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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Carcavelos in Cascais

from £62 / night

£427–£512 / weekBookable online

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2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

12 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

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About the home

This charming top floor apartment has been designed and decorated to meet all of your needs while on holiday. The bright living area opens out onto a large private roof top terrace, perfect for dining alfresco with a no-mess gas barbecue and dining area for four. Sun loungers and a hammock also invite you to rest and soak up the ocean view over the rooftops. The kitchen is also equipped with modern appliances. A short walk away several local romantic restaurants are awaiting, or if you feel like cooking there's a supermarket just in front of the building. Located in central Carcavelos, you'll feel how this small town was originally thought to be a locals holiday's destination. Great place to be based if you wish to explore the surrounding area, with Cascais, Sintra and Lisbon both a short 20 minute drive away or by the seaside train, taking 15 minutes either to Lisbon or Cascais.

You can walk to the nearby Carcavelos beach while enjoying the relaxed streets of Carcavelos, just 1Km away.
You can also enjoy the romantic restaurants, gardens, supermarkets, pharmacies and banks, all within a short walk from the apartment.

3 bicycles are included for our guests to better explore the region/coastline.

Complimentary bottle of portuguese fine red wine provided upon arrival.

Nespresso coffee machine provided with complimentary coffee capsules.

About the owners:
We're a couple in our early thirties who outgrew this apartment and moved into a larger one. I'm a Telecommunications Engineer and Claudia is a school-teacher.

Year purchased: 2006

Why we chose an apartment in this location:
I've grown near this apartment, it was a dream come true for me to buy this previledged apartment next to everything I love. As a couple we loved watching the starry nightsky during the summer confortable nights outside in the terrace, we loved bringing friends over to the terrace, listening to some soft music, relaxing outside all day long in the hammock or the loungers. We'd go for our nightly walk in the sea promenade. We'd go out at night to the most various places by train without worrying about drunk driving. We're detail oriented, so everything in this house was thought out to provide you the same kind of experience we had while living here, and I've got to tell you, it was truly amazing.

Unique benefits of the property:
Breathtaking, silent, huge nightsky over the ocean (should weather permit). You should see the thunderstorms...they light the whole place up through the huge windows facing the sea. Every little detail in this house was carefully thought out...we're not cutting any corners as we owe a lot to this place. We passionately believe it deserves to show itself to you in its full glory. No need to convince you on the benefits of the seaview and the proximity to the beach. Go everywhere in town, see everything then come back to a relaxed, tranquil and very easygoing environment. Have some great guys giving you suggestions should you need them: us.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
- Inverter heat pump/Air conditioner will provide the right temperature inside the house very quietly;
- 32" CRT TV served by cable;
- Ipod dock/CD player/Tuner all in one with outstanding sound quality (Yamaha MCR-040);
- Free Wi-fi with broadband connection;
- Nespresso coffee machine provided with complimentary coffee capsules.

Further details outdoors:
You have a secure parking on the back of the building, however a car is not necessary.
3 bicycles are provided free of charge to our guests to explore the region/coastline

Further details

On longer-than-one-week lets, apartment cleaning performed once weekly along with clean bed linen and towels.

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Rooftop terrage lounging

 

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Rooftop terrace

 

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Living Room

 

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Living Room

The Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon region

15 minutes away (car or train) from Portugal's capital city, the Estoril Coast has a wonderful climate and is a superb natural environment.

Owing to a Mediterranean type micro-climate, the Estoril Coast has mild winters and an ideal summer temperature which never gets too hot. The autumn is ideal and is like a second spring.

Nowhere else in the world can such dramatic changes of scenery and such contrasting atmospheres be experienced in as small an area as the Estoril Coast. The region offers a concentration of different experiences all within a half hour’s drive. Apart from an enormous range of sights attractive to any visitor, a number of more specialised interests can also be pursued.

The Cascais / Carcavelos area

Lisbon, one of the oldest and most fascinating capital cities in Europe, it has everything a city can provide: a unique atmosphere, a rich history back to the time of the discoveries, good shopping, entertainment of all types and a wealth of cultural activities.

Cascais

Cascais was originally a small fishing port with tourism and a variety of properties situated on the sea front, it has now developed over the years into a very high standard place to live for many Portuguese. The town centre has kept its charm with a good selection of restaurants, shops, lively bars all located within the narrow cobbled streets.

Carcavelos:

Carcavelos is a parish in the Portuguese municipality of Cascais, about 12 km west of Lisbon. The village used to be known for the Carcavelos wine, but since the wine production is nowadays reduced, Carcavelos is better known among surfers because of the good surfing condition of the Carcavelos beach.

