City centre rental
About the home
This luxurious two storey cottage (approx 85 sq m / 915 sq ft) is located within a 5 minute walk of the bars and restaurants in the Bairro Alto and less than a 10 minute walk to the shops, cafés and Metro station in Chiado.
It's an ideal base for exploring the city with a stop for Lisbon's historic trams close by and, if you want to go to the beach, Cais do Sodré railway station is 15 minutes walk away including a ride down the famous 'Elevador da Bica'.
Despite the central location, the cottage is at the end of a terrace on a quiet street and backs on to the Geological Museum so you can enjoy the best of Lisbon but relax and sleep well when you want to.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Estoril/Cascais 30 mins by train, 15km |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
Further details indoors:
From the entrance a few stairs lead up to the sitting and dining areas and a separate, new kitchen. Down a few stairs there are two bedrooms and bathroom. All rooms have heating and the living area has an air-conditioning unit which is powerful enough to cool the whole house.
You can connect your iPod or other MP3 player to the stereo system with the cable provided and there are DVDs and books for you to enjoy in the property. A wireless broadband internet connection is also available (please contact the owner for details).
We provide basic supplies of coffee and filters, tea, milk, sugar as well as olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Toilet paper, clothes washing liquid and dishwasher powder are also provided.
You’ll find our own guide to local restaurants, bars and shopping inside the property.
The house is cleaned before your arrival and then every 7 days. If you’d like further housekeeping, please contact the owner.
Further details outdoors:
There is a local shop 30 metres from the door and in the same road you have the Geological Museum and a couple of small art galleries opposite the School of Dance.
If you'd like a drink nearby, Cinco Lounge, described by Time Out as Lisbon's first New York/London style cocktail bar, is 2 minutes away on foot.
Further details
Check-in is after 14.00h and check-out before 10.00h. However, we can be flexible about arrival / departure times if you contact us with your travel schedule well in advance.
A €100 breakage deposit must be paid in cash upon arrival and is refunded upon departure subject to inspection of the property.
We also have a travel cot and high chair (cost €35 per week).
The Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon region


The beautiful town of Sintra with it's stunning castles and gardens is easily accessible by train as are Cascais and Estoril with their beaches, restaurants, shopping and a casino.
Across the river, 50 miles of sandy beaches stretch south from Costa da Caparica.
The Lisbon / Central Lisbon area
Lisbon offers a great mix of historic neighbourhoods with narrow cobbled streets, elegant avenues and cutting edge modern architecture, traditional and modern restaurants, vibrant nightlife, museums and art galleries. There really is something for everyone and all this in a sub-tropical climate.
We recommend the following, all of which are easily accessible from the house on foot:
The Bairro Alto - Famous for nightlife. Narrow cobbled streets full of restaurants, bars and shops
Chiado - Shopping, cafés and restaurants
The Baixa - elegant squares, shopping, restaurants and cafés
Avenida da Liberdade - Lisbon's main Avenue. Shopping and cafés
The Parliament and Rua São Bento - Antique shops and restaurants and the house of Amália Rodrigues, the best loved Fado singer, which is now a museum.
Praça das Flores - a typical Lisbon garden square with café and restaurants
Principe Real - Another garden square, more restaurants and the Botanical Gardens
Basilica da Estrela - Lisbon's most impressive church and nearby gardens
Using trams, buses, the Metro or cheap taxis you also have:
Belém - a UNESCO World Heritage site with the Jerónimos monastery, Belém Tower and Monument to the Discoveries
Docas- A marina with bars and restaurants. Great for lunch or a big night out.
Alfama - Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood with Castelo São Jorge, a Moorish castle with fantastic views of the city . Get there by tram.
Parque das Nações (the former Expo '98 site) with ultra modern architecture, shopping, riverside walks, restaurants and bars and a new Casino.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Lisbon: 10 km |
| Railway: | Cais do Sodré: 1 km |
| Ferry: | Cais do Sodré: 1 km |
Lisbon airport is served by BA and TAP as well as budget airlines Easyjet and Monarch. We recommend you take a taxi to the house. Depending on traffic it should take between 20 and 30 minutes to get there and cost a maximum of €15 including the fee for carrying suitcases.
