Reviews of Property: luxury villa with astonishing view, terraces,private pool near Lisbon and beach
Description
Villa, 600 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 4 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 4 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities
beach, near the sea,
pool,
jacuzzi,
garden,
terrace
Rates
per property
Set rates in Euros
Set rates in Euros
€150 -
€700/night
€1,100 - €2,200/week
€1,100 - €2,200/week
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£135 -
£631/night £991 - £1,982/week
Antonio Ramalho
+351 938-955307
+351 938-955308
+351 938-955308
Speaks: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
8 Reviews of Property 605945 in Sesimbra, Portugal
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August 2008
Review Submitted: October 12, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
We stayed at “Uma Casa com vista para o mar” for 2 weeks in August and were absolutely delighted. We were a party of 5 adults with 2 teenage boys and this spacious villa had plenty of room to accommodate us all easily.
Antonio and Helena, who had been a great help with the booking process, greeted us on our arrival and showed us around the villa. They made sure that we were comfortable and answered any questions we had. They obviously have great pride in their house.
This four-storey villa with a large corkscrew staircase is spacious, well equipped, and has great natural light levels. The bedrooms and communal rooms are tastefully furnished, decorated and comfortably appointed with a lot of storage space. The bathrooms too are luxurious.
The view from anywhere at the front of the house, but especially from the upper dining room, is truly astonishing. While eating in here every evening we watched the coming and going of the many boats in the bay of Sesimbra, and as one of our party is a keen amateur astronomer it was ideal for star, and moon, gazing.
The secluded pool area is situated in the top garden. A gazebo provides plenty of shade on hot days and we found it lovely to sit and eat lunch here.
From our experience, Sesimbra is ideally situated for days out. Lisbon is only half an hour’s drive and the great Palaces of Sintra about 45 minutes. There are many stunningly beautiful well-managed sandy beaches within a short driving distance. Whilst Sesimbra with its narrow streets is quaint, with a strong fishing heritage, we found the beach here too busy and commercialised for our tastes particularly during the weekend periods.
We had a wonderful holiday and would highly recommend this lovely villa as a holiday home. Also a big thank you to Antonio and Helena for making it such a pleasurable and relaxing place to stay.
Antonio and Helena, who had been a great help with the booking process, greeted us on our arrival and showed us around the villa. They made sure that we were comfortable and answered any questions we had. They obviously have great pride in their house.
This four-storey villa with a large corkscrew staircase is spacious, well equipped, and has great natural light levels. The bedrooms and communal rooms are tastefully furnished, decorated and comfortably appointed with a lot of storage space. The bathrooms too are luxurious.
The view from anywhere at the front of the house, but especially from the upper dining room, is truly astonishing. While eating in here every evening we watched the coming and going of the many boats in the bay of Sesimbra, and as one of our party is a keen amateur astronomer it was ideal for star, and moon, gazing.
The secluded pool area is situated in the top garden. A gazebo provides plenty of shade on hot days and we found it lovely to sit and eat lunch here.
From our experience, Sesimbra is ideally situated for days out. Lisbon is only half an hour’s drive and the great Palaces of Sintra about 45 minutes. There are many stunningly beautiful well-managed sandy beaches within a short driving distance. Whilst Sesimbra with its narrow streets is quaint, with a strong fishing heritage, we found the beach here too busy and commercialised for our tastes particularly during the weekend periods.
We had a wonderful holiday and would highly recommend this lovely villa as a holiday home. Also a big thank you to Antonio and Helena for making it such a pleasurable and relaxing place to stay.
Owner's Response: At 4 years ago we were looking for a small farm in country side of the Arrábida Natural Park which is in the neighborhood of Sesimbra. But some day a misunderstand of a real estate agency took us to Sesimbra and to this house which immediately had captivate our emotions and makes to induce a 180 degrees turn in our projects and dreams.
Persisting what has became our new goal and since then, all our efforts were directed in a overall improvement of original house since the roof until the entire water pipe tubes including of course the interiors and all external areas such as the swimming pool and both garden areas. We though to recreate a beach house interiors, light but with a design approach in comfortable ambiences and we decide to offer this house to our guests as it was for ourselves. What we mean is that in spite we had decided to rent the house, nothing in terms of decoration, equipment and furniture has suffered a minimum change and stays just like we use it for ourselves. We simply like to offer a house that we would like to found if we were visitors looking for a holiday house.
