2 Bedroom Villa in Santarem

The property is a 3 storey villa with a spacious, fully self-contained apartment occupying the entire garden level available to rent. There is a good sized swimming pool and a purpose built BBQ area including an oven for roasting suckling pig, a local delicacy. The rear terraced garden is set over 3500 square metres and is an exceptionally quiet and secluded place. The garden also has a 50m long border with the River Nabao. You will see and hear an abundance of birds, as we have a number of 35m high Pine trees, where many of the birds spend their days. Depending on the time of year we see Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Herons, Storks, Bee-Eaters, Kites. In August lie back on one of the reclining chairs and watch the shooting stars flashing across the skies. Guests that stay here often comment upon the generous size of the apartment, the easy proximity to visit local places of interest and the sheer peacefulness of lounging by the pool. 
 
 
Notes on accommodation: 
 
The property is suitable for children but parents are responsible for swimming pool safety rules. A strict no-smoking policy within the apartment is applied although smoking outside by the BBQ & pool areas is OK. The apartment photos do not emphasise sufficiently the actual size of the space, which is truly generous. 
 
 
Outside: 
 
The accommodation has a large terraced garden to the rear that is very well populated with plants and flowers and providing access to the River Nabão, which has an abundance of birds as well as being well stocked with fish. The third terrace, which has been laid to grass, also has a large viewing/sunbathing area where you can take in the beautiful views of the river. The lower lawn (approx 30m x 20m) has a badminton court in the Summer. Golf driving and chipping nets can easily be erected for you to practice with. The BBQ also has an oven ideal for roasting suckling pig and a dart board set up for your enjoyment. 
 
The swimming pool is 6 x 11m in size. It is for use only by occupants of the apartment. There are sun loungers and reclining chairs provided. Secure on site parking behind electric gates. Beside the pool is a circular stone topped table, four chairs and a centrally fitted sun shade. The pool has good a sized patio surrounding it and borders filled with colourful plants throughout the year. 
 
 
Further details: 
 
The World Heritage Site of Tomar has a multitude of cafes and restaurants and has numerous cash point dispensers. It also has an A + E hospital and dentists in case of emergency requirements. There are three good sized supermarkets and numerous bakeries. It also has a weekly open market, ideal for stocking up on locally produced fruit and vegetables. 
 
There are two cafes/bars and a good restaurant within walking distance of Caracara and numerous restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. There is a mini-market in the village. 
 
Highly recommended trips would be to Fátima, one of the Catholic world's most holy sites. The perfectly preserved medieval town of Obidos is a must see if only to walk through the 16th century bougainvillea adorned cobbled streets. The town is enclosed within battlements, which you can walk around and see the scale of the town. 
It also hosts the annual Festival of Chocolate - a 2 week jamboree of delights for chocolate lovers. 
Take the short drive to the 60Km long Castelo de Bode lake where you can partake in a number of water sports or simply chill out on one of the cruise boats enjoying a glass of wine and a meal on the way. 
 
November is the month to see the National Horse Fair held in Golegã, where men on horseback walk into specially constructed high entrance tents for a drink. Here you will see the famous Lusitanian horses perform in daily events.

Bedrooms: The master bedroom is very well proportioned, with bath, shower, wash hand basin, Bidet and Toilet in the en-suite room. It has a King sized bed and has French door access to the swimming pool. Built in oak wardrobes and remotely controlled ceiling fan. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and has two single beds and dresser. It has a separate dedicated WC/hand basin/shower room. The kitchen/diner is modern with granite work surfaces and a small breakfast bar built in, bar stools are provided. The oak dining table extends and more than comfortably sits four people. There is a gas cooker with extractor, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer and all utensils required to make your stay comfortable. The lounge has two three seater sofas, coffee table & a 42" flat screen television set up to receive all UK FreeSat channels including radio stations, a DVD player & iPod docking station & a log burning open fire.

Coast/Beach 
The Castelo de Bode lake, starting just a 5 minutes drive from the house, has multiple fluvial beaches dotted around it. Just 10 minutes away is the Nautical and Recreational Centre where you can hire canoes, boats etc. The beaches of the Silver Coast can be reached in around 70 minutes. The beautiful coastal town of São Martinho de Porto is highly recommended for its sand dunes and beach. Nazaré is around a 60 minute drive. 
 
Golf 
Golden Eagle, Praia del Rei and Santo Estevao courses are all within a 40 minute to 1 hour drive. Reduced green fees are available. 
 
Check out our own website www.caracaraportugal.co.uk to find out more about places and sites to visit in our area. There are a number of specially written pages to help you make up an itinerary.

• Nearest Airport : Lisbon at 105 kilometers distance;
• Nearest Train Station : Entroncamento at 8 kilometers distance
• Nearest Town : Tomar at 8 kilometers distance
• Travel Info: The nearest airport is Lisboa (1 hour). Santander and Bilbao ferry ports are 7 hrs 30 mins. A hire car is essential to visit all the sites that the area has to offer.