Holiday Villa in Sao Sebastiao, Silver Coast, Portugal
Villa with Private Pool near Penela and Coimbra
Peaceful Location Overlooking Beautiful Vale Brigao
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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The villa is on the edge of the quiet, unspoilt village of Sao Sebastiao close to Penela, a small but quaint traditional Portuguese market town and only 30 kilometres from the University city of Coimbra, once the capital of Portugal. Flying to Porto from Stansted or Liverpool the Villa is only 1.5 hours drive via the A1 motorway. The area has wonderfully relaxing walks through the Vale Brigao with its beautiful wild flowers and bird life. The Villa has a private pool and elevated Veranda for sunbathing with a Corberta for Al Fresco dining. The Villa can sleep up to 8 persons with a double and a twin room on the lower floor and a double and a twin room on the upper floor.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| January - March | £375 |
| April / May | £425 |
| June - August | £495 |
| September / October | £450 |
| November / December | £375 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Occupancy start time can be arranged when booking.
Generally the Villa is vacated by 10am.
Bookings can be made to start on any day for any number of weeks.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Lower Floor: 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom. Upper Floor: 1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom. |
| Bathrooms: | Lower floor: Bathroom with bath/shower over, toilet, washbasin and bidet. Upper floor: Bathroom with shower, toilet, washbasin and bidet. |
| Kitchen: | Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave. All cookware, serving dishes and cutlery including kettle, toaster, tin opener. Iron, ironing board and drying lines. |
| Living Rooms: | Kitchen /diner with capacity for 6/8 persons. Lounge with wood burning stove, armchair & sofa. It is equipped with English channels satellite TV and DVD player, audio system for playing CDs, local radio and tapes. |
| Other: | Corberta with tables and chairs for al fresco dining. Upper veranda for sunbathing with sun loungers. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed linen provided. Cleaning, change of bed linen/towels for second and subsequent weeks. |
Notes on accommodation
The Villa has a wood burning stove and double glazing throughout.
The upper floor rooms are suitable for older children and feature Velux roof windows.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The villa is not specially constructed for wheelchair users but assisted access to the lower floor is possible via the pedestrian gate.
Outside
The private pool is 7 x 3.76 metres, 1.20 metre shallow/1.70 metre deep. The pool is cleaned weekly. Children using the pool may require supervision. The pool has grass surrounds for sunbathing.
A barbecue complete with fuel and cooking utensils. Parking 2/3 cars, secure garage.
Coast/Beach
Figueira da Foz, 53 minute drive, has over 2 miles of wide sandy beaches, and water sports facilities.
Aveiro, 1 hr drive, famous for its lagoon is criss-crossed by canals where colourfully painted moliceiro boats sail.
Praia de Mira, 1 hr drive nestles between the sand dunes and the Atlantic, on one side, and the tranquil lagoon of Barrinha -good for boating, swimming and water sports.
Nazere, 1.5 hr drive has a stunning beach, typical fishermen houses and steep cliffs over a bright blue sea
Golf
Coimbra, Curia Course 9 holes which will shortly be enlarged to 18.
Holes 9, par 34.
Driving Range · Putting Green · Pro-Shop · Restaurant & Bar
Praia D'El Rey near Obidos.
Travel
Flights can be to Porto via RyanAir from Stansted or Liverpool. The Villa is 1.5hrs from Porto via A1 motorway.
Easyjet fly to Lisbon from Gatwick or Luton. The Villa is 2.5 hrs from Lisbon via A1 motorway. Car hire from Porto is recommended.
Full travel maps and directions will be sent upon booking.
Distances
Penela 3 km., local market town with banks, cafes, restaurants.
Condeixa-A-Nova 19 km., basic shopping/supermarket.
Coimbra 37 km., previously capital city of Portugal - modern shopping malls mixed with traditional alleyway shops.
Lisboa (Lisbon) 213 km., 2.5 hrs drive via A1 motorway. Portugal's capital city with trams, city walks,18 th century architecture, castles and extensive waterfronts to explore.
Further details
Coimbra: Old university town which has a tragic love story to tell. Once the capital of Portugal and the birthplace of six kings it has all the old traditions of Portuguese life and architecture and shopping.
Conimbriga: Roman village; Iberia's best preserved Roman mosaics. The site also has a museum that displays objects found by archaeologists during their excavations, including coins and cirurgical tools.
Buçaco: Manueline exuberance in a garden of Eden; the site of Napoleon's defeat. A mountain forest located just northeast of Coimbra on the way to Viseu. Buçaco is a delightful refuge of cypress groves, ferns, statues, fountains, and formal gardens.
Aveiro: Colorful boats down attractive canals; a princess-saint; fine porcelain; a lovely fairytale castle.
Obidos: Once the wedding present of a queen, the preserved medieval town of Óbidos lying 100 km north of Lisbon is without doubt one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements.
Booking notes
To book please contact owners Lesley or Geoff direct by telephone or email.
A non refundable deposit of 20% sterling is required to secure the booking with the balance to be paid 4 weeks before arrival.
For booking and further information
Geoff Arnold
Mobile: (Portugal) + 351 918 177 596
Mobile: (Portugal) + 351 936 203 318
Landline /Answer Machine: (Portugal) + 351 239 561 307
Email: Click here
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