Portugal Homes
Property # 8730
PROPERTY INFORMATION
Listing Type: Vacation Rental
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: up to 12 guests
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 6
Sleeps: up to 12 guests
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Property Description
Location & Description
Casa de Terena - part of the historical centre of the old town of Terena, this restored 18th century house is 50 metres from the castle. In the house, there are six rooms available for guests, five with ensuite bathroom, and one which has an ensuite shower. There is also a lounge available for the use of guests.The nearby castle was built during the reign of Kind Dom Dinis and was enlarged during the 16th century. It formed part of the defensive line between Portugal and Spain. From the ramparts there is a magnificent view over the surrounding Alentejo countryside.
The town of Terena was granted by royal deed to Chavalier Gil Martins in 1262 during the reign of Dom Alphonso III. The historical centre of the town and its narrow streets lie between the castle and the parish church of St. Peter. You will find the old Town Hall 'Paços do Concelho' , the 'Misericórdia' Hospital and a beautiful stone Pillory, made of slate and marble (though its beauty would not have been appreciated by those tied to it!)
About 1 km away is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Boa Nova (Good News. This was built in 1340 and has 'National Monument' status
Nearby, the river has been dammed to provide a magnificent lake called Lucefecit. where you can swim. fish, canoe, go boating or windsurf.
Casa de Terena - part of the historical centre of the old town of Terena, this restored 18th century house is 50 metres from the castle. In the house, there are six rooms available for guests, five with ensuite bathroom, and one which has an ensuite shower. There is also a lounge available for the use of guests.The nearby castle was built during the reign of Kind Dom Dinis and was enlarged during the 16th century. It formed part of the defensive line between Portugal and Spain. From the ramparts there is a magnificent view over the surrounding Alentejo countryside.
The town of Terena was granted by royal deed to Chavalier Gil Martins in 1262 during the reign of Dom Alphonso III. The historical centre of the town and its narrow streets lie between the castle and the parish church of St. Peter. You will find the old Town Hall 'Paços do Concelho' , the 'Misericórdia' Hospital and a beautiful stone Pillory, made of slate and marble (though its beauty would not have been appreciated by those tied to it!)
About 1 km away is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Boa Nova (Good News. This was built in 1340 and has 'National Monument' status
Nearby, the river has been dammed to provide a magnificent lake called Lucefecit. where you can swim. fish, canoe, go boating or windsurf.
This property is expired and is no longer available
