Traditional Village House on Lisbon Coast, with Ocean-view Terraces — Property 1291

Traditional Village House on Lisbon Coast, with Ocean-view Terraces

Facing south and west, set high up in the foothills of the wooded Serra da Sintra overlooking the Atlantic, Casa Sarracena is a charming, traditional cottage located in a farming village in the beautiful, wine-growing district of Colares and within sight of the lighthouse marking Europe's most westerly point. The owners, Chris and Tom Bund are artists living and teaching in their 'Sintra Garden Studio', a short walk from Casa Serracena, always available to help you enjoy this unique corner of Portugal.

Location Azoia, Colares Azoia < Sintra area < Costa do Estoril - Lisbon area < Lisbon & Costa de Lisboa < Portugal

Azoia, Colares Azoia < Sintra area < Costa do Estoril - Lisbon area < Lisbon & Costa de Lisboa < Portugal

 marks the location of this property in Azoia

Availability for the cottage in Costa do Estoril - Lisbon area, Portugal

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Sunday, 20 July 2008

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• The above prices include all the facilities of the house.
  Prices shown are for the property(s) per week in UK Pounds, all payment are made to our Account in the UK.
  Easter, Christmas and New Year rates are equal to June - Sept period.
  A no-returnable deposit of £50 is required to confirm the booking, the balance is payable 2 weeks before arrival.
  (Exchange rate approx: 1 Pound = 1.25 Euros. As there are currency fluctuations, rates above are dependant in the actual exchange rate at the time of booking)
  
• A non-returnable deposit of 50 GBP is required to confirm the booking, the balance is payable 2 weeks before arrival.
  For last minute bookings the balance is paid on arrival.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the cottage in Costa do Estoril - Lisbon area, Portugal

Local Information

The village of Azoia, although mainly peasant populated, contains 4 restaurants, a café/bar in a converted windmill overlooking the Atlantic and another bar in an old water mill, 2 cafés, a simple general store, an artist's studio and a tennis court for hire. There are wonderful walks along the cliffs and among the wooded, boulder-strewn Sintra hills, and ruined castles, monasteries and quaint villages to visit. For the less adventurous swimmer, there are many excellent, protected beaches facing south along the Estoril Coast.

Entertainment

Sunday markets are a feature of the area. Europe's premier wind surfing beach is just 5 kms away. One can gamble at Estoril's casino, shop at Cascais' ultra-modern mall and see English language films in its multi-screen cinema.

Golf Information:

Azoia village is ideally located for all the many Lisbon area golf courses. The nearest (15 minutes) is superb Penha Longa, venue of the Portuguese Open and previously hunting lodge of the Portuguese kings. Nearby are the practice and teaching facilities of the Academia Internacional de Golfe and Quinta da Beloura Golfe. Within 30 to 40 minutes are the famous Estoril Golf Club, the Lisbon Sports Club and adjacent Clube de Campo, Quinta da Marinha on the coast road near Cascais and, over the Tagus 90 minutes drive away 3 further courses. Best of all is the links course at Praia del Rei, 60 kms north along the coast near the medieval walled town of Obidos. Visitors are welcome, green fees reasonable and the courses uncrowded, a treat compared with golf on the Algarve.