Herdade do Monte Branco — Hotel in Borba

A former farm building, this enchanting holiday rental is located in a secluded end-of-the-road situation, with endless views over fields, olive and cork trees, vineyards. ||||There are different units for rent, we stayed at a four bedroom house with two bathrooms, all beautifully decorated and clean. ||||Great private pool with BBQ and loungers, over-viewing the valley.||||Top value for money - great place to relax by the pool, or as a base to discover the Alentejo with its castles and old cities. ||||Only (minor) downside: kitchen needs some update (one fridge not working, the other's door didn't close; dishwasher wasn't working; some small kitchen stuff missing). There are not many mosquitos, but better bring...

At about an hour and a half by car from Lisboa, you couldn't expect for a more confortable place to stay. Far far away from noisy cities and stress. Beautiful little typical white and blue (or yellow) houses with the good balance between sobriety, design et typical farm house interiors. The "welcoming commity" was so kind and discreat and helpful when needed. The price is really intersting. You can easely cook, the small kitchens have everything you need… if not, just ask !||Don't miss the beautiful towns around, Evora was a bliss to walk trew. 35°C during our september trip, not a cloud, perfect with the pool. Make sure to have a GPS to get there,...

É o lugar ideal para ir em família e para descansar e por a leitura em dia.Entre Borba e Vila Viçosa ou seja entre tascas e palácios que servem para saciar a fome e alimentar a cultura.Para mim serve para reunir a família uma vez por ano,numa casa espaçosa,num sítio agradável que apesar de ser no Alentejo tem a piscina virada para o verde da Serra d'Ossa,onde se pode fazer caminhadas e visitar a represa.Rústico,campestre,sossegado com um silêncio que só os pássaros interrompem.Basta uma pequena viagem de carro e ficamos fornecidos para o churrasco à tarde no alpendre junto da piscina e não esquecer a simpatia dos caseiros que a meio da tarde nos oferecem uma limonada fresquinha.Já repeti,e se mantiverem o mesmo ambiente continuarei,até sem filhos,para...