7 Holiday apartments & homes for your holiday by the lake in Montemor-o-Novo

Booked at short notice, our choice was an absolute "golden find." Far away from the usual tourist hustle and bustle, we arrived at a place that was infinitely beautiful, quiet, dreamy, and yet very lively. In our small, typically Portuguese furnished apartment with a huge private terrace, we had a place of absolute tranquility. The entire estate is nestled between hills, covered with ancient cork oaks, where cattle and sheep with their lambs graze scattered. A magical garden - like a lush green oasis in the midst of the landscape dried out by the summer heat - provided fresh vegetables every day for both big and small hunger, - the blooming flower beds, palm trees, oleanders, and fig trees, along with the wisteria hedge, scattered throughout the vast property, were a delight. A private reservoir and a large, extremely well-maintained swimming pool also offered refreshment even in the greatest heat. Our hostess always had an open ear for questions, was exceptionally hospitable, and made an effort to make her guests' stay as pleasant as possible. We spent three weeks at the estate, and it was very difficult for us to say goodbye to this enchanted place at the end of our vacation.

Warmly received by the owners Ellen and Hans, who were waiting for us. Two days earlier they had already informed about our arrival time. Although the arrival is between certain times, they are very flexible, as long as they are aware. The house is blissful. Very cool. Completely as described on the site. It looks better in reality than in the photos. Everything is very hygienic. Sheets, towels and kitchenware are provided. It has been nicely renovated and yet has retained its typical Portuguese style. It is a nice and clean swimming pool, well maintained by the host who is always busy with maintaining the grounds. He regularly empties the garbage bins of the guests. Furthermore, there is a pizza oven and barbecue on site that can be used by guests. Wood is available for the oven. All of this is in a beautiful garden, also beautifully maintained. There is a maximum of 20 people on the domain, which makes it very quiet. The domain is on a large lane, but that does not bother you at all. There are large fields full of cork trees all around. Nice to go for a walk.The area is not very touristy, so it is very quiet. There are some nice sights. You are an hour from other tourist cities such as Evora, Lisbon, ... Furthermore, Ellen knows a lot about things in the neighborhood and also a little further. They recommended a very nice and delicious restaurant: A Ribeira. We found it a pleasant and relaxing stay. Thanks Ellen and Hans

Great place and surroundings. Pool was fantastic too. However the house we stayed in needs maintenance and deeper cleaning. Drains not working, spider webs in many corners, furniture needs repairing too. Staff was very nice but starting cleaning before we left! we had a electricity cut and it seems a common thing so i would expect this needs to be included in the “ description of the house”. With kids this information is even more important