Luxury Villa in Extensive Grounds (6 Hectares) with Orchard and Olive Grove
Amazingly - with own Cook (who will also food shop and wash up) as well as a Maid
Sleeps 8 (or 9 by arrangement ) (5 Bedrooms)
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Luxury villa, 25 miles south of Lisbon over the Tagus River. Sleeps 8 (9 by arrangement), 5 bedrooms. With a cook 6 days a week and a maid 5 mornings. This is a luxury holiday combining elegance and comfort set in its own charming 6 hectare gardens and grounds, citrus orchard, olive grove and its own hillside walks. The Quinta da Raposeira commands panoramic views of the Arrabida Hills.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 January 2012 - 9 March 2012 | £1005 | - | ||
| 10 March 2012 - 25 May 2012 | £1350 | - | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 8 June 2012 | £1875 | - | ||
| 9 June 2012 - 22 June 2012 | £1745 | - | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 6 July 2012 | £2000 | - | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 17 August 2012 | £3510 | - | ||
| 18 August 2012 - 24 August 2012 | £2000 | - | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1875 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 21 September 2012 | £1350 | - | ||
| 22 September 2012 - 19 October 2012 | £1005 | - | ||
| 20 October 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £1350 | - | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £1005 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. The prices quoted are for a party of 4. Prices increase for larger parties - please email giving group size for an accurate cost. For longer/winter lets - prices negotiable. For Christmas and New Year bookings - price on request.
Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday. Property available from 3pm (no later than 7pm) on first day of rental and should be vacated by 10am on day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 4 x double rooms with twin beds or together if preferred. 1 x single room. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedrooms 1 and 2 (twins) share bathroom with shower cubicle, 2 basins. WC separate. Bedrooms 3 and 4 (twins) share bathroom with shower over bath, 2 basins. 1 single child's bedroom. Additional shower room. Additional cloakroom downstairs. |
| Kitchen: | 2 fridges, dishwasher, microwave, double gas stove (remember there is a cook!) and double sinks. Large pantry, again with double sinks. |
| Utility Room: | Laundry room with ironing equipment, washing machine, tumble dryer. Dining table/chairs for staff. |
| Living Rooms: | Large sitting room with fireplace and purpose built bar. Elegantly furnished including Portuguese provincial furniture. Dining room debouching onto outdoor dining room. Study with 2 desks, phone and fax. Little music room with upright piano. Wi-fi. |
| Other: | There is also a small single bedroom available near the kitchen/laundry area which would only be suitable for a member of staff. This room has to share a shower with the housekeeper. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included (pool towels are provided). Linen changed weekly and/or as necessary. A resident (in staff cottage) cook is available 6 days a week with an additional maid 5 mornings, also a gardener who looks after the grounds and pool. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
House available all year round and offers central heating and log fires (on request at extra charge - 220 euros per wk). The cook will prepare 3 meals a day for you if you wish and do the food shopping if given money in advance. Complimentary first night's dinner. The extensive grounds provide you with the opportunity to walk in 6 hectares of gardens and orchards (fruit available to pick in season). 4 telephones downstairs, 2 upstairs. There is a very good selection of books, CDs, DVDs and games in the house. Wifi is available. The gardener/pool man and the cook both live in the grounds of the property.
Outside
Private heated pool (pool heating available April to October only and heating costs payable locally - 200 euros first week, 180 euros thereafter, with a 50 euro supplement for the month of October) 12m x 5m, naturally screened by shrubs, with own changing room and shower. Immediately outside house is an outdoor dining area under pergola with BBQ. Sunloungers for 8 people and upright pool chairs and table also under vine clad pergola. Please note that we do not offer pool heating during the months of November through to March, and for the month of October there is a supplementary charge of 50 euros in addition to the charges listed above.
Coast/Beach
It is a 5 mile (20 minute) drive to beaches and resorts between Sesimbra and Setubal.
Golf
Nearest golf course is a 15 minute drive.
Travel
Fly to Lisbon airport. Property is less than an hour's drive from the airport - hire car is essential.
Distances
The village of Azeitao is 1km north of the villa and has a supermarket and general shopping.
Further details
The owner's English bilingual agent, who lives locally, will be available to give any help or advice if requested. Local wineries, historic villages, palaces and gardens, as well as poussadas for local atmosphere.
Booking notes
Enquiry initially by phone/email. 25% deposit required on confirmation. Balance due in full 8 weeks prior to departure.
£250 security deposit.
Guest comments
'The quinta was breathtaking'
'A beautiful property located in an idyllic setting'
'We could not have asked for a better vacation as a family'
Owner profile
About the owner
This property in this beautiful location has been a family home from home for some 30 years or so. The owner - a Scottish Laird who likes his home comforts -lives in Scotland and visits several times a year.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P2774
Lorna Wort
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7969 947 684
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