No. 29574/AL.
The large bright house is elegantly furnished and equipped with all the necessities of modern living and all the extras that make a home from home. This spacious house is ideal for families or friends looking for relaxation in the peace of the countryside.
The quaint village of Escoural, just 5 minutes walk away, has bakeries, shops, cafes, some excellent restaurants and a weekly fresh produce market. Situated in the Alentejo wine region there are numerous local wineries offering tastings and tours.
Inside the House
• The first bedroom has an ensuite bathroom with large bath and shower and opens onto an outside shower. •The second bedroom has a double bed and the third has a linked bed which can be set up either as two singles or a properly joined double. • An additional single bed is available on request so that the house can be configured as three doubles (plus one single if requested) or two doubles and two singles (plus one additional single bed if requested). • Each bedroom has air-conditioning to ensure a comfortable nights sleep. • The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom with a shower.
•The kitchen is large and well equipped with electric oven, gas hob and granite work surfaces. The kitchen table seats 6 comfortably and is ideal for casual meals or sociable cooking. • The kitchen opens up onto the pergola covered veranda with charming views of the village of Escoural. • The utility room is equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer (although the washing line at the back of the house is a much speedier option in summer).
• The high ceilinged lounge is spacious with doors onto the verandas that can be opened up on both sides allowing the cool breeze to keep the room comfortable on even the warmest afternoons. • The lounge is equipped with TV, DVD player, cable TV decoder (150 Channels), Samsung soundbar. The book cases are stocked with books and a small library of DVDs is available.
• The dining room table seats 10 comfortably and the dining room table top can be removed to reveal a half size snooker table (cues and balls provided).
Outside Areas, Garden and Pool
• Under the veranda a large wooden table and benches are the ideal place to lose an hour or two enjoying the local food and wine with the back drop of the rolling hills and olive groves. • Sunloungers are available for soaking up the sun or that well earned afternoon nap. • The 10m by 5m pool is salt chlorinated which is much kinder to your skin for those refreshing dips and the diving board offers the opportunity for hours of fun for children and adults alike. • A child safety fence for the pool is available on request. The fence is removable and is made from a transparent mesh of a climb resistant nature and has a self-closing gate. The fencing has been tested and approved in both America and France, conforming to their strict standards and legislation. • The large garden and surrounding olive fields are full of wildlife and bird life.
Further details • Welcome pack provided on arrival. • English-speaking representative available to answer any questions. • Removable child safety fence for the pool is available on request.
The Local Area
The Alentejo is Portugal’s secret. Commonly known as the “bread basket” of Portugal the landscape is a patchwork of breathtaking plains and gently rolling hills forested by cork oaks and olive trees. Dotting the lightly populated countryside are beautiful towns steeped in history going back to the Romans. The major tourist attraction of Evora (a UNESCO world heritage site) is just 28km away. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking.
The Alentejan coast boasts a magnificent beach that stretches 60km from Troia to Sines. On the stunning beaches of Comporta and Carvalhal (an easy 70km/44mile drive) you can doze next to the turquoise sea to the sound of Atlantic breakers or while away the hours eating fabulous seafood.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Note from host: Special events need to inquire first
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 29574/AL
About the area
Montemor-o-Novo
Located in Montemor-o-Novo, this holiday home is in a rural area. Montemor-o-Novo Castle and Anta Grande do Zambujeiro are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Évora Museum and Monte Selvagem – Reserva Animal. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, cycling and ecotours nearby.
Dolmen Chapel of Sao Brissos - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
Montemor-o-Novo Castle - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
Historic Centre of Évora - 35 min drive - 34.9 km
Praca do Giraldo - 36 min drive - 35.2 km
Getting around
Évora Station - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Rabino's - 10 min walk
O Leilão - 11 min drive
Manuel & Carolina - 10 min drive
Manuel Azinheirinha - 10 min walk
Pastelaria Camelo - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region?
As of 13 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region on 13 April 2026 start from NZ$502, 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 Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful Country Holiday Home with Swimming Pool In a Wine Region located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Escoural Cave and within 9 miles (15 km) of Dolmen Chapel of Sao Brissos and Montemor-o-Novo Castle. Anta Grande do Zambujeiro is 11.1 mi (17.8 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay. Every detail that we could think of was taken care of and the host was very responsive and helpful. The house is beautifully kept, with plenty to keep my family and I busy (pool, board games, extensive book selections). We would absolutely recommend this property looking for a peaceful getaway.
