Apartment 31
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About the home
Our stunning ground floor apartment is located in the brand new Bayside resort, in the seaside fishing town of Sao Martinho do Porto, which lies at the heart of the Costa de Prata (the Silver Coast). It boasts the largest swimming pool in Sao Martinho, has a great children's play area and garden and is just 160 metres (3 minute walk) to the beach.
Our apartment offers one of the most desirable positions in the Bayside Resort. With two large private balconies and a fantastic spacious private terrace overlooking the stunning pool and children’s play area, you can be sure to find an area to catch the sun or shade whilst keeping an eye on the children as they play by the pool.
The terrace provides a wonderful outdoor space to relax and enjoy drinks and meals; the BBQ offers a great opportunity to grill some locally caught fish which you can collect fresh from the daily local market. If home cooking isn’t your thing, don’t worry as you are just 160 metres from the beachfront where you can find a wide range of bars and restaurants.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Sao Martinho do Porto, 100m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Satellite TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, Shared garden, BBQ, Climbing frame |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Our apartment comprises
• A master bedroom (with double bed) and a second bedroom with twin beds;
• The bathroom features a Jacuzzi bath and shower;
• The lounge / dining room has a large dining table, a comfortable sofa / chaise longe and a flatscreen LCD TV with 140 UK Satellite Freeview channels. You have access to the private front balcony from the lounge / dining room or master bedroom;
• The lounge and master bedroom benefit from air conditioning;
• Highchair and cot available
• The well equipped kitchen comprises electric oven / gas hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge / freezer and breakfast table and chairs. You can access the large terrace from the kitchen;
• Private underground parking;
• Entry phone for secure access
* Furnished to an exceptionally high standard
* Towels provided (except beach towels)
* Heated towel rail in bathroom
* Electric shutters on all windows and doors to keep the property safe and cool
Please note that the owner accepts no responsibility for any loss of/damage to personal property, or injury or death to any person or visitor, during the period of occupancy. Guests are reminded to take out adequate travel and personal belongings insurance.
Further details outdoors:
* Swimming pool, children's play area and garden are in a safe, enclosed area which requires 'card key' access
* Parking is in an underground bay which is accessed through an electric garage door
* Video entry system
Further details
* 30% of rental due on booking
* Balance payable 6 weeks prior to departure
* Refundable breakages deposit of £200 is required with booking. This will be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure (subject to property inspection)
* Prices may be subject to change at owners discretion
* Rental prices quoted in British £
* We can accept payments by bank transfer, credit card, debit card in GBP (£) or Euros
* A local English speaking agent will be available to check you in / out and will be contactable during your holiday
* On change-over days, departing guests must check out no later than 10:00 and new arriving guests should not check in before 16:00 (this is required to ensure the apartment is cleaned and prepared for new guests). We are happy to consider earlier check-in times, if there are no other guests departing on the date of your arrival
Conditions
Shorter stays may be possible, please contact the owner for further details
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The Costa de Prata/Silver Coast/Central Portugal region
The Silver Coast (Costa de Prata) is one of Portugal's best kept secrets. The whole region is renowned for its fantastic beaches, spectacular scenery, temperate climate, lush forests and its unspoilt nature. The region is a cultural delight offering a range of monasteries, convents, castles, churches, and museums. The region is also home to local vineyards offering you great wine-tasting opportunities.
Located less than 100km north of Lisbon on Portugal’s Atlantic coast lies Sao Martinho Do Porto in the heart of the Silver Coast (Costa Prata). Sao Martinho can be easily accessed from the A8 motorway leading directly from Lisbon within an hour from the airport. The mild temperatures, long holiday season and white sandy beaches offer something for everyone, from lazy days by the beach, to adrenalin fuelled activities such as surfing and kite-surfing.
The local Portuguese people are warm, friendly and proud of their beautiful country.
As this area is largely undiscovered, it offers a very different feel to the over commercialised Algarve region and you will find it easy to find sparsely populated (or even deserted) beaches if you explore the region.
To taste the real Portugal, look no further than the Silver Coast!!
The Sao Martinho do Porto area
Sao Martinho do Porto is a small traditional Portuguese fishing town located around a spectacular natural bay, known as "Concha" by the locals due to its shell like appearance. It is also surrounded by a vast sweeping beach which curls all the way around the bay. This forms a naturally sheltered swimming area and is one of the best places to bathe with its calm, shallow and sun warmed water making it ideal for families.
The village has maintained its marvellous character and much of the older historic parts still have cobbled streets. You will also find a frequent fish and fresh vegetables market and a monthly open air antiques fair. There are many bars, coffee houses and great restaurants to explore, catering for every taste.
