Monte Da Morena — Hotel in Serpa

We were one night at Monte da Morena Agroturismo on a week of cycling through the Alentejo. Another couple joined us but were driving a car and although this place is outside of town, the drive to Serpa was very short. My husband and I really loved this place, and the host, Therese, was great! She was helpful with our dinner plans and, as we were cycling in an unseasonal heat wave, Therese arranged for us to eat breakfast early (and a good breakfast it was!) so we could get on our bikes and leave before the heat was at its worst. The rooms were large and comfortable and the surrounding area beautiful and quiet. My husband made great use of the pool, which was very clean and refreshing (he swam at least twice during our short stay) and we used the shaded sitting area next to the pool to relax with a cool drink after a long hot bike ride. This is one place that really touched us both for its rural beauty - watching a local “sheeper” and his dog at work in the distance early in the morning was very interesting, as was learning about the surrounding crops and agricultural area. I have to mention Brio (spelling?) the black Labrador retriever dog who quickly became a canine friend - which was welcomed to us being away from our own pets! Although our stay was short, this place felt like home to us. We highly recommend staying here for a lovely...

I take my dog, Teddy, with me just about everywhere I go, so finding a holiday spot that would accept him is a priority. Teresa & her family & the housekeeper Custódia couldn't have been more Teddy-friendly. He had the run of the farm & was fussed over so much he didn't want to leave.||||If your priority isn't your dog, but you would like a calm, relaxing break, close to amenities, but in the countryside, then I can still recommend Monte da Morena. The rooms are simple but very comfortable, there's lots & lots of hot water & closet space. In the fine weather, breakfasts are served on the terrace that overlooks the garden and the pool, as well as the views towards Beja to the west. Breakfast is local, typical & fresh. The queijadas were pronounced 'divine'.||||There is wifi at the hotel, but it's not available in the rooms & the signal isn't brilliant out on the terrace. It's my only gripe - if you need to work, possibly find a bar in town instead!||||Monte da Morena is a working farm. We visited during 'low' season when there's not much going on, but I would expect lots of activity in early spring and around harvest time. Serpa is best viewed on...

Recently, my aunt and I spent three days in Serpa. We were fortunate enough to lodge at the Monte de Morena Agrotursimo. This is a working farm with a set of guesthouses that were converted from various types of farm storage facilities. The remodel is first class. The rooms are cozy but with plenty of room to move about. The bathroom was large and all the fixtures were top-notch. The beds were especially comfy. The owners, Nuno and Teresa, were warm and gracious and their housekeeper was friendly and informative. Breakfast, served on the main patio, was fresh and abundant but typical for the region (local bread, fresh cheeses and sausages, homemade jams & jellies, and fresh local pastries). Wi-fi is available in the common areas. Monte de Morena is only a 5 minute car ride to Serpa, a town which is best...