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Country house

Traditional kitchen

Located in Moledo, a quiet rural village, the cottage benefits from a private pool and location with no visible neighbours. Large furnished outdoor area. Comfortable and spacious, it is ideal for a quiet and relaxing holiday with the advantage of easy access to busier cities, resorts and attractions. A perfect base for exploring the west coastal region, north of Lisbon. Close to Lisbon airport, Peniche, Lourinha and beaches, also supermarkets and restaurants. A village shop and café are within walking distance. Local activities include walking, cycling, horse-riding, swimming, surfing, golf and water sports. Attractions include miles of beautiful beaches, museums, monuments, handicraft/pottery markets and shops. Also, village festas which take place mainly in the summer, with their religious processions, dancing, traditional dress, eating, drinking and fireworks late into the night. There are also festivals, markets and excellent restaurants serving locally produced wines.

Bathroom with shower

Local beach

 

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Notes on prices
Prices are based on 2 people in UK pounds. An additional £100 supplement per person per week for 3rd and 4th person is charged.

Changeover day
Changeover day is on Saturday although flexibility is sometimes possible, please enquire. Arrival time is from 4pm and departures by 10am.

Accommodation

 

Notes on accommodation
There are wood burner stoves in the lounge area and the dining room. They provide heating for the cooler months of winter. The kitchen features a working bread oven for the more adventurous cook who may wish to make bread or pizza. The Aga cooker also provides extra heat during the winter. Tourist information leaflets, maps and books are available for loan in the cottage. There are also numerous magazines and books to borrow. No pets accepted and no smoking please.

Amenities/Facilities provided

 

Accessibility
The drive is flat and covered with gravel. The outside terraces are almost flat but do have small steps leading from one level to the next. With the exception of the further living area upstairs all rooms are on one level. However there are small steps to and from the kitchen, bathroom and downstairs lounge area. The upstairs living area is only accessible via a spiral staircase.

Outside
The front garden has a large gravelled drive & has adequate parking space for several cars. The remainder is flower beds. A covered terrace runs the whole length of the front of the house. It is furnished with a cane sofa and table with a further 2 chairs and a small table. The whole cottage is surrounded by terracotta paving. A large patio leads from the side of the cottage to the swimming pool. It has a large arbour with vines growing on it. The patio is furnished with 4 sun loungers and a wooden table and four chairs. The patio joins the pool area where there is an outdoor shower. There is a further table and 4 chairs by the pool. The private swimming pool measures 10m x 5m with internal steps at one end. The pool is surrounded by flower beds and leads to the remaining garden covered with fruit trees. There is a BBQ in the back garden. The garden is surrounded by rural land. A washing line is at the rear of property.

Coast/Beach
The cottage is 10kms from the coast and many beaches. The local beach Areia Branca is 9kms away. There are many beaches along the coast, many which of which are quiet and secluded. Larger, busier beach resorts include Peniche, a fishing town which is 20kms away and Baleal, popular with surfers and families which is 18kms away. A drive along the coastal route is the best way to discover the many beaches. Slightly further away is Santa Cruz, 22kms away, Ericeira, 45kms and Cascais 80kms.

Golf
There are several excellent golf courses within easy travelling distance of Moledo:
Praia del Rey – 18 holes – Par 72. The winner of the Golf Resort of the Year Europe 2007. Located close to the medieval town of Obidos, Praia del Rey has splendid sea views, spectacular cliffs, and sand dunes as well as beautiful pine trees. 22kms from cottage.
Botado – 9 holes – Par 36. Located near the Consolação beach in Peniche, this course runs parallel to the beach. 13kms from cottage.
Golden Eagle – 18 holes – Par 72. A course designed by Rocky Roquemore set on a property near Rio Maior, it occupies almost the double of an ordinary course. 36kms from cottage.
Vimeiro – 9 holes – Par 34. Vimeiro is situated in a beautiful landscape of farming land and is famous for the healing properties of its waters. 19kms from cottage.
Campo Real – 18 holes – Par 72. The course is surrounded entirely by well-appointed buggy paths. 27kms from cottage.

Travel
The nearest airport is the Portela Airport in Lisbon which is 70kms away and is an easy car journey. It is essential to hire a car when taking a holiday in this area. A hire car can be collected from the airport but will need to be booked in advance.

Distances
Beaches: Areia Branca - 9kms, Concalacao – 12kms, Peniche – 20kms, Baleal – 18kms, Praia d’El Rey – 22kms.
Places of interest: Lisbon – 75kms, Berlenga Island – 20kms, Tomar – 100kms, Alcobaca – 45kms, Torres Vedras – 27kms, Obidos – 16kms, Fatima – 80kms, Nazare – 50kms.

Further details
There are 2 small shops in Moledo which sell all essentials. Moledo has a café and a post box. A church is at the centre of the village. All these facilities are within a few minutes walking distance. Lourinha has 2 supermarkets, a municipal market, cafes, restaurants, gym, theatre, chemists and a health centre. The nearest cash machine is in the next village and the nearest bank is in Lourinha. 15 minutes walk away is a restaurant, café/snack bar and petrol station. There are numerous good restaurants in the area, Peniche is particularly good for fish meals.
Local activities include walking, cycling, horse-riding, swimming, surfing, golf and water sports. Local attractions include miles of beautiful beaches, museums, monuments, handicraft/pottery markets and shops. Village festas which take place mainly in the summer, with their religious processions, dancing, traditional dress, eating, drinking and fireworks late into the night. Festivals, markets and excellent restaurants serving locally produced wines. Slightly further away, but easily accessible by car are numerous famous Portuguese towns such as Nazare, Tomar, Alcobaca, Batalha, Caldas da Rainha, Fatima, Torres Vedras and many more. Other places not to miss are the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, Estoril with the largest casino in Europe which has shows, music and concerts. Cascais with its marina and lively night life and the beautiful historic town of Sintra. The walled town of Obidos is an absolute must for all visitors to Portugal. With its narrow cobbled streets and high walled gardens this town has been destroyed and rebuilt throughout history. This beautiful town has many churches, craft shops and views over the surrounding areas, viaduct, monastery and sanctuary. The Lagoa de Obidos are close by. The beautiful lagoon is the largest in Europe where you can enjoy a BBQ in the pine woods overlooking the lagoon where there is an abundance of wildlife and water sports are available.

Booking notes
Bookings can be made by email, telephone or mobile. To confirm and secure a booking a non-refundable deposit of 30% of total cost of holiday is required. The balance of the total cost is due 4 weeks before the commencement date of the holiday. Payments for the deposit and balance can be made by bank transfer direct to the owner. For payments in euros please contact the owner. Credit/debit card payments are not accepted. A refundable security deposit of 150 euros cash is payable on arrival.

Guest comments
'The villa is extremely well equipped with everything you would possibly need. The villa itself is in a tranquil part of Portugal, ideal to get away from it all. It was lovely to have our own private swimming pool and secure garden. Another good point was having contact every couple of days with the owners, who were very helpful and knew the area well.' Neil Nye, West Sussex.

'We had a lovely time in Moledo - ideal Honeymoon location. The house is very private, which is just what we wanted, and we really felt as though we escaped from the crowds. The surrounding area was also very beautiful; we enjoyed exploring very much. Jane and Afonso couldn't have been more helpful or kind during our stay - we felt very welcome - home from home!' Katie Stanier, Stamford.

'The property is set on its own which makes it a haven of peace with beautiful garden starting to take shape around the pool. The owners Fonz and Jane are incredibly helpful and attentive. Bliss!' Rik Yapp, Oxon.

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