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Guest Reviews & Testimonials

Please find below a selection of reviews and testimonials provided by some of the guests who have stayed in our country house accommodation for their holidays.

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A Beautiful Place In The Middle Of The Countryside.

"Very comfortable and clean house. Very relaxing and peaceful location. Penny is a very nice and helpful host. We enjoyed every minute at this house. We will certainly come back."

Ines – April 2019

"Muito obrigada por estes dias num sitio espetacular! Penny é bastante simpática, disponivel para tirarmos qualquer tipo de dúvida! Acomodações espetaculares com tudo o que é necessario para esta estadia espetacular. Adoramos, 5 estrelas! Obrigada Penny”

"Thank you so much for these days in a spectacular site! Penny is very friendly, available to ask any questions! Spectacular accommodations with all that is needed for this spectacular stay. Loved it, 5 stars! Thank you Penny."

Liliana – May 2018

Très bon séjour à la campagne: vue imprenable sur les collines

"Très bon séjour dans cette grande maison à la campagne tout confort: cuisine bien équipée, propreté irréprochable, nécessaire pour faire la cuisine (condiments, thé...). La localisation est vraiment super, situé à l'écart de la route et avec vue panoramique sur les environs.
Grande piscine et Bonita, le mouton raviront parents et enfants !
Penny la propriétaire est aux petits soins : accueil chaleureux, cadeaux de bienvenue, quelques produits dans le frigo pour notre arrivée. Elle est toujours disponible en cas de questions. Merci Penny pour cette agréable séjour.

Sandrine, Paul et leurs enfants"

"Very good stay in the countryside: breathtaking views of the hills
Very good stay in this big house in the countryside any comfort: well equipped kitchen, impeccable cleanliness, necessary to make the kitchen (condiments, tea ...). The location is really great, away from the road and with panoramic views of the surroundings.

Big pool and Bonita, the sheep will delight parents and children!
Penny the owner is very caring: warm welcome, welcome gifts, some products in the fridge for our arrival. She is always available in case of questions. Thank you Penny for this pleasant stay.

Sandrine, Paul and children"

Paul – April 2018

Fantastic - Fantástica!!

"É realmente um espaço fantástico e mágico. Perfeito para momentos perfeitos. Obrigada Penny!! É uma pessoa muito querida! Sem dúvida, a repetir."

"It is really a fantastic and magical space. Perfect for perfect moments. Thank you Penny !! You are a very dear person! Without a doubt, to repeat."

Diana – May 2018

"Casa muito agradável, com todas as comodidades. A Penny é muito disponível. Piscina muito simpática. Excelente paisagem do pôr do sol. Obrigada Penny por nós receber tão bem e estar sempre disponível. Gostamos muito de estar aí. A casa está muito cuidada e tem tudo para passar um bom momento de tranquilo.”

"Very nice house with all amenities. Penny is very available. Pool very friendly. Excellent landscape of the sunset. Thank you Penny for receiving us so well and always being available. We really like being there. The house is very manicured and has everything to spend a good quiet moment."

Barbara – June 2018

"Maravilhoso Vale da Cegonha
A casa da Águia tem tudo o que é necessário para passar uns dias em absoluta simbiose com a natureza. O relaxamento é garantido. Penny está sempre muito atenta a tudo e totalmente disponível.  

Quando voltar ao Alentejo é aqui que ficarei."

"Wonderful Vale da Cegonha
Casa Aguia has everything necessary to spend a few days in absolute symbiosis with nature. Relaxation is guaranteed. Penny is always very attentive to everything and totally available.

When I return to the Alentejo it is here that I will stay."

Adelaide – May 2018

"Gostamos particularmente dos pormenores que tem à disposição de todos os seus hóspedes, nomeadamente na cozinha os alhos, a cebola, o vinho de boas vindas. Tudo fez com que nos sentíssemos em casa. Tanto que, pretendíamos prolongar a nossa estadia mas infelizmente já não era possível. E por isso, planeamos regressar. O local, com uma vista deslumbrante, um sossego invejável e uma casa com excelentes áreas e comodidades prometem deixar qualquer um rendido ao encanto do Alentejo profundo.