There is a market daily in Sao Martinho offering fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and bread amongst other local produce (mornings only). You will also find a Tourist information office in the town. There is a railway station with a service from Lisbon and buses to local towns and Lisbon also stop near the railway station.
Local attractions include
• Golf – at the world class Praia D'El Rey golf club (25 mins). Rated as the 13th best course in Continental Europe by Golf World magazine - lovely sea views;
• Horseriding – at Sao Martinho;
• Watersports - Many watersports are available on the beach;
• Boating / fishing – in the bay or further out to sea;
• Markets / Supermarkets - There are 3 or 4 small supermarkets in Sao Martinho itself. Larger hypermarkets are close by. There is a market daily in Sao Martinho offering fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and bread amongst other local produce (mornings only);
• Restaurants and bars - There are a wide range of reasonably priced, atmospheric restaurants and bars offering mouth watering menus;
• Sightseeing – including the 13th century walled medieval town of Obidos (15 mins drive), Alcobaca Cathedral City (20 mins drive), Caldas da Rainha spa town, with bull-ring (15 mins);
• Wine - Local vineyards and wine tasting tours;
• Beaches – spoilt for choice, you will find fantastic (and in many cases, deserted beaches) all along the Silver Coast including Foz do Arelho beach (surfing and kite surfing within 15 mins), Obidos Lagoon (15 mins drive), Nazare (15 min drive)
How to get there
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| Airport: | Lisbon: 100 km |
Lisbon International Airport is located approximately 100km south of Sao Martinho do Porto and it is an easy drive along the A8 motorway. The overall journey time from the airport is between 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on traffic conditions. Detailed directions to Sao Martinho will be provided at the time of booking.
If you don't want to hire a car, you can access Sao Martinho by catching a taxi from the airport to Lisbon bus station (approx 15 Euros) and then catching a direct coach service, which takes just over an hour and costs about 7 Euros
Alternatively you can fly to Oporto (2.5 hour drive) or Faro (3.5 hour drive).
A number of low cost airlines fly to Lisbon including
* Bmibaby (www.bmibaby.com) flies to Lisbon from Manchester; to Faro from Cardiff, Birmingham and East Midlands.
* British Airways (www.ba.com) flies from Heathrow to Lisbon and Gatwick to Faro.
* EasyJet (www.easyjet.com) flies to Lisbon from Bristol, Liverpool, Gatwick and Luton; to Faro from Belfast, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and Newcastle.
* Flybe (www.flybe.com) flies to Faro from Exeter and Southampton.
* Flyglobespan (www.flyglobespan.com) flies to Faro from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
* Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) flies to Oporto from Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Stansted; to Faro from Stansted, East Midlands, Liverpool and Glasgow.
* TAP Air Portugal (www.tap-airportugal.co.uk) flies daily from Gatwick and Heathrow to Oporto & Lisbon.
* Thomson Airways (www.thomson.co.uk) flies to Faro from 17 UK airports including Belfast; most frequently from Luton, Doncaster-Sheffield, Manchester and Bournemouth.
* Thomas Cook Airlines (www.flythomascook.com) flies from 11 regional airports to Faro, including Belfast, Glasgow and Cardiff.
By train:
The website, www.seat61.com, gives a choice of routes from the UK to Portugal.
Car hire:
A number of car rental companies operate from Lisbon airport, including Avis (www.avis.co.uk); Budget (www.budget.co.uk); Europcar (www.europcar.co.uk); Hertz (www.hertz.co.uk). Brokers include Holiday Autos (www.holidayautos.co.uk) and Holiday Cars Direct (www.holidaycarsdirect.com).
Rail travel:
For timetable information visit the Comboios de Portugal website – www.cp.pt – which has an English-language option.
The Portuguese Tourism Office (0845 355 1212, www.visitportugal.com) Telephone to order brochures and ask questions.
