Arredores, Santiago do Cacém, Setúbal Municipality

Reference: GTWW-T458. This project aims to build a RURAL HOTEL in the middle of the cork oak forest, promoting a logic of tourism in the rural area, of contact and enjoyment of nature. This is intended to be rated 4 stars, with the following spaces: - Reception area for check-in / check-out and luggage storage and small office; - Living room and bar area - Restaurant area open to the general public, with attached areas of kitchen, pantry and storage. Capacity for 230 people maximum; - Areas of rooms distributed by 10 small buildings, each with two accommodation units consisting of double rooms or suites - total of 20 units; - The bedrooms consist of sleeping area for two people + private sanitary facility + closet + private outdoor balcony. Total interior useful area of 20.50 m2; - The suites consist of sleeping area for two people + private sanitary installation + closet + living room + private outdoor balcony. Useful interior area of 37.82 m2; - Outdoor areas on deck for events; - Ecological outdoor swimming pool; - Outdoor garden areas for leisure; - Paved paths for the circulation of guests between the U.A.; - Bicycles available to customers; - 30 uncovered parking spaces for light vehicles, two of which for disabled mobility +1 for minibuses. 1 place for loading and unloading material, separate from the guest parking lot; - Temporary parking place for dropping off passengers and luggage, with 2 light spaces and space for a minibus; - Service Zones for employees with changing rooms separated by gender and I.S, laundry, freight lifter and administrator suite. The development intends to offer accommodation services, restaurant open to the general public and also organization of events during the year. These events may be exclusive to guests or not, depending on the situation. They will be for example live music or sunset music parties, weddings and christenings among others. In addition to the general services for guests, it is also possible to enjoy regular programs of indoor and outdoor entertainment activities, including nature tourism, visits to the beach and to the nearby localities. Private shuttle service from the resort will also be provided, such as mini-bus or transfer. Guests can make use of the natural spaces adjacent to the hotel, for walking or cycling, with bicycles at guests' disposal. It is also intended to develop a network of local partners, with a strand of valuing products and services of the region, to offer a wide range of activities and services to guests. The buildings intend to use natural materials such as wood and cork, because these are ecological and closely related to the cork oak area where the project is integrated. It is intended that the enterprise is as ecological as possible using passive and active solar techniques to control indoor comfort, sustainable energy and water use systems, promoting reuse, self-production and reduction of use of resources. Located in the parish of So Francisco da Serra, municipality of Santiago do Cacm, 20 Km from Grndola, 28 Km from Sines and 133 Km from Lisbon (location of the nearest airport) the hotel unit will be classified as Rural Hotel of 4 . The property is located outside any urban perimeter, in rural land, near the IC33, a road that connects Sines and Grndola and extends to the Southern Highway. Energy Rating: A+ #ref:NR8109