And that is why we fill of course, highly rewarded specially when we hear or simply see and felt our guests pleasure for the house accommodations the decoration the interior architecture or the beautiful sea view.
We also fill that we have been rewarded by outstanding behavior of our guests which has been extremely careful and responsible in the house.
The owners Helena and Antonio
Persisting what has became our new goal and since then, all our efforts were directed in a overall improvement of original house since the roof until the entire water pipe tubes including of course the interiors and all external areas such as the swimming pool and both garden areas. We though to recreate a beach house interiors, light but with a design approach in comfortable ambiences and we decide to offer this house to our guests as it was for ourselves. What we mean is that in spite we had decided to rent the house, nothing in terms of decoration, equipment and furniture has suffered a minimum change and stays just like we use it for ourselves. We simply like to offer a house that we would like to found if we were visitors looking for a holiday house.
And that is why we fill of course, highly rewarded specially when we hear or simply see and felt our guests pleasure for the house accommodations the decoration the interior architecture or the beautiful sea view.
We also fill that we have been rewarded by outstanding behavior of our guests which has been extremely careful and responsible in the house.
The owners Helena and Antonio
Our holiday was like a dream+becomes unforgettable
Review Submitted: November 4, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2009
We were deeply touched by the friendly welcome at our arrival and the kind help we received from Helena and Antonio whilst we were guests on their very pretty and well looked after premises. We felt very much at home from the very beginning of our stay. Arranging our autumn holiday we found the immediate response to all our questions most helpful so we were able to start our journey fully relaxed looking forward to a restful week. When we arrived we stood in front of an impressive house with a wonderful garden. The lady of the house, Helena, opened the door with a very friendly smile on her face. And right this moment was the starting point of our holiday. Now both, Helena and Antonio led us through their house, from one storey to the next. And the higher we got the prittier it became. The lounge, kitchen and bath at the ground level, bedrooms and baths at the first floor and the one "in between". All of them very very pretty but still topped by the top-room with the panorama window and an unbelievable view of Sesimbra, the hills and the ocean. A dream view from sun rise until sun set. From there to the sun terrace with a grill and the pool and garden inviting to swim and relax.
Sesimbra city is a beautiful city. The harbour, the shops, the restaurants. We have never seen so many different fishes to eat.
We will surely recommand this house to our friends and to everybody who is reading this. There is no better way to stay in sesimbra.
It had been a wonderful holiday and we are sure to come again to spend some more time in a wonderful house in a wonderful surrounding in a wonderful city.
With our best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.
Nun noch einige Zeilen auf Deutsch.
Das Haus, die Eigentümer, die Stadt und das Meer waren überwältigend.
Es stimmte einfach alles. Die Betreuung vor der Reise, die Eigentümer, das Haus, das Anwesen, der Pool,die Stadt, das Meer, der Strand, die Geschäfte, die Restaurants, der Hafen, die Umgebung und die Menschen. Es war wunderschön und auch das Wetter spielte mit obwohl es schon mitte Oktober war.
Wir werden und haben auch schon, unseren Freunden von dieser tollen Unterkunft erzählt. Sie ist zu 100% weiter zu empfehlen, und zwar nicht nur für Familien mit Kindern sondern auch für Verliebte oder Ruhe suchende .
Sesimbra city is a beautiful city. The harbour, the shops, the restaurants. We have never seen so many different fishes to eat.
We will surely recommand this house to our friends and to everybody who is reading this. There is no better way to stay in sesimbra.
It had been a wonderful holiday and we are sure to come again to spend some more time in a wonderful house in a wonderful surrounding in a wonderful city.
With our best wishes for a peaceful Christmas and a happy and successful New Year.
Nun noch einige Zeilen auf Deutsch.
Das Haus, die Eigentümer, die Stadt und das Meer waren überwältigend.
