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Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo

Santiago do Cacém vacation home with private pool

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Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cercal do Alentejo, Setúbal District
  • Place, Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cercal Touism Information Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino
    ‪18 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Santiago do Cacém

In Santiago do Cacém .You'll find Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo and Cercal Touism Information Centre within a 15-minute walk of this Santiago do Cacém vacation home. Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino is within 2 miles (3 km) and Church of Sao Luis is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Cercal Touism Information Centre - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Porto Covo Beach - 27 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Safari Badoca Park - 49 min drive - 29.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Da Praça - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Passarinho - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pastelaria Bau Doce - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Klandestinos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nova Churrasqueira Do Cercal - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo

Converted windmill with annex and 10 x 6 metre pool on a 1000 m2 walled plot. Providing seclusion and privacy but only a short walk to all the amenities that Cercal has to offer. The windmill has a cosy lounge with wood burner, an ensuite double bedroom and a bedroom with bunk beds and an adjacent toilet.
The annex has a large kitchen diner with a pellet burner, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Set in pleasant gardens with 360 views of the surrounding area - perfect.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for young children. Please enquire.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 45738/AL

Property is also known as

Mill
Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo Cercal do Alentejo
Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

Does Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi (24-min drive) from Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach and 10.1 mi (16-min drive) from Beach of Franquia. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo to downtown Santiago do Cacém?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Cercal.

Reviews

Windmill With Pool In Cercal do Alentejo Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views. 15 min walk to local town with supermarkets, bars and restaurants. 20 min drive to nice beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annastasia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
An original and fun property with a cooling pool and far reaching countryside views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural and quiet

The windmill and annex building were great. The walled courtyard was really nice. I was not thrilled with the town itself but this being just outside of town made the stay very enjoyable. The host was very easy to communicate with and seemed really nice. If I were to stay in the area again I would stay here. Very enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manon V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alentejo

Très belle semaine au Moulin. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour au Moulin . Idéalement situé a proximité de plusieurs plages et villages touristiques. La maison est décorée avec beaucoup de goût et de charmes. Les lits sont très confortables (nous avons dormis dans le moulin) et le paysages est magnifique. Nous ne regrettons pas d'avoir choisis un endroit un peu plus loin des stations balneaires pour profiter du paysage. Fred et Laura ont toujours été disponibles lorsque nous avions besoin de quelque chose ou que nous avions des questions. Un petit bémol: il n'y a pas de bons couteaux (couteaux de cuisine aiguisés).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truncated March 2020 stay

We had booked for the full month of March, 2020. Due to flight delays we arrived after dark and property manager Fred made himself available to guide us. There were just two of us, and we stayed in the annex, which was a bit easier to heat on chilly mornings. It is roomy and well equipped, good wi-fi. There is some travel literature, and the guest book is full of good recommendations from previous guests. We had plans to move into the mill later in the month, but had to cut our trip short due to the CV-19 travel restrictions. We really enjoyed our stay. It is very rural, with about :15 minutes walk to Cercal, shops and restaurants. We did day trips by car to Lagos, Sines, and other coastal villages, and overnight to Evora and the area, as well as lots of local walks, including the 16 km. to Porto Covo on our last day (took a cab back). Local food and wine (and coffee and pastry) is good and reasonable. The property is very private (cows and sheep as neighbours), and the pool got less skull-numbingly cold as the month went on. We hadn't really expected to be able to use it at all, so it was a nice cold plunge after a morning run. Fred, the property manager, was very helpful and attentive, and looked after things very well. Keith was very accommodating with our early departure. In sum, it suited us to a T, and we hope to be able to return.
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel & Simon Rhodes

Beautiful! Very atmospheric and unique. Lots of charm and character but good modern facilities.

Windmill Hill is just as it sounds ! A windmill on a hill overlooking beautiful countryside and when the weather is fair, a sunny spot to relax and unwind. The Mill, Annexe, garden, courtyard and pool were well maintained and would comfortably sustain a family holiday for 6 particularly in the summer months. Our visit wasn't blessed with best weather sadly but this did not detract from the beauty of the setting or the hospitality that the Mill afforded us. It was pretty chilly in the evening tho' and blankets and hot water bottles ( provided at the property) were put to good use as were the heaters. Cosy inside once the heaters kicked in, the kitchen was simply but well equipped and family suppers were enjoyed around the beautiful large dining table. Fred, the manager, was welcoming and helpful and showed us around on our arrival. The owners were also very helpful and responded to queries efficiently and courteously. We would definitely recommend Windmill Hill to anyone wanting to enjoy peace and tranquility and beautiful countryside. Being almost a two hour drive from Faro it had the additional benefit for us of being removed from the tourist areas. Few people spoke English so it felt that we were experiencing a true taste of Portugal . It is a beautiful place to stay and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Starnberg

