Bela Vista

Bela Vista

Historical House in Old Town Cascais (Reference: 41407)

Sea View over the rooftops and wonderful view for sunsets over a glass of ....
Sleeps up to 7 (2 bedrooms plus loft)
Television and DVD Player

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  • Bela Vista
    Roof Terrace / Solarium
  • Bela Vista
    Living Room
  • Bela Vista
    Kitchen

The villa is located in the narrow streets of Old Town Cascais just minutes from the beach, railway station and an array of restaurants, bars and cafés. A particularly congenial square offers a place to sit out and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The house is set over three floors. The third floor is open plan bedroom/living room with access onto two large terraces (one facing the ocean and the other facing the Sintra Mountains. A small courtyard off the kitchen offers a nice shady spot for enjoying breakfast or lunch. Fish market, sea museum, Cascais fort and marina along with many other attractions in the local area including the Estoril Casino and plenty of good golf courses make this an ideal location for family or friends to enjoy Cascais. The Cascais Marina is also just 5 or 10 mins to walk. 30 minutes into Lisbon from the local train station.

Notes on accommodation
  • We can provide a starter hamper for a small supplement – email us for a quote.
  • We arrange golf packages and offer special rates on green fees to our self catering guests. It may be possible to play with local ex-pats on one of the many excellent golf courses surrounding Lisbon and Cascais. Just email us asking for our offers.
  • In addition, whilst the golfers are playing a round of golf, we could arrange to take non-golfers on a day excursion . See our tours section (walking tour of Lisbon, Obidos, Sintra or many more options)
  • Our accommodation prices include bed linen, bathroom towels & the final clean. We can provide additional cleaning on a daily basis at a charge of €.7.00 per hour (two hour minimum)
  • Save space in your suitcases for all the shopping you want to take home. Beach towels and beach umbrellas are available to rent at €7.50 per item per week.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 - Double bed
Bedroom 2 - 3 Twin beds
Loft bedroom - Double Sofa bed
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Shower Room with wash hand basin and wc
Bathroom 2 - Shower over bath with wash hand basin and wc
Living Room
Seats up to 4 people
Kitchen and Breakfast Area
Fully equipped kitchen with oven & hob. Washing machine, dishwasher, fridge / freezer, microwave.
Other
Iron & ironing board, hairdryer, toaster & electric kettle
Extras
TV, Internet Access (charged for seperately - please ask)
General
Linen provided, towels provided, end of stay clean included
Notes on prices
  • Prices are for the property per week
  • 4 Night minimum stay depending on season.
  • 30% Deposit payment to secure booking.
  • Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
  • Cleaning costs, linen & bathroom towels included in rental price.
  • Rental of travel cot and or baby high chair per week: €15 each.
  • Supplement for cot linen: baby pillow with pillow case, mattress protector, top and bottom sheets, blanket or duvet with cover.
  • We can accept payments by cheque in Euros or bank transfer in GBP or Euros. We can also accept deposit payments via PayPal (credit cards accepted through PayPal) in US Dollars.
  • Easter 2010 from 26 March until 10 April
  • Christmas 2010 from 19 December until 4 January
Changeover day
  • Flexible (except during peak times)
Prices Euros €
Christmas 800
January 650
February 650
March 1000
Easter 1050
April 750
May 750
June 1000
July 1400
August 1400
September 1000
October 700
November 600
December 600
Christmas 800
Property Management
  • Full management services for holiday home owners. Including cleaning, linen and same day changeovers - 5 star standard. Whether your property is a second home for purely personal usage or a high yielding holiday rental property.
Distances
  • Sintra, a world heritage site is just 20 minutes from Cascais.
  • Évora, a world heritage site is around 2 hours and Obidos is about 1 hour.
  • Fátima is about 1 hour.
  • Algarve coast is around 2.5 hours
  • Seville is around 4 hours

Externally

Situated close to the popular square, Largo de Camões in the cobble street zone of Cascais, with its abundance of choice when it comes to cafés, restaurants or bars.

The train station is about a 5-minute walk with good links to Estoril, Carcavelos & Lisbon and bus links to Sintra.

Locally - Cascais Marina is great for good food and atmosphere. Sit among the boats and enjoy the sunset from the top deck. Also try the restaurants along the Guincho Road. Ones that stand out are Furnas do Guincho and Monte Mar (be prepared to pay a small price premium for great service and fantastic views and atmosphere).

