Portugal

Windmill Hill

We stayed as a couple at Windmill Hill for a week in end May 2019.
The windmill itself is lovely and the bedroom upstairs very comfortable.
The annex provides lots of space to cook and chill, and the pool outside is fabulous.
The accomodation was all spotless and very spacious and we had a lovely stay.
Cercal itself is quiet but there are lovely seaside towns nearby and beautiful beaches.
Recommended for a get-away-from-it-all holiday!

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Couple from Kildare, Ireland

We rented Windmill Hill for our February half-term get-away, with another teaching couple. We stayed in the beautiful old converted windmill and our friends stayed in the annexe within the same grounds. We were all very comfortable but, because it was mid-winter, we didn't spend much time lounging by the pool. Instead, thanks to Shona's recommendations, we went on some super walks beginning at the gates of the property, and enjoyed some delicious authentic Portuguese meals in the nearby town of Cercal. In the evenings, the lovely wood burning stove and thoughtfully provided DVD player, games and hot water bottles kept us nice and cosy.

The windmill is a lovely place to stay as it has gorgeous views and lots of different places to sit in, although, it can sometimes be windy sitting outside, particularly on the Mill terrace. There is one place, at the bottom of the pool (not literally), where it is sheltered - we often ate there during the day. The Mill itself still has lots of character and the enclosed gardens give the place a very private feel.
It is in a great location with lots of places to visit that are not far away (Santiago de Cacem, Porto Covo, Villa nova Milfontes, Odemira, Almagrave to name a few). Currently it is not too touristy, which we liked, and there is still a feel of authentic Portugal about the whole area. The fact that the coast is a protected nature reserve is great, as it is very unlikely to be developed. The wines and cheeses were great and the pastries – well what can we say!!!!
All in all it was a great holiday.

I stayed at the windmill with my husband and sister in August 2015. The windmill and the garden are beautiful. The accommodation in both the windmill and annexe is really comfortable.There is a 360 degree view of the Alentejo countryside from the balcony in the windmill and stunning sunsets and sunrises. There are plenty of things to do around Cercal, but just hanging out by the pool is a holiday in itself. Thanks to Shona and Keith and to Fred who is always available for information and any help required. I hope we can get back there soon.

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