Es stimmte einfach alles. Die Betreuung vor der Reise, die Eigentümer, das Haus, das Anwesen, der Pool,die Stadt, das Meer, der Strand, die Geschäfte, die Restaurants, der Hafen, die Umgebung und die Menschen. Es war wunderschön und auch das Wetter spielte mit obwohl es schon mitte Oktober war.
Wir werden und haben auch schon, unseren Freunden von dieser tollen Unterkunft erzählt. Sie ist zu 100% weiter zu empfehlen, und zwar nicht nur für Familien mit Kindern sondern auch für Verliebte oder Ruhe suchende .
Owner's Response: We have adopt an continuos upgrade action in terms of what we have to offer in the house, and certainly, our guests had an huge role in this goal and efforts.
Once more, we actually fill very rewarded by the enthusiastic and extremly nice comments of this authentic model couple guests. They have been really outstanding, considering both care and their behaviour whilst in the house.
Thanks, Helena and Antonio
Once more, we actually fill very rewarded by the enthusiastic and extremly nice comments of this authentic model couple guests. They have been really outstanding, considering both care and their behaviour whilst in the house.
Thanks, Helena and Antonio
wonderful home
Review Submitted: August 9, 2009
Date of Stay: July 2009
The home was ideally for two families with two children each. Very stylish equipment - in particular bathrooms. Wonderful view onto the sea, quiet and sufficiently cool during the night due to Atlantic sea climate . Even in high season not crowded, very few non-portuguese tourists. 40 Minutes cardrive to Lissabon, choice of at least three different type of beaches nearby (calm Sesimbra beach, wild Atlantic beach, bay with wonderful nature in the background).
excellent holidays in
Review Submitted: July 16, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
We had a splendid holiday with our sons and daughters in the second half of May. Sesimbra, the wheather, the company and last but not least the very beautiful villa helped to make this an unforgettable holliday. The house was fully equipped and everything was well maintained. When we had a minor electricity problem the owner immediately came from Lisbon to solve this problem. The garden below, the beautiful garden room with extra dish washer! and the 100% private swimming pool and second garden were a guarantee for a special stay in Portugal. We certainly will recommend this property to our friends.Sesimbra speaks for itself with the romantic fisher port and nice restaurants and cafes. The lovely Arrabida area is an eye opener. We will certainly come back
Owner's Response: We are very pleased for our nice dutch guest family comments. They was extremely careful with the property and also very helpful with some very interesting suggestions which we`ll certainly adopt. We can`t agree more, the Arrábida area ( Natural Arrábida Park) it`s really beautiful governmental protected area, and of couse its neighbor areas. One of those areas is Azeitão (know by its very good wines,by its vineyards landscape and also by its wine cellars) and also the Sado river estuary, which comprehend Setúbal and Troia peninsula, known by its dolphins inhabitants which could be watched by a local (Setubal) boat sightseeing tour.
Portugal revealed
Review Submitted: June 25, 2009
Date of Stay: May 2009
The property is large- will cater for a large family or group of friends. We as a couple lived in only one section of it.
The view as promised is magnificent. Sesimbra is as described.
Renting directly from the owners (rather than agents) gives a personal touch often missing in renting villas. They are still gaining experience but were very proficient.
The heating of the pool made an enormous difference early season- I need to swim for health reasons and was in the pool every morning and evening of our stay. The only request for improvement made was for a kettle- vital for making tea. Internet access is a nice touch.
Shade in the afternoon was a problem as winds meant umbrella was un-usable.
My only quibble was that a lot of the admittably modernistic and stylish furniture was not good for my back condition.
Otherwise I enjoyed my stay, enjoyed portugal and would recommend this property.
Last thought hire a small car- I got a Viano in and out but it was tight and parking in most places in Portugal is a challenge.
The view as promised is magnificent. Sesimbra is as described.
Renting directly from the owners (rather than agents) gives a personal touch often missing in renting villas. They are still gaining experience but were very proficient.
The heating of the pool made an enormous difference early season- I need to swim for health reasons and was in the pool every morning and evening of our stay. The only request for improvement made was for a kettle- vital for making tea. Internet access is a nice touch.
Shade in the afternoon was a problem as winds meant umbrella was un-usable.