Clean, nice and well appointed. Lovely,quiet setting. Overall very happy with it.
Kay P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra L.
21 June 2025
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Amazing spacious but comfortable home. The setting is incredible. The breeze all around the house was very welcome. The diving board makes the pool so much fun. The village is close by and has lovely pastries and good local restaurants. We loved staying here. Thank you
Well appointed country house. Everything you need. Faultless house and pool. Very helpful caretakers. Owner quick to respond.
Could not ask for more.
Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a quiet vacation, not too far to shops and restaurants.
Perfect.
Joseph M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ana
1 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quinta muito boa. Comodidades tal como descritas no anúncio. Os caseiros são muito simpaticos e atenciosos. Avaliação geral: muito bom para famílias e amigos.
Fijne tijd gehad.Mooi ruim opgezet huis met alle faciliteiten die je nodig hebt.Heerlijk zwembad, lekker diep dus veel duiken.Mooie grote tuin en leuk dat je kan wandelen naar de afgraving.
Sendo a terceira estadia, não esperavamos outra coisa e como sempre, não decepcionou. A casa é fantástica, tudo impecável e nada bate a localização, a vista, o conforto. O Lawrence é um maravilhoso anfitrião sempre rápido a responder e os caseiros estão sempre disponíveis para ajudar. Vamos voltar certamente.
La propriété se trouve au sommet d’une colline avec une très belle vue sur les chênes liège
La maison est belle et bien équipée, nous avons eu des températures élevées mais la grande piscine et la climatisation dans les chambres nous ont permis de nous rafraîchir. La communication avec Vera, la gardienne et Lawrence c’est bien passée.
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour
Exactly what it says on the tin. A very well-equipped and maintained villa with massive indoor space leading via several large pairs of French windows onto good outdoor terraces and a fine pool. Good kitchen, good bedrooms and plumbing, huge dining and sitting areas. A broad selection of reading materials in English (mostly) was a bonus. Well maintained outdoor areas, with fencing to keep cattle and sheep at bay on their side. All mod cons, reasonable wifi (if it matters) and a good 4G signal. A quiet area, with excellent rural views and fine sunsets, and handy enough for Montemor and other small towns, or Evora for a more metropolitan experience. Very handy for the railway to Lisbon too, which is just 5 minutes' drive away in the next village.
Escoural has the basics too. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and recommend it heartily.
Slightly tight for parking (manoevring rather) if more than one car involved, but certainly not a problem. Electric gates on drive provide good security - but that can't really be an issue by any stretch of the imagination! - and the on-site couple who live in a house at the bottom of the driveway and look after the place on a day-to-day basis are very charming.
September weather still warm (so pool in use daily), with temps between low twenties and mid thirties C by day. Some impressive short storms on some evenings after the heat had built up, but soon passed after giving a free display of nature's raw power!
A first-class villa for a fine break in a beautiful unspoilt part of Portugal.
This was our second time staying in this home and it is a wonderful property that is very well maintained and great for a family. Every detail has been thought out beforehand in anticipation of visitors. Our kids remembered the house from our last visit and have already asked to come back again. Lawrence is a great and communicative host, and we hope we can come back for a third time!
An idyllic country setting! The flowers, birdsong, nearby farm life - we loved it all.
This property, so lovingly kept by Lawrence, is elegant, beautifully equipped and very restful. The grounds and the pool are tidy and tended with care by Vera and Franclim, who live down the hill. Lawrence is the most efficient, responsive and well-prepared host I have ever encountered. I would come back again without hesitation.
Heerlijke, rustige uitvalsbasis van alle gemakken voorzien
De woning was aanzienlijk groter en meer voorzienend dan we aanvankelijk hadden gedacht. Prachtig uitzicht over een valleitje. Twee patio’s om te zitten. Prima zwembad met duikplank en heerlijke hangmat om van de ondergaande zon te genieten.
Op 10 minuten lopen zit een fijn winkeltje, in een authentiek, slapend dorpje, waar je in de ochtend je broodjes en alledaagse boodschappen kunt halen.
Even lekker tot rust komen en leuke uitstapjes doen. We hebben genoten!
