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| Casa Aguia and Casa Coruja |
At Vale da Cegonha we aim to provide the best of all worlds for everyone. Our holiday villas are set within 20 acres (7 hectares) of gloriously unspoilt countryside in the picturesque Alentejo region of Portugal, offering the perfect rural retreat.
Built to reflect the style of a traditional country property, both of our villas (Casa Aguia and Casa Coruja) offer fully wheelchair-accessible luxury holiday accommodation, with full modern facilities that are furnished and finished to the highest standards throughout.
Casa Aguia and Casa Coruja each have 2 luxurious en suite bedrooms as well as extremely spacious living accommodation. Casa Aguia has a separate lounge and a large kitchen/diner, whilst Casa Coruja features an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner.
All areas surrounding our villas, including the surrounding terraces, landscaped grounds and the private swimming pool, are fully wheelchair accessible.
Outside both villa properties there are shady terraces for alfresco dining and lawned areas. The large 10x5 metre heated saltwater swimming pool, which is shared, has beside it a shady pergola and sun terraces with loungers.
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| Villa Pool Terrace |
Most of our rooms offer spectacular views of the swimming pool and valley towards the distant hills. Spending the evening on the terrace dining alfresco, complete with a glass of delicious local wine, while enjoying a glorious sunset, is the perfect way to end the day. You will then be treated to a dazzling display of starlight, thanks to the clean, clear air.
This area of Portugal has much to offer: history, culture, nature and wildlife, as well as activity and adventure - and our central location means that all places of interest are within easy reach, whatever your choice may be.
If you are planning to set up home here, then regular visits are often necessary. We can offer preferential rates for homeseekers as well as Project Preparation, Monitoring and Liaison Services, if required.
Vale da Cegonha - open to all for the holiday of your choice:
..........the perfect place for everyone
We can offer you free accommodation for a week, plus lunch and supper for 5 days, in exchange for 20 hours of your time, between November and Easter.
Visit our Working Holidays page for further information.
Image GalleryIf you are interested in seeing more images of our villa accommodation, please visit our Image Gallery where you will find photos of our villas, their facilities and surrounding grounds.
Since there are so many interesting and colourful sights in the Alentejo region of Portugal, we have also included images of some of the attractions that can be found in the area.
"Lovely spacious accommodation. Absolutely ‘5 star’.
Hospitality as good as ever.
We will be back"
- Dave and Pat
"I honestly couldn't fault your hospitality and the thinking you had put into the accommodation from an access point of view - certainly for the majority of Independent Spinal Injured visitors I think you have it pretty well covered.
The balance you have struck between being a comfortable villa for a holiday but with the thought about requirements for a wheelchair user is superb and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to able bodied or disabled friends alike.
You made everything easy. Great information on service and accommodating requests. Thank you for your hospitality and your help
- we both really enjoyed our holiday."
- Richard and Stephanie
"Penny & Greg made us feel very welcome. Super, fully self-contained accommodation at Vale da Cegonha. A stunning countryside location with beautiful wildflowers and wildlife, but not too far from fabulous restaurants at very reasonable prices. If you want peace and relaxation, this is the place for you."
- Del and Cheryl - Essex -
My family stayed there for two weeks in July/August and we are already anxious to go back... The house was lovely and had all the right conditions for a wheelchair, including an excellent bathroom for a person with special needs. Penny and Greg we hope to see you soon... as well as "your sunset"
- Rui, Monica and Maria - Azeitao -
"o Vale da Cegonha é um bom sitio para passar férias, muito agradável
e sobre tudo sossegado. A casa està bem equipada, muito espacosa e
praticá. Gostamos muito."
- Carla Almeida e familia (Gondomar)
More Guest Reviews & Testimonials
Vale da Cegonha is a registered business regulated by the Ministry of Tourism for Portugal. Our villas are regularly inspected to ensure that the highest quality is maintained and that all appliances plus our drinking water and pool water are safe. We also carry full public liability insurance. |