Apartment Near Lisbon Castle and Alfama
A Great City Break Location
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Ideal for a city break! Great location near Lisbon castle and Alfama, close to city centre. Nearby restaurants, shops, Feira da Ladra market, transport links. Refurbished apartment in characteristic building in one of the oldest districts of the city. Bright, sunny 4th floor (top) apartment with southwest facing balcony. There are clean sandy beaches at Cascais, Estoril and Costa da Caparica where you can soak up the sun. Good transport facilities nearby including the famous no. 28 tram line. The region is steeped in history and it really is worth seeing the Tower of Belem and the Monument to the Discoveries. Experience typical Portugal and take a trip to the pretty village of Sintra. Staying in central Lisbon you are well situated to enjoy many of the city's attractions. Lisbon is full of traditional unspoilt streets, busy with local cafes, restaurants, shops where you can soak up the atmosphere.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 February 2012 - 26 April 2012 | £60 | £395 | 2 | |
| 27 April 2012 - 25 November 2012 | £70 | £450 | 2 |
Notes on prices
GBP £450 per week or £70 per night, or equivalent in EUR, USD or other currencies. Minimum 2 nights. Discount for 8 nights or longer. Deposit can be paid by credit card, cheque or bank transfer at UK branches of HSBC.
Changeover day
Minimum rental 2 nights. No fixed changeover day. Check in usually after 15h00, check-out by 10h00 except by prior arrangement.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with large double bed. Bedroom 2 with two single beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower (no use of bath) bidet, wash basin. Hairdryer. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen with 4-ring gas hob (no oven), microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle and coffee pots etc, cutlery and china. |
| Living Rooms: | Good size living room with sofa, chairs, dining table, TV/DVD, radio/CD player. Door to balcony. |
| Other: | Good size south-west facing balcony easily seats 4. Sunny most of the day, great views to the street below giving a great flavour of local life. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Apartment always well cleaned before use. Towels and bedlinen included in rental. Cleaning included |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove fridge/freezer microwave iron/ironing board tv room fans |
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Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for children under 10 owing to steep stairs and balcony overlooking street. Sorry, no pets.
Accessibility
4th floor, no lift/elevator. Reasonable stairs with bannister all the way.
Travel
About 6km from Lisbon international airport. 1km from Santa Apolonia train station. On 28 and 12 tram lines. Not far from city centre and metro stations. Secure parking close by.
Distances
<1km to city centre. 2km to Bairro Alto or 20 mins by tram. About 30 minutes to beach from Cais do Sodre station. Taxis always available on street nearby.
Further details
Secure car park 2 minutes away at Largo das Portas do Sol.
Booking notes
Non-refundable deposit of GBP £100. Balance due 4 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
"Great apartment, great facilities, good location" L,J, British, July 2011
"Our new favourite city... thank you for knowing and understanding the needs of the traveller. We've stayed in apartments in [various cities in Europe] and yours stands head and shoulders above these... truly at home..." K,S,A, UK, February 2011
"We had a terrific break. Your apartment is perfectly placed and very comfortable for four people." DC, Ireland, 2010.
"Had a great time: lovely flat with super balcony for basking in the sun and watching world go by." J and N, UK, March 2009.
"Lovely apartment, very well equipped and an ideal position for sightseeing." PH, England, May 2008.
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
This property is owned by Jonathan Lewsey, who has 20 years experience in business and tourism management. This is our holiday home and we stay there several times a year, and we rent it to tourists who want a well located and well equipped apartment for a city break in Lisbon. To ask us more, please just email us and we'll answer your query.
Year purchased: 2007
For booking and further information
Property Ref P5826
Contact Name:
Jean
Owners Website: Click here
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