"We strongly recommend this paradise for your holidays. The cabin is fully equipped, very comfortable and sufficiently isolated to allow total peace. Philippe, Margarida, Mafalda and the rest of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Philippe's guided tour of the estate is recommended (you learn a great deal about cork and wines). The swimming pool is located in an... More

We went as a couple wanting to have a break as well as learning more about the threat that cork oaks face from the insidious advance of plastic and aly screw-tops. We couldn't have found a better place for both. Philip and Margarida infuse Maroteira not only with their love of the place, where Philip's family have farmed for the... More

We wanted to have a break in a rural area to pick up on the tradition, natural history and wildlife of the Alentejo region, and couldn't have chosen a better location. If you want crowded beaches, shops, people, traffic and all the other things that go with 'holiday destinations' then this is not the place for you. Though if you... More

My wife, son, and I stayed for four nights in the Wood Lodge and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were able to join Philip to experience cork trees being harvested, and my son even got to try his hand at it. We and three of the farm dogs took a long hike on the farm to the vineyards. The cork forests... More

This an underpopulated part of Portugal with plenty of historical sites to visit on roads that are half empty. The property is old style,fairly isolated, quiet and with magnificent views. The farm produces cork,olives and wine so plenty of nice walks and the owner Philip Mollet and his wife Margarite did their very best to see that our stay was... More

We arrived from Canada in December 2009 (not '10, but hey, I couldn't go back another year). I thought this place was a hobby farm, not a real one! We were there in the cold and the rain for three nights -- way too short a time to experience this place -- and we still loved it. Phillip was wonderful.... More

A beautiful location, charming hosts, cosy cottage,perfect for anyone interested in countryside calm. I found the perfect spots to sketch from, all the way from stretching landscapes to plants,and to posing goats and sheep! Apart from the estate, there are also plenty of very interesting historical sites all within close driving distance to visit. I would highly recommend Maroteira to... More

Lovely property in the middle of 500+ ha cork-oak forest. Run by a gracious fifth generation (on site) family. Beautifully fitted out and well designed interior, elegant and quite formal but still comfortable and cozy with the open fire place. Fast, free WIFI was very handy. Great base for exploring the Evora region. I would not hesitate to pass on... More

Four of us spent a week in November 2010. The farm house was very comfortable and charming. The views were exceptional and the atmosphere quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Easy drive for day trips to many nearby villages and cities of with much history and character from cork to pottery to marble to wineries, great castles and churches. While I've only... More