Description Pines and the Atlantic: Melides

Forty-four hectares of Alentejo landscape with no neighbours in sight sets the scene for this villa – a place where the silence feels deliberate. A cathedral-ceilinged living room with a fireplace anchors the interiors, while outside, a heated pool with a timber deck and a covered poolhouse bar make it tempting to stay put. The main suite adds a private sitting room and a rooftop terrace above the pines, and when you're ready to explore, two quads and a four-seat off-roader give you access to the estate and, five minutes' ride away, a private stretch of Atlantic coast.

Home truths:
* Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay.
* Breakfast and lunch are included at this home, as well as six hours of housekeeping daily from Monday to Friday. Linen and towels will be changed once every seven days.
* There are steps throughout this home and the garden, so it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
* The airport is around 125 km away, so factor in roughly a ninety-minute to two-hour drive at each end of your stay when planning transfers.
* You'll have access to two quad bikes and a Can-Am Traxter seating four.