Portugal's sunny coast- Cascais villa close to beaches and mountains
Cascais, Costa de Lisboa, Portugal, Europe
2 bedrooms (1 double bed + 3 twin beds),1 bathroom, sleeps max. of 5 persons

The Property: The villa (sleeps 8) was completed in summer 2003, and has a good sized garden mainly laid to lawn. All three bedrooms can be arranged as twin or double beds, and the lounge is very large. There are 4 covered balconies, and on a further patio is a hot spa which can be used all year round. The villa has been furnished to a high standard, and the general quality of finish is excellent. In the garden is a large barbecue, and there are lemon and orange trees as well as other shrubs which all have some growing to do. The villa would especially suit a party of golfers since Praia D'El Rey club house is only a few hundred yards away.

Extra information: The villa (155 m²) has central heating, jacuzzi, telephone, with towels and linen provided. In the kitchen, there is a 4 ring stove, dish washer, freezer, a fridge, grill, oven and washing machine. The living room has a fireplace, a sofabed, and seating for 8 people The dining area has a seating for 8 people. There are 2 bathrooms. There are 3 bedrooms (1 double, 2 twins, 1 cot) and they sleep a maximum of 8 people. For entertainment, there is a cd player, radio, satellite or cable, stereo system, a tv and video player.

Each bedroom has two twin beds which can be made into a king size bed, please advise how you would like the rooms arranged. There are also two double sofa beds, but we think that 8 is the practical maximum capacity. We also need to know whether you want to use the spa, so that it can be properly prepared in advance.

Outside, there is a balcony, barbecue, garden, parking, terrace, 6 garden chairs and 2 beach chairs. Children welcome, long term renters welcome, pets considered, suitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair accessible.

Local activities include: fishing, golf, sailing, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, water skiing, wind-surfing.

Location: Praia D'El Rey is on the Atlantic Coast 50 miles north of Lisbon. The A8 motorway gets you to within 10 miles of the property. Nearest towns are Peniche, Obidos, and Caldas Da Rainha.

Praia D'El Rey golf course has consistently been voted one of the best in Continental Europe, and it thoroughly deserves this accolade. Clubs can be hired from the Professionals shop or there is a full men's set of clubs and a ladies' half set in the villa for your use if required at no extra charge. Golf lessons are available at the excellent practice facilities opposite the first tee. The club house is open daily and has a bar, television room and restaurant, all upgraded spring 2004. It is open to all, whether or not you play golf. The 5* Marriott hotel is now open and offers further, fine dining choices. There is also a tennis club on the complex, just over 100 metres from the villa. It has 7 courts and racket hire is available, but as a non tennis player I can only say that the facilities appear to be good.

The beach at Praia D'El Rey is stunning, but beware , this is the Atlantic and strong currents can make swimming hazardous for all but the strongest swimmers. A more child friendly beach is available at nearby Baleal. For surfers there are many beaches along the coast which can be used and the area attracts surfers from all over the world. The calm waters of the Obidos lagoon provides opportunities for sailing and windsurfing. During your visit you should spend a day in Obidos with its ancient walls, cobbled streets and many restaurants. Further afield is Sintra, famed for its Royal palaces and gardens. The market town of Caldas Da Rainha is also well worth a visit, as is Peniche with its fishing harbour and many fish restaurants.

Praia D'El Rey attracts golfers from all over Europe, but the majority are from UK, Ireland and Sweden. Playing from the yellow tees, the course is quite a challenge, but from the white tees some of the holes become extremely formidable, particularly the par threes which can change from a wedge to a wood. The course is a mixture of parkland and links, with some stunning sea views on the back 9 holes. Toughest hole is the 17th - a long crescent shaped par 5 with an extremely narrow entrance to the green. The rates charged are attractive compared to the Algarve and Costa Del Sol especially if you find a member to sign you in! If required we can book tee times for you in advance of your stay, but except in the busiest periods, you can normally get an acceptable tee time one or two days in advance.

Travelling: The nearest international airport is Lisbon Airport at 50 miles. The nearest beach is 1,000 metres. The nearest ferry port is Bilbao at 550 miles.
The nearest railway station is Caldas Da Rainha at 14 miles. The nearest motorway junction is Obidos at 10 miles. A car is recommended.

Rental Rates per property per week:

Notes to the Rental rates
Pro-rata daily rates are offered for incomplete weeks. Discount of 10% for bookings of 2 weeks or more. Rates include cleaning and laundry before and after visit. If additional maid services required during your stay this can be arranged at additional cost. Gas and electricity are included in the rates.
Negotiated rates for rental periods of 3 weeks or more.

If you would like to contact the owners, Roy Drage, please click on the link below.