Great location
Spotlessly clean accommodation
100% Recommendation
Added 7 times to wish list
Online for over 8 years
Mr. P. Boylan
Description
3 large bedrooms (1 double with en-suite, 1 double and 1 twin sharing a separate bathroom).
Newly-built in the Alentejo style - but with all modern comforts - the cottage is fully-fitted with open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge area and with direct access to a spacious covered outdoor terrace and BBQ for alfresco living.
Satellite TV and free WiFi.
Open and airy for summer living. Wood burner and underfloor heating for cosy winter nights.
Sleeping facilities
Rooms and Facilities
pets are allowed by agreement
swimming pool
non-smokers only
Wifi
garden
TV
terrace
dishwasher
washing machine
This is what this accommodation offers you
sleeping facilities
Indoor area
Outdoor area
For dogs & pets
Other equipment
suitable for
Condition
sustainability
This accommodation meets 7 of 12 sustainability criteria.
Arrival/Location
Arrival and distances
beach 30 kilometer
30 kilometer
lake 10 kilometer
10 kilometer
distance to next shop 1.5 kilometer
1.5 kilometer
restaurant 1.5 kilometer
1.5 kilometer
centre of the village 1.5 kilometer
1.5 kilometer
bus station 1.5 kilometer
1.5 kilometer
distance to next airport 160 kilometer
160 kilometer
distance to next railway station 30 kilometer
30 kilometer
distance to next motorway 30 kilometer
30 kilometer
Location and surroundings of object
Situated in the lower Alentejo region of Portugal, at 1 km from the village of São Domingos in the district of Santiago do Cacém.
In an elevated yet private hilltop position nestled within the cork oaks, the cottage overlooks the rolling Alentejo countryside with unlimited access to the countryside for walking and mountain bike rides.
Within walking distance to the small village of São Domingos – with all basic amenities such as cafés, bar/restaurant, mini-market, bakery and pharmacy.
Approximately 1 ½ hours by car from either of the international airports of Lisbon or Faro.
Within easy reach of the spectacular beaches and seaside villages of the Costa Vicetina, and the historic towns of Santiago do Cacém, Beja and Évora.
Nature at its most tranquil – with the sound of the crickets chirping, birds singing and sheep bells in the distance.
Enjoy the spectacular Alentejo sunsets with a sundowner on the terrace on a warm summer night.
Take a midnight stroll under the clear light of a full Alentejo moon, or gaze in awe at the brilliance of a million stars on a moonless night.
Walking and mountain bike trails to local villages with cafés and restaurants offering traditional Alentejo hospitality and gastronomy.
free time activities
Guidelines
Advice by the landlord
| check-in: | 16:00 |
| check-out: | 10:30 |
| rental deposit: | 50 % at time of booking |
| final payment: | 8 weeks before arrival |
Cancellation terms:
The booking can be cancelled up to 60 days before the start of the stay with a full refund. If the booking is cancelled between 60 and 30 days before the start of the stay, a 50% refund will be issued. If the booking is cancelled less than 30 days before the start of the stay, no refund will be issued unless you or we find an alternative customer. If an alternative customer is found for the same booking period, a full refund will be issued.
additional information:
Please e-mail for further specific information.
availability
free occupied arrival or departure
last updated on: 04/06/2026
2 reviews
Overall assessment
5.0 amenities/facilites
5.0 value for money
5.0 service
5.0 location
5.0 cleaniless
December 2021
Wouter L. from Destelbergen, Belgium
5,0
5
5
5
5
5
Superb House in an ideal location
We (family with 4 small children) spent our Christmass Holiday here. The house is very clean and all accommodations are there. It is located in a very quiet surrounding, with spectacular view! You can really get rested and realxed here. The hosts, Susan and Paddy, are very kind and willing to help in any way they can, but they are not at all pushy or bothering...
We are definitely saving this house to come back in future!
recommend for: adventure and experience, seniors, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, beach holiday, romantic holiday
Answer from Mr. P. Boylan:
Thank you so much for your comments Wouter and Barbara. It was a pleasure meeting you and your children and we would love to welcome you back again.
All the very best,
Paddy & Sue.
June 2019
Marion, Andrea und Rosi from Österreich
5,0
5
5
5
5
A little paradise
We were greeted very warmly by Susan and Patrick, who were a great help and provided us with help and advice. Susan sent us little tips and hints via WhatsApp. On arrival they surprised us with all the ingredients for a nice big breakfast. We were very hungry and jumped right into it.
The house is very clean, fully equipped and lacks nothing, it has a great location in absolute peace and we felt incredibly comfortable. You can get to the sea relatively quickly and for sightseeing you are not far from the motorway. For shopping it is best to go to Santiago do Cacem, there are three large grocery shops
Thank you Susan and Patrick, we had a wonderful holiday.
recommend for: disabled persons, seniors, holiday with children, cultural and sightseeing holiday, romantic holiday
Answer from Mr. P. Boylan:
Vielen Dank für Ihre Kommentare. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie Ihren Aufenthalt genossen haben und würden Sie gerne wieder hier begrüßen.
Até a próxima.
Paddy.
Contact
Mr. P. Boylan
Hello, I am originally from England but now live with my wife Sue here in the beautiful Alentejo region of Portugal. We came to Portugal 12 years ago due to my work, and fell in love with the Alentejo region. We decided to look for our own place and in 2012 we bought our 16 hectare "Monte" and started to build our own house and the holiday cottage. Only now in 2018 are we finished and are looking to share our small paradise with our guests.
Host since: 04/19/2018
response rate: 90%
response time: under 3h
Contact languages: German, English, Portuguesich
listing #: 117663
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listing #: 117663
Last updated: 24.04.2026
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