Self catering beach house in Brazil
| country: | Brazil |
| location: | 2 km from Porto de Pedras, Alagoas in Northeastern Brazil |
| price: | From £300 - £700 per accommodation per week for Beach House 1 (sleeps 6). From £200 - £500 per week for Beach House 2 (sleeps 4). |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
introduction to Self catering beach house in Brazil
Two superb accommodations in this beautiful area of Brazil.
Our two houses are located 100 metres apart and can be rented separately or together for larger groups. They are both beach-fronted and superbly located on Patacho beach which forms part of the Coral Coast, an area of Natural Preservation in the Northeast of Brazil. Patacho beach received 4 stars from Brazil’s premiere beach guide 4 Rodas and was recently voted in the top 15 most beautiful beaches in the country by a leading Brazilian Travel site.
The location is ideal for anyone looking to experience the traditional side of Brazil in one of the most un-spoilt regions of the country. Suitable for groups of friends and families with children of all ages. Reefs in front of the property create a very shallow safe area for children to swim. The house is well-located for extended walks along the beach set to a backdrop of coconut trees - perfect to enjoy the simple things in life such as a beautiful sunrise, starry night skies, peace and tranquility.
Our two houses are located 100 metres apart and can be rented separately or together for larger groups. They are both beach-fronted and superbly located on Patacho beach which forms part of the Coral Coast, an area of Natural Preservation in the Northeast of Brazil. Patacho beach received 4 stars from Brazil’s premiere beach guide 4 Rodas and was recently voted in the top 15 most beautiful beaches in the country by a leading Brazilian Travel site.
The location is ideal for anyone looking to experience the traditional side of Brazil in one of the most un-spoilt regions of the country. Suitable for groups of friends and families with children of all ages. Reefs in front of the property create a very shallow safe area for children to swim. The house is well-located for extended walks along the beach set to a backdrop of coconut trees - perfect to enjoy the simple things in life such as a beautiful sunrise, starry night skies, peace and tranquility.
special things to do and see here
We are located 2km from the historic town of Porta de Pedras where one can find convenience stores, fishmonger, baker, butcher, chemist, post office and a cash-point which accepts most international cards.From the houses it is possible to make trips to other fantastic beaches in the region including Praia do Toque, Laje and Barra de São Miguel. The coral reefs are perfect for snorkeling and fishing trips can easily be arranged. It is also possible to hire horses to go riding. Boat rides can be arranged on the Tatuamunha river to see the sea-cow preservation project run by the Brazilian government.
There are plenty of restaurants to visit from traditional ones like Marinente which has delicious local favorites like baby lobster in coconut milk to a variety of boutique hotels, such as Pousada Amendoeira and Pousada do Toque, which welcome non-residents to their restaurants.
rooms, food and facilities
Beach House 1
The larger house (3-bedroom sleeps 6/8 people) has a rustic contemporary design with a large main veranda perfect for dining. Each of the three bedrooms has a view of the sea and its own hammock for unbridled relaxation. The bedrooms have king-size beds with orthopaedic mattresses. The master bedroom is en suite, with air conditioning, the others have large wall-mounted fans. The main body of the house comprises of an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with double height roof. The mezzanine area can be used as a fourth bedroom (additional mattress and fan provided). The kitchen is equipped with a large gas cooker, a 426 litre fridge/freezer and has spacious work-top areas plus all the necessary kitchen equipment for cooking and dining.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2 (one bedoom sleeps 2/4 people) has architecture that is a fresh take on the beach house - combining innovative and rustic features set over two floors sleeping up to 4 people. On the upper floor is a spacious double bedroom with a large sliding door which leads out to a private veranda with sea-view, perfect for an intimate breakfast. The ground-floor comprises of an open lounge, kitchen and dining area with double height ceiling. The sofa can be converted into a double bed or two separate single beds for a further two guests. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooker, a 400 litre fridge/freezer and has spacious worktop areas plus all the necessary kitchen equipment for cooking and dining. The large veranda on the ground floor is perfect for relaxed outdoors dinning.
What’s included: domestic bills, bed sheets, towels, kitchen utensils, television and an outside shower. Laundry and maid service can be provided at an extra cost.
The Beach is 2 ½ hours by car from the international airport of Recife and 2 hours from Maceio airport.
Family friendly: The properties are ideal for families as the sea in front is very calm owing to the natural reefs.
Pet friendly: The beach house is suitable for pets, please contact for details.
The larger house (3-bedroom sleeps 6/8 people) has a rustic contemporary design with a large main veranda perfect for dining. Each of the three bedrooms has a view of the sea and its own hammock for unbridled relaxation. The bedrooms have king-size beds with orthopaedic mattresses. The master bedroom is en suite, with air conditioning, the others have large wall-mounted fans. The main body of the house comprises of an open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area with double height roof. The mezzanine area can be used as a fourth bedroom (additional mattress and fan provided). The kitchen is equipped with a large gas cooker, a 426 litre fridge/freezer and has spacious work-top areas plus all the necessary kitchen equipment for cooking and dining.
Beach House 2
Beach House 2 (one bedoom sleeps 2/4 people) has architecture that is a fresh take on the beach house - combining innovative and rustic features set over two floors sleeping up to 4 people. On the upper floor is a spacious double bedroom with a large sliding door which leads out to a private veranda with sea-view, perfect for an intimate breakfast. The ground-floor comprises of an open lounge, kitchen and dining area with double height ceiling. The sofa can be converted into a double bed or two separate single beds for a further two guests. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooker, a 400 litre fridge/freezer and has spacious worktop areas plus all the necessary kitchen equipment for cooking and dining. The large veranda on the ground floor is perfect for relaxed outdoors dinning.What’s included: domestic bills, bed sheets, towels, kitchen utensils, television and an outside shower. Laundry and maid service can be provided at an extra cost.
The Beach is 2 ½ hours by car from the international airport of Recife and 2 hours from Maceio airport.
Family friendly: The properties are ideal for families as the sea in front is very calm owing to the natural reefs.
Pet friendly: The beach house is suitable for pets, please contact for details.
how to find us
We are located 2km from the town of Porto de Pedras, 150km from the international airport of Recife. We can arrange pick up if necessary.
how this holiday makes a difference
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We are located in an area of nature preservation on a semi-deserted beach. It is a chance to step completely outside the regular tourist trail and enjoy tradition beach life in Brazil. The house is beach-fronted but sufficiently set back from the beach so that looking from the sea all you see is coconuts trees, leaving the view unspoiled. We want to maintain nature beauty of the area as much as possible this includes replanting local restinga (beach vegetation) to protect the coastline.
The house has been designed by Recife-based architects to take full advantage of the nature breeze and shade to create a home which has a low impact on the local environment. A special designed roof and use of open-clay bricks make it a unique project. Consequently there is only air-con in one room (and fans in the others) because for most of the year you just do not need it. The property was built by local builders. All the doors and furniture were hand-made by a local carpenter. Even the floor tiles are hand-made. We have a small allotment to grow our own vegetables. Our two staff, Maria Helena and Laudemir, grew up in the nearby historic town of Porto de Pedras. The work we can provide for them is vital as they are few options in this region. By working with the closely we have been able to give them new skills and they have been able to help us by produce locally from fishermen and farmers. It has been a two-way learning process. Maria Helena even raises her own chickens and pigs (all the organic waste from the house goes straight to the pigs). 10% of all the income on the house goes directly to the NGO Ruas & Pracas who work with street children in the city. The money is used to run workshops to help develop skills. The owners of the beach house have been working with Ruas & Pracas for over 3 years and have raised over £5000. |
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