MONTE BRANCO MONSARAZ ALENTEJO

MONTE BRANCO consists of farmhouse cottages set around a garden full of palmtrees and flowers bordering the lawn, an oasis of green amongst the summer dryness, when a dip in the pool is necessary to cool off. The spring displays the most spectacular countryside full of colour and wild flowers. A nature lover and birdwatchers paradise. The house has a big open fireplace, making winter breaks possible...a great place to get a group of friends of family together (sleeps up to 26 people) to spend Christmas or New Year, or just beat the the 'winter blues'. The pool area has a covered barbecue and dining area, and has wonderful panoramic views to the ancient fortified town of Monsaraz, which is dramatically illuminated at night. The recently restored animal barn The Celeiro provides a large open space (100m2) with a large covered varandah (50m2) for guests to get together, sit by the big fireplace in the winter, or to enjoy the shady cool of the open varandah in summer. Great meeting space. MONTE BRANCO consists of four cottages set around a garden full of palm trees and flowers bordering the lawn; an oasis of green amongst the summer dryness. The spring displays the most spectacular countryside full of colour and wild flowers. The pool area has wonderful panoramic views to Monsaraz, especially at night when the town is all lit up. THE BARN/CELEIRO The recently restored barn’s have been converted to a big open-space (100 m2) and covered terrace (50m2) Ideal for meetings, workshops or just for guests to get together. There are 2 WC's and cloakroom, a bar-kitchen, and a big cosy sit-in fireplace.Lots of books, puzzles, games, and a covered varanda with view to Monsaraz Whatever your specialty is - yoga, painting, music...bring your own group and create your own workshop CASA JARDIM sleeps 2/4 in Studio Cottage Living/diningroom with 2 single sofabed, fireplace, fully equipped Kitchenette Alcove with double bed and single bunkbed above 1 bathroom Outdoor dining terrace CASA ANTIGA/SUITE AMARELA/CASA FORNO/STUDIO...this ancient house dating back 300 years with its old domed ceilings, sit in fireplaces, and old bread oven is furnished in simple rustic farmhouse style, two fully equipped kitchens with old slate counter tops. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms,two living/dining rooms, ....(can sleep 6/10/14/18 people) Outside dining patio shaded by Wisteria with large slatestone table, covered Barbecue and old breadoven POOL HOUSE - (sleeps 2/4)next to the barbecue, with covered dining area - large slate table....the spot for gathering all the guests together .....or sit in the archway watching the sunset with a cold glass of 'something' and some nibbles. Living/dining room with big sitin fireplace (circulates underfloor heating in the winter - very cosy),sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, one bedroom with hand painted Alentejo furniture, double bed, with single bunkbed above, one full bathroom with pretty hand painted tiles All the cottages together can sleep 20 to 26 guests Rate: 550€ per night