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| New listing for 2010: only available July-August Luxury Villa with private swimming pool & large garden - Azeitão - Arrabida Near magnificent beaches in beautiful Setubal area 40km from Lisbon | Villa Colaco for 8 people 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Large living room, separate kitchen Large Swimming pool, garden and terrace Surface area: 200 m2 - Garden 800 m2
Rental rates: €2400-€2600 per week for 8 people Cleaning 5 times a week included! | | Check Prices |
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Coastline view from Arrabida cliffs | Location
The self catering holiday villa in Portugal is in the pleasant village of Aldeia de Irmaos in Azeitão, near magnificent beaches, vineyards and historical sites. The larger village of Azeitão is 2-3 km away. The village is at the edge of the beautiful Arrabida National Park which stretches all the way to the coastline and beautiful beaches. The Park was established to protect the beautiful landscape and rich variety of wildlife, including eagles, wildcats and badgers. Apart from Lisbon, 40km away, Azeitão, Setubal, Palmela and Sesimbra are easily reached, making the self-catering villa an ideal base for unforgettable daily excursions. |
Azeitao Palace Folly Azeitão, 2km from the villa, is a lovely village chosen by the nobility to build their Palaces and Quintas, due to its beauty, climate and abundant fishing and game. Some of these can still be visited today together with the various vineyards. Sesimbra,a short drive away, is a quaint fishing town, famous for its castle, beach and beautiful sea front. Palmela has a towering very well preserved castle. Setubal has excellent fish restaurants by the sea front and a ferry to the nearby resort of Troia. Boat trips are organized to watch the dolphins living in the Sado estuary. | | This villa is a family holiday home has been built with comfort and versatility in mind; a modern construction, there are many antique and family pieces which give the villa its special character and welcoming feel. | The house has many delicate objects, so it may not be ideal for young children. | Beaches 10km away is one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal, ‘Portinho de Arrabida’. A sheltered cove of white sand and with pine trees as a backdrop, its quiet crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming and children, and are popular with divers for their colourful underwater life. Other sandy coves lie at the foot of the limestone cliffs. Praia da Figuerinha offers sport fishing, windsurfing, and sailing and has vast sand banks at low tide. Nautical sports For diving, the local beach has of the most interesting diving in Portugal with its grottos and abundant marine life. Sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and rowing can all be practiced in the safe bay. Golf. Gastronomy and wine tasting The region of Azeitão is famed for its gastronomy, and even the local supermarket has a mix of gourmet and standard products. The local gastronomic festival is held from June to September. Fresh grilled fish is an inexpensive delight. Five formal wine routes have been devised in the Setubal peninsula by the ‘Rota de Vinhos’ association, combining wine tasting with sightseeing, arts and nature. Arrabida National Park The mountains are ideal for walks, and organized excursions can be arranged with the local nature tour companies. In the National Park, mountain biking, fauna tours, and bird watching are organised. Orienteering, cycling tours, riding and aerial sports are available and provide new experiences for beginners and experienced alike. Golf Information Portugal is a paradise where the golfer can play almost every day of the year. Quinta do Peru Golf is a short drive away and other courses are nearby. Check Prices
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Villa Colaco - Surface area : 200 m2
Villa Colaco is in a safe area in the pretty village of Aldeia dos Irmãos, in a private condominium of only four houses but with its own entrance from the street and private gardens and swimming pool. It therefore combines ideally privacy with security. The amenities of the village are within walking distance. The village square is 100m away. The house is only available July and August. It is a family home the rest of the year, so you will find all the home comforts you may require the moment you arrive! Villa Colaco lends itself to an indoor/outdoor life and is fully air-conditioned. You will fully enjoy the sheltered garden, warm but with many shaded areas. The spacious private swimming pool provides welcome refreshment. The house is decorated to a very high standard. The main entrance is directly from the street; within its hall there are 5 steps to reach the ground floor. On this floor, we find a double bedroom with its en-suite bathroom. We also find on this floor the living room with comfortable sofa and armchairs for 8 people, the fireplace provides an atmospheric focal point; the large flat screen TV (satellite channels), CD player and DVD all enhance your entertainment. The indoor dining area sits 8 people. Doors give access to a lovely terrace, with a dining table for 8, and more chairs for entertaining. There is a lovely view of the pretty lanscaped garden from the terrace. The kitchen is small but very functional. Gas cooker, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher, fridge with freezer. The kitchen has access to both the living room and to the partly covered terrace, an ideal spot for outdoor dining. A patio with plants and sculptures gives light to the whole floor. It has wide doors which open to add a table for larger dinner parties, with a "mushroom" gas heater for colder nights. The First floor is accessed via a good size hall. Here we find one twin bedroom with 2 separate beds and a separate bathroom. The master bedroom has its en-suite bathroom and separate TV. From the terrace of the main house, a path leads to a separate annex building. Here we find another partly covered terrace, with a 3m long table and benches, to seat 14; an ideal spot for entertaining or just chill out, we find a small fridge, an ice maker machine, a bar and a side board with plates etc... Inside the annex there is a large room with two single sofa-beds, TV, DVD, electric piano, and a small cupboard; toilet with separate shower room and laundry facilities. The pretty 800m2 garden is a riot of colours with flowers in season. There is a garden shed to store chairs and garden furniture; one lovely feature is the double hammock, providing the ideal spot for a restful nap! The large swimming pool is 4m by 10m (maximum depth120cm) and has a copper filtration system, using little chlorine; it has a special telescopic cover to keep the water warmer in winter but is open in the summer. All rooms, including the annex, have air conditioning. There is very good storage in all the bedrooms. There is secure garage parking for two cars. | A big plus of this luxury holiday villa in Setubal is that daily weekly cleaning cleaning is included in the price! The cleaner, who knows the house, will do all the cleaning, washing and ironing. She will also prepare simple meals such as soups, salads, breakfast, etc. She will do daily food shopping if asked. Note: for parties larger than eight people, we have another house 150m away so that both houses can be rented: Casa dos Lleus |
Getting there and around
2 hours flight from most European cities and 7 hours from New York, the Villa is reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 1 hour. Faro airport is 2.5 hours. The villa is within 100m of the village square of Aldeia de Irmãos and the bigger village of Azeitão can be reached 15-20 minutes walking. There is public transport however a car is recommended to fully enjoy the many delights of the area. |
Amenities for Villa Colaco
4 bedrooms - sleeping arrangements: 1 bedroom with double bed, own bathroom (ground floor) 1 twin bedroom with 2 single beds (first floor) 1 spacious bedroom with double bed, own bathroom and TV (first floor) 1 large room with two single sofa-beds (annex)
Baby cot on request
4 Bathrooms: 2 en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower 1 bathroom on first floor 1 shower room with spearate toilet room in annex.
Living Area: Spacious living room seating and dining areas for 10 people
TV (intenational satellite channels), DVD player and CD. Partly covered terrace and patio with dining and lounging furniture
Kitchen: Fully equipped kitchen - Dish washer, Micro-wave, Cooking stove, Oven, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner
- Laundry room with machine and sepaate drier
Outside: Private garden, with furniture, dining area for 14 people. Terrace with furniture Swimming pool 4 x 10 m (maximum depth 120cm) Garage for two cars
Other: Iron, Ironing board, hairdrier
All rooms including annex, have air conditioning.
Services
Bed linen and Towels included in price Daily cleaning included in price A pool man comes once a week to clean and check water quality
Note: for parties larger than eight people, we have another house 150m away so that both houses can be rented: Casa dos Lleus
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For further information or to book please e-mail: colaco@sol-domus.com specifying the number of people and your required dates. | |
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