Aquamadre

Art House - Aquamadre (Reference: 16025)

Wireless Broadband Internet Connection Available

Set in the very centre of Cascais Old Town, 5 mins to beach and station

Studio Bedroom (Can be converted to double bed also)
Living Room Space
Views

Delightfully upmarket and located in the tree lined church square in the cobble streets of the villa of Cascais. Ideal base for art lovers, golfers or simply a romantic getaway for two.

Art House comprises several private spaces:-“Silençios”, “Aquamadre”, “Tempo da Música” and “Lugares da Memória” and each equipped with a private bathroom and some a small kitchenette. When combined, Art House can accommodate up to 12 or more people.
Spacious rooms have been restored to the highest standard. Stylish decor is modern. Restful rooms are filled with contemporary art by the owner, offering tranquillity and calm.

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

Studio Bedroom: Two single beds zip together to make double bed with head and foot board.
Open Plan Studio: Over sized navy sofa
Kitchenet: Electric hot plate, Microwave, refrigerator with ice-box, electric kettle & toaster
Bathroom: Modern Bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and bidet
Other: Hairdryer, central heating, fans
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	650
January	485
February	485
March	500
Easter	595
April	595
May	595
June	650
July	650
August	650
September	650
October	595
November	485
December	485
Christmas	650

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

Very close to all amenities including restaurants, bars & Portuguese cafés. Beautiful sandy beaches, the marina, promenades and purpose built cycle paths are just five minutes' walk. Ideally situated for golfers within 10 minutes drive of several golf courses. Close by are the picturesque and extensive gardens of the Parque de Gandarinha, where you will find mature exotic trees. A car is not necessary, as the train and bus stations are close to hand, allowing you to be exploring Lisbon within 30 minutes.

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).

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 local CocoNuts Club in Cascais which spills out onto the beach and rocks at the back. Or take in the International Show and/or Dinner 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

Coast / Beach

The nearest beach in the Bay of Cascais is 800m 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 essential, as the train station is a 5 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 are able to offer an airport transfer. Please enquire.

Guest's Comments

Hi Nicola and Paula,

Many thanks for a wonderful holiday in your delightful house. We loved it, Cascais is great. We definitely will be returning in the not too distant future, and we will of course stay with you. I hope you and your family are well.

Kind Regards
DW (UK) August 2009

Hi Nicola,

Just a quick note to say thanks for the apartment for the past week - we had a real nice relaxing week in cascais which is a beautiful quiet town with many hidden streets and restaurants all over the place.

We will be sure to get back to you if we come back again.

Thanks again
Dave (Ireland)
November 2009