3 bedroom villa in Foz do Arelho, Silver Coast, Portugal
Stunning New Contemporary Villa with Shared Infinity Pool
Perfect Hillside Location, 5 Min Walk to the Lagoon or Village, 10 Min Walk to the Beach
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms + Cot)
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This spacious, modern villa was completed and furnished in May 2008. Set in the idyllic town of Foz do Arelho, between the village and the beach, it provides a luxurious and comfortable base for you to relax and enjoy the many sights and activities available in Foz and the surrounding area. The villa is finished to an exceptionally high standard with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, lounge/dining area, fully fitted kitchen and garage. The property benefits from landscaped gardens, a secure, shared pool and a private, outdoor patio with brick built BBQ and dining. The town’s location offers excellent access to water sports - surfing in the Atlantic or bathing, windsurfing and canoeing in Obidos Lagoon which offers a calm and shallow alternative. Praia D'el Rey golf course (voted European Golf Resort of the year 2007) is 25 mins drive away and the Golden Eagle course is in nearby Rio Maior. The quiet location combined with the many activities available, make this the perfect family holiday.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| 28 September - 25 October 2008 | £400 |
| 26 October - 20 December 2008 | £300 |
| Xmas / New Year | On Request |
| 4 January - 28 February 2009 | £300 |
| 1 - 28 March 2009 | £350 |
| 29 March - 30 May 2009 | £400 |
| 31 May - 27 June 2009 | £500 |
| 28 June - 29 August 2009 | £700 |
Notes on prices
Prices per week in UK pounds include electricity, gas and water. To and from dates are inclusive.
Discount given for 3 week stays and longer. Shorter stays available on request.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible, unless it overlaps with an existing booking. If new people are arriving/leaving, then the following times should be adhered to - arrive after 4pm and depart prior to 10:30am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - solid pine king size bed, walk-in wardrobe with drawers, 2 bedside cabinets, en-suite bathroom. Bedroom 2 - solid pine twin beds, fitted wardrobes and bedside cabinet. Bedroom 3 - solid pine twin beds, fitted wardrobes and bedside cabinet. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite to bedroom 1 - bath/shower, wc, vanity unit, wash basin. Main 1st floor bathroom - bath/shower, wc, vanity unit, wash basin. Ground floor wash room/cloakroom - wc, wash basin. Basement shower room - shower cubicle, wc, wash basin. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted beech wood kitchen with the following integrated appliances: four ringed hob, cooker hood extractor fan, fan assisted oven and grill, large fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, double sink, kettle and toaster. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and drying area with clothes horse, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious, open-plan lounge/dining room illuminated by large patio windows to the front and rear. 3 seat, 2 seat brown leather sofas, coffee table. Wall mounted 37" wide screen TV and Satellite. DVD player, Ipod docking station. Dining room table, 6 chairs |
| Other: | The huge underground garage provides ample parking for at least 3 cars. With the basement shower adjoining it, this is the ideal entry point after a day at the beach. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and bath towels provided. Please provide your own beach and pool towels. For stays of over one week, a mid-stay maid service can be made available at an extra cost. This service includes a laundry change and/or villa clean. Request when booking. |
Notes on accommodation
The villa benefits from underfloor heating, which makes it an ideal location for holidays throughout the seasons. A cot, highchair and changing mat can be made available for your stay - please request when booking. iPod docking station allows you to bring your iPod and choose from your entire music collection on holiday. There is a secure digital safe for you to store passports, money etc. No Pets. No smoking.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- shared pool
Accessibility
The property sits on a hill with a fairly steep gradient. There are no steps to the property.
Outside
The infinity pool is 6 x 3 metres and is currently shared with only 2 other villas. The villa benefits from landscaped gardens, palm tree and rockery to the front. There is ample space to sunbathe by the pool on the sun-loungers or read a book in the shade on the patio. The rear patio provides private alfresco dining, with it's brick-built BBQ and outdoor dining table and chairs.
