Cabana do Bispo – Luxury villa with swimming pool near the beach

Large private grounds in Arrabida National Park – 40 km South of Lisbon
Cabana do Bispo: Luxury Villa for 8 – 10 persons
4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
Living room, dining room, kitchen
Simming pool 9*5m, terrace
Surface area: 250m2 -private 2000m2 garden
Within 60 hectare private estate

 

Cabana do Bispo – Surface area: 260m²
Modern house with a fantastic contemporary interior, Cabana do Bispo is a stylish villa reached via a long, sheltered and gated drive; it is situated in a green and shady opening with no neighbouring houses visible, and has a well kept private landscaped garden of 2000m2. The furnishings of the house are new and the house is comfortable and welcoming, decorated in neutral colours; the interior enhances the beauty of the woodland that surrounds the house. You can often see rabbits in the lawn and occasionally badgers, foxes and other fauna.

The main entrance to the self-catering villa is via a spacious entrance hall. To the left we find the stylish living area with two large sofas and seating for 10 and a large flat screen TV with international channels: and a fireplace to warm those colder winter nights. The living room opens out onto a sheltered decked terrace with outdoor furniture, barbecue and lighting, an ideal spot for delicious barbecues and ‘al-fresco’ meals; further the garden has a large lawn and 9m5m swimming pool. The dining area is quite large and comfortably sits eight to ten people. The kitchen is unique in that it is separated into three sections: the primary section has the oven, dishwasher, a black granite work surface and breakfast bar. The second are has most of the storage including a very large fridge freezer and microwave. The final section is a laundry room with a tumble dryer and washing machine.

To the right of the hall, there is a spacious twin bedroom one with an en-suite bathroom and direct access to outside decked area and pool. The second twin bedroom is also on the ground floor and also has an en-suite bathroom.

On the first floor we find a large double bedroom with en-suite shower room and separate dressing area. The twin bedroom has an with en-suite bathroom. Both bedrooms open on to a large, shared and well lit balcony that overlooks the garden and swimming pool. For parties of 10 people, two additional single fold-up beds can be provided.

The private landscaped garden is well tended and is about 2000m2. It has a large lawn area around the swimming pool ad surrounded by  vegetation. The whole estate has 60 hectares, which exhudes a feeling of freedom and a connection with nature.
NOTE: Please note there is a disused windmill at the back of the house and this may be a dangerous structure for curious small children! Further, the swimming pool is not fenced.

Amenities for Cabana do Bispo

4 Bedrooms – sleeping arrangements:
1 large bedroom with double bed – with ensuite shower room and access to large terrace
3 large bedrooms with 2 single beds each- 2 with en-suite bathrooms, 1 with ensuite shower room
Two additional single fold-up beds on request
Baby cot on request

4 Bathrooms:
2 en-suite bathrooms
2 en-suite shower rooms
Each bathroom has bidet, sink and toilet

Living Area:
Living room with fireplace and seating for 10 people and direct access to patio and garden
Dining room with direct access to garden
Satellite wide screen TV, DVD player
Wireless internet access

Dining
Dining room seating 10 people and direct access to patio and garden

Kitchen:
Fully equipped 3-part kitchen
Separate pantry area
Separate laundry area
Dishwasher, Washing machine, cooker with hob and oven, grill, microwave, large fridge freezer.

Outside:
Private decked patio, with furniture and barbecue. haded areas
Private swimming pool 9m5m withseparate decking, lawn area; sunbeds
2000m2 private landscaped gardens with 60 hectare estate
Estate is within Arrabida protected National Park

Other
Air conditioning
International TV channel satellite, DVD
Iron, Ironing board, hairdrier
In order to encourage responsible usage of energy and water, energy consumption above € 10 per day will be charged at cost

Services
Bed linen, towels and swimming pool towels included in price
Final cleaning included
Upon additional payment and prior arrangement: baby cot

Location
The Casal do Bispo estate is located in the Parque Nacional da Serra da Arrabida, 5 Km away from beautiful beaches and close to Vila Nogueira de Azeitao – a small historic town surrounded by the national park and well known for its vineyards and wine cellars open to the public. Arrabida beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal, and boasts a natural bay with calm waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. The area is also famous for its food so it won’t be difficult to find well priced local restaurants as well as top quality ones. Taste the delights of the region from the traditional cheese, deemed to be some of the best in the country, to the Torta de Azeitao, a much sought after local pastry, and the famous Moscatel wine, a sweet wine served as an aperitif. The local speciality is of course a great variety of fresh fish dishes.

As well as Lisbon, which is only 30km away, Azeitão, Setubal, Palmela and Sesimbra are easily reached, making this self-catering villa an ideal base for unforgettable daily excursions.

This luxurious self-catering villa is situated in the national park of Arrabida, established to protect the beautiful landscape and rich variety of wild life, including eagles, wildcats and badgers.

The surrounding mountains are the perfect place to go for a walk, and excursions can be organised with the local nature tour companies.

The villa is nearby to the small delightful historic town of Vila Nogueira de Azeitao, which is known for its vineyards and wine cellars; the town is a perfect place to try out the local cuisine and get shopping.

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.

The local white sandy beaches are as close as 5 Km and Arrabida beach is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. With its calm waters, it’s ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
The villa is heated in winter and the beautiful fireplace provides additional comfort and atmosphere.

Beaches
The villa is surrounded by many sandy beaches, all with different characteristics. The magnificent bay of Portinho de Arrabida, with its clear quiet waters, is ideal for watersports. Sesimbra, Caparica, Meco and Troia beaches are all easily accessible.

Golf Information
Quinta do Peru just 10 Kms from the villa, Tróia (10 kms and a ferry away) a difficult course but one of the most beautiful in Portugal, and Riba Golf (40 Kms away)

Gastronomy and wine tasting
The region of Azeitão is famed for its gastronomy, and even the local supermarket, Intermarché, has a mix of gourmet and standard products; the supermarket is about 3km from the villa. The local gastronomic festival is held from June to September. Whilst fresh grilled fish can be easily found all year round and 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. The villa is ideally situated to take best advantage of these delights of the area – this is if you manage to leave it!

Getting there and around
Two hours flight from most European cities and seven from New York, the villa is reached by car from Lisbon Airport in 45 minutes. Faro airport is 2 hours away. The motorway junction is 6km away.

The local pretty village of Vila Nogueira de Azeitão is 2km away and has shops and supermarkets (even a “intermarché”) for your daily requirements. There is a tourist bureau here and many points of interest.
A car is essential for this holiday as there is no public transport to the Villa.

Prices are quoted for up to 8 people. Add €100/week per additional person. Maximum 10 people.
During peak season: normal turnover day is Saturday and surcharge may apply for rentals of less than 2 weeks.
Booking conditions: 20% minimum paid at time of booking and further 80% 2 months before arrival.
Security Deposit: €500, refundable at end of stay.

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