A casa e a localização são fantásticas. A casa está muito bem equipada, é espaçosa, simples e bonita. Fomos muito bem recebidos e passámos uns óptimos dias numa paisagem lindíssima, entre o alpendre e a piscina.
The second time, this time in the summer, did not disappoint and even managed to exceed expectations. The lovely, well thought out, and very clean house, swimming pool and grounds are the best. All the thoughtful details such as the coal bags ready by the grill, or the bread/cheese/butter/wine are a wonderful welcome. Even the ubiquitous flies don't come near you or your food inside and outside the house due to pest control they do. Lawrence is a very honest and attentive host. I'm sure this was only the second of many stays.
Adorámos os dias que passámos na casa do Lawrence, estava tudo perfeito, a casa é excelente (as fotos não fazem justiça), super confortável e bem equipada, numa localização maravilhosa, com vistas sobre os campos em redor e sem ninguém por perto. O Lawrence é um excelente host que providencia todas as informações necesárias e os caseiros, a Vera e o Franclim são muito simpáticos e prestáveis, sem nunca serem intrusivos. Adorámos, tivemos imensa pena de vir embora e planeamos voltar no verão para aproveitar a piscina.
Very quiet edge of village location (car essential). Very spacious and well maintained throughout. Excellent kitchen/dining facilities, well equipped with modern and attractive rustic features. Very useful to have the utility room as well. All bedrooms excellent, with lovely fresh crisp linen. There is also a toilet and shower equipped for those with mobility issues. The lounge is spacious with three sofas and a TV hidden in a cupboard. If the TV is a necessity, being in the cupboard only works for those sitting at one end of the lounge ( can’t be seen due to the cupboard). Excellent outdoor facilities with a deep pool. Beware, the steep motor path from the secure gates up to the property is just a bit tricky , but we got used to it and managed without any problems.
If you are looking for a getaway destination, this is perfect. Some really interesting places of historical significance within reasonable driving distance, and we found a fantastic beachside restaurant, if you care for a drive to the coast. A visit to Evoura and Vila Vicoca are not to be missed.
Overall, an excellent experience. Recommended venue.
Espaço perfeito para relaxar do dia a dia da cidade, muito tranquilo e privado. A casa é muito agradável e espaçosa, as crianças têm muito espaço interior e exterior para brincarem livremente. A piscina tem uma boa dimensão. Tem uma mesa exterior muito boa que permite fazer refeições no alpendre, mas também se pode optar por fazer refeições dentro de casa, pois tem uma sala de jantar com uma mesa muito boa e também na cozinha há um bom espaço de refeição disponível. O Lawrence é muito atencioso e preocupado que tudo esteja de acordo com o que esperamos. Gostámos imenso e é uma experiência a repetir.
What an amazing stay we had at this villa! In the middle of rural Portugal - very peaceful indeed! The pool was gorgeous, the sunsets were remarkable. The house was beautifully clean when we arrived. The chilled beers in the fridge were a very welcomed touch. Although a very sleepy looking village near-by, the little shop provided fresh bread every morning which we pre-ordered the day before and the drive to the beach was very doable for the one day we fancied venturing out of the villa. Would highly recommend this villa to anyone wishing to get away from the madness and find some inner peace. or for those who love a bbq with a stunning sunset! Brilliant host.
Felicity M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Odile L.
12 May 2019
Gorgeous location, large and comfortable house
The house stands at the top of a hill and is surrounded by olive trees, cork oaks, all manners of shrubs and flowers and beautiful sheep and cows. You can hear birdsong everywhere and the air is alive with swallows and jays and hoopoos and the beautiful azure winged magpies which you find only in Iberia. The house is open plan, full of light, well ventilated and has all amenities. The kitchen is large and well equipped so you can cook all kinds of dishes without the usual rental house frustration of bad knives, no robot, too small pots, etc...
and you have a whole choice of places to stay outside catching the morning or evening sun or the shadow of the olive tree.
All in all it is a great place to stay which I would warmly recommend.
Odile L.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
jo breesch
13 April 2019
Wonderfull place to relax
The house is even better than you would even imagine on the pictures. Comfortable, spacy, homely and very clean. Sitting on the top of a small hill. Views on the country side 360°. Thank you!
jo breesch
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
About the host
Hosted by Lawrence Cole-Morgan
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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