Pinheiros

Pinheiros

Cascais Duplex Apartment close to Beaches (Reference: 41432)

Close to the world famous Guincho Beach 7 mins by car. Under 5 minutes drive to beaches in Cascais & Estoril.
Less than 5 minutes drive from Cascais Town Centre
Has Cable TV (many English Channels. Broadband internet access by Vodafone Connect Pen (supplement applies)
Good local public transport to beaches and Cascais town centre
A car is recommended for this property

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  • Pinheiros
    Main Bedroom (en suite)
  • Pinheiros
    Living Rooms with Sea Views
  • Pinheiros
    Sun Terrace

A three bedroom duplex apartment located in Cascais just minutes from beaches, coffee shops, restaurants, supermarket with plenty of parking. Marina and Casa da Guia within a 10 to 15 min walk. Very light and airy with two fabulous terraces on the top floor and a smaller veranda off the living room. Partial sea views from many rooms in the apartment give you that good holiday feeling. The roof terrace is great for sitting out on and reading or sunbathing.

Apartment is set on the 3rd floor (has elevator) of a modern apartment block in Cascais.

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 - Twin
Bedroom 3 - Twin with Baby Crib
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Bath with shower over, toilet, basin and bidet
Bathroom 2 - Bath with shower over, toilet, basin and bidet
Kitchen
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
Living Rooms
Open plan living and dining room suitable for up to 6 adults.
Other
Iron & ironing board, hairdryer
Extras
Cable TV
Broadband internet can be provided by the rental of a usb Vodafone Connect Pen. Supplement of 35Euros per week.
General
Linen provided, Towels provided, End of stay clean included.
Additional maid service can be provided on request.
End of stay clean 45Euros
Notes on prices
  • Prices are for the property per week. A supplement of 75 Euros per person applies for over 6 people.
  • 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 600
February 600
March 600
Easter 800
April 700
May 700
June 700
July 1150
August 950
September 950
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

No pool but the beaches can be reached in minutes. Guincho beach is just a short distance from this apartment and there is a regular bus service which goes that way if you don't have a rental car. The 'Giro' bus which goes to the out of town shopping centre has its bus stop just outside the door. The shopping centre boasts a large cinema complex (films in Portugal are shown in their original language with Portuguese sub-titles)

Bicycles can be hired locally for no charge from the municipal bike stand near Casa da Guia. Simply show them picture ID and off you go. There is a bicycle path which stretches for miles along the beautiful coastline to Guincho Beach in one direction and to the marina and Cascais centre in the other.

Coast / Beach

The Guincho Beach is further along the coast away from Cascais and you have several great beaches in Cascais centre and spreading all along the coastline then to Estoril. Guincho is famous for wind & kite surfing and surfing. It has a school where you can take lessons in surf and hire the necessary gear. Otherwise many schools offer this service & others such as pedal boats and snorkeling along the beaches towards Estoril.

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

Nearest railway station: Cascais at about 2.7km
Local buses to Sintra go from Cascais centre next to railway station
30 Km to Lisbon Centre
15 km to Sintra; 5km to Estoril

Further Details

The apartment is located within 10 minutes walk of the Cascais market (Wed & Sat)

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).

The Artisan Fair in Estoril (behind Casino) each July and August offers handicraft and a variety of restaurants serving traditional food. 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 Vangogo Club in Cascais or during summer months the Tamariz Club on the Estoril beach. 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.

Cascais 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.