At Vale da Cegonha there are 3 houses, Casa Cegonha, where you will find our reception and Casa Aguia, which together form the main villa, and Casa Andorinha which is a cottage located approximately 40m away. Along with the large 10x5m heated saltwater swimming pool, the properties sit within 20 acres (7Ha) of beautiful Alentejo countryside, yet only a 5 minute drive to Ourique and all its facilities.
Developed in 2008, Casa Aguia was designed to be accessible and welcoming to all guests. There are 1.5m turning circles in every room, level access both on the inside and the surrounding terraces outside, and wider doorways throughout.
It has a spacious lounge, large kitchen/diner plus 2 ensuite bedrooms and will accommodate up to 4/5 adults and a max. of 5 children.
The lounge has a futon style sofa bed, suitable for 1 adult or 2 children, plus further leather armchairs providing comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. The chairs, currently, have seats 50cm high, but this can be raised if required. Patio doors lead to an outside covered terrace.
The kitchen/diner has a range of quality natural wood units with granite worktops. It has been designed with a dropped height worksurface and hob, both with open spaces beneath, plus a further open space beneath the sink unit. The built in oven is 50cm above the floor, and all crockery, cutlery and utensils etc are stored in large pull-out drawers. The dining area has a table and six chairs.
Bedroom 1 measures 4.9m x 3.5m and can have either 1 large double bed or 2 single beds, as preferred. In addition, a further child's bed and/or cot may be added. The ensuite bathroom includes a low-level bath with shower over plus a washbasin, WC and bidet.
Bedroom 2 also measures 4.9m x 3.5m and can have either 1 large double bed or 2 single beds, as preferred. In addition, a further child's bed and/or cot may be added. The ensuite is a 'wet room style' shower room. The shower area has grab rails and a thermostatically controlled, adjustable height shower, plus a freestanding, static shower chair. There is also a drop-down grab rail to the left of the WC and a 1m space to the right. A toilet seat raiser is available, if required. The space beneath the washbasin is open.
Outside. The patio doors from the lounge lead onto a shady terrace which has a further dining table and comfortable chairs for alfresco dining or relaxing. There is a charcoal barbeque for guests use. A path leads from the terrace to the swimming pool, adjacent to which is a sun terrace and a further shady pergola with sun loungers. The land beyond the immediate area of the villa is left deliberately natural as it is a haven for the vast array of flora and fauna found locally. Pathways extend from the villa, around the grounds such that the fabulous views may be apreciated, including views of the nearby Monte da Rocha lake. We also have a boules pitch for guests use.
General Casa Aguia has full underfloor central heating for the cooler winter months, and air conditioning units for the summer.There are also flyscreens on the doors and windows. Within the lounge there is a TV/DVD/CD player, international satelite TV channels, a library of DVD's and books plus a selection of games. Internet access is also available through reception. A comprehensive selection of tourist information is available within the villa, including places to visit, places to eat, details regarding the accessiblility of all venues, plus all emergency telephone numbers, if required.
Laundry Service We offer a 24hr laundry service at a cost of 5 euros per large load. An iron and ironing board is available for guests use - FOC
What's included The cost of your holiday includes gas and electricity, bedlinen, towels and pool towels, towels, teatowels,dishcloth etc for the kitchen, plus a mid-week change for weekly guests. If required, a cot with linen plus a highchair is also available. For weekly visitors we provide a comprehensive Welcome Grocery Pack which includes:- tea, coffee, sugar, milk, bread, butter, fresh local eggs, and cheese, wine and beer, fruit juice and biscuits as well as olive oil, vegetable oil, salt and pepper, and toilet rolls, kitchen rolls, liquid hand soap, washing up liquid and rubbish sacks.
Car Hire If you would like us to arrange a hire car with hand controls or a hire car adapted to accommodate a wheelchair, with rear wheel-in access, please advise us and this will be done for you.
Meet and Greet We are always happy to meet guests at the airport. However, if you would prefer to make your own way to Vale da Cegonha, then we will be here to welcome you upon your arrival. The choice is yours. There are no extra charges involved.
Mobility Aids We strive to ensure that all guests have a carefree and enjoyable holiday here at Vale da Cegonha. To this end, if you require any aids to your comfort or mobility we have a comprehensive list of equipment which can be provided FOC or which can be rented on your behalf, on our own website www.valedacegonha.com
Energy Supply We are currently totally self sufficient for our energy needs. Solar energy pumps and heats our water and our swimming pool and we have our own generator for all other 240V requirements. Guests requiring a constant 240V supply, 24 hours a day, are asked to discuss your needs in advance, please ( medical equipment etc)
About Us Prior to developing Vale da Cegonha, we had 20 years experience of tourism as hoteliers in Cornwall. We has 2 bedrooms in the hotel which were accessible, but each had limitations. Hence, when developing Casa Aguia, it was very important to us to ensure that all areas were as accessible as possible. Simple, subtle changes in design have meant that we can welcome all guests to Vale da Cegonha, regardless of mobility. Also, we are resident proprietors, so we are here at all times, if you need us, but in the background, if you don't. We look forward to meeting you.
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