Carcavelos also marks the mouth of the Tejo River. To the east side of the Carcavelos beach there is a huge fortification named Forte de São Julião da Barra. It was used to protect the Tejo river entrance from enemy ships. Currently it is used as the official summer residence of the Ministry of Defense.

In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Carcavelos was an important landing point in the international telegraph network, providing crucial communication links for the British Empire. Most of the links were run by forerunners of the Cable & Wireless company.

Carcavelos is home to a number of international schools including Saint Julian's.

How to get there

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Metro from the airport to the Cais-do-Sodré train station, from there you can reach the Carcavelos train station in 15 minutes (total transportation costs around 6 euros per person). The apartment lies very near the station.

Alternatively from the airport you could take a taxi ride, 20 minutes (and around 35 euros) later you should reach the apartment more comfortably.

Activities near Cascais

Reviews

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05 Nov 2012

“Lovely apartment run by extremely helpful people” The penthouse is lovely and very charmingly decorated and the view over the ocean is very nice. Although it was getting colder outside, we still spent quite a bit of time relaxing on the rooftop terrace. The beach is very close, a nice 10 min walk; the station which will take you to Lisbon in 30 min and the shop are even closer. On arrival we were greeted by Adelaide and she was just as helpful as the owners Miguel and Claudia. Whenever we needed help or a favour, they responded before we could blink our eyes. We had a very nice time and wished we could have stayed longer! We will definitely go back to Portugal!

25 Aug 2012

“Excellent Service” My boyf and I booked this accommodation for mid-Sept 2012 because it offered everything we wanted for our holiday. It was close to the beach and amenties and had a good sized balcony from the photos and so we were extremely excited to have found such an apartment. Unfortunately, due to some personal circumstances, we were not able to commit to the holiday and Miguel, the owner, was able to offer a us a full refund of our deposit. Miguel was extremely lovely and helpful in our booking process. He emailed us directions to get to the aprtment from Lisbon airport and plenty of information about the area, with recommendations and things to do whilst we were in Portugal after our booking. From the few emails we had from Miguel, we felt he would have been a great host and it is a real shame that we were not able to take our trip and enjoy the apartment, and meet him and his girlfriend in person.

22 Jun 2012

“Great location and lovely apartment! Very happy!” This really is a lovely place to stay in a great location! We arrived late friday night and was met by Miguel, Claudia and Mrs Adelade who were very accomodating, as we have a 2 year old they kindly offerred to meet us with a car seat at the airport which was a huge help.. We were provided complimentory coffee and a lovely bottle of red wine which I thought was very kind. The apartment itself is lovely, clean and has everything you need. The terrace is a great place to relax after a busy day. Everything from the local Pingo shop to the bakery which does amazing sausage rolls my partner stopped there everday they were so good is on your doorstep. Its a 10 minute walk to the beach which is relaxed and never too busy and a 2 minute walk to train station so its a perfect location for exploring. The apartment had several Lisbon guide books and we especially liked the alternative one worth a read!! All in all there is little that can be said to fault this apartment and the couple who let it as they really do go the extra mile to help if you need any assistance and leave you to it if you dont! We would definatly stay there again when we go back to Portugal, as for a couple or small family I think you would be hard pressed to find somewhere better within this budget. Thanks very much happy holidays!

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04 Jun 2012

“Gorgeous country, comfortable apartment, well cared for place to stay” Miguel and Claudia have a terrific place to stay. I know we will come back next year. The photos and description are accurate but missed out in explaining how lovely the people are. Cherries in season along with sardines....could not eat enough.... Highly recommend this apartment. Perfect size for a couple or with a child....

19 May 2012

“Superb apartment.” We had a super holiday in Miguel's apartment, (although I would not classify it as a beach apartment, it is a good 10 min walk to the seafront). The apartment is very well equipped and... more

10 Nov 2011

“Everything we hoped for - and then some!!!!” Miguel and Claudia met us when our cab pulled up in front of the apartment and we couldn't have been greeted more warmly. They are charming - excellent ambassadors for Portugal. We had just finished a four day photography project in Sintra and were in need of some R&R. We couldn't have landed in a better spot!!! The apartment was meticulously maintained and was perfect in every way. The balcony was a welcome feature although we did experience some heavy rain for part of our stay. Didn't matter, we had WiFi and were happy to stay indoors and relax for a bit. When we did get out, it was wonderful. We walked to the beach and were thrilled to see dozens of surfers. The light at 5:00 pm was perfect for photos and the restaurant we chose was a wonderful outdoor cafe that served up a fresh grilled sea bass dinner and sangria that made watching the sunset over the water that much more magnificent. A great bakery that had takeaway food - quiches and delectable pastries - and a grocery store literally 2 minutes away was so convenient. Our only regret is that we needed more than a few days to explore this area and if we are lucky, we will have a chance to visit again. We recommend this apartment and thank you again Miguel and Claudia for your kind hospitality! Let us know if you plan to visit Toronto!!