Parque Marechal Carmona - one single space resulting from the marriage of the gardens of the Palace of the Conde of Castro Guimarães and the property of the Visconde of Gandarinha. Apart from an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs, the tranquillity of this park offers curious hiding places to quietly read a book or romantic tree lined pathways to wander around the small ponds, a mini zoo, aviary, youth library, infant playground, duck pond, café, museum, chapel, rose gardens etc... right in the heart of Cascais. Open 8.30-19.45 Summer & 8.30-17.45 Winter

The Artisan Fair in Estoril (behind Casino) each July and August offers handicraft and a variety of restaurants serving traditional food. Bicycles can be hired locally (no charge) in Cascais and there is a bicycle path which stretches for miles along the beautiful coastline to Guincho Beach. There is also a regular bus service to Guincho Beach, #405. The #403 will get you to Sintra. Another useful route is the #406 from Cascais to Cascais Shopping ( a mall type shopping centre on the outskirts of Cascais Estoril) It stops in Estoril by the beach before returning to Cascais terminus.

Night life includes the Tamariz Night Club which is practically suspended over the beach in Estoril (summertime only) and Jezebels Night Club behind Estoril Casino during the winter months. Alternatively try the club for "the young at heart" (Vangogo) or 70's retro club Rolls Royce, both in Cascais old town. Take in the International Show or Dinner & Show at the Estoril Casino. For the very young or young at heart, take a stroll through the local park (Parque Municipal da Gandarinha) in Cascais. There is an infant playground & mini zoo where you can feed the ducks - or just sit at the local café and read a book whilst the peacocks strut around you. Sit out in the late afternoon and enjoy the sunset on the Esplanade Bar in Cascais (Praia da Rainha), whilst enjoying champagne sangria. Or if you're an early riser, catch the auctions in the square where the fishermen sell their daily catch. Market days are Wednesday (full market day) and Saturday, (fresh produce)

There are many walking routes in the mountains (parts of it protected by World Heritage) behind Cascais, if you wish we can provide information and/or contacts to the local walking groups here.

The tourism office is situated in the square in Cascais, for all the maps and local information you need.On the doorstep to the property is the Parque Marechal Carmona - one single space resulting from the marriage of the gardens of the Palace of the Conde of Castro Guimarães and the property of the Visconde of Gandarinha. Apart from an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs, the tranquillity of this park offers curious hiding places to quietly read a book or romantic tree lined pathways to wander around the small ponds, a mini zoo, aviary, youth library, infant playground, duck pond, café, museum, chapel, rose gardens etc... right in the heart of Cascais. Open 8.30-19.45 Summer & 8.30-17.45 Winter

Property is within 5 minutes walk of the Cascais fresh produce market (Wed & Sat)

Coast / Beach

The nearest beach in the Bay of Cascais is 600m from the property; other beaches on the Cascais / Estoril coast are within easy walking distance 10 to 15 minutes along the promenade. A few mins drive away is the magnificent, spectacular Guincho coastline, with sandy beaches and rocky coves or towards Lisbon is the alternative popular surfing beach of Carcavelos.

Golf

There are 8 excellent golf courses within a 20 min drive from Cascais.
The golf courses of Oitavos, Quinta da Marinha, Quinta da Beloura, Estoril (27 holes) are nearby all within 10 to 15 minutes drive.
Penha Longa (27 holes), Belas, the Lisbon Sports Club are within a 20 to 30 min drive.
Around an hour’s drive are Praia D’El Rey, Ribagolfe I & II, St Estavao, Qtª do Peru, Aroeira I & II, Montado and Troia golf courses.
The Quinta da Marinha Oitavos course, the newest in the region, designed by the famous American architect Arthur Hills, is the first course in Europe and the second in the world to have the Audubon International ‘Certified Signature Sanctuary/Gold’. With excellent views over the Palácio da Pena and Cabo da Roca.
The Atlântico da Penha Longa course has already been the scene of several European Tour competitions. This hilly course offers broad magnificent views over the countryside that surrounds you with the mountains and the sea.

Travel

From Lisbon airport, Cascais is just 27 km (just under 30 mins).
Cheap flights to Lisbon airport available from Monarch, Easyjet, TAP, and British Airways. Or drive up from Faro it's just 2 and a quarter hours.
Bus transfer to Cais do Sodre station in Lisbon then on the train to Cascais.
We are able to offer an airport transfer. Please send an email and we will be happy to assist you.
www.holidayautos.co.uk offer great prices for car rental and we will provide written and map directions to the apartment - it's really simple.
A car is not necessary, as the train station is a 5-10 minute walk. The train takes you into Lisbon (32 mins) via Estoril, in clean, modern air-conditioned trains - which are not expensive & always on time!

Further Details

We can provide plenty of advice and information on local restaurants, shops, leisure activities and places of interest. Please ask.

Guest's Comments

Hi Nicola,
Just wanted to thank you and your team for all your help with our holiday in Cascais.
Stephen and I had a fantastic time, we loved Cascais, Lisbon and in fact all the areas we visited. Also the sun shone for us for the whole two weeks.
Thanks once again.
S.H.
UK