Coast/Beach
The calm, tranquil waters of Obidos Lagoon are a 5 minute walk from the villa. The lagoon provides everything from safe bathing for children to water sports to the seafood on your plate for evening dinner! Venture a little further (10-15 min walk) and you will discover the rolling waves of the Atlantic ocean as a backdrop to the seemingly endless coastline.
Golf
Praia del Rey - 25 min drive - Obidos.
Founded 1997. Holes 18. Length 4731m (Red) 5216m (Blue)
5586m (Yellow) 6056m (White) 6467m (Black). Par 72. SSS: 72
Atlantico – 30 min drive - Peniche.
Founded 1996. Holes 9 (18 different tees). Length 4839m. Par 72.
Golden eagle - 20 min drive - Rio Maior.
Founded 1994. Holes 18. Length 5597m. Par 72. SSS 71.
Travel
Faro Airport - approx 4 hour drive south.
Lisbon Airport - approx 1 hour drive south.
Oporto Airport - approx 3 hour drive north.
Car hire is pretty essential, particularly if you would like to explore any of the surrounding towns/cities.
Distances
Obidos, a medieval, white-walled town is approx 12km away. It is well-worth seeing and was originally a wedding present to a Queen!
Lisbon is about an hour's drive south and is great for a day trip - a regular bus service is available from Caldas da Rainha and takes about 1 hr 20 mins
Coimbra to the north - 2 hour drive - is a 2 centre university city, with the old parts on the hill above the new. Cascais and Sintra on the coast to the west of Lisbon are superb places to visit too.
Further details
Immediate vicinity: Foz has a mini-market, bar/cafes, restaurants, health centre, tourist office, pharmacy, a bank and a fishing tackle shop. The Central Bar is a great place to watch any live sports events, including many live Premiership Football matches. The bigger centre of Caldas da Rainha is 15 mins drive and has restaurants, supermarkets, daily fruit and veg market, cinema, train and bus stations, hospital, hotels, a park.
Within half an hour:
Obidos – 15 km – 20 min drive - once the wedding present of a queen, the preserved medieval town of Óbidos is without doubt one of Portugal's most classic walled settlements. Walking the ramparts, visitors can enjoy views of windmills, vineyards and surrounding farmlands. In the residential area below, narrow cobblestone streets are lined with whitewashed houses sporting terracotta roofs. The shops are piled high with local handicrafts, while in spring the town is ablaze with geraniums, morning glories and bougainvillea.
Sao Martinho do Porto - 20 min drive - the main resort along the coast between Peniche and Nazare. This is very much a tourist resort that provides many activities to keep you amused. Sailing, surfing, parapenting, hang-gliding, canoeing, mountain biking, walking, rock climbing and golf are all available here.
Day Trips: Fatima – 104 km – about an hour’s drive inland - the small town of Fatima, with more than 2 million pilgrims a year, is one of the most visited Marian shrines in the world today. In 1916 and 1917 a series of apparitions were seen by three young children that were to profoundly alter both their own lives and the atmosphere of the peasant village.
Berlenga Islands - Boats depart from Peniche - 25 min drive - a marine reserve classified by the Council of Europe as a 'Biosphere Reserve'. The archipelago consists of a large island, Berlenga Grande, and some small granite islands and rocks 7 miles from land. Crossings take approx 30 mins.
Booking notes
25% non-refundable reservation deposit. Balance due a minimum of 6 weeks prior to arrival. If booking less than 6 weeks prior to arrival, full balance required at time of booking.
Please note a security deposit of £200 will be required with balance. This will be returned within 1 week of departure date.
Reduced Rates for stays of 3 weeks and longer. Payment can by made by cheque or bank transfer.
Guest comments
'We had a fantastic holiday in the villa - it was perfectly positioned between the beach and the town. We want to tell our friends about it but are afraid we might not get it for next year!' - Dean & Julie Dass, July 2008.
For booking and further information
Matt Cronshaw
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