A Sociedade Rural

Casa Oliveira

Amid centuries-old olive trees, a house filled with gentle light that welcomes serene mornings. An ideal retreat for a weekend shared with friends or a staycation

Casa Oliveira in evening light, behind tall grasses
A white sitting room with a linen armchair beside a wood-burning stove
A small white kitchen with open shelves, a kettle and a framed print above the sink

Majestic, thousand-year-old olive trees present around the landscape inspire Casa Oliveira. Casa Oliveira blends comfort with elegance, bridging tradition with modernity. Soft, calming hues create a cosy and welcoming environment, perfect for moments of serenity.

 

Tranquillity is woven into every corner, including the living room and terrace. The spacious living area, with a wood stove and dining table, invites you to spend time together, while the modern, fully equipped kitchen is perfect for preparing and enjoying shared meals. The rustic, vintage feel of the bedrooms and bathrooms invites you to imagine this as your ideal country home.

 

Outside, a shaded terrace beneath the olive and oak trees offers the ideal setting to savour a late afternoon glass of wine or unwind with a good book. This space connects culture and traditions, featuring small details that celebrate the essence of Portuguese identity.

Ground floor (146 m2)

4 people

2 en-suite bedrooms (double rooms with bathroom)

1 living room

1 terrace

1 fully equipped kitchen with A++ rated AEG appliances

1 laundry

Wood-burning stoves

What you’ll find

Comfort and Rest

Super King beds (180x200 cm)
100% Portuguese cotton bed linen.
Reading pillows.
Hypoallergenic pillows.
Feather and down pillows and duvets.
100% cotton or wool blankets.
1 bathrobe per room.
1 pair of 100% organic slippers (made only with natural materials) per guest.
Heated towel rail.

Bathroom

Vintage bathtub.
100% Portuguese cotton towels.
Sociedade Rural bathroom products (handmade soap, shampoo and shower gel made with our organic olive oil Azeitona Verde).
Semi-professional hair dryer (2100W).

Climate and Comfort

Individually controlled air conditioning in every room.
Wood-burning fireplace in the living room.
Firewood, kindling and matches available in winter.

Technology and Convenience

Free Wi-Fi access.
USB socket.
Bluetooth speaker.
Digital safe.

Drinks and Snacks

Nespresso machine.
Electric kettle.
Selection of organic herbal infusions from the farm and other teas.
Mini-bar.

Leisure and Well-being

1 yoga mat.
Books, magazines and games.

Outdoor and Safety

Outdoor area with garden furniture.
Security alarm.

Services

Daily housekeeping service (kitchen cleaning available at extra cost).
Laundry (not included in the rate).
Breakfast included, if served in A Cozinha (our common area), with Alentejo bread and selected local products.
Access to the farm, orchard and vegetable garden (excluding private/work areas).

Other activities (Subject to prior booking and additional cost)

Picnics.
Guided farm tours.
Olive oil tastings.
Horse riding and riding lessons.
Exclusive cycling tours in the region.
Guided archaeological tours.
Basketry workshops.
Stargazing.
Birdwatching.
Use of mountain bikes (BTT).

A bed made up in white linen, a woven rattan lamp on the bedside table
A bathroom with a roll-top bath, a round mirror and a brass tap at the window
Pink blossom in a terracotta vase on a white kitchen counter
A sitting room with a deep blue sofa, a linen armchair and a wood-burning stove
White pillows on a made bed beside a window hung with sheer linen
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Shared places

Rows of vegetables growing under olive trees in the organic kitchen garden

Organic vegetable garden

Ripe oranges on the branch in the orchard

Orchard

The aromatic garden: lavender, santolina and grasses beneath old olive trees

Aromatic garden

The cutting garden in flower, roses in pink and crimson beneath the olive trees

Cut flower garden

Purple irises and yellow broom along the edge of one of the lakes

Lakes

Clear turquoise water rippling across the natural swimming pool

A heated outdoor infinity pool fed by natural spring water

Water spilling into one of the old stone irrigation tanks

Natural spring tanks

The wood-fired sauna cabin standing among cork oaks and scrub

Nature sauna

A horse walking between cork oaks and lichen-covered granite boulders

Riding arena

The kitchen dining room: open shelves, pale oak tables and tall vases of dried flowers

“A Cozinha” - social area, with kitchen, honesty bar, living room and two outdoor terraces

The barn lit from within at dusk, its windows warm against a deep blue sky

The Barn - social area perfect for yoga or celebrations

A wooden deckchair on the terrace, looking out over the wooded hills of the Serra

The Rooftop

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