Monte Alerta Turismo Rural

My wife and I ,who now spend many weeks in the summer travelling through Portugal, usually 3/ 4 nights at various Pousadas in the main cities and towns, decided to go off the beaten track for a short time and visit the very scenic region of Monsaraz, and it did not disappoint. Stunning place, beautiful lakes , well tended beaches and of course home to many famous Portuguese wines. But what really made the visit an unforgettable experience was Monte Alerta Turismo Rural ...a beautiful converted family owned farmhouse , lovely quiet and serene gardens with a generous sized pool, perfect for cooling down in , when the heat as it can do, became unbearable . even better was the air con in our bedroom ..it went all the way down to 16 degrees, which for Scots is an absolutely perfect temperature ha ha If I have one slight complaint is that they don't do evening meals ..but not to worry, there are a plethora of great restaurants nearby and all at very competitive prices. If you want to see more of Portugal, other than Porto , Lisbon and the Algarve then I thoroughly recommend Monet Alerta Turismo Rural , Monsaraz , nearby Evora and the surrounding area ..brilliant!

Pros: Great location, beautiful setting, good breakfast, spacious rooms, interesting and engaging owner. Cons: shower did not work well, bed uncomfortable with older linens and heavy blankets, item lost in laundry with no acknowledgement, no housekeeping services.

The best possible experience. Sérgio and the staff were fantastic, whether in the way of welcoming or suggesting places and restaurants to visit. The house is very cute, well decorated and close to the river beach. It is really worth knowing and enjoying!

A pleasant rural location with views over surrounding fields as well as Monsaraz itself. It is only a five minute drive into the hilltop village. In the same family for many generations and converted from wholly farming to tourism in more recent years this has been sympathetically done resulting in a lovely property. Our room was a good size, well furnished, immaculately clean with a nice view over fields and towards Monsaraz itself. The outside space was especially pleasing. Various sitting areas for breakfast or daytime use and lots of sunbeds dotted around the large garden with a sparkling large pool in the centre. Breakfast was a buffet selection of good breakfast consisting of juice, cereal, yoghurt, eggs, ham, cheese, breads with jam, fruit selection and tea or coffee, all you need for a bright start to your day. A really enjoyable relaxing stay with friendly helpful owner and staff.

this is a very warm welcoming place. Very quiet and peaceful for an escape from the everyday rush. The time flows slowly given the quality we've had throughout our visit. This is a charming and well decorated retreat with a late breakfast service for lazy mornings. Breakfast is plus on local produce and staff is very kind. The swimming pool and the garden are awesome and there are lots of things to do around...