If you’re looking for your own private sanctuary from the stresses of modern living, there’s no better place than Herdade da Chaminé, a beautiful farmhouse for rent in the heart of Portugal’s peaceful Alentejo countryside. This exquisite farmhouse has been built to the highest possible standards as a luxury holiday rental with a five star hotel service. Nothing has been left to chance in creating this exceptional holiday haven from the use of ancestral stone to the choice of rich fabrics and comfortable furnishings to create an atmosphere of serenity where it’s totally impossible not to relax amongst such wonderful surroundings.

The farm has four bedrooms with king-size beds and en-suite bathrooms, which can be rented individually or together. The living area includes a large dinning room with seating for 16 people and a sumptuous living room with deep cushioned sofas, a huge open fireplace and home theatre system for cosy nights in during winter breaks. During the summer, guest can take advantage of the magnificent 250 m2 swimming pool on the terrace with covered outdoor dinning area, Argentinean barbecue and views across the enchanting countryside that surrounds the farm.

Many guests choose not leave the confines of this Alentejo holiday retreat, happy to be pampered by the friendly staff, lounge round the pool and be served sundowners as they watch the sun disappear into the golden wheat fields of the rolling Alentejo countryside. However, some prefer to take advantage of the host of activities on offer at Herdade da Chaminé. The farm is set in 87 hectares (215 acres) of rolling plains and woodland planted with oak trees, ideal for horse riding and hunting. The farm has its own stables and guests can enjoy a magnificent riding experience through Herdade da Chaminé and surrounding properties. In fact, this part of the Alentejo has been racing horses since Roman times and is famous today for breeding Arabian horses, which are exported around the world.

The farm can also organise hunting parties (horseback or on foot) for partridge, wild Moufflon sheep, wild boar, deer, hares, fox and clay-pigeon shooting. Guests looking for more peaceful pursuits can take part in art or cookery classes, hot air ballooning across the beautiful Alentejo countryside, massage, wine tasting and golf. Other activities include sightseeing with visits to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Évora and local markets, jeep safaris and helicopter trips.

Whether your idea of a luxury holiday rental is pure relaxation, a holiday packed with new experiences or a combination of the two, you’ll come away from this lovely farmhouse for rent in the Alentejo wanting to return for more!