Penny é uma excelente anfitriã. Sempre preocupada com o nosso bem estar sendo evidente seu amor a tudo que se dedica."

"We especially like the details that you have at the disposal of all your guests, especially in the kitchen garlic, onion and wine welcome. Everything made us feel at home. So much so that we intended to prolong our stay but unfortunately it was no longer possible. And so we plan to return. The place, with a breathtaking view, an enviable quiet and a house with excellent areas and facilities promise to let anyone surrender to the charm of the deep Alentejo.

Penny is an excellent hostess. Always worried about our well being being evident its love to all that dedicates itself."

Helder – June 2018

"Bon accueil et disponibilité de Penny qui vit sur place, la maison est calme, propre et spacieuse. La piscine est très agréable avec des transats et un préau pour l'ombre, elle est partagée avec la deuxième location attenante, comme indiqué dans l'annonce. Les plages aux alentours ( compter 1 heure) sont magnifiques."

"Welcome and availability of Penny who lives on site, the house is quiet, clean and spacious. The pool is very nice with sunbeds and a courtyard for the shade, it is shared with the second attached rental, as stated in the announcement. The beaches around (count 1 hour) are beautiful."

Stephanie – Jul 2018

“Have just spent a wonderful relaxing week at Casa Aguia with Penny. The house is beautifully-appointed and very comfortable, with all the equipment you might need. We loved the pool, and spent many happy hours relaxing on the sunbeds. Evenings are very peaceful and perfect for either star gazing or just sitting on the patio listening to the sounds of nature. We loved the fact that it was out in the countryside with wonderful views all around, yet just ten minutes from a good supermarket and restaurants. Penny was a thoughtful and considerate host who did everything to make our stay a pleasant one. We definitely hope to return when we next visit Portugal!"

"Acabei de passar uma semana maravilhosa e relaxante na Casa Aguia com a Penny. A casa é linda e muito confortável, com todo o equipamento que você pode precisar. Nós amamos a piscina, e passamos muitas horas felizes ali. As noites são muito calmas e perfeitas para observar as estrelas ou apenas sentado no pátio ouvindo os sons da natureza. Nós amamos o fato de que foi no campo com vistas maravilhosas todo, mas apenas a 10 minutos de um bom supermercado e restaurantes. Penny foi uma anfitriã atenciosa que fez tudo para tornar a nossa estadia agradável. Nós definitivamente esperamos voltar quando nós visitarmos Portugal."

Nicki – Aug 2018

"Ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen und Genießen. Das Doppelhaus eignet sich wunderbar für größere Gesellschaften und Familien. Die Sonnenuntergänge und das beleuchtete Swimmingpool am Abend waren die Highlights an diesem Ort. Penny und Greg haben das Haus mit Liebe eingerichtet und halten es sauber und gepflegt. Es fehlt an gar nichts - ist sowohl für kleine Kinder als auch für Menschen mit Behinderung geeignet. Und wenn etwas nicht funktionieren oder fehlen sollte, dann sind Penny und Greg sofort da, um alles zu richten. Wir haben unseren Familienurlaub in diesem Ferienhaus sehr genossen und würden das dort wieder tun. Wir fühlten uns bei unseren Gastgebern sehr wohl!!! Vielen Dank dafür!"

"We had beautiful family holiday not last because of these wonderful hosts and the cosy house. After our daily trips we enjoyed to jump and swim in the lighted pool, to make barbecue outside of the house or only to watch the sunsets. If we had a little problem or missed something, Penny or Greg were always there to give us a recommendation or to find a solution for them. We felt very comfortable and had many fun. Thank you so much, Penny and Greg!"

Monika – Sept 2017

A beautiful place to stay with kind and helpful hosts.

