Baixo Alentejo, Odemira, Portugal

Rural Tourism – 16-Bedroom Lakeside Guest House in Beautiful Unspoilt Countryside | Odemira, Alentejo

This totally secluded, year-round rural tourism quinta features 16 bedrooms and a total built area of 459.95 m². It is set on a 52,941.95 m² plot with partly landscaped terraced gardens, blending seamlessly with untouched nature that is rich in wildlife and rare bird species. Located in the southwestern Alentejo, it sits on the shores of the Santa Clara-a-Velha Dam lake, ensuring absolute privacy with the closest neighbour being over 1 km away.

Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity of several courses within an hour's drive, while Faro Airport is reachable within an hour and a half and Lisbon Airport within two and a half hours. The nearest train station, Santa Clara-Sabóia, is just a 20-minute drive away.

Conscious of its environmental impact, the quinta combines comfort with sustainability. The 16 airy and cool bedrooms, 14 of which are en-suite, include 8 double en-suite bedrooms, a Family Suite, and a Honeymoon Suite, all thoughtfully equipped with fireplaces. Most of the rooms open onto private terraces with seating areas and stunning lake views. These rooms, along with a fully equipped professional kitchen featuring a pizza oven and barbecue, a loft space, a dining room with panoramic lake views, a bar, a 24 m² office, a massage room, a wood-fired sauna, two spacious drawing rooms with wood-burning stoves, a laundry area, various storage rooms, and even an unoccupied dovecote, provide both functionality and charm. Additional outdoor features include a rooftop terrace, a vine-covered terrace, several garden terraces, and lawn areas scattered throughout the property, offering numerous spots for relaxation.

The 2-hectare garden, automatically irrigated and organically maintained, showcases a variety of fruit trees, vegetable gardens, ornamental trees, shrubs, and lawns, along with a 70 m² greenhouse. The garden gently slopes down towards the lake, where a 160 m² shaded yoga shala and a large pontoon equipped with various boats await, perfect for water activities.

The quinta is an off-grid haven, powered entirely by solar energy for electricity, water heating, and waste disposal, supplemented by robust backup systems. A photovoltaic array, batteries, and a Sunny Boy Inverter, backed by a fully serviced Deutz generator, ensure reliable energy supply. Water is sourced independently and filtered on-site. The property’s construction has been thoughtfully adapted to the local climate, featuring thick walls and overhanging eaves that enhance comfort throughout the year. Additional amenities include a helipad, a garage with a workshop, and ample shaded outdoor parking.

This intimate holiday retreat offers peace and relaxation amidst pristine nature, free from man-made noise and light pollution. An ecologically conscious gem, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a thriving rural tourism business with an annual turnover of € 250.000, all in perfect harmony with the environment. The property is sold fully furnished and equipped, ready for immediate operation.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the Alentejo. Schedule your private viewing today!
REF: VI-488