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Point of interest
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday home in Alentejo

At the edge of the idyllic wine village of Vila de Frades lies the holiday home overlooking the bell tower of Vidigueira, where the old sea-bell of Vasco da Gama, the Count of Vidigeira, still rings. Sao Cucufate, an ancient Roman archaeological site invites you to visit. Let yourself be pampered by the sun on the roof terrace or enjoy the shade on the terrace under the fig tree and do not miss a tasting of the excellent, local wine in one of the Adegas.

Stroll through the narrow streets of Vila de Frades and hike through the adjacent Serra de Mendro and the vineyards.

When you enter the house, you will find the bedroom on the right. The room on the left can be used as a bedroom as well as a second living room. The second door on the right leads to the bathroom with shower, washing machine and window to the garden.

A wooden staircase leads to the roof terrace and other rooms for free use.

Straight on to the living room with open kitchen and open fireplace, two sofas and another small bedroom with double bed, separated by a curtain.

From the living room you can enter the garden. It is big with flowers, yucca palm trees, fig trees, orange trees, lemon trees, olive trees and vines. The terrace is ideal for breakfast or barbecues. Enjoy the day under the fig tree on a brick corner seat.

In summer you can enjoy the large outdoor swimming pool in Vidigueira (1.5 km) with a cafe and sunbathing area,

The Atlantic west coast with beautiful beaches is about 100 km away. Make sure you make a day trip and let the evening in Vila de Frades end.

On hot days, a boat trip on the Alqueva dam offers. Start is in Amieira Marina (about 30 km), then dive into the medieval Reguengos de Monsaraz.

Very nice is also a day excursion starting with a stroll through Serpa, then a refreshing day at praia fluvial in Mina de Sao Domingos. Then a visit to the Moorish city of Mertola and a leisurely dinner in the Monte Pedral in Cuba (special tip :-))

 then you come to dinner, good wine and nice people ... Vila de Frades!

Property manager

Frauke Walter

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 861 sq ft (80 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 937/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Holiday Home Alentejo House Vila de Frades
Holiday Home Alentejo Vila de Frades
Home In Alentejo Vidigueira
Holiday Home in Alentejo Vidigueira
Holiday Home in Alentejo Private vacation home Vidigueira
Holiday Home in Alentejo Private vacation home
Home In Alentejo Vidigueira
Holiday Home in Alentejo Vidigueira
Holiday Home in Alentejo Private vacation home
Holiday Home in Alentejo Private vacation home Vidigueira

About the neighborhood

Map
Vila de Frades, Beja District

What's nearby

  • Villa of Sao Cucufate - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Adega Cooperativa de Vidigueira - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Municipal museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ruinas Romanas de Sao Cucufate - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Alqueva Dam - 38 min drive - 40.4 km

Getting around

  • Beja Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante A Cascata - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Raposo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa Monte Pedral - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Quinta do Quetzal – Family Estate - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bar Adega da Lua - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday home in Alentejo pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Holiday home in Alentejo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday home in Alentejo?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Holiday home in Alentejo located?

This family-friendly Vidigueira vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Villa of Sao Cucufate and Museum of Arch House. Municipal museum and Ruinas Romanas de Sao Cucufate are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Holiday home in Alentejo Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Cullompton Devon EX15 1SZ

Liked: Cleanliness
As good as ever!
Our third stay at this property and the magical authenticity of the property still persists. The area is quiet with everything to hand plus with the added benefit of the beautiful Alentajo countryside. The hose is superb with everything you need and wonderful gardens.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles Duncan M., Cullompton Devon EX15 1SZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Alentajo property.
Second stay at this wonderful house enjoying the beautiful Alentajo region.
Stayed 18 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles Duncan M., Cullompton Devon EX15 1SZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful authentic Alentajo Home
Fantastic original and authentic house in a lovely Alentajo village with easy access to all areas. Two hours from Faro airport. The house is spacious and has everything you need for a pleasant stay with ample room and is much bigger than the pictures show. Local town a 15 minute walk and Lidl a 10 minute drive. The village itself is quiet but has a small market and restaurant and a couple of bars. There is also a post office selling local wines and port. Can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bernd K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday house
Complete holiday home, Cozy, quiet location, Alentejo style, friendly neighbors, catering within walking distance, great location to discover Portugal
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Comfortable house with lovely garden
It was a home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

