1 Bedroom Cottage in Alentejo

Reminiscent ot Larkrise to Candleforth, Step back a hundred years and embrace a region of Portugal steeped in history and tradition featuring some of the most spectacular countryside in the Iberian peninsular. Our farmhouse, Casa Lido is situated in a rugged hamlet of white washed stone cottages set amongst ancient Olive Trees. Silveira's population, of just 9 residents enjoy a rural life of tranquility amongst the lush valleys running down to river Tego. Here. explore the many tracks and trails leading from our village or delve further afield to the limestone shards of the Serra de Estrela's 2000m peaks, where you can experience challenging walks leading to a craggy paradise of mossy waterfalls, granite caves and river estuaries fit for summer swimming. If you are looking for total escapism out of the rat race to relax in peace, quiet and tranquillity this is the place for you. It’s arguably the most quintessentially Portuguese part of the country little touched by outside influence. 
 
 
DETAILS FOR Sunflower Cottage (Sleeps 2/3. 1 Bedroom): 
 
A rustic courtyard cottage tastefully finished for home comfort featuring lounge/dinner with log burner, TV/DVD and sofabed.  
Fully equipped kitchen, with fridge, stove, microwave oven and toaster.  
Spiral staircase leading to twin bedroom. 
En-suite bathroom with shower.  
Rooftop terrace with spectacular views down towards the river Tejo.  
The cottage is situated within a small village where local residents maintain a rustic way of living. 
 
 
NOTES: Please see prop #52623 for details of Tumbleweed Barn (Sleeps 2/3. 1 Bedroom) 
 
• Sunflower Cottage adjoins the owners home, Casa Lido and has a private flower filled courtyard, pond and roof terrace. Tumbleweed Barn is detached and enjoys open aspects from a front terrace with pergola. Both properties have facilities for outside dining. Hot water and cooking facilities are fuelled by Calor Gas. Smoke alarms and Co2 monitors are fitted for your safety. Log burners supply heat in both properties during colder periods of the year. Cot and high chair are available for families with babies/toddlers.

Locally produced fresh fruit, vegetables, goats cheese, eggs and honey are available from the village residents in season. Throughout the spring and summer many villages in the area host fiestas where you can enjoy good food, music and locally produced vinho. An information portfolio is available in both properties with details of interesting places to visit and day's out. The owners will be happy to provide any further information you may required.