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12 Oct 2011

“A home from home in a great location!” A really well fitted out apartment in an ideal location for exploring Lisbon and the coast to Cascais and beyond! Miguel and Claudia are great hosts and really helpful. We gave them a couple of tips... more

21 Sep 2011

“Great apartment, excellent location” If you're down to your final choices and this is one of your options - choose this. We stayed here in September 2011 and were so impressed with Miguel and Claudia's place. They are trustworthy and true to their word in the descriptions given for the property, shown by the attention to detail in the apartment and the efforts they went to to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The guidebooks provided are excellent - plenty of info for a good holiday. Train station is 2 mins walk and really does make any trips away from town very easy to do. Felt like home for the time we were there, just as an apartment should be. And if that's not enough, they also have a hammock! Response: Chris, thanks a lot for your kind words and great company :) now please go and tell your friends about the fun you had while at our place :P Miguel and Claudia

25 Aug 2011

“Wonderful apartment with charming hosts” Ideal location for exploring Lisbon and surrounding area.Miguel and Claudia could not have been more welcoming. From the outset they were so hospitable and collected us from Lisbon airport with... more Response: Rose, Bill, thank you so much for your kind words :) We hope to see you again! Miguel and Claudia

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12 Aug 2011

“An excellent apartment with everything you could need” We had a very enjoyable stay at the apartment. The apartment is kitted out with everything you could need fridge, freezer, washing machine, dumble dryer, coffee maker, internet, sattelite TV, gas BBQ and all the general bits and pieces you would expect. There is a nice balcony, the bedroom is big and the living/dinning room is very comfortable. The whole apartment is furnished in good taste which makes for a very nice and enjoyable holiday. The super market, restaurants and shops are 2 minutes away. The train station is also close and you can be in Lisbon in 20 minutes. The beach is 10 minutes walk. What more could you want. Miguel and Glaudia are extremly helpful with any advise you may need. I would recommend this apartment. Response: Thank you! Miguel and Claudia

01 Aug 2011

“beautifull appartment” Right from the start i found miguel very helpfull ,it was great having someone that could communicate with the taxi driver and give him directions where to go .The appartment was everything you need for a good holiday ,i loved the hammock on the terrace very relaxing .the appartment is very close to the train station so it was easy to get to different places, lisbon is only 20 mins away ,the trains run till 1.30am so you can enjoy a night in the fada bars and get a train home.Carcavelos is a quiet town, the beach is lovely and there are plenty of cafe's and bars to eat in there .At night we headed to Caiscais which more of a tourist resort and only 10 mins on the train, plenty of shops and nice restaurants. Miguel and Claudia made us feel very welcome the bottle of wine was a nice touch and very enjoyable. Response: Rosaleen, Paul, Thank you! We also loved all the little presents you guys left for the house :) The Irish millenary turf sculpture is posted on our fridge to remind us of you. Will visit Ireland in the near future. Miguel and Claudia

29 Jul 2011

“what a great holiday we just love Lisbon it's a must.” Mike and I stayed for a week (16-23rd July 2011) We were met by Miguel and Claudia the owners of this really great property. They were super hosts and gave us lost of information on places to... more Response: Mike, Deborah, thank you so much for your kind words :) Loved to see that you really enjoyed your stay. Miguel and Claudia

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	21 Dec 11	31 May 12	500€ 500	75€ 75	75€ 75	2 Nights
High Season	16 Aug 12	30 Sep 12	600€ 600	85€ 85	85€ 85	5 Nights
Medium Season	18 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	500€ 500	40€ 40	40€ 40	2 Nights
Low Season	1 Dec 12	1 Mar 13	350€ 350	35€ 35	35€ 35	5 Nights
Medium Season	1 Mar 13	1 Apr 13	500€ 500	50€ 50	50€ 50	2 Nights
High Season	1 Apr 13	1 Oct 13	600€ 600	85€ 85	85€ 85	5 Nights
Medium Season	1 Oct 13	1 Dec 13	500€ 500	75€ 75	75€ 75	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	16 Aug 12	1 Oct 12	740€ 740	105€ 105	105€ 105	5 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

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