Activities near Lisbon
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
City breaks
Reviews
![]() 04 Nov 2011 |
I stayed with two friends at Lisbon Cottage and we felt the accommodation was very well presented, extremely clean and tidy and comfortable. The kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of hot water and the beds were comfortable with good pillows and lots of blankets etc to suit any individual. The property is well placed for visiting the city as a whole and is in a quiet location. It is near to the old quarter of the Biarro Alto and within easy walking distance of the city centre shops and public transport. We were met by the owner late in the evening due to our flight times and he was very helpful and informative. We enjoyed our stay very much. |
Guestbook for City centre rental
"The cottage is just brillant, perfect in every way. So good, that we came back a second time. It is so relaxing here, time seems to go slower, nobody rushing, just a gentle place... Thanks for letting us stay a second time and we will be back again very soon." Katherin & Martin (Ireland).
"Many thanks from myself and daughters for a happy stay in your very comfy cottage where
attention to detail is second to none! Lisbon made the perfect weekend break (especially with the weather) and we enjoyed all the sights to see, especially a wonderful day in Sintra. But it's always nice to say "next time" so we hope to return and will recommend your accommodation
to all". Louise & daughters (UK)
"Thanks for letting us spend our honeymoon in your lovely cottage - we've really felt at home here. (...) I'm sure we'll be back one day, and we'll definitely be booking the cottage again when we do!" Becca & Adam (Edinburgh)
"We have had a beautiful time here in Lisbon and the cottage is very nice, very well located". Francesc Sole (Family from Barcelona, Spain).
"It was a lovely surprise, the picture in the internet was very impressive but when we arrived it was true and even better than advertised. After hadr day being the tourist it was a pleasure coming back to a wonderful house. The girls called it home". Yvonne, Rebekah, Rachel (U.K.)
"Loved the cottage, beds really comfy! Nice and quite area". Familia Torres (Lanzarote, Spain).
"Thank you for having the perfect apartment in the perfect location (...) and we found lots of good places for dinner right in the neighborhood". Sheila and Mary (Los Angeles, CA)
"Can't say enough nice things about the cottage! Was spotlessly clean + polished and included everything necessary for a perfect break. I specially appreciated the WiFi + the washer/dryer. And I have to say the bed might be the coziest one I've EVER slept in! The house location is perfect too. Felt very safe and is so central! (...) Thank you, thank you! We hope to come back." Lauren (San Diego, USA).
"Abbiamo trascorso una magnifica vacanza in questa citta maravigliosa. Grazie anche alla vostra accogliente e confortevole casa, in coi speriamo un giorno di poter essere ancora ospiti". Marcello, Enrico, Dante (Venice, Italy)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| January - June | 19 Jan 11 | 1 Jul 11 | € 500 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| July - August | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Sep 11 | € 600 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| September - December | 1 Sep 11 | 24 Dec 11 | € 500 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| Christmas & New Year | 24 Dec 11 | 1 Jan 12 | € 600 | 90 | 90 | Flexible |
| January - March | 6 Feb 12 | 2 Apr 12 | € 500 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| Holy Week | 2 Apr 12 | 9 Apr 12 | € 600 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| April - June | 9 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 500 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| July - August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 600 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
| September - December | 1 Sep 12 | 24 Dec 12 | € 500 | 85 | 85 | Flexible |
| Christmas & New Year | 24 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | € 600 | 95 | 95 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
A non-refundable deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. Payment of the balance must be made 3 weeks before arrival. For last minute bookings the full amount is payable on confirmation. Payments must be made through Pay Pal or bank transfer.
Minimum rental is one week but SHORTER RENTALS MAYBE AVAILABLE especially in low season. However, we never rent the house for less than 3 nights and the price for the 3 nights is €300 in low season and €400 in high season. Please contact the owner for details of availability and prices.
Prices quoted are for 4 people and include all utilities.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Simon Gillibrand
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in Portugal and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |

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