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Villa |7 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Galamares in Sintra

From £900 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

Very attractive villa with pool, within 10-20 minutes drive to five lovely beaches (with great surfing). Casa do Cedro is set in its own large garden, with a fantastic location on the lower slopes of the hills running up from the sea, with a marvellous view up to the wooded mountain of Sintra.
Nearby beaches, surfing, tennis, golf (8 courses), riding, walking, mountain biking and many sights are all very nearby ... and lots of great restaurants.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Casa do Cedro is a spacious villa with a cool interior and native Portuguese wooden furniture. It has two big ground floor living areas, a dining room, kitchen and breakfast area ... as well as sleeping/bathroom facilities for 6 on the ground floor and 6 upstairs (plus a twin room suitable for children).
Upstairs is a huge games room with ping pong table and the remaining sleeping/bathroom facilities for 7 more people. There is also a small balcony.
There is wireless broadband internet access.

Further details outdoors:
The villa is a family home with exceptional views and a great atmosphere.
All along the front of the house is a lovely red terrace with a large retractable awning to keep the sun off.
The house is surrounded by its own grounds and lawn, with a small orchard in which is set the swimming pool. Ping pong and badminton provided. Tennis courts nearby.
There are parking facilities for 4-5 cars inside the grounds if need be.
The swimming pool is about 6m x 11m and about 1.25m deep.

Further details

Portugal is hot in the summer ... but the Casa do Cedro is cooler in the evening as it is on a hillside and gets the light sea breeze ... so you have the best of both worlds: hot sun but also shade in the daytime but not too hot to sleep at night.
There are many great restaurants nearby, eg in Praia das Macas village on the sea (about 5 km from the house). Neptuno and Buzio restaurants recommended. In Colares, there are a number of good restaurants including the reasonably priced Central. Sintra old town also has good restaurants and most seaside villages.

Conditions

Rental is from Saturday to Saturday.
The house is cleaned before arrivals and twice each week. The garden is maintained.
A full maid service may be possible, as an extra.
Exact prices are available per week depending on dates.
Full fee payable in advance. 30 percent deposit required to secure a booking.
Christmas and New Year rates available on request.

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Villa from the lawn

 

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From terrace towards pool and hills

 

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Terrace

 

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Fireplace in one of living rooms

The Costa de Lisboa/Lisbon region

- Sandy beaches galore all along the coast nearby
- Many superb seafood and other restaurants nearby
- Tennis, riding, golf, mountain biking - and some of the best surfing in Portugal
- Nightclubs and many bars nearby
- But it is also great just to relax by the pool in the villa, with its breath-taking mountain views
- Historic Lisbon and Sintra nearby, with art galleries and palaces and festivals
- Unusually, for Portugal, there are many fabulous walks also nearby, both along the coastal clifftops and in the mountain and on the hilltop of Sintra
- An organic farm shop is 10 minutes walk away. Other shops, street markets and supermarkets are all nearby (in walking distance in Mucifal or a short drive away) ... and tourist shopping is just a short drive away in Sintra.
- The old and nearby small town of Colares is famous for its wine, and the viticulture cellars and facilities can be visited.
- Many locals you meet are likely to speak English
- There are many great restaurants nearby, eg in Praia das Macas village on the sea (about 5 km from the house). Neptuno and Buzio restaurants are recommended. In Colares, there are a number of good restaurants including the reasonably priced Central. Sintra old town also has good restaurants and most seaside villages.

The Sintra / Galamares area

The local region is famous for its beaches, restaurants, palaces, walking and golf. And Lisbon is only 30-40 minutes away ...

The beaches of Sintra's coastline are famous: Praia Grande (great for surfing), Praia das Maçãs, Praia da Adraga (just below Praia Grande on the map above) and Magoito (further south), all from 10 to 20 minutes car trip from the house. There is another really big beach called Guincho south west of the house (about 25 minutes drive, past Colares and then south round the end of Sintra mountain), where the surfing world championships have been held.
Around the sandy stretch of the Praia das Maçãs there are several restaurants (Neptuno is great), cafés, bars, a disco, tennis courts, as well as shops selling local crafts, esplanades and excellent food both in the summer or in the winter. A picturesque tramline connects Praia das Maçãs, Colares and Sintra. There are also a number of excellent restaurants on Guincho beach.
In Galamares village, which is on the way between Sintra and the house, spread out along the road, there is a good pottery and tiles shop on the right as you come from Sintra.

About Sintra
Sintra town is a great place to visit. The old town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995 maintains. Scattered on the hillside there are buildings and sites of historical and architectural interest. The most unusual is possibly Palácio da Pena, a 19th Century folly built by D. Fernando II boasting different styles. Within the old town there are several museums, including the famous Museu do Brinquedo showing toys from the past and present. The most interesting old building is the well-preserved medieval Palacio Nacional do Sintra, in the old town, which is well worth a visit.
There are many handicraft and antiques shops (also in San Pedro). The modern art gallery is new and really good. It has new shows all the time. It is located in the newer part of town.
You can see Sintra by horse-drawn carriages, which will take you around the town as well as Sintra's mountains.
Overlooking the town are the ruined ramparts of the Castelo dos Mouros, a fort dating from the 8th Century. Within it there is an ancient Moorish cistern and the panoramic views from its walls are most impressive. The castle is definitely worth a visit, and not that many people go there as it involves a bit of walking (about 1 km).
Several private palaces are open to the public. Among these Palácio de Seteais, a magnificent 18th Century home (built for a king’s mistress) now converted into a five star Hotel, and with an excellent formal garden. The Palácio de Seteais does an excellent afternoon tea for those so inclined.
Montserrat is highly recommended for its botanical gardens. It is only about 2 km from the house (you need to drive west to Colares and then double back along the other side of the valley, opposite the house). You can see the red and white rococo domes nearby from the garden. The Palácio de Monserrate was rebuilt by William Beckford (who also built Fonthill in Wiltshire, England).
Another place of interest is the Convento dos Capuchos (up the mountain/hill of Serra da Sintra, to the right, about 35 minutes away by car), an unusual hermitage founded in 1560 with tiny dwarf cells cut from the rock. The gothic Regaleira Palace is also uphill from Sintra old town.
The Serra da Sintra hill is a great beauty spot itself, with many walks (and small, twisting roads) amidst cascading trees and rocks, and with fabulous views all around. It is a national park, but has very few people in it as the Portuguese do not generally go walking. High up on the eastern end of the hill is Peninha Chapel, with dramatic views and wonderful rock formations.

