Quinta da Bela Vista is a 18^th Century manor house built in the Romantic style, refurbished in 1994, and set in 4 hectares of private 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.

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 Setubal is famed for its gastronomy. 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. Troia golf resort is worl-renowned and is reached by ferry from Setubal.

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A magnificent 18th Century manor house, set in 4 hectares of private gardens, with an exclusive swimming pool, tennis courts and children playground, there are 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 over the tranquil valley, which the house shares with similar properties, from where a monumental staircase leads down to the pool and tennis court. When you rent Quinta da Bela Vista, the whole house and gardens are for your exclusive use.

Almost every room overlooks the gardens, and the ground floor rooms have direct access to the terraces and gardens. The extensive grounds of the estate include a large pool (open May to September),  a separate pool room with shower and toilet, garden furniture with barbecue, tennis court and children playground. The well-maintained gardens offer a plethora of local flora as well as ancient trees, fruit trees and grassy areas.
 

Casa Nobre is to the left of the hall.  It can sleep 9 adults, 2 children and a baby, and has 4 double bedrooms, a children bedroom, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, breakfast room and grand dining room and sitting room.

The glory of the Casa Nobre are the dining and sitting rooms, which are so large they can accommodate parties in excess of 20 people.  The dining room faces South over the terrace with two large windows, one of which is a French door.  It is entirely painted in frescoes by an Italian artist working in Portugal in the second half of the last century.  These depict local scenes: the mountains and Castle of Palmela; the cliffs and beach at Albacol; the salt being harvested in the salinas (salt marshes); and a donkey drawing water from the well whose ruins can still be seen on the quinta.  The whole effect is of a grandeur and elegance in keeping with the house.  The dining table seats 14 comfortably, but this extends to 30 if the other tables in the room are used.

There is a smaller dining room, with rural views over the terrace to the rear, which is suitable for more intimate dining or breakfast, due to its proximity to the kitchen.  The kitchen is fully equipped with gas oven and four ring hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, and ample crockery, glass, cutlery and cooking equipment.

The grand sitting room with its ancient azulejos and magnificent fireplace is at the west end of the house with tall, shuttered windows and French doors onto the terrace on three sides. This is an ideal room for large groups to meet and relax, also enjoying the terrace and garden when the French doors and windows are thrown open.  There are comfortable settees and arm chairs for 12, and overall seating for 24.  There is a backgammon table, satellite TV and DVD.

There are two double bedrooms on the upper floor, both with twin beds, one of which can become a double bed.  Facing south, they enjoy spectacular views – one to the sea.  They share a bathroom, with bath and shower, and separate toilet with bidet.  The private staircase descends at the back of the house to a garden floor and terrace with rural views.  Here are two further double bedrooms (with twin or double beds as required), two bathrooms (one en suite, both with bath, shower, toilet and bidet), and a a private area suitable for a cot or twin beds for children.

Casa do Anjo is to the right of the hall.  It can sleep 8 adults, 2 children and a baby, and has 3 double bedrooms, 1 single bedroom, a children bedroom, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room and sitting room. 

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.  The dining room has a working fireplace and the table seats 8 comfortably; this dining roon can double up as a bedroom for large groups, making a total of 9 bedrooms when the whole house is rented.  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.

The extensive grounds of the estate include a large pool (open May - Sept),  a separate room with shower and toilet, garden furniture with barbecue, a tennis court and children playground. The well-maintained gardens offer a plethora of local flora as well as ancient trees, fruit trees and grassy areas. 

There is ample storage space and safe parking for 10 cars or more.

Daily cleaning is included in the price