Holiday Townhouse in Peniche, Silver Coast, Portugal
Comfortable, Modernised Fisherman's Cottage with Courtyard
In the Heart of the Old Town, Two Great Beaches Nearby
Sleeps 4/6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Situated in the heart of historic walled Peniche, Casa Azul is a fully modernised fisherman's cottage with courtyard. In a quiet street yet just a stroll from the marina, fort museum and lighthouse and very convenient for excellent, reasonably-priced restaurants, shops, cafes, farmers market, and wine cooperative shop. Two lovely beaches - one 10 minutes walk away, the larger two-mile Praia Gamboa a 20 minute walk (or a few minutes drive) away. Culture and tradition mixed with beautiful nature makes a great holiday destination. Recommended: the glorious sandy bay between Peniche and Baleal; a pre-dinner stroll to the lighthouse; the daily sea excursions to the Isle of Berlenga nature reserve; the array of restaurants serving the delicious local produce and wine; the fortress museum, the historic churches. Handy for Lisbon, Obidos and Sintra day trips. No car necessary for this holiday as there are good pubic transport links.
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| Rental periods | 2 people | 3/6 people |
| January/February | £275 / 350 euros | £325 / 415 euros |
| March/April | £325 / 415 euros | £375 / 475 euros |
| May/June | £400 / 510 euros | £475 / 600 euros |
| July/August | £630 / 780 euros | £700 / 890 euros |
| September/October | £400 / 510 euros | £475 / 600 euros |
| November/December | £275 / 350 euros | £325 / 415 euros |
Notes on prices
Up to 15% off for a couple renting (see table). When scheduling allows, we are happy to offer pro-rata rates for holidays of under 2 or 3 weeks, eg. 10 days. Please enquire about rates for longer lets during the early and late months of the year.
Changeover day
We can sometimes be flexible about the changeover day. Please ask.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, double bed. Bedroom 2, single bed. Bedroom 3, single with pull-out second single bed. Plus folding bed extra guest. |
| Bathrooms: | Upstairs - shower room with wc and sink. Downstairs wc and sink. |
| Kitchen: | Fridge/freezer, electric oven, gas hobs, dishwasher, fully equipped. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, condenser dryer, ironing board plus iron. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious living room with TV, DVD player, sofa and armchairs, giving onto fully equipped kitchen with dining area. |
| Other: | Partially shaded courtyard with barbecue, tables and chairs, for relaxed outdoor dining. Three upstairs bedrooms. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Well supplied with towels, bed linen and blankets (not beach towels). Weekly cleaning and laundry included in price. We have a local on-call manager. |
Notes on accommodation
Plug in radiators. No need for air-conditioning with the thick walls which keep the house cool in summer. Parents of small children please note there is a marble staircase. Further photos of all rooms available on request.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- barbecue
Accessibility
Not specially adapted for wheelchair users.
Outside
Pleasant partially shaded courtyard with table, chairs and plants and barbecues.
Coast/Beach
10 mins walk/3 minutes drive to Porto de Areia Sul, the quieter smaller beach with a lovely cafe, and a renowned shellfish restaurant - Marisqueria Dos Corticais. The stunning 2km long sandy bay, beginning at Peniche (Praia de Gamboa) and ending at Baleal is 20 mins walk/5 minutes drive away. The Peniche end is calm, the Baleal end is popular for watersports/surfing. The famous Supertubos surfing beach is just down the coast from Peniche. Good coastal walking paths around Peniche peninsula.
Golf
Handy for Praia del Rey golf course.
Special interest holidays
The area is brimming with historical interest. The fortress museum is fascinating. Peniche has a long history of lace-making, which can be observed in several cooperatives still practising. Wonderful calendar of festivals, including the Easter processions, and the Festival of Our Lady of Good Journeys. Surfers, 10 minutes drive away are the surfing/watersports beaches of Praia de Peniche de Cima and Praia da Cova de Alfarroba, home to Peniche Surf Camp. Just south of Peniche, 20 mins drive, is one of the top rated surfing beaches in Europe - Supertubos. Peniche and the Isle of Berlenga are also renowned for their birdlife, and there are daily sea excursions to the nature reserve Isle de Berlinga, a precious bird site. Peniche occupies a scenic peninsula, great for walking. Gastronomes - a great place for traditional cuisine and wines at very reasonable prices, far below prices in the Algarve. Good daily farmers market for fresh produce, fish and olives.
Travel
Nearest airport is Lisbon - car hire at the airport or a coach leaves for Peniche about every 2 hours. One hour 9 minutes average drive to Peniche. The coach takes 90 minutes from Sete Rios bus station in Lisbon. A taxi direct from the airport to the house is about 100 euros. The entire holiday can easily be car-free, including transport to and from Lisbon Airport and all other regional destination of interest. Peniche and its beaches are walkable, and there is a nearby taxi rank
Distances
Lisbon is just over one-hour's drive away (60 miles/90 km) and makes a great day/evening out, the castles and palaces of Sintra are about 50 minutes away. Obidos is 30 minutes drive away. The whole of the lovely Estramadura (Silver Coast) region can be toured on day trips. Almost all destinations are easily reachable by public transport (public coach or bus).
Further details
Banks, ATMs, restaurants, bars, harbour, farmers market, supermarkets, small shops all just walking minutes from the house. Nice children's playground in main park near to house. Several good bakeries moments from the house, handy for delicious freshly baked breads and cakes for breakfast. Peniche is great to stroll around - there are a number of lace-making co-operatives, historic churches, the fortress museum, lighthouse, cultural centre, nice parks, shops to browse. And everywhere are traditional restaurants, and wonderful pastelarias (bakeries/coffee shops/ bars also serving homemade soups and light lunches and open until late). Peniche is very family friendly, in particular the restaurants are used to whole families dining. The old town is a maze of narrow streets, great for exploring. Watch the fishermen bring in their catch. Peniche is a small walled city with the tidal waters coming up to its ancient ramparts with the small boats moored in the evening. A stay in Peniche makes a great relaxing holiday in itself, or use it as a base for exploring this lovely wine-producing region and its abundance of historic towns and villages, castles and monasteries. A good base for excursions to Lisbon; in the hot months, it's good to come away from the city heat of the capital for the fresher Atlantic air of Peniche in the evening. Fatima, the tiny walled city of Obidos, and even the ancient city of Coimbra are all within reach for day trips.
Booking notes
20% deposit to secure booking. Balance payable 6 weeks before start date. We ask for a £50 deposit, refundable on return of key. We do not charge visitors for normal breakages incurred. We ask you to fill in a form to let us know if anything needs replacing. Our agent in Peniche is on hand and can help with any queries.
Guest comments
"I was lucky enough to stay in your cottage and had a very good time there - food, wine, surf!"
For booking and further information
Mrs Sarah O'Kane
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