Vacation Rental Description
Large villa in sympathy with this area of architectural interest, it follows classical lines of Portuguese architecture and offers spacious and airy accommodation. The villa extends over 3 floors, and accommodates parties of up to 12 people very comfortably in its 6 bedrooms.
The communal areas are on the ground floor. There is a very spacious living room with fireplace with two seating areas which easily take 12 people. The living area opens onto a patio via French doors. There is a separate dining room with lovely garden views. The flly equipped kitchen is very spacious and has a breakfast area. At the back there is a laundry room with doors to the garden. There is a guest toilet on this floor.
Steps lead to the first floor where 3 bedrooms are situated. There are two bathrooms on this floor, one of which is en-suite.
On the second floor there are three further bedrooms. One bedroom has a small private terrace. There is another bathroom on this floor.
The garden is on different levels, with lawns and terrace areas, ideal for spending relaxing moments. There are many shady spots, a barbecue and garden furniture.
Upon prior arrangement, access to a local swimming pool can be arranged; this will be at Lake Club where guests can also enjoy the other facilities. Please enquire at time of booking.
The villa is well shaded in the summer months, never getting too hot; in the winter the central heating and fireplaces provide all the comfort required.
The local sandy beach of Monte Estoril provides every amenity such as sunbeds and parasols, and there are numerous restaurants and cafés on the adjacent promenade.
NEW: swimming pool and health centre access
We have negotiated exclusive access for our guests to Lake Club facilites situated a mere 200m away. Two types of passes can be pre-purchased:
- Pool access: unlimited access to outdoor swimming pool: €21 per person per week
- Health Center access: unlimited access to indoor & outdoor swimming pools, jacuzzi, cardiofitness room, turkish bath & sauna: €50 per person per week
The charming, historic town centre of Cascais is a pleasant 15 minutes stroll, or 5 minutes by local bus or car. There is plenty to visit of historic interest as well as restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, cinemas with films in English and shopping.
Located in the elegant, quiet area of Monte Estoril, within 10 minutes walk of the lovely sandy beach and 2km from the centre of Cascais. Lisbon is easily reached by a pleasant coastal train ride in 20 minutes or by car (20km). Sintra is a bus ride away.
Estoril became famous during the Second World War as a safe haven for the nobility and spies. The beautiful villas and architecture, of which Villa Azamor is part, remain from this era. Its micro climate continues to attract tourists all year round, hot in the summer and mild in winter.
The Estoril Casino is a favourite attraction and the yearly summer arts and crafts fair is also a short walk from the Villa.
The Cascais Marina, with its boats, restaurants and buzzing night-life is a 5 minute drive.
Everything is within easy walking distance.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Refrigerator
Sauna
Shared Pool
TV
Washer
6 Bedrooms
2 double bedrooms with double beds, ample storage and en-suite bathroom and small balcony
2 twin bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (one bedroom also has a walk-in closet)
2 twin bedrooms which can become double bedrooms with small balcony
Baby cot on request
LIVING AREA:
Spacious living room with fireplace seating 12 opening onto terrace
Dining room seating 10
Satellite TV, DVD player, internet
Outside:
Private garden on different levels with grass and terrace areas
Terrace with garden furniture
Barbecue, outdoor furniture, deckchairs, parasol
Access to shared swimming pool and/or health centre upon prior arrangement and payment
SERVICES
Cleaning once a week included in price for stays longer than one week
Wireless internet access
Baby cot, additional cleaning upon additional payment
Massages, tennis, squash and other health centre services upon additional payment
Activities
Biking
Cinema
Fishing
Gym
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theater
Water Sports
The charming, historic town centre of Cascais is a pleasant 15 minutes stroll, or 5 minutes by local bus or car. There is plenty to visit of historic interest as well as restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, cinemas with films in English and shopping.
Golf Details
Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Every course offers new and surprising landscapes, backed up by excellent services and facilities. Internationally renowned Estoril Golf course is a 5 minute drive.
There are 6 courses within an 8 km range, with plenty to offer beginner and advanced player alike. The Estoril Golf Club is 3km away.
Owner Location Comment
The villa is ideally situated in a rural setting, at the foot of the Sintra hills, by the luxurious Penhalonga resort. Beautiful Guincho beach, cosmopolitan Cascais and Estoril are only 6km away. This is an ideal location for nature lovers, being in the Sintra-Cascais protected National Park where building is very restricted. There is good walking, with an abundance of wild flowers, birds and animals. Yet the motorway is only 4km away, making Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra accessible in under 30 minutes.
With a large private swimming pool, beautiful grounds in a 3000m2 private estate, close to the beach and the many attractions of Cascais, Lisbon and Sintra, Quinta de Santo Antonio offers an ideal setting for the perfect holiday. Restoration from an historical ruin finished in 2010, and we are now ready to welcome our first guests in splendour!
The Penhalonga luxury resort which borders the villa provides a 5 star hotel, 2 golf courses, luxury SPA, horseback riding, tennis, bars and restaurants.
Sintra, a world heritage site with its castle, palaces and gardens set in lush vegetation and enjoying ravishing views is a lovely 15 minute car drive across the mountain.
Locally, there is a huge choice of the latest films in original language with over twenty screens in four local cinema complexes reachable within 10 minutes, as are two attractive shopping centres. The summer brings international festivals; classical music and ballet in Sintra, jazz in Estoril and fireworks in Cascais.
Less far in the other direction is the coastal resort of Cascais, where you will find superb beaches, restaurants, night-life and shopping, as well as a charming old town with rewarding site-seeing.
Lisbon is half an hour away, and with easy access to the motorway system a number of other world class cultural and historic sites make an enjoyable day trip. Lisbon boasts world heritage sites, and a rich cultural, culinary and night life.
The motorway network puts the Knights Templars’ castle and chapels at Tomar and Batalha within an easy day trip, as well as the ancient university town of Coimbra.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Lisbon International Airport at 30 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Monte Estoril at 5 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Monte Estoril at 2 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Less than two hours flight from most European cities and seven hours from New York, the villa can be reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 25 minutes via the A5 motorway or the more scenic road along the river towards Cascais.
The villa is so well situated and transport is so good that you can opt for a car free holiday.
There is a full variety of local shops and restaurants within walking distance. The pleasant coastal train connecting Lisbon and Cascais is within 10 minutes walk; the picturesque train ride along the Tagus river estuary to Lisbon takes 30 minutes. Taxis are close by or can be ordered.