(Note: reviews are not recent as we listed with another site for a couple of years and are just recently back listing on VRBO). This is a luxury detached property: tastefully decorated, light and spacious, there are three well appointed bedrooms with good storage and three bathrooms (two ensuite). This great villa with free WIFI, has a large garden with pool (which can be heated for a small additional charge) and offers a high degree of privacy. Appealing to those looking for luxury living in a quiet and relaxing environment. The accommodation is very light and spacious due to it's open plan layout. The villa has been furnished in a modern manner befitting its contemporary style and is perfect for family living . Outside the villa - you can enjoy outside living with an array of outdoor furniture, BBQ, deck chairs around the private pool. The cycle path around Obidos lagoon is 400 metres away and there are 4 championship golf courses within a few minutes drive. Maximum occupancy is 6 adults (1 double and 2 twin), with up to 3 children and 2 infants; two children can be accommodated in a set of permanent bunk beds with good mattresses, there is also space in the master bedroom for 1 child's camp bed. We also have 2 cots.
The property is on 3 levels - the entrance hall is on the middle level, stairs lead down to the open plan living, dining and kitchen which have lots of windows and open onto the pool, patio and garden. A twin bedroom is next to the living room, again opening onto the pool and patio and also opposite a large shower room (with toilet and basin). Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to a landing, with doors to the other two bedrooms - both have en-suite bathrooms, large windows and balconies. The separation of bedrooms and bathrooms caters really well for multiple families / friends holidaying together or large multi-generational family groups.
Separate charge for pool heating: EUR 100 per week March to October to heat to approximately 26 degrees. EUR 65 charge for change of linen and towels mid stay (required for multiple week bookings).
Owned by a family with 4 children and based in the UK we built our home away from home in 2009 and have been letting it successfully to guests ever since - we visit ourselves twice a year for long family holidays so have gradually furnished it to a lovely standard and as keen cooks have made sure the kitchen is very well equipped (to take advantage of the fantastic produce available in Portugal!). We hope you like our villa as much as we do!
A five minute walk from the beautiful Obidos Lagoon with its shallow, clear waters which are perfect for children; excellent beaches and golf are a very short drive away. Note: The villa is on the lower edge of the development of villas, so enjoys good privacy; the plot is far bigger than many, with the garden a really excellent size for children. Easy parking.
Golf/ Beaches/ Sightseeing: Golf information:
Praia del Rey golf is under 10 minutes away. Bom Successo Golf course is around 5 minutes away. Royal Obidos and Westcliffs are even closer!
There are numerous unspoilt white sandy beaches within 5 to 10 minutes driving distance including Praia D'el Rey , Praia de Bom Sucesso, Cortico and slightly further afield Baleal. The family friendly beach at Obidos Lagoon is 5 minutes away . Just across the the Lagoon at Foz Do Arehlo you can stroll along the promenade, sample the many cafe bars and swim in the child friendly Lagoon pools. To try out a variety of other water sports available on the lagoon contact owner for website details. In addition beaches towards Peniche are famed for surfing.
Beautiful Obidos is a 15 minute drive and is a world heritage site and medieval town; Peniche is 30 minutes away and is an active fishing town with plenty to see.
Travel: Airport: Lisbon: 72km. Perola de Lagoa is less than 1 hour from Lisbon airport or 2.5 hours from Porto airport. We feel car hire is essential though we can provide details of a reliable taxi company.
Further details: Local Supermarkets: Large supermarket (Pingo Dolce) situated at Obidos (15 mins drive) or Caldas de Rainha (E Le Clerc). Shop at Bom Successo during high season.
There are an increasing number of cafes and restaurants in the area - details are supplied in the house guide. The closest is a café at the end of Obidos Lagoon – Covao dos Musaranhos. This is open during the day and looks out onto the lagoon. They serve a good variety of snacks and meals at very reasonable rates. There are two lovely restaurants and a café at Praia de Bom Sucesso – Bica da Lagoa. Bica da Lagoa is an internet café, locals bar, coffee house and bakery all in one. They even do cocktails in the evening and is a lovely walk from the house. There is a guide in the house with all details of things to do and see, including directions.
The house is situated on a small estate of similar houses amongst the woodland of Obidos lagoon. Directly behind the house is an area which used to be woodland but was cleared in Summer 2022, initially as a fire break but began to be marketed for sale as building plots in August 2022. No building is taking place at present behind the villa. The area has been seeded with grass and is growing across the land. We continue to invest in our garden to ensure privacy and added height to the back boundary fence as well as new olive trees in late 2022.
Please note that we employ a team to look after the pool and garden, they will arrive when they want to work, usually knock on the door to announce themselves, the pool is usually cleaned on Mondays, garden can be any day depending on weather and how much garden growth there has been. The pool and garden company look after many homes in the area and it is unfortunately not possible to be more specific about the timings in advance.
