Holiday villa Ourique, Alentejo, Portugal.

Casas Aguia e Cegonha

What a stunning view from Casa

Spacious, stylish & accessible

Space in comfort for 7

Bedroom with large double bed

Casas Aguia e Cegonha together form a traditionally styled country villa. Casa Aguia has 2 large ensuite bedrooms each of which can be either double or twin bedded as you wish.
There is a 3rd equally large ensuite bedroom in Casa Cegonha which is also available, for larger groups.
Bedroom 1 has a full bathroom with bath and shower over, WC, bidet and washbasin. Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have a spacious wetroom with a shower, WC and washbasin. These two bedrooms/shower rooms are fully accessible for wheelchair users.
An extra child's bed may be added to each bedroom.
The fully equipped kitchen/diner has quality natural wood units throughout with granite worktops, plus a full dining suite.It is also totally wheelchair friendly incorporating a lower hob and worksurface with open spaces beneath, a further open space beneath the sink unit and the oven raised to 50cm. There is also a fridge, microwave,toaster and kettle and all crockery, cutlery and utensils etc are stored in large pull out drawers.
Adjacent to this is a comfortable lounge with a sofa bed ( suitable for 1 extra adult or 2 children) and a leather suite complete with TV/DVD,radio and CD player. Double doors open from the lounge onto a shady terrace for alfresco dining or relaxing.
A path leads from here to a large 10 x 5 metre heated saltwater swimming pool adjacent to which is a shady pergola and a sun terrace with loungers.
For your added comfort Casas Aguia e Cegonha have full underfloor central heating for the cooler winter nights and air con units for the summer.
All areas of the accommodation including the swimming pool are fully wheelchair accessible.
A comprehensive Visitor Information Folder listing places of interest, activities,local services and restaurants etc, including details of accessibility, will be found in the house along with your Welcome Grocery Pack.
Vale da Cegonha is a fully registered business. As professional tourism providers your safety and comfort are paramount to us. We are regularly inspected,our water quality is tested and we carry full public liability insurance. Further details about holidays at Vale da Cegonha and the services we provide can be found at www.valedacegonha.com

Vale da Cegonha comprises of Casas Aguia e Cegonha which together form an elegant country house and Casa Andorinha cottage, all set in 20 glorious acres of unspoilt countryside yet only 5km from the town of Ourique where you will find shops,supermarkets,banks,a post office,health centre and petrol station. There is also a wide selection of cafes and restaurants with varied menus at inexpensive prices.
This area is often referred to as Portugal's secret paradise or Europe's last unspoilt wilderness. Both are true . It is a landscape of rolling hills dotted with oak trees, eucalyptus and olive groves with small towns and villages in between.It has a timeless quality where life goes on much as it has done for generations; where the stresses and strains of modern day living become just a far off memory.
It is also an area steeped in history. Many of the local towns have either Roman, Moorish or Medieval origins and there are also a number of archaeological sites locally.
Our central location in the southern Alentejo and excellent road links makes Vale da Cegonha an ideal place from which to visit these and many other interesting places.
If you fancy a beautiful beach almost to youself then head for the stunning west coast. For a little more razzmatazz head south to the Algarve beach resorts. Eastward will take you to the new Alqueva reservoir (now the largest in all of Europe) and the lovely Guadiana River valley and Spanish border. North will take you to Lisbon for an excellent day out sightseeing and shopping.
Closer to home there are miles of old cartways crossing the land. For
those who love wildlife and birdlife a day out either walking, cycling, horseriding or jeep safari-ing, there is much to see - fabulous flowers in spring,brightly coloured birds such as hoopoes, bee eaters, and blue magpies and majestic birds of prey soaring over head. Then, also, there are the storks. Vale da Cegonha means 'valley of the stork' and they nest all around us from November until late August.
For the food and wine enthusiast we strongly recommend a day at a local vineyard, including a typical Alentejan lunch and winetasting. The local pork or preto porco is superb,and if you have a sweet tooth, local desserts, tradtionally made by nuns, are a must.
But if all this sound too energetic then we would like to invite you to just sit, relax and enjoy this lovely part of Portugal from the comfort of Vale da Cegonha.



