Overview
A profoundly personal stay awaits at Monte do Olival, a family home since the nineteenth century on a stunning Alentejo farm. Perfectly peaceful, connect with nature and slow the pace while exploring fields stretching as far as the eye can see – on foot or by bike – and feeding the donkeys. Three self catering apartments sit in this untouched landscape, sharing a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views. Nature takes centre stage whatever the season – as the fields flower in beautiful technicolour come spring, before turning from green to gold. The unspoilt sands and calm seas of fashion-pack favourite Comporta are just a few kilometres away, and nearby historic villages sit waiting to be explored. You can be sure you will be welcomed with open arms to witness the beauty of this land, in this magical, serene spot surrounded by olive trees and stork nests
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Flight
2 hour and 50 minute flight from the Gatwick or Heathrow to Lisbon airport
Transfer
Monte do Olival is a 50 minute drive from Lisbon airport – we recommend hiring a car (there’s on site parking, and it means you can make the most of exploring the stunning surrounding areas)
Best time to visit
Is there such a thing as a bad time? We don’t think so! While temperatures are highest during the summer, even in January – the coldest time of the year – the average hangs around 16°C. Not a fan of the rain? Maybe give October to December a miss
Favourite room
Home to three 1-2 bedroom apartments (as well as a double room, not recommended for families), wherever you choose you’ll have a separate living space to enjoy while the tiny travellers snooze. For bigger families, or those with slightly older kids, we’d suggest either Casa do Rosmaninho or Casa do Alecrim, both with two bedrooms
Nearby
Just 5 minutes down the road you’ll find Alcácer do sal, a historic riverside city with plenty of good restaurants, as well as shops and supermarkets
The sea is in easy reach, just a 20 minute drive away, and must-visit hotspots Setúbal, Évora and Sines are a short 45 minute trip
Price
From £165 p/night in low season and £260 p/night in high season
Meet the family...
Holly
Parent to Tiny Traveller aged 2
The B&B was super family friendly. Located on a farm, there were sheep, horses, chickens, cats and 2 resident doggys for our little boy to befriend, plus a very cute playground. Our room came kitted out for self-catering, but the icing on the cake was the communal kitchen with help yourself coffee, tea and delicious homemade cakes
Worth waking the baby for
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Comporta beaches
a once sleepy fishing village, Comporta has made a name for itself in recent years as a favoured destination for fashion forward beach breaks – and with its unspoilt beaches, cool restaurants and tiny boutique shops, it’s easy to see why
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Visit Evora
The capital of the Alentejo region, the well-preserved, historic city of Evora is full of sights to explore, including an ancient temple, Chapel of Bones & Evora Cathedral – before unwinding in the sun at a lively alfresco cafe
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Seafood in Setubal
If there is one thing Setubal is renowned for, it’s the city’s fresh seafood, and many amazing restaurants. So much so, it’s almost impossible to go wrong
