The Casa da Ermida de Santa Catarina has a glass wall and doors in the living room, which open to a furnished porch with stunning lake views from the house. The house is set right on the bank of the Caia Dam lake and has scenic green surroundings in springtime. Featuring unique, nature-inspired décor and furnishings, the rooms and the suite all feature a private bathroom with tadelakt walls and free toiletries, heating, fan and a private wardrobe. The suite also feature a private porch. A daily breakfast buffet is included in the room rate and served in the breakfast room. Local restaurants are available in S. Vicente and Vila Fernando, both within a 12-minute drive. The region has a rich cuisine, highlighted by dishes such as açordas and migas (both based on mashed bread with spices, olive oil and eggs). The Alentejo is also renowned for the quality of its wines, which can be served in the Casa da Ermida along with platters of local appetizers, upon request. The house is surrounded by olive trees and has a furnished porch overlooking the scenic surrounding area. There are inviting swing beds on the edge of the water. The region is ideal for outdoor activities such as picnicking, fishing or hiking. Platters of local appetisers accompanied by quality Alentejo wine are available for guests, upon request. The famed Adega Mayor wine cellars, designed by renowned Portuguese architect Siza Vieira, are a 15-minute drive away from the property. The Portugal–Spain border is a 24-minute drive. Elvas, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is famed for its ancient city walls and is a 25-minute drive away from the property. The property is a 45-minute drive from Portalegre. Évora, a 60-minute drive away, is also famed for its historical city walls and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Lisbon International Airport is a 2-hour drive from the Casa da Ermida de Santa Catarina.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Food & Drink
Breakfast
- Very good breakfast included with all options.
- Served daily09:00 to 11:30
- FoodBread • Pastries • Butter • Cheese • Cold meat • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Jam • Cereal
- DrinksCoffee • Tea • Fruit juice

House rules
Child policies
Children older than 8 years are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the 30% deposit charged on day of booking must be paid by Bank Transfer. Casa da Ermida will contact guests with further details.
When driving on National Road 243, the turn off witch leads to the property is signposted "Casa da Ermida de Santa Catarina".
Please note that children with less than 8 years old are only accepted if they are part of a group that occupies all the rooms of the property.
License number: 580/RNET