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A rare find next to Jerónimos Monastery World Heritage Site, it was from this VERY site that Portuguese sailors set off to discover new worlds in the 15th century; the villa is a perfect place for your own Lisbon discovery.
Oozing with history, romance and gourmet delights you could not ask for a better place for an amorous getaway, a vacation with family or friends, or a post or pre cruise stop over in Europe's favourite capital city destination.
This original 19th Century little town villa is full of charm with beamed ceilings, original shuttered windows, marble fittings and polished terracotta floors tiles, it happily sleeps six in its three double bedrooms. The villa is on ground level with only one of the bedrooms up a flight of inside stairs making it very suitable for seniors or people with mobility problems. An added bonus is your private atrium with table, chairs and sun umbrella perfect for outdoor dining!
Your villa is in one of THE most historic areas of the city, Belém offers almost too much - both of Lisbon's World Heritage Sites, Jerónimos Monastery and the Torre de Belém, the Presidents palace with guardsmen decked out in 19th Century uniforms, a unique coach museum and a world class maritime museum. There is the famous Pasteis de Belém cafe, a whole row of interesting restaurants set in 16th Century buildings, the Belém Cultural centre with its exhibitions and concerts, the planetarium, and botanical gardens.
The Tagus river runs under the bridge that looks like the Golden gate presided over by the Christ the King statue, Rio de Janeiro has a look-alike, you might catch a glimpse of the QE2 or the QM2 or one of the many cruise ships that sail out to sea passed your back yard. Sail boats and regattas leave and return to the nearby marinas and the electric train line takes you along the rivers edge to Estoril and its casino, Cascais that picturesque fishing village or just to the many wide sandy beaches of the Portuguese Riviera.
Transport is very easy with the modern tram and buses to the centre of the city from the stop just outside the villa. A car is definitely not necessary, but street parking and nearby car-park are free, if you wish to take advantage of villas great setting with its easy access that avoids the inner city traffic to the main roads towards the Portuguese Riviera, Sintra and beyond or south over the bridge to the Algarve only three hours away!
Here, where the most western part of Europe meets the sea, is where you have got to be for your visit to Lisbon.
Mini guided tour of the area on arrival by Mary who's mother tongue is English. She lives 20 minutes away and can answer all your questions. Special insiders guide books in English on different areas of the city provided, giving tips on eating out, shopping, nightlife and how get the most out of 24 hours in Lisbon. Great for short stays. |
Pet Friendly: Small well behaved dogs may be accomodated - sorry no cats. Note the cotage has tiles floors for easy cleaning.
