Set within over six acres of nature reserve overlooking the Atlantic with Cascais and Sintra on the horizon, this spacious vacation rental home in Portugal is designed as a family or group getaway with room for up to twenty one guests. Surrounded by mature gardens and scenic native park land, the house is a secluded retreat with all the comforts of home.
Redesigned with subtle contemporary updates, the interiors are spacious and bright and retain their former country charm. Inspired by nature, the property was decorated by designer Sofia Albuquerque with simple rustic accents and handcrafted materials that add fun, original character.
The main house includes the massive open plan living area with a fireplace that shares the space with a large kitchen and dining hall sized table for entertaining, with windows that look out over the Atlantic in the distance.
Upstairs the four en suite bedrooms sit among the pitched roofline while three additional bedrooms are located in the adjacent ground floor quarters.
Outside, the large terraces offers stunning views of the Atlantic and include lounge areas, a wood fired oven and BBQ area and a secluded pool below for summer fun.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Wifi throughout, TV with DVD and games room with ping pong. Optional daily housekeeping with linen change once a week and laundry facilities. All natural bath amenities and linens. Six bicycles available for guest use.
AROUND
The Setubal Peninsula lies under an hour south of Lisbon and the tiny village of Aldeia do Meco is the best spot from which to explore the area while still being near to the city. Northwest of Sesimbra, the peninsula is well known throughout the country as the best area for fresh Atlantic seafood and the annual Super Bock Super Rock fest in July. The area’s best beaches are just a few miles from the house where you’ll find some of the best surfing, diving and parasailing including Bicas, Mecobeach, Rio de Prata and Lagosteiros beach where you can see several dinosaurs footprints! Nearby Cape Espichel is just six km away and is famous for it’s scenic natural beauty and great hiking trails.
LOCATION
Aldeia do Meco, Portugal. Nearest Airport: Portela International Lisbon (47km)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring and Summer
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