Villa Rosa, Melides, Portugal

• 5 BEDROOMS | SLEEPS 10

• OUTDOOR SALTWATER POOL

• ROMAN-BATH SPA AND DEDICATED MEDITATION ROOM

• STRONG FOCUS ON WELLNESS, RESTORATION, AND SLOW LIVING

• RATES FROM €8,000 PER WEEK (LOW SEASON) - €18,000 PER WEEK (PEAK SEASON)

• IN HIGH SEASON, VILLAS ARE RENTED PER WEEK FROM SATURDAY TO SATURDAY

Set between forest and ocean on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, this private sanctuary in Melides offers a deeply considered retreat immersed in nature. Designed by architect Manuel Aires Mateus, the rammed-earth house is conceived as a “living system,” where architecture, landscape, and wellbeing come together to create a sense of calm, balance, and restoration.

Surrounded by 10 hectares of land with sweeping valley and Atlantic views, the property invites a slower rhythm of living — from sunlit terraces and long outdoor lunches to quiet moments in the Roman-bath spa or meditation room. With its strong connection to nature, thoughtful design, and curated experiences, this is a villa designed for guests seeking privacy, depth, and a more meaningful way to disconnect.

Accommodation:

• Five spacious suites, each with en-suite bathrooms

• Set across a private 10-hectare estate

• Designed by Manuel Aires Mateus using rammed-earth architecture

• Expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces with valley and ocean views

Services:

• Dedicated house manager (also a trained Ayurvedic therapist)

• Daily breakfast with organic, locally sourced ingredients

• Wellness-focused menu with functional nutrition options

• Bespoke tea rituals and curated wellness products

• Private chef available on request

• Tailored experiences across three pillars:

  • Pleasure: nature walks, horse riding, beach days, dining experiences

  • Awareness: meditation, sound healing, astrology, tarot

  • Restoration: yoga, massage, acupuncture, reiki, facials, infrared therapies

Facilities:

• Lioz limestone outdoor saltwater pool (heated in cooler months)

• Roman-bath spa

• Meditation room with wood-burning stove

• Fireplace lounge with low, ottoman-style seating

• Outdoor dining terrace

• Landscaped gardens and vegetable/herb garden

• Curated library

Location:

• Located in Melides, on Portugal’s Alentejo coast, the villa sits between the Atlantic Ocean and a native cork oak forest.

• Set on a private hilltop, it offers pristine views over the Atlantic Ocean and

  the surrounding mountain range, with complete seclusion across 10 hectares of untouched native forest, while remaining just 15 minutes from Melides and 25–30 minutes from Carvalhal and Comporta.