Casa da Comadre - Taipa Houses

Casa da Comadre is located in the small village of Santo António do Baldio, a dozen kilometers from the medieval village of Monsaraz. It´s a typical Alentejo house. Here reigns the calm, the peace and friendliness of the inhabitants. The space ARRIVING Santo António do Baldio is 40 minutes from Évora. HOUSE The house is situated in the center of Santo António do Baldio village. There is a grocery store nearby. The “Casa da Comadre” have very thick walls (so it is naturally cool in summer and hot in winter). LIVING ROOM: - two armchairs - TV LCD - Fireplace BEDROOM - one double bed - chest of drawers KITCHEN - one stove with oven and a microwave - fridge and freezer - Table for 2 persons - Coffee machine WHAT TO DO At 12 km you can visit Monsaraz. Perched on a hill with breathtaking views of the lake Alqueva - a huge expanse of water - the medieval village of Monsaraz, managed to maintain its characteristics over the centuries. A walk to Monsaraz is also a travel in time since this is a unique spot where you can still find the peace and serenity forgotten by the modern times. Amongst the heritage of Monsaraz are the Castle and its Medieval Tower, the old building of Antigos Paços da Audiência (XIV/XVI Century) and the Church of Our Lady of the Lake (XVI/XVII Century). Considered one of the oldest towns in Portugal, there are recorded evidence of settlements in Monsaraz since the pre-historic times, when it was originally a fortified fort. Since then, it was successively occupied until the period of creation of a national identity, when it was conquered back from the Moors in 1157. You can also visit the wine cellars, and taste the delicious wines of this region. Buy local handicraft and enjoy many activities renting kayaks and canoes. We will be very near by, available to assist you in what you need. If you want we can also make tours. Guest access We have available a meal chair and a cot for children up to 3 years. All our guests, that stay more than two nights, receive a small presente of Casa da Comadre. Offer varies depending on length of stay and the harvest season. A stay in Casa da Comadre offers you 10 percent discount on a meal at restaurante Adega do Cachete in São Pedro do Corval. Municipal pools, hiking, canoeing, wineries, amazing restaurants, boat tours in Alqueva are available nearby. Registration details 5966/AL