Nearest Airport: Faro 60 mins drive

Nearest Beach: Milfontes, West Coast 45 mins drive

Nearest Shops: 5 kms

Lisbon 90 mins drive

Algarve 60 mins drive

Hire Car: Recommended

There are 2 routes available from Faro airport to Vale da Cegonha.
Route 1 - via the A2 motorway. This is a toll road and will cost 5.15 euros for a standard car.
1. Leave the airport following the A22 blue motorway signs for Lisboa.
2. Pass the football stadium on your right (Estadio Algarve)
3.Take the right exit signposted A22 Lisboa.
4. Leave the A22 at junction 10 signposted A2 Lisboa. This is the toll road.
5. Select a booth with a green light above and take a ticket. Do NOT use a booth marked reservado.
6.You will now travel for about 65 kms.
7. Leave the motorway at junction 12 signposted IP2 Castro Verde.
8. After you pass through the tolls you will pick up signs for Ourique.
9.Following the Ourique signs you will eventually merge on to the IC1.
10. You must then IGNORE the small signs for Ourique ( they will take you into the middle of the town).
11. Look for the large signpost for N123 Odemira/Ourique and take this exit.
12. As you come up the slip road keep to the left hand lane.
13. Turn left towards Odemira/Cercal.
14. Continue straight over the roundabout. The Pingo Doce supermarket will be on your left.
15. From her it is approx 6km to the end of our track. You will drive through a series of bends followed by a straight section with a river bridge at the bottom of the dip. The road climbs up again leading onto a long slow left hand bend. You are then reach the last straight section. Our track is at the bottom of the next dip, on the left hand side. There is a bus stop and 50km marker post next to it.
Follow the track until you see Vale da Cegonha on your right and turn right up the drive.
N.B. If there is a sheep gate across the end of our track as you drive into it, you are free to open it to drive through, but please ensure that it is closed again behind you. Our neighbours sometimes graze animals on that section of land. If you have any difficulties please telephone us and we will come and assist.

Route 2 - via IC1 - no tolls
Direction nos. 1,2 and 3 as above.
4. Leave the A22 at junction 9 signposted Lisboa/Ourique.
5. Again you will travel about 65kms.
6. Again look for the large signpost for N123 Odemira/Ourique and take this exit.
7. As you come up the slip road keep to the left hand lane.
8. From here follow direction nos. 13, 14 and 15 above.

Your accommodation will be ready for you from 4 p.m. on the day of your arrival and must be vacated on the day of your departure by 10 am. These times ensure that we can prepare the accommodation fully for incoming guests.
Guests wishing to remain on site after vacating may have the use of the swimming pool. Bathroom/changing facilities will also available.

Prices are for up to 4 adults and 2 children sharing 2 bedrooms in Casa Aguia only.
For larger groups ( up to 6 adults and 4 children sharing) including the extra bedroom in Casa Cegonha, please request a quotation.
Min stay :- 3 nights. For nightly rate divide weekly rate by 6.
A 30% non-refundable deposit will be required when making your booking. A booking is not guaranteed until this payment is received. The balance will then be due 6 weeks prior to your arrival.
We accept payment in Euros or Sterling. For Sterling payments you will be advised at the time of booking of the exchange rate that will apply for both payments.
We accept payment by Euro or Sterling Direct Bank Transfers or Paypal
What is included:-
All linen, towels and teatowels, including a midweek change for weekly bookings. Swimming towels for use on site.
Electricity and Gas
A Welcome Grocery Pack including tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, eggs, local cheese and wine, fresh fruit, fruit juice and salt and pepper.
We also provide toilet rolls, 2 kitchen rolls, cling film, aluminium foil, bin liners, washing up liquid, sponge and dishcloth.
English style bacon may be purchased from reception.

30% discount of remaining dates for September and October.
Winter working holidays available. Free accommodation plus lunch and supper on work days, in exchange for 20 hours work. Available 6 Nov - 16 Apr.
Contact us for more details

Facilities: Airconditioning. Heating. Washing Machine. Cot Available. Security Safe.

Outdoors: Private Pool. Pool Heated. BBQ. Garden. Parking.

Entertainment: Satellite TV. DVD Player. CD Player. Radio. Broadband Internet.

Activities Nearby: Horse Riding. Flora and Fauna.

Allowed: Children Welcome. Pets Allowed. Long Lets Available.

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