Activities near Sao Martinho do Porto
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 16 Aug 2011 |
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Apartment 31 in Sao Martinho do Porto. The property was easy to find based on the comprehensive directions provided by the owner. On arrival, the cleanliness and quality of the furnishings in the apartment was clearly evident. The balcony is very large with space to dine, lounge around and dry your swimming costumes after a dip in the large communal pool, which the balcony overlooks. The apartment is definitely no greater than 5 minutes from the beautiful crescent beach, which is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean and makes swimming very safe for children. The promenade and town are attractive with a number of restaurants and cafes for dining and drinking; we loved the small, 'cabin' bars on the beach. We used a hire car to get from the airport to the apartment, which was handy for a day trip to Foz do Arelho (highly recommended for fantastic beach and big surf) and to pick up provisions from the Intermarche supermarket. A car is not essential, however, if you just want to relax on the beach and walk around the town. In summary, we had a very pleasant stay in a very clean and comfortably furnished apartment with use of a large pool, and first class service from the owner. |
20 Jul 2011 |
We had a fantastic holiday and the apartment was amazing. It was so much bigger than we thought and decorated to the highest quality. It was immaculately clean but still felt like a family home for... more |
28 Jun 2011 |
This apartment is modern and spacious and furnished to a high standard, everything you need is in the apartment including a BBQ on the balcony overlooking the pool. The pool itself is a great size and never very busy. The apartment is a few minutes walk to the beachfront with nice restaurants and cafes, the beach at Sao Marthino and the nearby beaches are all fabulous (make sure you go to the beach at Foz). The weather was perfect, hot but with a constant breeze from the Atlantic so take a jumper for the evenings. Perfect location for couples and families who aren't a fan of high rise resorts. |
Guestbook for Apartment 31
"A beautiful apartment. So relaxing here, and the surrounding area, we are totally chilled. Thank you!" - Sue and Steve (September 2010)
"What a great apartment and location! We've had a wonderful holiday. Thank you so much!" - Chris, Simon, Lewis, Ben and Lucy (August 2010)
"A lovely relaxing stay. Very comfortable apartment. Local beaches good" - David, Liz and Robin (August 2010)
"Fabulous apartment and a fabulous holiday. We really enjoyed the pool. Echo other comments in this book about Obidos, definitely worth a visit" - Cat, Nick and Harry (July 2010)
"Had a wonderful relaxing time. Fabulous apartment, just like home from home. Visited Obidos, Foz, Caldas da Rainha, Leiria (great shopping mall). Would recommend this to friends and family. Great time had by all" - Pat, Mick and Margaret (July 2010)
"We have had a wonderful holiday. The apartment was great with everything we could possibly need - thank-you! We would love to come back" - Rob, Laura, Joseph and Sophie (June 2010)
“I had a great time in Portugal. We even got a new dinghy as our first one got punctured in the sand. Also, at Salir do Porto, I found a live crab and a crab shell. My Dad also caught a sea bass fishing in the bay at Sao Martinho. We had great fun on the pedalo and my big brother went swimming in the deep water. I love my apartment – we hope you enjoy it too” – Grace, aged 7 (May 2010)
“Had the most wonderful time – loved everything. It’s a real oasis! Obidos was fantastic – would definitely recommend it to anyone. Many thanks for such a great time” – Mr & Mrs Rigby (October 2009)
“Well equipped apartment and ideally situated for the beach. We all had a great time and my husband is now a dab hand at barbeque!” – Mr & Mrs Merryweather (August 2009)
“What a fantastic apartment, had a great time. We loved Atlantic restaurant who really looked after us – food was great and service amazing (ask for Fernando). If you have a small family, go to Foz doArelho – great beach. Waterpark Norpark (at Peniche) is also a good day out” – Mr & Mrs Layzell (July 2009)
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| March | 7 Mar 10 | 1 Apr 10 | £ 295 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| April | 1 Apr 10 | 1 May 10 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| May / June | 1 May 10 | 1 Jul 10 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July / August | 1 Jul 10 | 1 Sep 10 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 10 | 1 Oct 10 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 10 | 1 Nov 10 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 10 | 18 Dec 10 | £ 245 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas / New Year | 18 Dec 10 | 5 Jan 11 | £ 395 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights |
| January / February | 5 Jan 11 | 1 Mar 11 | £ 245 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| March | 1 Mar 11 | 1 Apr 11 | £ 295 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| April | 1 Apr 11 | 1 May 11 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| May / June | 1 May 11 | 1 Jul 11 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jully / August | 1 Jul 11 | 1 Sep 11 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| November / December | 1 Nov 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 245 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas / New Year | 18 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 395 | 70 | 80 | 3 Nights |
| January / February | 8 Jan 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 245 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| March | 1 Mar 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 295 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
| April | 1 Apr 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| May/June | 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 345 | 60 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| November/December | 1 Nov 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 245 | 50 | 60 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Secure payment by direct bank transfer (to either UK bank in £ or Portuguese bank in €) or on-line payment available by Credit or Debit card in £ or €. Bankers drafts also accepted.
There will be a £50 charge to help cover the cost of apartment cleaning/laundry.
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Contact the owner
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
