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Casa Aurora (house)

Home:25436
Sleeps up to:6   (2 bedrooms)
Rates:£270 to £525 per week
Nearest beach:Foz do Arelho: 8 km
Will consider:Long term lets (over 1 month)
Corporate bookings
Changeover day:Flexible
Access:Car not necessary
Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:No pets allowed
Suitable for children
No smoking at this property
Self-catering

Home description

The ideal setting of the house ensures that you are within walking distance of all the sights that Obidos has to offer.

The ancient castle, walls, museums and churches are practically on your door step. Views of the castle, church towers and ancient buildings from the patio windows in the sitting/dining room and from the bedrooms are spectacular. You will enjoy photographing your family and friends among such historic surroundings.

The house is bright, comfortably furnished and has all modern conveniences.


It is in a private development of about 30 houses all specifically designed to fit in with the historic environment.

Obidos is perfect for those who like eating out, walking, enjoy golf (10 mins away ) fishing, water sports
and cultural events.
This house is availabe also for long term rentals. Please sk for details. tel 02871 359120

The beautiful view across the town..
The beautiful view across the town..
Village house location in the historic walled town of Obidos
Village house location in the historic walled town of Obidos
At street level...
At street level...
Hallway and part of the sitting dining area
Hallway and part of the sitting dining area
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The Costa de Prata/Silver Coast region

THE SILVER COAST is an area of Portugal which is relatively undiscovered. It has many beautiful coastal villages and towns.

The climate is mild and not as extreme as other parts of Europe.
WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

Obidos is listed as a World Heritage Site, no doubt, due to the way in which the architectural features have been exquisitely preserved.
The history of Obidos as a medieval garrison town is well documented and there are booklets and maps detailing its history and general tourist attractions is available in the house.
The roads from the airport are excellent. The people are courteous and friendly and the local cuisine is exquisite.
Compared to other areas of Portugal and other countries in Europe the Silver Coast area of Portugal has a very healthy climate.


Obidos area

You can stroll along the walls of the castle and enjoy the scent of bougainvilla , honesuckle and the other plants and flora.
Panormic views across the surrounding countryside from the battlements will rival anything that Tuscany has to offer.
The architecture of the museum, castle, churches and great town houses offer examples of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque features.

During the spring and summer season there are local festival and open-air concerts are often performed free of charge.
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of this little gem of a town as you walk through the narrow, cobbled streets or rest in the welcoming cafe or bar for a drink of the local liquer.

From Obidos you can take the local bus for 2 euros to the nearest town Caldas da Reinha and visit the ceramic shops which sell a variety of decorative ceramiscs straight from the factory


How to get there

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Fly to Oporto (Porto) or to Lisbon . Lisbon is 50 minutes (70km) from Obidos but the flights to Oporto , which is 150 km away, are usually much cheaper.

The roads from both airports are excellent and well sign-posted. There are regular bus and train services to Obidos. Caldas na Reinha is the nearest town and well worth exploring as a typical Portuguese town.


Activities near Obidos

Sports:
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing

Great for:
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays


Facilities

General:TV
Standard:Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:Linen and towels provided.
Highchair available.
Outdoors:Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:Parking space

Further details indoors:
The modern kitchen is fully equipped for cooking, having all mod. cons.

There is a bathroom with bath, shower, wc, wash-hand basin and it is fully tiled. A set of six towels is provided.
There is also a smaller bathroom with wash-hand basin and wc.

The two bedrooms are comfortable, light and airy and bed-linen is provided.

There is also a cot for babies or toddlers. Heaters are available for winter holidays.
Long term (two months or more) Winter Lets are negotiable.

Further details outdoors:
There is space for parking on the street outside the front door.

As well as having a private patio there is communal garden area and this is also suitable for family gatherings and barbecues on fine evenings.

Casa Aurora is within walking distance of all amenities and nearby are bus-stops which do regular/daily trips to local beaches and also to Lisbon.

The bus to Peniche, which is a charming fishing village, is about 100 metres from the house. There are regular trips to a National Park from Peniche.

Whilst the landscape is very picturesque during the day, at night there is an added dimension of beauty as you see the town softly silhouetted against the night sky.

There is a local internet office on the main street of Obidos which offers free internet services.
There are so many interesting walks within the immediate vicinity of Casa Aurora and after dinner it is a joy to stroll among the streets and take in the sweet fragrance of the bougainvilla and other local flowers. Or you could walk towards the old viaduct for a longer walk.


Further details

Discounts available for 3 - 4 week winter bookings or longer.


Conditions

Smoking permitted on the terrace and the balconies.

A deposit of 100 pounds stg is required to confirm the booking and the balance is payable 6 weeks before the holiday begins.

A refundable breakages deposit of £50 is required and it will be returned (subject to a satisfactory property inspection) by the agent.


Rental rates

Rental prices originally quoted in: British £Convert to:
PeriodFrom
To
Weekly
Nightly rate Minimum 
stay
WeekdayWeekend
SEPTEMBER 2009 1 Sep 0930 Sep 09£ 350--1 Week
OCTOBER 2009 3 Oct 091 Nov 09£ 280--1 Week
NOVEMBER 1 Nov 091 Dec 09£ 270--1 Week
DECEMBER 1 Dec 091 Jan 10£ 275--1 Week
JANUARY 2010 1 Jan 101 Feb 10£ 275--1 Week
FEBRUARY 1 Feb 101 Mar 10£ 290--1 Week
MARCH 1 Mar 101 Apr 10£ 330--1 Week
Easter 1 Apr 108 Apr 10£ 3751603501 Night
APRIL 2010 8 Apr 101 May 10£ 340--1 Week
MAY 1 May 101 Jun 10£ 350--1 Week
JUNE 1 Jun 101 Jul 10£ 360--1 Week
JULY 1 Jul 101 Aug 10£ 450--1 Week
AUGUST 1 Aug 101 Sep 10£ 525--1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

*** Please ask regarding rates for 2 or more nights ***

Tel 02871359120

Mobile 07912 605 048 or email by filling out the enquiry form below.

10% discount if you book 2 or more weeks in July and August.

General Booking Arrangements:

Deposit !00 stg or 100 euros .

Refundable damage deposit 50 stg. or 50 euros

DISCOUNTS FOR FOUR WEEK BOOKINGS FROM 1ST NOVEMBER 2008 UNTIL 31 MARCH 2009 155 STG PER WEEK


Guestbook for Casa Aurora

"This was a great holiday and we enjoyed waking up to the beauty of Obidos . Your house is beautiful .........."
R.S. Gill

"Your house is beautiful as is Obidos. We'll be back...." Mr. A O'Leary Ireland

"A very enjoyable holiday in Obidos. Endlessly busy and we enjoyed the comfort of Casa Aurora ......" J and L
Bryson (Midlands)


Availability

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