Spacious New Townhouse, in a Traditional Village Setting
Peaceful Location, Minutes from the Stunning Cove Beach at São Martinho
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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The house is in a peaceful location, in the middle of a small village, which has a shop, bar and cafe. There are many more restaurants within a short drive. If you are looking for a stay in the "real Portugal" rather than in a huge tourist development, then this is the place for you.
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| Rental periods | Weekly rental rates | Nightly rate for short breaks (3 nights or more) |
| July - August 2009 | £495 | £85 |
| September - October 2009 | £335 | £55 |
| November - 25 March 2010 | £275 | £50 |
| 26 March - 11 April (Easter 2010) | £395 | |
| April - May 2010 | £355 | £60 |
| June - August 2010 | £535 | £90 |
| September - October 2010 | £355 | £60 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Short breaks (3 nights or more) are usually available.
We discount prices for bookings of two weeks or more - and if you want to rent for a month or longer we can offer much larger discounts. Contact us for details.
Please note that for new bookings we require a fully refundable security deposit of £200 (250 Euros) to be paid with the final balance for your holiday. The deposit will be refunded to directly to you within one week.
Changeover day
Some flexibility in changeover day, dependant on other bookings. Short breaks considered out of season. Please vacate the property by 10am on your day of departure, so that we can prepare the house for any incoming guests. Arrival anytime after 3pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, kingsize bed, balcony, dressing room and large en-suite shower room. Bedroom 2, double bed, fitted wardrobes and balcony. Bedroom 3, twin beds and fitted wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite to bedroom 1 with shower, fitted washbasin with cupbard, wc and bidet. Main bathroom with bath, washbasin, wc, bidet. Downstairs shower room with shower, washbasin, wc, bidet. |
| Kitchen: | 5-ring gas hob with wok burner, separate electric fan oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and food processor. |
| Living Rooms: | Lounge with open fireplace (some logs provided), Large HD television with home cinema DVD and surround sound. Dining kitchen with antique pine table and Irish dresser. |
| Other: | There is a large secure garage beneath the house, with plenty of space for 2 cars and endless storage space. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels for use in the house included (please bring your own beach towels) and are exchanged weekly. The house will be cleaned ready for your arrival; additional cleaning can be arranged during your stay at extra cost. |
Notes on accommodation
There is partial air-conditioning (mobile unit) and extra heaters are provided for colder days. Casa Ananda is a no smoking property, and smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the house. Thankyou for your understanding!
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- air conditioning
Accessibility
There are several steps up to the front door of the house, access would be difficult for an unaccompanied disabled visitor.
Outside
Outside, to the rear of the house there is a large terrace, with a built in barbeque, and also a hardwood table and chairs for eating out on those hot summer days.
Coast/Beach
10 minutes drive to the beach at São Martinho, which is situated in a natural half moon shaped bay that provides safe bathing, a rarity on the Atlantic coast. There are many other beaches, including surf beaches, within a few minutes drive.
Golf
25 minutes from Praia del Rey golf course.
Travel
1 hour from Lisbon airporton the new A8 motorway, just over two from Porto. Lisbon, Porto and Faro are all served by low-cost airlines.
Distances
In the centre of a village less than ten minutes away from São Martinho do Porto, with the larger towns of Caldas da Rainha and Alcobaça within twenty minutes. There is a weekly market at Nazare (20km). There are endless opportunities for sightseeing, including the monastery at Alcobaça, the medieval town of Obidos, and even a day in Lisbon is possible - take the train from São Martinho, and leave the car at home!
Further details
Shop in the village (100m), bar (100m), Pasteleria (300m). Larger supermarkets and restaurants within 5 minutes drive.
Booking notes
A 25% non refundable deposit is required to secure the property, with the balance payable eight weeks before arrival. For late bookings the full cost is payable at the time of booking. Payment by sterling cheque or direct bank transfer in Sterling or Euro. For late bookings and short stays booked for parties (eg New Year) we reserve the right to charge a fully refundable security deposit.
Guest comments
May 2009: "...having stayed in several places from Owners Direct now, yours is definitely one of our faves!!"
May 2009: "Thank you for the time at your lovely house! It really is a great location and very spacious – we did have to have a couple of fires though as the evenings were chilly but we bought some more wood. Thank you also for the wine and bits – very useful when we got there! We also met the gentleman behind your house who gave us potatoes, broad beans and herbs for our dinner!
August 2008: '"A short note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday, made much the better by our stay in Casa Ananda
Most excellent accomodation, and in a very friendly village, within a few days we really did feel like a local...'
Owner profile
Julie
About the owner
I've enjoyed holidays in Portugal ever since I first visited when I was nine years old, and was lucky enough to be taken on an extended tour of the country, visiting many places off the beaten track and leading me to fall in love with the people, the culture, and of course the great weather! We spend most of our holidays on the Silver Coast, but until someone waves the magic wand and lets us retire, most of the time my husband Bill and I live and work in a small village on the Welsh Borders, with our small and very friendly Patterdale terrier Truffle.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We fell in love with the Silver Coast as soon as we saw the region - simply Gorgeous - and such a well kept secret for so long. I really don't know why everyone raves so much about the Algarve: the Silver Coast has all that in spades, and without the hordes of package tourists as well. It is so easy to get to as well - less than an hour from Lisbon on the Autostrada del Atlantico. We love being so close to Sao Martinho, (which has one of the best beaches in Portugal) right in the middle of a traditional village, surrounded by glorious countryside and with half a dozen World Heritage sites within an hour's drive. If that doesn't grab you, a hard slog of 50 yards or so takes you to the village cafe and patisserie, where you can add the inches with some mind bogglingly calorific cakes. :)
Unique benefits of the property
Casa Ananda is situated in the heart of a lovely traditional Portuguese village, seemingly a million miles away from the packed resorts and impersonality of so many trips to the *Med*, but in reality less than ten minutes away from Sao Martinho, some of the best beaches in Portugal, and all the facilities you would expect or need for a great holiday in the sun. If you don't want to drive, the village has everything you need within a minute from the house - shop, bar, and cafe - and there is a great restaurant within walking distance. Casal Pardo is a lovely village, the neighbours are so friendly, and we're sure you will really enjoy staying at Casa Ananda. We do!
For booking and further information
Property Ref P4731
Julie Kimpton
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1938 570 268
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