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Monte Saraz
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| An Oasis of serenity
Monte Saraz is a eighteenth-century 'monte' (a typical Alentejo farming estate) which has been restored to its original state, offering repose and quality during your stay, provided in comfortable, separate farmhouses or in suites located in the main building.
Allow yourself to fall in love with the Alentejo plain and discover this peaceful retreat in the heart of Alto Alentejo, only 45 km from Évora, from which you will be able to enjoy the magnificent view of the medieval town of Monsaraz, savour the regional cuisine, go on walking or bicycle tours, visit prehistoric monuments, discover neighbouring villages or even enjoy the beauty of the lakes formed by the waters of Alqueva.
In Monte Saraz you can find tranquillity at any time of year, be it by the warmth of a good hearth or swimming in the swimming-pool shaped by the arches of an old olive oil press. Surrounded by an ancient olive grove, by vegetable plots and orchards, it hints at a scenery worthy of Paradise, designed for those who appreciate the good things in life.
ACCOMMODATION
Apart from the elegance of its traditional architecture, Monte Saraz offers the comfort found in any modern residence (such as central heating). It includes the Casa de Lagar (the main building) where breakfast is served, containing the two suites, and four small separate farmhouses, furnished and decorated in a rustic Minimalist style, with the occasional example of ethnic art collected by the proprietor, Marc Lammerink, during his numerous journeys.
A privileged space, in which to rest far away from the confusion of the city, the estate (‘Monte’) is surrounded by bird-song and by the renown olive grove of Pega. The houses give direct access to gardens dotted by ponds covered in water-lilies and to a citrus fruit orchard, which invite you to take your time relaxing, sunbathing, reading at your leisure, with perhaps only an interlude to bathe in the refreshing swimming-pool.
At night, you can have dinner under the starry sky, close to the swimming-pool, having as scenery the illuminated medieval castle town of Monsaraz and, as musical accompaniment, the chirrups of crickets and cicadas.
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Things To Do
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| -Megalithic Monuments Tour: The municipality of Reguengos de Monsaraz presents a variety of megalithic monuments (cromlechs, menhirs on their own or in groups), most of these being beautiful examples of European pre-history.
-Wine Tour: Monsaraz wines are characterised because its production is on granitic soils, schists and rañas. Visit some of the wine cellars of the region: Esporão, Carmim, or Monte do Limpo.
- Cycling tours: Monte Saraz has bicycles for hire to get acquainted with the surrounding villages and countryside at your own pace.
- Boat Tours in Alqueva: Relaxing boat trips are allowed on the Alqueva, during which one can visit Adeia da Luz, go fishing and swim, or go for picnics in the remotest of places.
-Horse riding: The calm, rural atmosphere is ideal for horse riding out into the fields, or into the medieval town of Monsaraz. Furthermore, information can be obtained about: canoeing, bird-watching, swimming, shopping for antiques, bric-a-brac and handicrafts.
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Rooms
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|  | Casa de Nora ('Noria House')
Separate building decorated in rust and terra-cotta tones, it contains a fully-equipped kitchen, bathroom and a big, main room with the traditional 'Alentejan' fireplace and TV. It is possible to accommodate an extra two persons on the sofa bed. In the double bedroom, white and yellow prevail, which is just as peaceful as the view of the private garden and the noria ('Nora') belonging to the farm that once stood here. There is another bedroom with two seperate beds and bathroom.
| Room Rate
85€ - 165€ for two to six people with breakfast |
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| | Casa da Fonte ('Fountain House')
This separate and quiet house with two floors was built recently, observing the architectural traditions of the Alentejo. It is located next to one of the gardens and close to one of the fountains of Monte Saraz. This gives the house a particularly relaxing atmosphere, which the decoration in green merely accentuates. On the first floor we find the large living-room with a fireplace, the kitchen and a double bedroom. It is possible to accommodate an extra two persons on the sofa bed.The bathroom is on the ground floor. Suitable for more romantic souls, the Casa da Fonte enjoys a superb view of Monsaraz and the orchard, surrounded by the eternal murmur of the fountain, flowing just alongside. | Room Rate
85€ - 115€ for two to four persons with breakfast |
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| | Casa da Horta ('House of the Vegetable Garden')
The Casa da Horta is a typical farmer’s house from the nineteenth century. It consists of a fully-equipped kitchen with vaulted ceiling. One of the two double rooms is decorated in blue tones and the other is completely white, each having access to a private bathroom. The house also contains another room in case of need, which means up to seven people can stay here. The room, with an old fireplace and TV, gives access to a patio perfumed by the rose garden opposite and is protected from the sun by a leafy vine trellis - the ideal space to get lost in a good book. | Room Rate
85€ - 235€ for two to seven persons with breakfast |
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| | Casa da Nogueira ('The Walnuttree-House')
This house is the last that has undergone restoration. Sited around a rose garden and covered by the old walnut tree. It contains a room overlooking the garden, a big double bedroom, private bathroom and WC, a small, fully-equipped kitchenette. It is possible to accommodate an extra two persons on the sofa bed. The house is right next to the main swimming-pool shaped by the arches of an old olive oil press. | Room Rate
85€ - 115€ for two to four persons with breakfast |
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| | Suite Fonte/Suite Forno and Duplex
Double rooms with private bathroom and WC, heating and TV. Two have a mezannine with an extra bed. These are decorated in shades of red, or yellow giving them a warm, intimate ambience. They are located on the east and west wings of the Casa do Lagar (main building), giving direct access to the lake and the swimming-pool. One is located next to the garden of the Fountain House. | Room Rate
75€ - 100€ for two to three people with breakfast |
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Directions
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| From Lisbon: Take the A6 to Évora and from there follow the signs indicating Beja/Reguengos (IP2), after about 15 kilometres take the EN 267 to Reguengos. At the exit of this town, turn to the left, in the direction to Monsaraz through Sao Pedro do Corval. Some 6 kilometres outside that village, in a bend, you will find a signpost indicating OLIVAL DA PEGA and MONTE SARAZ on the left-hand side. Proceed on the dirt road that will take you to Monte Saraz. (Two hours drive).
From the South: Take the IP2 motorway to Beja, following the road to Évora until you get to São Manços, than to Reguengos de Monsaraz and take the route described above.
From Badajoz/Spain: Take the A1 motorway towards Lisboa till Estremoz/Borba/Vila Vicosa. Then follow the N255 towards Reguengos de Monsaraz. From here onwards you can follow the same road as described above.
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