Vacation Rental Description
White Roses cottage is a typical home of the area; it offers the beautiful country Sintra feeling with many artistic touches.
The living room, on the ground floor, is spacious and airy, with seating and dining areas for six; the kitchen is fully equipped.
Outside there is a lovely large garden with outdoor furniture and an inviting barbecue area.
The bedroom is accessed via steps from the living room, and is so spacious that it can easily take 4 beds if necessary. There is plenty of storage space.
White Roses is situated by the village of Colares near Sintra - 2km from the beautiful beaches of Praia Grande and Praia das Macas, 10km to central Sintra, 25 to Cascais and 40km from Lisbon.
The pleasant local village offers restaurants and shops within an easy stroll. The nearest restaurant is 50m and the supermarket is 100m away.
White Roses cottage is in a quiet residential street, within the grounds of a villa where the owners live. They are delighted to recommend restaurants and shops, and to give any directions, information or local hints to make guests’ stay more enjoyable.
The area is part of the Sintra-Cascais National Park, where building is restricted. The whole area has abundant flora and is ideal for nature lovers. Many beautiful walks can be done from your doorstep.
The beautiful gardens have a sheltered area and a great barbecue with seating. Children will love the freedom and open spaces.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Kitchen
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
1 Bedroom - sleeping arrangements:
1 large bedroom with double bed and wardrobes, chest of drawers and seating area; the bedroom is so large two more beds can be added if requested
Double sofa-bed in living room
Baby cot on request
1 Bathroom:
1 bathroom with shower
Living Area:
Large living room with seating are and direct access to the garden
TV with satellite channels and DVD
Kitchen:
Equipped kitchen with dining area
Laundry machine, Cooking stove, Oven, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.
Outside:
Large garden shared with the owners with furniture
Barbecue with large seating area
Other:
Iron, Ironing board, hairdrier
Services
Bed linen and Towels included in price
Adult and child bike rental
Upon additional payment: baby cot, final clean service
Activities
Biking
Cinema
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Water Sports
Pedestrian walks and tours
A number of pedestrian walks can be started from the house, with very interesting initineraries. To take maximum advantage of the experience, the local agent Fuga Perfeita can accompany you, with group sizes as small as four people. For more information click here.
Beaches
The villa is surrounded by many beaches, all with different characteristics. The closest are Praia Grande and Praia das Macas, both 2km away. Nearby Cascais and Estoril beaches have quiet waters. World famous Guincho beach offers a wilder panorama with waves and surf. Praia da Adraga offers beautiful shelter on windy days.
Golf Information
Ideally located for those seeking a golf holiday, five of Portugal’s finest golf courses are within a 25 minute drive. See our golf section for specially priced golf passports.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Lisbon Airport at 35 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Sintra at 8 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Sintra at 8 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Two hours flight from most European cities and seven from New York, the house is reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 40 minutes.
A car is not essential for this holiday as there are buses taking you to Sintra (every 15 minutes) in one direction and Cascais (every hour) in the other.
The beautifully restored tram will take you to either Sintra or Praia das Macas beach and is an attraction in itself.
If you want to fully explore the area we do recommend a car however as many attractions are only accessible by car.