You can buy this 16-bedroom lakeside guesthouse in Santa Clara-a-Velha, Alentejo, for €2,950,000. The property provides 441 m² of living space, 12 bathrooms and a substantial 575,000 m² plot beside the dam of the Mira River. Its private lake and beach access create an unusual opportunity for a hospitality business, retreat centre or family-led guest accommodation venture. The main guesthouse is complemented by outbuildings that add operational flexibility. Two large reception sitting rooms provide comfortable areas for dining, socialising or hosting organised activities. A professional kitchen is ready to support guest services and event catering. Solar panels and a generator contribute to the property’s energy autonomy. Water from the dam is used for irrigation and filtered for domestic use. A log burner, storage areas and maintenance workshops support practical year-round operation. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills, valleys and secluded natural areas. Guests could enjoy lake-based activities, walking, yoga, sauna sessions and massage treatments. The setting is also suited to healthy food experiences using organic vegetables. Santa Clara-a-Velha offers a peaceful base in the Alentejo countryside while remaining accessible to major destinations. A train station is approximately 16 kilometres away, with several daily connections to Lisbon and Faro. The Atlantic coast and its beaches are around 52 kilometres away. Faro is approximately 103 kilometres from the property, while Lisbon is about 215 kilometres away. The secluded environment may appeal to visitors seeking nature, wellbeing and privacy. Rental income potential should be assessed against local regulations, operating costs, occupancy and the chosen business model. Contact us now to arrange a viewing of this rare guesthouse for sale in Alentejo.
• Living area 441m²
• Total plot area 575.000m²
• 16 Bedrooms, 12 Bathrooms
• Main guesthouse with outbuildings
• Own lake and beach access with all kind of activities
• 2 large reception sitting rooms
• Professional kitchen
• Existence of solar panels & generator allow the energy autonomy of the property
• 1h from the Atlantic coast and its beaches
This property is located in a stunning landscape of rolling hills, valleys and their nooks, scenery of rare natural beauty, next to the dam of the Mira River and very rare to find. The property offers greenery, leisure, yoga, sauna and massage treatments as well as healthy food with organic vegetables.
It is a dream for nature lovers and could be a good investment also for a family to work and live in this beautiful environment.
Unique property and completely secluded, perfect for relaxing, contemplating nature and observing the local fauna and flora.
Amenities
• Water from the dam is used for irrigation and filtered for domestic use
• Solar panels
• Generator
• Log burner
• Storage, maintenance workshops
Location
• 16km from train station with several daily connections to Lisbon and Faro
• 52km from the Atlantic coast and its beaches
• 103km from Faro
• 215km from Lisbon
