A secluded lakeside business for sale can be found in Santa Clara-a-Velha, between southern Alentejo and the Algarve. The guesthouse is offered at €2,950,000 and sits beside the Mira River dam, with lake and beach access. It includes 16 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 441 m² of living area and a vast 575,000 m² plot. The Atlantic coast and its beaches are approximately 52 km away, while Faro is around 103 km from the estate. This rare combination of seclusion, water access and guest accommodation could suit an experienced hospitality buyer. The main guesthouse includes outbuildings, two large reception sitting rooms and a professional kitchen. Solar panels and a generator support energy autonomy in the rural location. Filtered dam water is available for domestic use, with additional water used for irrigation. Storage facilities and maintenance workshops assist with estate management and future business operations. Guests can enjoy a peaceful environment with opportunities for lake activities and outdoor recreation. The scenery includes rolling hills, green valleys and areas of notable natural beauty. Wellness uses such as yoga, sauna and massage treatments are identified as suitable lifestyle concepts. Healthy food and organic vegetables could help create a differentiated retreat offer. The property may generate potential through rooms, private events, wellness stays or seasonal tourism, subject to permissions and commercial planning. It could also provide a live-work opportunity for a family wanting to operate a rural guesthouse. A railway station 16 km away connects the area with Lisbon and Faro several times daily. Lisbon is approximately 215 km away, and the property remains within reach of the southern Portuguese coast. Buyers should independently assess licences, renovation needs, staffing, demand and expected returns before committing. Contact us now to explore this unique lakeside business and arrange a viewing.
• 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
