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Aerial view of Casa do Celeiro
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Terrace entrance
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Stay in a spectacular setting in the wooded hills of the Serra de Sintra (World Heritage site) one hour from Lisbon. Casa do Celeiro is a lovingly restored 17th century stable designed by architect / artist owners. The house is built into a hill enclosing a private cobbled courtyard on four sides. A sloping garden in front of the Cottage has a variety of fruit trees including lemons, oranges and apples. A stone terrace with vine covered pergola opposite entrance to the Cottage overlooks garden and the sea. Above the house is a round swimming pool built on an 'eira' (stone threshing circle) with panoramic views. It is not only the architecture which makes this place special but also the bohemian feel: sculptures in the courtyard, paintings and etchings in every corner, flowering plants and herbs and a glorious sense of space and light.
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Double bedroom
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Annex
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Rental periods |
Accommodation Type |
Price per week |
| November - March |
Cottage (4 persons) |
700 euros |
| November - March |
+ Annex (Total 6 persons) |
940 euros |
| November - March |
+ G fl. bedroom (Total 8 persons) |
1160 euros |
| April/May/Sept/Oct |
Cottage (4 persons) |
860 euros |
| April/May/Sept/Oct |
+ Annex (Total 6 persons) |
1150 euros |
| April/May/Sept/Oct |
+ G fl. bedroom (|Total 8 persons) |
1440 euros |
| June/July/August |
Cottage (4 persons) |
1030 euros |
| June/July/August |
+ Annex (Total 6 persons) |
1400 euros |
| June/July/August |
+ G fl. bedroom (Total 8 persons) |
1750 euros |
Notes on prices
The Cottage has the kitchen/living room (self-catering).
The Annex and Ground floor bedroom are available as part of one group using the Cottage as well. Baby cot and children's bed with roll out bed beneath are available at no extra cost.
Changeover day
Saturday. Departure by 10am / Arrival after 3pm
We are flexible with this when possible.
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| Bedrooms: |
Cottage (self-contained): Upstairs - 2 twin bedded rooms facing the ocean. Annex which accommodates a couple has double bed and bathroom ensuite. Large bedroom on ground floor with twin beds, child's bed with roll-out bed beneath and cot. |
| Bathrooms: |
3 Bathrooms: Shared bath/shower upstairs in Cottage.
Annex with bathroom ensuite.
Ground floor bedroom with bathroom in hall nearby. |
| Kitchen: |
Eat-in kitchen with dining table extendable to 8 places, cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: |
Integral with kitchen, iron & ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: |
Cottage: living room with arch to kitchen has wood burning fireplace, piano, seating for 6, private entrance to this space. |
| Other: |
Annex and ground floor bedrooms although separate from Cottage could be incorporated into a larger self-catering group. Annex is 12 metres across the courtyard from Cottage. Ground Floor bedroom is in hall attached to Cottage. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
sheets, duvets, towels provided / cleaning lady weekly |
Notes on accommodation
All rooms except Annexe have night storage heaters. Annexe has wood burning stove. Wireless broadband connection available. The house is comfortably rustic with many idiosyncracies and is extremely stimulating and exciting for children (as well as adults!) No smoking in house please!
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| tv |
internet access |
central heating |
cot |
| high chair |
barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Outside
Round 8m diameter pool with furniture for exclusive use of guests. Courtyard may be used as well as front garden for sitting and BBQs etc. A stone terrace/rockery with pergola sits opposite the Cottage entrance providing attractive seating and BBQ area with sea views and stepped access to the garden and orchard. There are many small private terraces around the house providing intimate getaway nooks.
Coast/Beach
3 beaches within 5-10 minutes drive: Praias (beach) das Maças, Adraga and Grande all have restaurants and cafes on waterfront / Guincho Beach (15 minutes drive) has international surfing / wind surfing and excellent up market restaurants / Praia Grande has surfing lessons and hire.
Golf
Several golf courses within 20 minute drive. Tennis and water sports within 10 minutes. Walks directly behind house into the wooded hills of the Serra de Sintra with stunning views up and down the coast.
Special interest holidays
Owners live on site in separate quarters /they offer drawing / painting and etching courses and guests are welcome to participate and can make arrangements when booking. See website (click weblink below) to see owners' artworks and more images of house and area. 2 bikes on premises for guests' use - see 'further details' below.
Travel
Lisbon Airport - approx. 1 hour depending on traffic. Car rental available at airport and recommended.
Distances
Nearest village (Almoçageme) 1km, Sintra - 12km Cascais - 16km, Lisbon 30km.
Further details
The nearest village has two good grocery stores, several cafes and inexpensive typical Portuguese restaurants. On weekends there are several markets nearby with fresh fruit and vegetables. Cascaishopping and Beloura (2 shopping centres) are 20 minutes drive and have large food halls, boutiques and cinemas. Cascais (fashionable former fishing village) is 20 minutes drive and has many bars, restaurants, discos and a marina. There is a beautiful mountain road nearby which is excellent for biking enthusiasts/two bikes on premises for guests' use. Insurance: We recommend that guests organise their own holiday insurance.
Booking notes
Prices per week (1 week stay minimum) / flexibiltiy regarding extra days charged pro rata. A 30% deposit with booking. Full payment due 8 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
Thank you for a lovely stay, the week seems to have flown away, and there´s still so much to find out! Beautiful charming house, lovely hosts, art all over the place. Lisbon interesting, beautiful museums, nice people, Sintra pretty and green! Serra, magnificent cliffs, so many walks we couldn’t even start. Please come and visit us in Holland! You will be very welcome!Laetitia Wanders, 3/5/08
We have had a wonderful fortnight here - fortunate to find such a lovely spot. The house is very welcoming with its rich artistic feel - something fresh to stimulate the eye on every turn, not to mention the terrific views over Almoçageme. But more than anything this is perfecly placed to visit the real gems of Portugal - the palaces of Sintra, Lisbon, the convent of the Capuchins, fantastic.....The beach at Adraga is brilliant - and for the cold of the Atlantic there is the perfect balance of the pool - a sun trap and out of the breeze. Thank you for a lovely stay. R- Staniforth, 8/07
For booking and further information
Casa do Celeiro
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 21 928 0151
Mobile: (Portugal) + 351 96 2447888
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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