View from the garden of Casa de Sao Bento.
Location: Colares, Sintra Area, Portugal, Europe (45 minutes from Lisbon Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Surrounded by large tracts of land, this three-story, completely renovated house (with plaster and tiled walls) sits on the side of a hill in the village of Colares. It is decorated in an elegant, simple style and has all the comforts of a modern house.
The "Sala" living room, with a fireplace and a Steinway piano, is separate from but attached to the house by a cobbled patio. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study/library, and a comfortable sitting room with a fireplace and TV are on the third and second floors. On the ground floor is a fully-equipped kitchen, which is located next to the formal dining room which also has a fireplace. There is a bathroom and a laundry room conveniently located next to the kitchen.
The garden has a swimming pool, a terrace with a grape arbor, a patio with a stone table comfortably sitting eight, and a sweeping view of the Sintra hills.
The location of the house is perfect for making day trips to nearby castles, churches, and museums. A pharmacy, post office, bank, gas station, butcher, baker, produce market, and restaurants are at the bottom of the village. Beaches are within10 to 20 minutes away. The town of Sintra with its Moorish castle, restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and two former royal palaces is 15 minutes away by car. Lisbon is 45 minutes by car or by train in Sintra.
Rentals are for a one-week minimum, with special rates for 4 or more weeks, please check calendar for availability.
Ideal for two couples and two children; please inquire about larger groups.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: linens changed weekly
- Wood Fireplace (4) : One in Sala, one in Living Room, one on Queen bed BR, one in dining room
- Beds
- Queen Bed: one bedroom w/ queen bed
- Double Bed: one bedroom w/ double bed and own large bathroom
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two bedrooms, each with one twin bed
- Convertible Bed (2) : Small area on third floor with two day beds. Curtain for privacy.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- CD Player
- Private Pool: No children under 5. Homeowners will not be liable for any accidents.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Catering Available: Light cooking can be arranged with house keeper, separate fees apply.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Wood or charcoal bbq outside
- Lanai: A table that seats eight comfortably for outdoor meals
- Gazebo: Ours is a grape arbor where one can rest or have meals with some of the best views!
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Incredible views of the Sintra Hills
- Communications
- Telephone: We prefer that people use phone for local calls only. Otherwise, a cell phone is best OR renters may purchase phone cards in town
- Other Amenities
- Four Fireplaces, fully equipped modern kitchen, Heating in every room, Swimming Pool with Changing Room, Beautiful Yard, Charcoal/Wood Grill (BBQ), Daily Light Cleaning Service with linens changed weekly, No pets please, no children under 5 years
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Because of the safety issues around the pool, we ask that there be no children under 5.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Also in Lisbon: World-class aquarium, terrific zoo, bull fighting, great shopping
Rate Details (In Euros)
Oct-Mar .. €1275/week .. €4600/month (one week min.)
Apr-June+Sept .. €1425/week .. €5600/month (one week min.)
A 30% Non-Refundable Deposit in the form of a bank transfer is required at the
time of booking; the balance is due in full four weeks prior to
arrival day. If your party is more than 6 people, please contact us.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- View from the garden of Casa de Sao Bento. - Colares, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal House
- Grape arbor w/ views of Sintra hills. - Colares, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal House
- Garden with swimming pool and grape arbor. - Colares, Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal House
- Sitting room with fireplace.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #41079
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