Discover the authentic Alentejo country style at " Sesmarias Dos Nobres " and live in a traditional home from 1699. Located within a natural reserve of 60 hectares, the property is surrounded by lakes, oaks and pines trees. The guest house comes with a beautiful garden, a swimming pool and a large outdoor terrace bar. This is the perfect place for a birthday party , a week-end escape or for a family reunion and celebrations. Maximum occupancy is 20 people. THE STORY: Back in the 15 Century, the domain of “ Sesmarias do Nobres “ and traditional homes were belong to the Clergé and Monks of the “Montes Alentejanos” and the land was mostly used for organic agriculture. In early 1900 the property was then a ranch whereas sheep, horses and cows shared the lands with some Wild boars, lynxes , ducks and rabbits. Since then, the land has never been exposed to pesticides or fertilizers. In early 2000 a French-Portuguese family felt in love with the property and the domain has become a beautiful wild country retreat and natural reserve. Sesmarias Dos Nobres is located in the heart of the Alentejo, know for its simple and authentic charm, and this is reflected within the family home and the guest house and outdoor living space. 1) The guest house comes with 8 bedrooms, comfortably sleeps 16 people, with the option of adding 4 extra beds for larger families or groups. Each rooms offer comfort, tranquility and privacy. The living room and kitchen are medium sized , well equipped and all set with traditional furniture. The bedrooms are set up as follow : THE FAMILY SUITE - Sleep 4 + 1 This suite has access from multiple entrance and has 2 bedrooms with A/C & heat, 2 single beds and 1 queen bed, desks, wardrobes, 1 en suite shared bathroom with bath & shower. *one of the rooms has space for an extra bed. This suite has a pool view. You can access Bedroom 1 from the main living room (east side) and from the bathroom (west side) which has a door to access the pool. You can also access to Bedroom room 2 from a private entrance ( East Side). THE WHITE ROOM - Sleep 2 + 1 The room has a private entrance (South - East side corner) , equipped with queen bed, desk, wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath & shower, A/C & heat, a small terrace and garden view. An extra bed can be added in the room. THE BLUE ROOM - Sleep 2 This room is next to the White room and has a private entrance (South-West Side corner) , equipped with A/C & heat, queen bed , wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath & shower, a small terrace and pool view. THE GREEN ROOM - Sleep 2 The room shares a private entrance with the Rustic Room (West side) , equipped with with A/C & heat, queen bed, desk, wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath & shower, and has a pool view. ​ THE RUSTIC ROOM - Sleep 3 The room shares a private entrance with the Green Room (West side) , equipped with A/C & heat, 2 single beds, wardrobe, en suite bathroom with bath & shower and has a pool view. THE CORNER SUITE - Sleep 4 + 1 This suite has a private entrance (North East West corner) and has 2 bedrooms with A/C & heat, 2 single beds and 1 queen bed, desks, wardrobes, 1 en suite shared bathroom with bath & shower. This suite has a pool view. *one of the rooms has space for an extra bed. 2) The owners Felix & Cecile lives in the family house which is located 100 meters from the guest house and this is a private property. Everyone staying at the guest house may enjoy the swimming pool, garden, terrace bar, and of course the natural reserve.