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UPPER ALENTEJO - PORTUGAL
Portugal is located at the end of continental Europe, its borders have been almost unchanged since the 13th century, making it the oldest nation in Europe. Between the 15th and 18th centuries, Portugal's maritime power enriched the country and entire towns were built to reinforce the borders. The northern half of Alentejo (literally “beyond the Tagus”) is a medieval gem, with its walled towns and cliff-top castles.
Locate the city of Crato in Portugal.

Located 2 hours from Lisbon and a few kilometers from the Spanish border. The house of Birds has 4 suites, three bedrooms on the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor. The first floor has direct access to the living room, kitchen and dining room as well as to a terrace leading to the swimming pool. 

The whole house is furnished with a mix of family furniture carefully selected by Philippe, vintage pieces and bespoke creations chosen and made by Marisa Osorio Farinha, both creators of the SIECLE Paris brand. Each room has its own personalized decor and has its own bathroom or shower, and a dressing room or wardrobe. The well-placed swimming pool, slightly set back against a white wall, has its own terrace, solarium and barbecue.

Practical side: Swimming pool - Wifi - Barbecue - Equipped kitchen - TV - Old house, cool by nature, without air conditioning - Pellet central heating in winter season - CENTURY crockery available.
Supermarket - cooperative 5 minutes walk, a greengrocer located right in front of the house, and the butcher a little further down the street.
Breakfast or snack "Chez Maria", with its tea room and some local products to buy 1 minute walk away.
Special orders: Meals - Shopping - Driver - Airport taxi - Cook for barbecue grills - Personal guide of the region, tours or activities

ART DE VIVRE IN HIGH ALENTEJO

This region is very quiet, surrounded by agricultural properties with olive trees or cork oaks, animals in the fields, few to see very few tourists, the days go by in slow motion, you can breathe well.
What you absolutely must do is rest, enjoy the house and the swimming pool. Then go visit, taking the time to see and do what you like.

Almost all walks, visits, activities are available on your own, some are seasonal, see our proposals for an 8-day stay for more details.

ROOM OF MYTHOLOGICAL CHARACTERS

KING SIZE BED (180x200cm)
OR 2 TWIN BEDS
35 m2
Washed linen sheets
Towels & Pool Towels
Small shower room with toilet and sink
Toiletries
Hair dryer

Room on the 1st floor with a large window on the city.

ROOM OF BUFFON'S MONKEYS

KING SIZE BED (180x200cm)
OR 2 TWIN BEDS
35 m2
Bathtub
Washed linen sheets
Bath towels
Pool towels
Toiletries
Hair dryer

French window to the freshness of the lower terrace.

ROOM OF THE BATHERS

KING SIZE BED (180x200cm)
OR 2 TWIN BEDS
35 m2
Washed linen sheets
Towels & Pool Towels
Shower
Toiletries
Hair dryer

French window to the freshness of the lower terrace.

ROOM OF CORAL 

QUEEN SIZE BED (160x200cm)
35 m2
Shower
Towels & Pool Towels
Washed linen sheets
Toiletries
Hair dryer

French window to the freshness of the lower terrace.

A first bathroom with toilet and 
a shower room with washbasin in a row

LIVE IN THE BIRD HOUSE

Once through the front door of the House of Birds, a ceremonial staircase typical of Portuguese Baroque architecture welcomes you, with its characteristic stucco ornamentation.

A little further on, directly overlooking the upper terrace and the swimming pool, the kitchen has kept the style of Alentejo kitchens with its ocher painted ceiling and its marble worktops from the region. It is fully equipped and functional.

A feature of the house is also this hall which distributes the rooms on the first floor, Marisa has created a decor where mural painting and the technique of real decoupage come together to find the peace and tranquility of a baroque garden patio, with frames and stucco ornaments so typical of noble Alentejo gardens.
On the left opens the dining room, a real gem in itself with its four-sided ceiling decorated with stucco in the tradition of the ceilings of Portuguese stately homes which traditionally crowned the entrance, the dining room and the dining room. stay.

The living room is topped with a large "Macieira" ceiling decorated with stuccoes, which take up the ornaments of the Louis XVI style fireplace, a real nod to France. It opens directly onto a large terrace, designed as a protective haven, in the shade of the reeds.
With direct access to the 3 bedrooms on the ground floor, the shaded terrace is animated by the fountain with a red mask. It turns on and off by switch, if you prefer to stay local in the calm of the Alentejo.
The swimming pool also has a small fountain which is activated during its automatic cleaning. The swimming pool is tailor-made for this pretty space with an unobstructed view. It is made of ceramic tile and is open all year round.

Temperatures and sunshine.

CONCRETELY

Upon notification of your request, and after checking availability on the date specified, we will send you a resume of your pending reservation. At this moment you can choose to confirm your reservation with a 50% deposit, or choose to keep this project for a later date.

When your order is confirmed, we will send you the House of Birds guide, a 44 pages magazine that covers all the major themes of the house, the city and the region, as well as some visits and activities to do in surroundings.

Please refer to our general terms and conditions for more information.