Vale da Cegonha

Luxury Self Catering Holiday Accommodation, Accessible to All

Casa Aguia: Main view and terrace.
Casa Aguia: Main view and terrace.

At Vale da Cegonha we aim to provide the best of all worlds for everyone. Our holiday villas are situated in the picturesque Alentejo region of Portugal and consist of a traditionally styled, elegant country villa and a cottage with spacious accommodation.

Our villas are set within 20 acres (7 hectares) of land amidst gloriously unspoiled country side, offering the perfect rural retreat.

All of our holiday accommodation is finished to the highest standards with full modern facilities and high quality furnishings throughout. Casa Aguia and Casa Cegonha together form an elegant traditionally-styled country property.

Casa Aguia has 2 luxurious bedrooms, both en suite, as well as an extremely spacious lounge and a fully equipped kitchen/diner. The villa will sleep up to 9 guests including children and a baby. Casa Cegonha serves as our reception and also has a further, equally luxurious en suite bedroom, which may be booked in conjunction with Casa Aguia, to accommodate larger groups.

All areas of Casa Aguia and Casa Cegonha, including the surrounding terraces, landscaped grounds and the swimming pool, are fully accessible to wheelchair users.

Casa Andorinha is a delightful detached farm-workers style cottage (located approximately 40 metres from our main villa). It has an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner, as well as a large double/family bedroom with en suite bathroom. Casa Andorinha will sleep up to 5 guests including children and a baby.

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.

Most of our rooms offer spectacular views of  the swimming pool and  valley towards the distant hills. From the terraces you can enjoy magical evenings
Casa Aguia: View from pool terrace.
Casa Aguia: View from pool terrace.
watching the sun go down followed by 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:

Guest Reviews


"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 in Casa Andorinha. 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)

"We found Casa Andorinha  a very comfortable and well equipped little hide away. The owners, who live in the main house, were very helpful and keen to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. There is no shortage of things to do and plenty of information literature available in the cottage. Our week passed far too fast."

- Peter and Carol (Perthshire)

"Em Português primeiro: Adoramos a estadia, ficamos na casa Andorinha, que fica situada ao lado da casa principal, mas garante-nos total privacidade. Para quem quer relaxar, fugir do stress da cidade, este é o sitio, tem óptimas condições, os donos da Quinta são super simpáticos e prestáveis, a casa tinha todas as condições necessárias, muita higiene, está como nova, nós levamos os nossos cães e eles adoraram também pois são 7 hectares de terra, posso vos dizer que tem uma optima relação preço qualidade, fica a 5 min do centro de Ourique, onde existe um Pingo Doce, e fica pertissimo do Algarve(Albufeira), cerca de 40 minutos de carro pela IC1. Espero voltar em breve, e já agora muito obrigado pela hospitalidade!"

"Just this words are enough, Very good accommodation for a very good price! Recommend to everyone!"

- Luis and Catarina (Lisboa)

"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)