Liked: Cleanliness
Wir waren schon einmal hier..es ist einfach schön....
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Ruhe. Es war alles wie beschrieben, viel Platz und schöner Pool. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen, Renovierungsbedarf hier und da vorhanden, aber alles da und funktioniert. War eine wundervolle Woche, empfehlenswert.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Schöner Rückzugsort

Tolle alte Windmühle mit vollständig ummauerten Grundstück. Privatsphäre top, die Windmühle und die Anbauten sind im guten wenn auch nicht mehr im besten Zustand (v.a. die Bäder). Der Pool ist gross und angenehm temperiert. Einzig die Küchenausstattung fanden wir etwas dürftig und man muss gegen Ameisen gewappnet sein.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dietrich H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tolle Urlaubswocje!

Originell, sensationelle Umgebung, nicht weit vom kleinen authentischen Ort Cercal, mit angenehmen Restaurants und guten Pastelerias. Der Pool der Mühle bringt Abkühlung, so dass der
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hermann S., Rodenberg

It is unique place for those who love rural life. Qur grandkids learnt to swim in the great pool.

We enjoyed this remote property all day...
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Starnberg

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wunderschöner erholsamer Urlaub!

Der Urlaub in der Mühle bzw. auf dem Grundstück war ein Traum. Sehr sehr ruhig, wir hatten Glück mit dem Wetter ,traumhafte Strände in der Nähe, Super Betreuung durch Fred. Sehr gepflegte Unterkunft, Cercal wirkt noch wirklich ursprünglich. Wir werden mit Sicherheit wiederkommen! Gruß Thomas und Sabine
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cátia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Estadia no Moinho

Correu tudo bem, boa comunicação com os responsáveis pela casa, o que ficou a fazer "falta" foi a tv, visto só haver canais alemães e franceses e nenhum portugues como mencionaram, e numa altura em que devido ao covid está tudo fechado não tinhamos principalmente o que fazer à noite. De resto, correu tudo bem com boas condições.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kleiner Traumurlaub auf dem Lande

Zu der Urlaubszeit (Anfang bis Mitte November) ist Portugal absolut empfehlenswert. Das Wetter ist zwar dann meist etwas wechselhafter, aber was denn Tourismus angeht hatten wir, besonders in den Städten, eine sehr ruhige Zeit. Die Lage der Mühle ist sehr idyllisch, etwas abseits von Cercal, auf einer kleinen Anhöhe gelegen. Im Haus funktioniert alles gut, inklusive der Kamin in der Mühle, welcher das ein oder andere Mal gute Dienste geleistet hat. WLAN ist vorhanden, deutsche TV Sender auch zur Genüge empfangbar. Der Pool war auch noch sehr sauber und wurde einmal genutzt... Fred der Hausverwalter ist nett, versteht Deutsch, spricht und versteht sehr gut Englisch. Alles in allem sehr gut. Obrigada!

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Top Unterkunft für einen ruhigen Urlaub

Die Mühle ist eine sehr schöne Unterkunft in einer wunderschönen Umgebung. Zwar weht immer ein Wind und je nach Jahreszeit kann der auch ziemlich kühl sein - aber dafür können die Betreiber nichts -:). Alles was man für einen schönen und entspannten Urlaub braucht, ist vorhanden. Fred, der gute Geist wohnt in der Nähe und schaut 2x die Woche nach Voranmeldung nach dem Pool und den Pflanzen und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung, falls mal was nicht so optimal sein sollte. Alles hat während unserem Aufenthalt reibungslos geklappt. Cercal, eine kleine beschauliche Stadt, die verpflegungsseitig aber alles beitet, ist Ausgangsetappe von 2 Abschnitten des Historic-Trails der Rota Vicentina (einer ans Meer nach Porto Covo, der andere nach Sao Luis). Darüber hinaus gibt es einen Rundwanderweg von 7.5 km Länge. Aber auch rund um die Mühle gibt es jede Menge zu erwandern. Und danach erfrischt ein für Ferienimmobilien doch sehr großer Pool.

8/10 Good

Carlos Alberto dos R.

1 a 8 junho 2019

Espaço maravilhoso. A apontar: Achamos que deviam renovar as torneiras da casa de banho do moinho. Estando a propriedade em Portugal consideramos que os diversos avisos, além de em inglês, também deveriam estar em português, pois naturalmente vários portugueses poderão alugar a propriedade. No nosso caso tínhamos uma pessoa que não sabia inglês e foi necessário traduzir. Pelo mesmo motivo achamos que a televisão principal no anexo deveria ter canais portugueses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evelyne D.