A lovely surprise - we'll be back!
This charming home from home in the little village of Villa de Frades was just what we wanted and needed. The photos on the web hardly do it justice - there was so much space, the roof terrace was great and the garden and patio was just perfect for relaxing in private. Everything you could imagine needing was there! This was a great base for exploring Alentejo. We had hired a car and went all over - to magical hilltop villages, cork woods, vineyards and olive groves and the wonderful open spaces of the plains. What we hadn't expected was all of the wonderful spring flowers, the fantastic wild life and range of birds - we had many wonderful walks. We would highly recommend this property. It was a wonderful introduction to Portugal and being spring meant that even the 'scotsman' could cope with the temperatures!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Hubert T., Eitensheim

Ein schöner Aufenthalt
Erholsam, einige kleine Städte erkundigt. Ruhe genossen. Schneller unkomplizierter Kontakt zu Vermieter. Bad, Schlafzimmer waren sehr gut gereinigt!!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Murielle V., Dordogne

Liked: Cleanliness
Portugal
Séjour agréable location bien.le petit soucis et le bruit circulation à partir de 6h le matin Portugal étendu donc beaucoup de km et un peu désert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

leonel serrenho m.

Liked: Cleanliness
super
Muito boa repito novamente
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

marjo t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aan de buitenrand van het dorp een verrassend beschut terras
Het huis staat aan de buitenrand van een specifiek wijndorp en heeft een heerlijk besloten terras met diverse zitjes, prachtige en kleurrijke planten en door de begroeiing heen een mooi uitzicht op het volgende dorp. Met de fietsen die beschikbaar zijn de omgeving verkend; een gebied met volop wijn- en olijventeelt. Punt van verbetering; matrassen in de hoofdslaapkamer en ook hier een (muggen) hor zou fijn zijn.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhaft
Das Haus entspricht absolut der angegebenen Beschreibung. Die langen Abende auf der Terrasse werden wir sehr vermissen. Im Ort war eine Grundversorgung vorhanden (Brot, Wurst, Obst & Gemüse; Die - Sa in der kleinen Markthalle). Auch landestypische Restaurants sind fußläufig erreichbar. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und werden, wenn wir nochmal in den Alentejo fahren, gerne wiederkommen. Vielen Dank auch an Fatima und Ana-Maria.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vila de Frades
Experiência muito satisfatória numa casa de campo/vila. Decoração muito bonita e adequada ao local. Simpatia e acolhimento das gentes alentejanas! O Drop 🐕 (cachorro) adorou o espaço.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
schönes Haus in ruhigem freundlichen Dorf
sehr portugiesisch , sehr ruhig, einfach aber völlig ausreichend ausgestattet, Nachbarn sehr freundlich- wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

victor f., carrières sur seine

village sympa
grande maison, ainsi que un grand jardin. bémol il manque un store pour l'ombre, car comme il a fait très chaud on n'a pas trop profité de la terrasse ce qui est dommage. sinon la personne qui donne les clefs Anna Maria est très sympa.
Stayed 19 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

wilfried t.

Liked: Cleanliness
On s'y sent comme à la maison
Jolie maison chaleureuse oû il fait bon vivre et se détendre.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Manuela A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Estadia
Infelizmente, a limpeza deixou muito a desejar. Havia aranhas e teias por todo o lado. Acabamos por lavar a loiça toda, as colchas das camas, bem como todo o espaço. As camas não tinham lençol de baixo, apenas a cobertura do colchão, que nos foi informado que, como a anfitriã é Alemã, aquilo é considerado lençol de baixo. Os lençóis de cima era capas de edredão, sem qualquer edredão. Os guarda-fatos estavam todos cheios de coisas dos anfitriões, e não havia espaço para pendurar as nossas roupas. O quintal, apesar de não constar na oferta, estava de tal maneira degradado, que resumia todo o espaço arrendado. Não existia qualquer sistema de segurança, e os cabos de TV e Internet estavam todos expostos e esticados ao máximo no quarto interior. Uma pena, porque a casa tem potencial mas sinceramente, não pode ser arrendada de qualquer maneira. Muita disponibilidade por parte da D.Ana Maria. O mesmo não posso dizer da D.Fátima, que nem chegamos a conhecer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

