Putting words into practice, we have experienced our own transformation at the Quinta do Marmeleiro, 2 hours from Lisbon, near Serta, Central Portugal.

A stunning setting overlooking the Serra dos Alvelos provides the landscape within which we have been privileged to work and live.

We invite you to come and experience a small part of life at our Quinta - in the hope that you, like us, will find both relaxation and inspiration. A few views of the house follow (more to be uploaded):

Bedrooms 1 and 2: Simple limewashed walls; restored parquet flooring; natural light from east-facing window (early rising sun)

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Master bedroom: West facing, sunset view. Ensuite shower room.

Massive open plan top floor bed and play room - sleeps 4 easily! Roof windows all round views. Cork flooring and wood panelled, insulated vaulted ceiling.

Large downstairs kitchen overlooking grounds, pond, and distant hills.

Large downstairs sitting room with corner stove and views to the south and to the courtyard. Cork flooring and wood panels. Stone base work of the original farmhouse. Staircase to first floor.

First floor office / study space and kitchen with open fireplace and marble worktops.

Courtyard garden, loose boxes, woodstore.

Barn, stabling. Rabbits and chickens!

Outdoor rustic workshop.

Garaging and workshops.

Beautiful 360 degree views: Balcony, terrace, sundeck for outdoor dining.

The grounds - olives, oranges, lemons, grapes, quince, figs, cherries, almonds, loquat, strawberry trees, plums, peaches, raspberries, vegetable garden, water mine, stone seating, pine woods, lavender heath. Peace...