Hele leuke woning met molen. Alle voorzieningen prima. Mooi zwembad. Prachtig uitzicht.

We loved the mill, the house, the swimmingpool, everything! And the very beautiful view. So pleased we booked this place. Fred was very helpfull. Cercal had a lot of festivals during our stay (haha). And we bought some ceremics from Matu in Cercal. Milfontes was lovely and we have seen a lot of other cities in the neighbourhood (Santiago do Cacem, Sines, Beja, Zambojeira, Cabo St Vincentes, Lagos etc.). Almogravebeach we liked the most. We visited Lisboa. Great! Rent a boat in MiIlfontes, a waterbike near Ilha, and went horsebackriding in Porto Covo (Ilha). We were happy with your accommodation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cemal O.

Das war toll! Richtig toll!

Wir haben an diesem ganz besonderen Ort 9 Tage verbracht und wir haben uns total wohl gefühlt. Die Bilder hier entsprechen 1:1 der Realität, nur können sie das Flair vor Ort und die grandiose Frühlingsstimmung mit dem herrlichen Ausblick nicht wiedergeben. Das hat uns besonders gefallen: 1. Auf dem klitzekleinen Balkon haben wir jeden Morgen gefrühstück. Das ist unglaublich "kuschelig" und es hat einen Blick ins Weite, das ist einfach toll. 2. Fred, der gute Geist vor Ort. Er wartet (natürlich vorangemeldet) 2x die Woche den Pool und ist erreichbar, wenn man einen Wunsch hat (was nicht der Fall war, aber ein gutes Gefühl gibt es dennoch). Das Procedere CheckIn, CheckOut und Co. ist easy und völlig entspannt gelöst. 3. Alles, was wir uns nur wünschen konnten, ist da und funktioniert. 4. Der Sternenhimmel nachts ist durch das fehlende Licht außenherum und die schönen Möglichkeiten, sich draußen hinzusetzen/-legen grandios. 5. Im Ort bekommt man ebenfalls alles, was man braucht und mehr. Selbst wenn wir intensiv nachdenken, fällt uns nichts ein, was wir bemängeln könnten. Resümeé: 1. Herrlich 2. SEHR zu empfehlen für alle, die eher Ruhe und Flair suchen (Party ist nicht die Kernkompetenz der Gegend) und die einen absolut außergewöhnlichen Ort genießen wollen. Nachtrag: Die Strände außenherum sind mit ihren Buchten, dem irgendwie immer hohen Wellengang und den teilweise bizarren Felsen umwerfend.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ulla R., Remagen, Germany

Wunderschön und außergewöhnlich

Vom ersten Kontakt mit dem Vermieter bis zur Abreise verlief alles absolut super! Die Windmühle ist ein wirklich cooler Ort!! Das ganze Anwesen sieht wirklich so aus wie auf den Fotos. Man sieht die Mühle, die auf einem Hügel über dem Ort throhnt schon von weitem. Dort oben wehte immer ein erfrischender Wind, dadurch hatten wir fast gar keine Insekten, außer einigen schönen großen Schmetterlingen. Die Mühle selbst bietet einen großen Schlafraum mit kingsize Bett ganz oben unter dem Dach. Von dort hat man einen tollen Blick weit über das Land 360 Grad. In dem Nebengebäude befindet sich noch ein Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett, ein weiteres Bad und eine große Wohnküche mit langem Esstisch. Wir haben allerdings meistens draußen gegessen, wo zwischen Mühle und Nebengebäude ein Tisch aus einem alten Mühlstein steht mit einem Strohdach, das von einem alten Wagenrad gehalten wird. Das ganze Anwesen ist so individuell und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet, dass wir es jederzeit einem "normalen" Haus vorziehen würden. Der Pool ist übrigens nicht beheizt und daher eine echte Erfrischung! Ringsum die Mühle liegen einige Bauernhöfe mit Gänsen, Hühnern und Rindern.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Gerard C.

Belle propriete

Superbe propriété , mais manque de vaisselle et chemin d'accès pas du tout pratique surtout en moto . Prévoir de mettre la filtration de la piscine 1 ou 2 jours avant car à notre arrivée l'eau était trouble et commençait à verdir et beaucoup d'insectes flottaient en surface .La communication avec le responsable un peu compliqué car il ne parle que l'Anglais et le Portuguais vraiment dommage !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Silvia B.

Atypique

Site incroyable. Agréable et confortable. Voiture indidpensable et multiples destinations intéressantes dans un rayon de 30km. Destination atypique vivement recommandée. Merci pour cette expérience
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016