My only quibble was that a lot of the admittably modernistic and stylish furniture was not good for my back condition.
Otherwise I enjoyed my stay, enjoyed portugal and would recommend this property.
Last thought hire a small car- I got a Viano in and out but it was tight and parking in most places in Portugal is a challenge.
Owner's Response: We had encourage our guests to make all possible suggestions they could think, cause that is certainly a priceless way to know what could be the common or specific cultural needs, and so to improve what we have to offer. Most of the suggestions are, of course, reasonable and have enough good sense to be accepted. During the stay is certainly the best moment to request something the guests could need. The House gardens have 2 refreshing pine trees which offer a splendid shadow and as well 2 large gazebos and also 1 large parasol. Now we have add 2 more sun umbrellas sets in the upper garden and in the upper terrace. Meanwhile a Kettle for tea has already been provided. We are pleased once again for having a new pleased guest which recommeds our Villa.
family from sweden
Review Submitted: December 10, 2008
Date of Stay: September 2008
s wedish family,the first one
e xtraordinarily villa
s atisfied guests
i mpressive beach.blue flag
m arvelous view
b eautiful surroundings
r are good wine and fisch
a ntonio and helena,nice host and hostess
e xtraordinarily villa
s atisfied guests
i mpressive beach.blue flag
m arvelous view
b eautiful surroundings
r are good wine and fisch
a ntonio and helena,nice host and hostess
Owner's Response: Everything which is really important on a place is simply but well resumed by our first sweden guests.
The beach down there facing to south with quite sea water and when the evenings come,what a good variety of fresh fish restaurants or just be standing at the villa terrace or near the pool waching the sea and the fishing boats passing by at that end of day,while splendid wine is challenging our taste.
Congratulations for the creative message of our sweden guests we had love the vertical reading of symbolic first message letters.
The beach down there facing to south with quite sea water and when the evenings come,what a good variety of fresh fish restaurants or just be standing at the villa terrace or near the pool waching the sea and the fishing boats passing by at that end of day,while splendid wine is challenging our taste.
Congratulations for the creative message of our sweden guests we had love the vertical reading of symbolic first message letters.
Fantastisches Haus
Review Submitted: July 14, 2008
Date of Stay: June 2008
Wir, eine Familie mit drei kleineren Kindern, sind schon viel gereist und haben viele Ferienhäuser gesehen, aber dieses Objekt hat uns einfach überwältigt. Das Haus ist riesig, wunderschön eingerichtet, hat eine fantastische Aussicht auf das Meer und Sesimbra und ist sehr sehr sauber. Antonio und Helena lassen es einem an nichts fehlen und sind hervorragende Vermieter. Sie haben diesem einzigartigen Bau eine wundervoll persönliche und geschmackvolle Note verliehen. Die Küchen sind mit allem ausgestattet was das Herz begehrt und auch in den Zimmern, in den Bädern und am Pool ist die Ausstattung mehr als gehoben. Der Salzwasserpool lässt einen das Meer nicht vermissen, wobei auch dies gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen ist. In guter Entfernung kann man Lissabon, Evora, Troia, Setubal und vieles mehr besichtigen. Am Strand von Sesimbra gibt es herrlich frischen Fisch für faire Preise und in der Umgebung gibt es die Weinroute, auf deren Weg man in der ein oder anderen adega anhalten sollte.Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder. Dieses Haus und seine Vermieter sind ohne Vorbehalte zu empfehlen.
as good as it gets
Review Submitted: May 27, 2008
Date of Stay: May 2008
We are traveling up to now for a lot of years by internet booking. For sure every landlord makes the effort to present his residence as valuable as possible. But this time we experienced different. It is even better than picture can show. We hope that Antonio will add some more pictures of this wonderful spot.
I think the most important thing for a save and pleasurable journey in a foreign country is the contact with a trustful and good working landlord. Antonio and his wife earn our full respect in being the best host we ever experienced.
please go on like this.......... ;-) the first visitors coming form Germany
I think the most important thing for a save and pleasurable journey in a foreign country is the contact with a trustful and good working landlord. Antonio and his wife earn our full respect in being the best host we ever experienced.
please go on like this.......... ;-) the first visitors coming form Germany
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