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Its the perfect place for escaping the Chaos of the city. We found them via booking.com, because most of the hotels were booked, and we're so glad we found it that we'll come back next year. First of all, the Contact was quick and nice - They speak perfect english, told exactly were to drive (because the way isn't that easy to find, if you dont know here to go) and the greeting was on of the best we've ever had - as soon as we arrived their dogs came out to welcome us and oh my god - they are so sweet and friendly! At first we didn't even find the time to introduce ourselfs because we were too busy to pet the dogs. I dont know who was more enjoyed - the dogs about us or we about the dogs. At first we were kinda confused because the first impression is really different from all we know - the road looks more like an offroad-rally track, the houses are extremly spread - it doesnt even look like here're tourists. The Houses are offside the city, complety within the nature - they didn't lie when they told me "you won't here anything - except the nature". Imagine, you're driving on peaceful routes within a forest of portugal, far away from every civilation. Suddenly, you turn your car off the road and drive about 1 KM complety straight into the forest. Now imagine, at exactly this point, you start building your house. That's exactly what it feels like to be on Monte Horizonte. Maybe that's the way how they started their business, I dont know? Our house was simple and beautiful - it had much space, the interieur was nice (beds, sofa, TV and stuff), the kitchen was really good, because its bigger than usual and has a full cooking plates, a big freezer, we even had a caranter with glasses to make water with fruits (or in our case sangria) wich was pretty awesome.

5 - 8 abril de 2012. É muito bom aproveitar o que o Alentejo tem para oferecer: a calma, a tranquilidade, os paisagens, a simpatia dos seus habitantes!... Aqui, no Monte Horizonte, gozamos de tudo isso! Fica a vontade de regressar! Daniela

Sometimes all of us need some peace & tranquility in our lives and "Monte Horizonte" is the perfect place for both, made attainable by the efforts of Marianne & Bert. The warmth of the Alentejo is matched by the hospitality of our hosts and we hope to visit again sometime soon. Thanks to Bert for his advice of taking us to the lagoon at St. Andre for the birdwatching. What? - No bee-eaters! Até brêve, Steve & Shirley

Our personal Monte Horizonte Song* I like the Casa I like the Butterfly Tree I like the Cork Oaks I like the pending pine (tree) I like the quier, peace and tranquility Boondeyadee, boondeeyadee, boondeyadee, boondeyadee I like the "praias" I like the rolling waves, I like "babugem" I like the thunder foam, I like the thrilling swim when the surf is high, Boondeyadee, boondeyadee, - - - - I like solar power, I like the wind turbine, I like the barbeque, I like the barking dogs, I like the quite unique hospitality, Boondeyadee, boondeyadee, - - - - Many thanks, Bert, Marianne & Eline for three marvelous weeks at Casa Oliveira, Gabriele & Peter * Sing to the famous tune of the Welsh song: "I like the flowers, I like the daftledils........"

Beste Bert Marianne en Eline, (en Bep en Bop niet te vergeten) Ons verblijf verliep met wat horten en stoten: slecht weer bij het begin, een overplaatsing, en alles wat daarbij komt kijken. Wat jullie heel goed gedaan hebben: inspelen op omstandigheden, mee- en vooruitdenken, helpen en de weg wijzen (letterlijk en figuurlijk). PRIMA!! We komen beslist terug! René en Ingrid

Dear Bert, Marianne and Eline, Our first visit to Portugal was absolutely wonderful. Thankyou all for your warm welcome, friendship and hospitality (where did you hide the sunshine?) The cuckoo and the nightengale, and the toads were very nice and noisy. The most beautiful beaches nearby, and high tide at the lagoon was magical. We have plenty of very happy memories. You have been great. This place is so peaceful, so tasteful. Goddluck and happy retirement. Debbie

Este lugar es o que todas andamos buscando. Muchas gracias por la estancia. Muchas gracias a las canas y a las sejos. Nos vamos con les ganes ya de volver. Thank you for all. Mano Lovely place, lovely people, lovely days, lovely snails, lovely rains. Thanks for all and, please, forgive us for our English: it is not our fault, it is the fault of the Spanish politicians and their bad habits about education. Deep in my heart, Laura

Bert, Marianne e Eline, Quando em Março reservamos esta semana no vosso empreendimento, estaramos longe de imaginar a tranquilidade e a paz que viemos encontrar! O local, longe e perto de tudo, proporcionou-nos uma semana que ficará para sempre na memória deste familia. Mas a simpatia, a disponibilidade e alegria que vos transmitiram, implantou tudo o que podemos esperar. A pequena Eline ficará amiga da Rita e da Joana, os cães conseguiram o milagre de conquistar a Paula que esqueceu os habituais receios destes animais. A piscina fez os delicias do Pedro e o grelhador a minha perdição. Em nome da familia Lourenço, recebem uma grande abraço de agradecimento e a certeza de voltarmos. João

Ola Pessoal ! Bert, Marianne & Eline, Thanks for your hospitality, we had a very good trip in your country with all my french friends, and you have a part of responsability for this ! The swimming pool and the climate miss us already !!! Bye bye, and see you soon ! A good bottle of french wine will always be there for you !