"We much enjoyed our stay. We spent our days exploring the area, including visits to the Atlantic Coast and Lisbon. We had a tour with a local birder, finding lots of exciting birds including Great Bustards and Spanish Imperial Eagles. Each day we returned for an evening swim in the beautiful pool, and relaxed in the well appointed and very comfortable house. Our hosts Penny and Greg were helpful and down to earth, and full of good ideas for places to visit. We were welcomed with food in fridge and a bottle of wine. We used the BBQ twice and had breakfast on the terrace. It's a calm and lovely place to stay."

Julie – Sept 2017

 

Fantastic Holiday!!!

"Peaceful location in the countryside near Ourique. Lovely accommodation stunning sunsets...approx. 1 hour from the coast and wonderful hosts... definitely recommend. Hope to visit again sometime!!!"

Alison - UK  Aug 2018

Juste Magique - Just Magic

J'ai réservé deux semaines pendant juillet 2018 dans une partie mitoyenne de cette villa et que dire... Quand on évolue sur le chemin de terre en arrivant, on se demande ou cela va nous mener et une fois arrivé la magie opère de suite.. Ce gîte est encré en pleine nature et on se prend dans les yeux un panorama magnifique. Comptez 50mn en voiture et vous êtes à Faro! Tout y es à travers un barbecue génial et la piscine est juste parfaite! De plus je suis en fauteuil roulant et tout est optimisé pour le handicap (accés, douches etc...). Pour finir la propriétaire, Penny, est trés arrangeante et adorable. Nous reviendrons et nous conseillons!

"I booked two weeks during July 2018 in a semi-detached part of this villa and what to say ... When we move on the dirt road when we arrive, we wonder where it will lead us and once arrived the magic operates immediately .. This cottage is inked in nature and we take in the eyes a magnificent panorama. Count 50 minutes by car and you are in Faro! Everything is there through a great barbecue and the pool is just perfect! In addition I am in a wheelchair and everything is optimized for the handicap (access, showers etc.). To finish the owner, Penny, is very accommodating and adorable. We will come back and recommend!"

Thomas – France  July 2018

Excellent Accommodation With Disabled Visitors In Mind 

"Penny and Greg at Vale da Cegonha provide really good information on their website and via e mail .On arrival we enjoyed a warm, thoughtful and hospitable welcome. As a couple with one of us using a wheelchair, our villa was everything we could have wanted. All areas were accessible inside, outside on the patio and down to the pool. Greg and Penny checked every detail to ensure we had what we needed. The location is rural, offering a peaceful break away from it all in an un-commercialised area of Portugal."

Phil and Pauline- UK

Holidays in Portugal 

"We are a French family of two adults and two teenagers who enjoyed a lot our stay in this comfortable accommodation fully equipped for person on a wheelchair. 

We have definitely appreciated Penny and Greg's hospitality, the countryside, sunshine, and quietness.

We specifically recommend it for the disabled persons."

Eric, Stephanie & Family - France

Really Excellent

"It is often difficult for handicapped people to find an accommodation which offer calm and relaxation during their holidays. Penny and Greg have built one where also disabled can lean back and enjoy a few marvellous days in Portugal.
The house is absolutely wheelchair accessible (there are no thresholds) and offers very much space to move in a wheelchair. Especially the bathroom and the perfectly equipped kitchen have to be emphasized.

Last but not least it is certainly the kindness and the heartiness of Penny and Greg (who will always find a solution for every problem which may occur during your holiday, I am sure) which make me judge Casa Aguia as excellent and one of the best accommodation I ever visited before."

Kerstin - Regensberg, Germany

"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, difficult for me to comment on other groups.

I think the balance you have struck between being a comfortable villa for a holiday but with the thought about requirement for a wheelchair user is superb and I would have no hesitation in recommending you to able bodied or disabled friends alike.

An added benefit having a budding engineer on site to fix anything the cobbled streets of Lisbon or other surrounding times may throw at a wheelchair - Greg your bic washer is holding up - I have since had new tyres. You made everything easy great information on service and accommodating requests including car hire so Thank you."

Richard & Stephanie - Surrey, UK