Beautiful
Rural Guesthouse in Estremoz / Borba, Alentejo, Portugal
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Nestled between
the city of Estremoz and the village of Borba, famous for its wines.
Only some 175 Kms from Lisbon and 40 Kms from Spain, right in the heart
of the history of Portugal.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Beautiful Guesthouse
- Single and Double Bedrooms - Shared and Private Baths (Sleeps 12
Comfortably). Monte da Fornalha was the rural house of the local
Blacksmith, and has been restored and transformed from a state of ruin
into a beautiful Guesthouse, with modern comforts, where you may enjoy
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Monte
da Fornalha, with its large Alentejana chimneys, nestles between the city
of Estremoz and the village of Borba, famous for its wines, surrounded
by olive groves, vineyards and mature walnut and cork trees, in the Alentejo,
Portugal's "Provence".
Only some 175
Kms from Lisbon and 40 Kms from Spain, right in the heart of the history
of Portugal the location is ideal for visiting famous sites and exploring
little known countryside. |
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greets you at the door and leads you into the lounge. Large and airy in
the heat of Summer, or warm and cosy around the enormous fireplace in Winter,
the guesthouse is welcoming all through the year. The day begins with a
good breakfast, including home-made jams made from fruit harvested on the
land, local breads and cheeses. This may be served in the grand Dining
Room or taken "alfresco" The six bedrooms all have large ensuite bathrooms
and central heating. Five of them have their own independent entrances
from the gardens. Decorated with imagination, they reflect the rustic style
of the Alentejo of yesteryear. |
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Amenities
Local Markets.
Restaurants.
Famous sites
and exploring little known countryside.
Activities
in the Area
In the gentle
days of Spring when the Alentejo is in full bloom, guests can enjoy mild,
easy countryside walks, perhaps to the villages of Arcos and Borba, and
rides through a palette of infinite colour which covers the mellow hills
in a continuous tapestry of wild flowers. Visit the Borba Cheese Fair in
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time, and the living is easy - Come Autumn is harvest time. Time also to
visit the local wine cellars, preparing for the pressing. Guests may still
enjoy beautiful warm days and relax at their leisure to the sounds of birdsong
and passing goat herds in the distance.
Rates
Available
on enquiry
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