leonel serrenho m.

Liked: Cleanliness
gostei
O quintal é pena nao ter mais manutencao e a garagem é pena nao poder ser usada. e a entrada para a casa muito perigosa
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vasco P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa acolhedora
Uma casa muito agradável e típica alentejana. Tem espaço para grupos grandes e consegue ser facilmente aproveitada quer no verão, graças ao jardim e localização perto do rio Guadiana, mas também no inverno, onde a lareira aberta é muito acolhedora.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margarida C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maravilha
Tudo muito bom, a casa é linda e tranquilizante, a vila é super acolhedora como todo o Alentejo. Tudo muito bom
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pequeno paraíso
Sitio muito acolhedor. Da para fugir da multidão da cidade e aproveitar a calma da natureza, relaxar e repor as energias.

10/10 Excellent

nicolas l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Coin tranquille
Jolie maison avec un élégant jardin pour les moments frais de la journée et une terrasse pour l'observation du ciel la nuit.

8/10 Good

Catarina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa simpática
Casa típica alentejana com um bom quintal

10/10 Excellent

stephanie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison agreable
Très bien pour se reposer
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jutta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar und wunderschön
Wir haben uns sauwohl gefühlt... Erste Kontakte waren schon perfekt, alles geschickt und kommuniziert was wir benötigten... Sehr sehr herzlicher Empfang zur Schlüsselübergabe... Die Wohnung mit Terrasse und Garten so genossen, Der kleine Ort bietet auch wirklich alles, was man benötigt, zum Essen gehen, Wein/Bier trinken, einkaufen... Im Nachbarort Supermarkt und tolle Cafes und Bars, haben wir zu Fuß erledigt Tagesausflüge zur Westküste, Algarve und zum tollen See... Wir haben und phantastisch erholt und können es unbedingt weiter empfehlen... Vielen lieben Dank für diesen perfekten Urlaub
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susanna H.

Eine kleine Insel des Glücks
Mein Mann und ich haben uns die zwei Wochen im Frühling sehr wohlgefühlt. Besonders gefallen hat uns der wunderschöne Garten (in den wir uns öfter mal gern beamen würden) und das authentische am Gasthäuschen. Das Haus war für uns ausreichend sauber, wenn man auch einiges Ecken anmerkt, dass man es nicht immer schafft jede Ecke zu putzen. Was wohl aber auch normal ist. Daran stört sich aber nur wer da wirklich empfindlich ist. In der Küche haben wir alles wirklich erforderliche gefunden um uns die zwei Wochen zu bekochen. Ein wenig gestört hat uns, dass bis auf einen Topf alles Töpfe und Pfannen mit zerkratzten Beschichtungen waren. Aber das ist sicher auch den vielen wechselnden Gästen zu verdanken bei denen nicht jede/r darauf achtet. Die beiden Portugiesinnen und auch die deutsche Gastgeberin sind darauf bedacht, dass alles zur Zufriedenheit klappt und stehen bei Fragen gerne zur Verfügung. Die beiden Orte Vila de Frades und Vidiguiera haben uns sehr gut gefallen. Die Menschen waren auffallend freundlich und offen zu uns Urlaubsgästen in so kleinen Orten. Es war ein Urlaub der für uns Großstädter die Zeit ein wenig langsamer laufen ließ. Für Besucher die das suchen ist dieser Ort nur zu empfehlen. Vielen Dank an die drei Damen :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2019