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| Casa do Anjo - Grand 18th Century manor house - Setubal Near the magnificent beaches of the Arrabida national park, 40 minutes from Lisbon | Quinta da Bela Vista - Casa do Anjo Villa for for up to 7 adults and 2 children 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Large living room, dining room, separate kitchen Shared swimming pool, tennis, playground and garden Surface area: 250m2 - 4 hectare shared garden
Rental rates: €1100-€2500 per week for 8 persons | More Details | Check Prices |
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Coastline view from Arrabida cliffs | Location
The villa about 5km from the plasant sea-side town of Setubal, in a quiet park area. The Quinta 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. | | 18th Century manor house built in the Romantic style, refurbished in 1994, and set in 4 hectares of gardens and meadows. Vestiges of a mediaeval monastery, formal walks, a section of the aqueduct bringing water from the mountains to Setubal, and the stone channels irrigating the meadows and orchards fed by the well, now in ruins where a donkey turned the machinery which drew the water from below. | The property is divided into two houses which are accessed from either side of the grand entrance hall, with its imposing staircase, working fireplace and 18th Century tiles (azulejos) dominated by the figure of a nobleman. There is ample seating, antique furniture and paintings. Casa do Anjo (Angel House) has an independent entrance and occupies the right wing of the house; housing up to 7 adults and 2 children. For larger groups, Casa Nobre can also be rented, housing up to 20 people in total. The gardens, fenced and covering 4 hectares, are shared between the two houses. | Beaches The closest beaches are accessed by car in 15 minutes. 1okm 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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Quinta da Bela Vista - Setubal - Surface area : 550 m2
Magnificent 18th Century manor house, set in 4 hectares of gardens, orchards and meadows, with vestiges of a mediaeval monastery, formal walks, a section of the aqueduct which supplied Setubal, and a ruined well where a donkey once turned the wheel which drew the water to irrigate the estate. There are far reaching views from the main terrace of the tranquil valley the house shares with similar properties, from where a monumental staircase leads down to the pool and tennis court. Casa do Anjo can sleep 7 adults, 2 children and a baby, and has 4 bedrooms, a child bedroom, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and sitting room. The house is accessed via a communal large entrance hall with Casa Nobre. It has its own independent entrance and is set on two floors. The sitting and dining rooms form the eastern end of the house, have large windows and French doors opening onto the terrace on three sides, and are joined via an arch with folding doors. They have fine 18th Century azulejos and antique furniture. The dining room has a working fireplace and the table seats 8 comfortably. The sitting room has a desk and ample seating, a satellite TV and music centre. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas oven and four ring hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, juicer and ample crockery, glass, cutlery and cooking equipment. There are two double bedrooms with twin beds on the ground floor, with South facing French doors onto the terrace and antique furniture. Opposite each across the corridor are a dedicated bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and bidet. On the upper floor, there are two twin bedrooms, one of which is entered via a sitting room which could serve as a bedroom for two children. There are two bathrooms, each with bath, shower, toilet and bidet. There is a further sitting area off the staircase landing. | There is ample storage space and safe shaded privateparking area. Daily cleaning (except kitchen) is included in the price |
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 less than 1 hour. Faro airport is 2.5 hours. The motorway is 5km away. A car is recommended to fully enjoy the many delights of the area. The local supermarket is 2km away and the culinary and cultural delights of Setubal are 4km. |
Amenities for Casa do Anjo
4 Bedrooms - sleeping arrangements: 3 spacious double bedrooms with twin beds, most of which can be arranged as double beds 1 bedroom has a private sitting room which can serve as a bedroom for 2 children 1 large single bedroom with single bed Baby cot on request
4 Bathrooms: 4 bathrooms with bath, shower head and bidet
Living Area: Large living room with seating for 8 people and desk Dining room seating 8 people and working fireplace
Satellite TV, music centre
Kitchen: Fully equipped spacious kitchen - Dish washer, Laundry machine, , Cooking stove, Oven, Microwave, Fridge freezer, Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle, Vacuum cleaner.
Outside: Shared private garden of 4 hectares Swimming pool 12 x 5m Pool house with kitchenette with fridge and changing room with shower and toilet BBQ, table and 14 chairs, 5chaises longues, 6 deck chairs - Hard tennis court
- Gated children's garden with swings
- Many patios and grand staircase
Covered car parking area for 10 cars
Other: Iron, Ironing board, hairdrier Wireless internet access (by prior arrangement)
Services
Bed linen and Towels included in price Price includes cleaning 3 times a week (except kitchen cleaning)
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For further information or to book please e-mail: casaanjo@sol-domus.com specifying the number of people and your required dates. | |
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