Vacation Rental Description
Situated in the historical fishing village of Cascais, this beautifully decorated place has panoramic views up to Lisbon over the bay of Cascais and along the coastline to Cabo da Roca (most westerly point of continental Europe). Set just off the cobble stone streets of Cascais fishing village and with everything within close walking distance, there is no need for a car rental. Living room and bedrooms are sea facing with individual verandas and enjoy the sunshine from morning until sunset. Rental includes broadband internet connection. This truly luxury property is ideal for those looking for something a little more special. Its location makes it great base for golfers or family reunions or celebrations, sailing, water sports or just a sun & beach holiday! Its great links to Lisbon, Belém, Sintra and Estoril make it ideal for anyone wanting to add a little cultural substance to their beach holiday.
A well maintained closed condominium complex with adult and infant pools and extensive lawned gardens littered with palm trees. A perfect place for relaxing on a sun lounger under the trees and reading a book. Weber gas bbq on the veranda for alfresco dining.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Refrigerator
Gaggenau professional cooking appliances and double Smeg oven set the tone for this modern kitchen with granite tops, kettle & toaster, coffee making machine and more.
Living Rooms: Decorated in neutral tones, this sunny and bright living room has an oversized sofa suitable for one or two small children to sleep on.
Video Machine, Mini HiiFi/Radio Player, Sony playstation, wireless broadband
Activities
There are many walking routes in the mountains (parts of it protected by World Heritage) behind Cascais, if you wish we can provide information and/or contacts to the local walking groups here.
The tourism office is situated in the square in Cascais, for all the maps and local information you need.On the doorstep to the property is the Parque Marechal Carmona - one single space resulting from the marriage of the gardens of the Palace of the Conde of Castro Guimarães and the property of the Visconde of Gandarinha. Apart from an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs, the tranquillity of this park offers curious hiding places to quietly read a book or romantic tree lined pathways to wander around the small ponds, a mini zoo, aviary, youth library, infant playground, duck pond, café, museum, chapel, rose gardens etc... right in the heart of Cascais. Open 8.30-19.45 Summer & 8.30-17.45 Winter
Property is within 5 minutes walk of the Cascais fresh produce market (Wed & Sat)
Travel Options
- Travel Info: From Lisbon airport, Cascais is just 27 km (just under 30 mins).
Cheap flights to Lisbon airport available from Monarch, Easyjet, TAP, and British Airways. Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours.
Bus transfer to Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon then on the train to Cascais.
We are able to offer an airport transfer. Please send an email and we will be happy to assist you.
www.holidayautos.co.uk offer great prices for car rental and we will provide written and map directions to the apartment - it's really simple.
A car is not essential, as the train station is a 15-20 minute walk. The train takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!