Vacation Rental Description
This villa is a family holiday home housing three generations and has been built with comfort and versatility in mind. It lends itself to an indoor/outdoor life as all the downstairs rooms have a door to the garden. You will fully enjoy the sheltered garden, warm but with many shaded areas. The pool provides welcome refreshment and hours of fun for the younger ones.
On the ground floor, the large living room with seating for 10 leads onto the garden through two large double doors; all the modern entertaining equipment is at hand, including a large flat screen TV with international channels, DVD player, and wireless internet; the indoors dining area also seats 10 and leads onto the separate fully equipped kitchen.
In the garden there is a large table for 10, barbecue, a lovely outdoor double bed for afternoon siestas and of course the 5m*3m pool.
There are three bedrooms on the ground floor and one on the first floor. Ground floor bedrooms: a lovely bedroom with two beds put together to form a large double bed. (These can be separated into two twin beds); another bedroom has a single bed, double sofa-bed and space for a cot. The third bedroom is a single bedroom and could also take a cot. There is a large bathroom with full bath and shower attachment. On the first floor there is a large mezzanine with a single bed leading to the main double bedroom which has a private terrace with sweeping green views. The large upstairs bathroom is in period style.
There is ample storage space and safe parking.
Cleaning twice a week is included in the price.
Azeitão, 2km from the villa, is a lovely village chosen by the nobility to build their Palaces and Quintas, due to its beauty, climate and abundant fishing and game. Some of these can still be visited today together with the various vineyards.
Sesimbra,a short drive away, is a quaint fishing town, famous for its castle, beach and beautiful sea front. Palmela has a towering very well preserved castle. Setubal has excellent fish restaurants by the sea front and a ferry to the nearby resort of Troia. Boat trips are organized to watch the dolphins living in the Sado estuary.
This villa is a family holiday home housing three generations and has been built with comfort and versatility in mind; a modern construction, there are many antique and family pieces which give the villa its special character and welcoming feel.
The villa was built with children's safety in minf and is ideal for families with young children as both the garden and pool are completely fenced.
Arrabida National Park
The mountains are ideal for walks, and organized excursions can be arranged with the local nature tour companies. In the National Park, mountain biking, fauna tours, and bird watching are organised. Orienteering, cycling tours, riding and aerial sports are available and provide new experiences for beginners and experienced alike.
Golf Information
Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Quinta do Peru Golf is a short drive away and other courses are nearby.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Private Pool
TV
4 Bedrooms-sleeping arrangements:
1 spacious bedroom with double bed,own bathroom and private terrace,next to:
mezzanine room with single bed
1 bedrooms with 2 single beds,which can be joined to form double bed
1 bedroom with single bed and double sofa-bed
1 single bedroom with single bed
Baby cot on request
2 Bathrooms:
2 bathrooms with bath,shower and bidet
Living Area:
Large living room seating and dining areas for 10 people and working fireplace
Satellite TV, DVD player
Kitchen:
Fully equipped spacious kitchen
Dish washer, Laundry machine, , Cooking stove, Oven, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.
Outside:
Private garden, with furniture, dining area, barbecue.
Swimming pool 5 x 3m
Car parking area
Other:
Iron, Ironing board, hairdrier
Wireless internet access
Services
Bed linen and Towels included in price
Twice weekly cleaning included in price
Activities
Boating
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Water Sports
Beaches
10km away is one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal, ‘Portinho de Arrabida’. A sheltered cove of white sand and with pine trees as a backdrop, its quiet crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming and children, and are popular with divers for their colourful underwater life.
Gastronomy and wine tasting
The region of Azeitão is famed for its gastronomy, and even the local supermarket has a mix of gourmet and standard products. The local gastronomic festival is held from June to September. Fresh grilled fish is an inexpensive delight. Five formal wine routes have been devised in the Setubal peninsula by the ‘Rota de Vinhos’ association, combining wine tasting with sightseeing, arts and nature.
Golf Information
Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Quinta do Peru Golf is a short drive away and other courses are nearby.
Owner Location Comment
With the Arrabida mountains as its backdrop, this luxury villa is set within the secure Quinta do Peru condominium and country club, surrounded by greenery and a lush golf course. Villa Peru is located in the Parque Natural da Serra da Arrabida, 5 Km away from beautiful beaches and close to Vila Nogueira de Azeitao - a small historic town surrounded by the national park and well known for its vineyards and wine cellars open to the public. Arrabida beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal, and boasts a natural bay with calm waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Apart from Lisbon, 30km away, Azeitão, Setubal, Palmela and Sesimbra are easily reached, making the self-catering villa an ideal base for unforgettable daily excursions.
Quinta do Peru private condominium offers all the privacy and yet security of one of the most luxurious estates in the region of Sesimbra. Within the grounds you will find the world wide recognised Quinta do Peru Golf Course which offers amateurs a pleasant game, whilst also presenting a challenge for professionals.
The luxurious self-catering villa is situated in the Natural Park of Arrabida, established to protect the beautiful landscape and rich variety of wild life, including eagles, wildcats and badgers.
The surrounding mountains are the perfect place to go for a walk, and excursions can be organised with the local nature tour companies.
The villa is very safe and secluded as it is within a gated condominium with 24 hour security.
Sesimbra, a short drive away, is a quaint fishing town, famous for its castle, beach and beautiful sea front. Palmela has a towering very well preserved castle. Setubal has excellent fish restaurants by the sea front and a ferry to the nearby resort of Troia. Boat trips are organized to watch the dolphins living in the Sado estuary.
The local white sandy beaches are as close as 5 Km and the Arrabida beach is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. With its calm waters, it's ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
The outdoor swimming pool for private use of guests is reached in the lower part of the private gardens.
The villa is heated in winter and the beautiful fireplace provides additional comfort and atmosphere.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Lisbon Airport at 48 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Coina at 10 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Azeitão at 2 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: 2 hours flight from most European cities and 7 hours from New York, the Villa is reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 1 hour. Faro airport is 2.5 hours.
A car is recommended to fully enjoy the many delights of the area