Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola

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Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola is a great choice for a stay in Ourique. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals are other highlights.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Children's pool
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Meeting room
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $113
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

Why we love this property

A tasty morning treat
The guesthouse offers a free continental breakfast to start the day. A cozy cafe and stylish bar complete the dining experience.
Scenic mountain getaway
Perched in a rural mountain setting, this hotel offers exhilarating biking and hiking trails. A picturesque terrace and picnic area await outdoor lovers.

Room options

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A neatly made bed with pillows and a lamp, a wall with decorative items, and a curtain partially drawn.

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a small wooden table, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern outdoor living area with a pool, seating, and large windows.

Deluxe Villa, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola, Ourique, 7670-210

What's nearby

  • Royal Basilica of Castro Verde - 37 min drive - 44.2 km
  • Municipal Archaeology Museum Aljustrel - 53 min drive - 65.6 km
  • Municipal Swimming Pools - 54 min drive - 66.7 km
  • Aljustrel Mining Museum - 54 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Barragem de Santa Clara - 54 min drive - 56.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Olaria - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Novo Coimbra - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Galp - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snack-Bar Vista Alegre - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Boa Viagem - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola

  • Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola is a great choice for a stay in Ourique. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A children's pool, a snack bar/deli, and free bike rentals are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 16
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code prior to arrival; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

    • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite garage

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Property Registration Number 6002

Also known as

Monte Do Alento Castro Da Cola

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Ourique

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Guesthouse

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Guesthouse Ourique

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking and hiking. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden. Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola also has access to a nearby outdoor pool.

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Reviews

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was simple yet high quality with local products. (5 reviews)
  • The property offers snacks and drinks on site, and nearby towns have places to eat, with one guest's meal being described as excellent. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, beautiful location, friendly staff and great value. Can't ask for anything more than that.
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8/10 Very good

Very nice place with a stunning view. We got even a vegetarian dinner. An improvement could be mosquito net at the windows to avoid insects in the room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place

Should be a 3/4 star Great staff and nice place
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place. Very peaceful and with an amazing view and pool. Friendly staff and included a nice simple breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful facility and welcoming and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Stunning vista in the middle of the Portuguese countryside, featuring an infinity pool, with lots of space. It is in a very remote area with no public services, facilities or buildings for miles. Classy decor and staff and great value for money. The staff are just wonderful, so delightfully friendly and warm
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10/10 Exceptional

Great if you’re looking for a quiet and relaxing place. Beautiful property with a pool. No restaurant on site but snacks and drinks are available. Also there are a few small towns near by with places to eat. Just a short stay to do some birding.
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10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility place

We were delighted with our stay. The accommodation (which are small, cute houses) need a little improvements. But the location! I have to admit, this is the most authentic and peaceful place I've ever been to. It's the place of serenity with abundance of being close to the nature. Stunning views with opportunity for lots of outdoor activities!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay away. Beautiful landscape and enjoyable pool. Limited services for dinner (basic cooking utensils were available, but shopping is quite far so you should bring food supplies in advance). Beautiful place to watch stars and good internet service. Simple but high quality breakfast with local products. As with any other nature stay, recommend to bring insect repellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful oasis in the heart of the Alentejo countryside with a gorgeous infinity pool overlooking the hills. Nice room, very cozy. Unpaved road leading to the resort which is manageable for the experienced driver. Much of the estate is still under construction. Fun hiking trail that was difficult to access. Property offers free use of their bikes, however all the tires need to be filled. Had an excellent meal a short drive away in Orique. Recommend this to adventure and nature lovers who want to feed the conquistador within.
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10/10 Exceptional