Golf
Sintra is also very good for golf holiday makers: there are 8 courses within easy reach. The Penha Longa course (home of the Estoril Open) is 10 km away and hosts several championships. It has an excellent level of maintenance and beautiful panoramic views over the Sintra hill (Serra de Sintra). Also nearby are Estoril Golf, Quinta da Marinha Golf, Quinta da Beloura Golf, Belas Golf – all about 30 min. drive from the villa. Cascais, an old fishing town has wonderful cafes, restaurants, shops and discotheques and a new marina (with plenty of restaurants) where you can play all of the year. Estoril has, also, to offer you an interesting night life and several golf courses.

How to get there

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- Fly to Lisbon airport
- Hire car (wide range available)
- Drive 30-45 minutes to house, due west of Lisbon, near the sea, very near Sintra town.
We will send detailed directions.
- Getting to the villa, Casa do Cedro, is easy.

Activities near Sintra

Reviews

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11 Nov 2011

“Home from home” We had a very comfortable stay. The house has a fine view and we spent a lot of time on the terrace admiring it. The swimming pool was used frequently. There is a lot to see in the vicinity and the beaches were lovely. Local restaurants were good as well as the cake shop in Sintra. We would love to go back.

31 Oct 2011

“Fantastic villa in great location.” This villa is extremely comfortable and is of a very high quality and clean. As a keen cook the spacious well stocked kitchen meant that large summer suppers were easy to make and with three large tables to eat on we were spoilt for choice.There are faulous local beaches near by - especially for those who love untouched wild white beaches and surfing and the villa is literally surrounded by history with the many forts and castles which lie on the opposing hills.For those more fond of a large beach with bars and resaturants Praia Grande is an ideal resting point with fantastic waves and a large streach of white sand.I stayed here with a large group of friends and we loved relaxing and barbecuing outside and playing badminton on the lawn. There is ample space in this large villa which has extremely impressive inside dining room for entertaining.The games room upstarirs played host to many a ping pong tournament and there are many individual and unique comfortable bedrooms. Whether you want to relax reading a book in ultimate comfort by the pool or to explore the both beautiful and historic surroundings or explore the many attractions of Sintra this villa really is special and unqiue.

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- "We had a marvellous holiday in your villa. It was so easy to be there, with everything very handy ... we ended up spending most of the time just relaxing in the pool and garden and eating out nearby ... the beaches were great and the children loved the tram ride," Peter and Nicola Battle
- "Great time ... loads of sun but somewhere cool to escape from the worst of it, near the pool in the shade ... peaceful too. The green garden made such a difference. The kids were wild about the beaches especially Praia Grande and Praia das Macas. Nice variety. Liked the organic hippy shop nearby too," Tim and Joao Lewin
- "Top holidays ... just too sad to leave ... great views and colours to paint ... wild memories of partying in the villa and some fantastic dinners in restaurants ... so nice to have beaches with character to choose from," Peter and Victoria Lloyd-Jones

Rental prices

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 11	1 Jul 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	1 Oct 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Oct 12	1 Jul 13	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week

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

1. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Rental is from Saturday to Saturday. Guests can arrive any time after 1 pm on the day of arrival and must leave before 10 am on the day of departure.

2. WHAT IS INCLUDED

The house is cleaned before arrivals and the garden and pool are maintained. A maid also comes to clean the house several mornings a week (included in the price). Any additional maid or other services required or contracted are the responsibility of the client, but must not interfere with the existing arrangements. The house is complete with all necessary furniture and cooking facilities including cable TV and wireless internet access. Bed linen and towels are supplied. (Please alert Luis Martins da Costa two weeks beforehand is linen is needed for the single cot available.) Electricity, gas and local telephone calls costs are included in rental price.

3. PAYMENT

The full fee is payable in advance. A non-returnable deposit is required in order to secure booking confirmation. The remaining amount is due TWO MONTHS BEFOREHAND. Non-payment of the balance of the fee on or before the due date shall be construed as a cancellation of the contract by the Client, in which event the deposit shall be forfeit and the booking will become invalid, unless otherwise agreed by the owner/agent.

Cancellation must be advised to the owner/agent in writing as soon as possible, in which event fees already paid will be forfeit and the booking will be cancelled, unless the owner/agent agrees to a re-scheduling or otherwise.

If the property which the client has booked becomes unavailable due to strictly owner-related issues, a full refund will be payable to the client. However, please note that any problems which the client has in being fit for staying in, or able to reach, the property are his/her own liability.

We cannot accept credit or debit cards. Guest clients are advised to book their own travel and holiday insurance. Special rates apply for Christmas and New Year.

Special rates apply for Easter, Christmas, New Year and UK half terms.

Guest clients are advised to book their own travel and holiday insurance.

Electricity and gas costs are included in rental price. Local calls are free.

Availability

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6 years listed You are contacting Ana Hudson Landline n/a Mobile +44 07976 708088 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This villa has received 2 reviews from previous guests.