Not sure where to begin, however this is now a special place to me and my partner. We visited 2 years ago - absolutely loved everything about it and during this visit I proposed to her here. The place itself is like a small villa and the location is fairly remote, be aware the drive up to get to this property isn’t for the feint of heart… especially with a rental car. It definitely adds to the experience of being remote but take your time and it’s not too bad. The room is spacious and the bathrooms are very nice. The showers have rainfall shower heads and there is a window right beside the shower - if you get lucky (rooms 5/6/7/8) they face west, so you can shower as the sun sets beside you. Each room is equipped with an air conditioning unit, so you can adjust the temperature to your liking. Beds are comfy, pillows are soft, nothing to worry about with comfort. The pool and outdoor spaces are what makes this place unique. The infinity pool is amazing and there are plenty of loungers and umbrellas for all. The hike that you can go on is awesome, bring some water and you’ll be fine. It takes you to a very quiet and remote part of a river with the option to kayak/canoe (you have to ask and pay first though). The staff during my stay were all very lovely but there was one in particular that went above and beyond. I forget his name (sorry!) however he was there the entire time we were there and was always smiling and ensured we had everything. Thank you!
The star of the show - the infinity pool
Breakfast with locally sourced foods
Hike to the river
Sunset
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful tranquil location. No food after 4pm, not even a bowl of peanuts, so we had to drive to town to get food!
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8/10 Very good

El sitio es precioso y el personal atento y amable. Todo muy limpio. El desayuno también genial. Los puntos malos serian que el aire caliente no calentaba mucho y además hacia mucho ruido para dormir a gusto.
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8/10 Very good

Beau séjour parmi vous
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8/10 Very good

Tranquilo mas …

Ficámos nesta casa rural por apenas uma noite, chegamos depois de almoço para poder aproveitar a piscina mas todas as espreguiçadeiras com sombrinha estavam ‘reservadas ‘ com toalhas de pessoas que nem estavam ali. Tivemos de puxar duas espreguiçadeiras livres para o sol a torrar com 38 graus. Quando uma dessas pessoas resolveu aparecer lá perguntámos se podíamos puxar uma sombrinha para nós . Depois começou a gritaria das crianças na piscina , e quis ler um livro e nem consegui . Tivemos de ir para o quarto, felizmente este era bem isolado e não se ouvia praticamente nada . Não conseguimos apanhar nenhum canal português no satélite , apenas havia os 4 normais . Normalmente quando reservamos este tipo de estadias procuramos paz para recarregar baterias e infelizmente não conseguimos . Iremos ter em conta da próxima e marcar talvez em setembro. A limpeza do quarto também não ficou a 100%, o copinho das escovas de dentes estava completamente sujo, o duche já tinha vestígios de bolor nos cantos, coisas talvez normais nas nossas casas mas 150€ por noite espera -se um pouco mais de brio. A última coisa menos positiva é o horário de pequeno almoço , apenas das 9-11h. Acordámos as 7.30h e foi chato ter de ficar a aguardar até as 9h. A oferta do pequeno almoço até é boa . De resto adoramos o espaço , a tranquilidade envolvente da natureza e as ovelhinhas a rondarem la ao pé :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Zeer gastvrije ontvangst, mooi appartement, goed zwembad, heerlijk ontbijt. Waanzinnig mooi uitzicht. Er is veel te zien en te doen voor mensen die houden van rust, ruimte en buitenactiviteiten. Hele mooie wandelingen gemaakt. Voor vragen en tips is de gastheer altijd bereikbaar. Wij komen zeker terug!
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10/10 Exceptional

Muti bom. Excelente anfitriões. São pessoas assim que nos fazem voltar… sem palavras.
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place for a beautiful stay near Castro da Cola. The view over the estate and the infinity pool are gorgeous. There is an amazing trail of 5km from the Monte, which is all signed and really worth doing. The breakfast is regional and very good. The rooms are lovely, very clean and comfortable. You can take a quick 15min drive to the nearest town called Ourique where You can find same nice views and food is also amazing. Absolutely worth a drive, we will definitely return to Monte do Alento.
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10/10 Exceptional

Carregar Energias

André e Filipa dois anfitriões de altíssimo nivel sempre disponiveis e prontos a ajudar. O Monte do Alento tem muito potencial ainda por desenvolver, o walking trail melhor sinalizado e a possibilidade de petiscar enchidos e vinhos da zona
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8/10 Very good

Vamos voltar!

A quinta tem um potencial enorme, esta ainda a ser melhorada. Mas sem duvida que vamos voltar :) Localizacao muito silenciosa, vistas deslumbrantes, piscina muito bonita, quarto acolhedor. Atendimento excelente. O que faltava? Artigos de higiene no quarto, champô por exemplo. Não disponibiliza refeições para alem do pequeno almoço.
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional