SUMMARY:
Located on the Estoril Coast, near the beach of São Pedro do Estoril, near the town of Cascais and Sintra (UNESCO), and direct access to the center of Lisbon (20 minutes by train).
Completely renovated, the eclectic decor and the intense light at the end of the day give the space a very comfortable and cozy atmosphere.
Perfect for those who want to visit Lisbon and relax, to practice water sports, Surf (beaches of Carcavelos and Guincho), play Golf (Estoril, Penha Longa) or just to enjoy the beaches.
DESCRIPTION OF SPACE:
This loft-style space is situated in a sunny 2nd floor of a charismatic building from the 70's, built for the summer residence of the Lisbon families, in São Pedro do Estoril (300 meters from the sea line) in an exclusive residential area, quiet and safe.
The space has been completely renovated and equipped with a kitchenette, equipped with new appliances (hob, fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine Dolce Gusto) and new crockery, a bathroom with shower, equipped with hair dryer , a living area with a sofa bed for 2 adults and a bedroom area with a king size bed. The living room and bedroom area can be insulated allowing you to maintain privacy between these two areas.
To take advantage of the intense light in the sunset, I created a reading or working space on the porch to allow guests to enjoy a relaxing and inspiring afternoon.
The eclectic style of the decor with predominance of objects and furniture of the 70s and contemporaries, give a cozy, comfortable and quiet environment to the space.
The apartment is equipped with bed linen, towels and some supplies (dishwashing detergent, kitchen linen, shower gel, shampoo, soap and toilet paper).
In the summer I provide a beach bag with towels for the beach and a parasol.
Guests who are very fond of swimming pool and families with children can enjoy the swimming pool of the S. Pedro House space which is situated 50 meters from the building.
The versatility of the location and the welcoming atmosphere make this space unique.
GUEST ACCESS:
Guests have full access to the apartment / lof.
Access to the pool is restricted in terms of the number of hours of use, the hours of use are agreed at the time of check-in.
INTERACTION WITH GUEST:
My availability to interact with guests is total however they are the guests that define this interaction.
OTHER THINGS:
In the bathing season, I offer my guests a beach bag with towels, a sun hat and some beach toys for the children.
On S. Pedro beach, guests have an awning and two sunbeds reserved exclusively for guests of the apartment at no additional cost.
Guests have 4 bicycles, 2 adults and 2 young ones, for use in commuting within the neighborhood.
Additionally, I can provide some equipment such as bed / crib, children's crockery and toys, chair to put in the car.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
OVERVIEW:
São Pedro do Estoril is located on one side of the triangle, Lisbon - Cascais - Sintra, called "Cascais Line" or Costa do Estoril, name as it is known internationally.
The Estoril Coast lies at the western end of continental Europe, is a welcoming destination with an atmosphere of glamor, tranquility and a full and diverse nature, 20 km from the capital (Lisbon) and Lisbon International Airport.
The neighborhood of São Pedro do Estoril is situated next to the beach of São Pedro, it is constituted mainly by houses of the early twentieth century on the left side of the Cai Agua stream and on the left side, for houses from the middle of the same century. Very wooded and endowed with spaces and infrastructures of leisure, being emphasize the Park of the New Generations (park of skate where are organized several international competitions), is a very quiet and safe residential zone.
The beach of S. Pedro is located in the bay of Bafureira, has a very particular beauty because it is surrounded by ravines and is bounded to the west by the promontory of Pedra do Sal. Its waters are often the scene of international and international competitions of surfing and bodyboarding.
Served by a railway station of the Cascais line, which significantly brings the neighborhood of downtown Lisbon (20 minutes) and the international airport of Lisbon (45 minutes) and located near the Avenida Marginal (N6 road), access and travel to inside and outside the neighborhood, transport the public or car, it's are easy, fast and economical.
In the neighborhood is available a health center, pharmacy, post office, supermarket with take-away and self-service laundry.
MOVE AROUND:
The apartment is located 900 meters from the Estoril St. Peter station (8 minutes walking) and 1.100 meters from the St. John Estoril station (10 minutes walk), 1,600 meters from the famous Marginal Avenue, N6 road (4 minutes by car) and 3.2 km from the A5 Estoril (8 minutes by car), makes it significantly easier to move in and out of the neighborhood by public transport, namely the train, or by car.
By train:
- from S. Pedro to Cais do Sodré (Lisbon center): 20 minutes at peak time (1) and 35 minutes outside peak time, weekends and public holidays. The frequency of passing trains at rush hour is 10 minutes, outside this period it is and costs 20 minutes.
- from S. Pedro to Cascais: the duration of the route is 5 minutes, inside and outside the rush hour, the frequency of passage of the trains at rush hour is 10 minutes, outside the rush hour 20 minutes.
The beauty of the route along the coast makes this trip one of the recommended tourist routes.
Sintra is 17km from Cascais and the bus is the recommended public transportation to connect the two tourist cities.
- from Cascais to Sintra:
Bus 417 is the fastest service, which follows a direct route and takes 30 minutes to Sintra.
Bus 403 is much slower (1 hour trip) but the route crosses the coastal streets with panoramic views, to Cabo da Roca, the most western point of Europe, before climbing the mountains of the Serra de Sintra.
Both services depart from the Cascais Bus Station, located below the large shopping center "Cascais Vila", about 100 meters from the train station. The train station is on the left (east) of the shopping center and the main entrance. In Sintra, the bus ends the trip at the Sintra Train Station.
HOW TO GET?
The apartment is located 900 meters from the N6 station (4 minutes by car) and 3.2 km from the A5 Estoril (8 minutes by car).
If arriving by car, you can use the A5 motorway and exit at Estoril exit.
Alternatively, the beauty of the route justifies the "spent" time, use the N6 road and exit at the roundabout of S. Pedro to enter the neighborhood:
• At the São Pedro roundabout, take the 1st exit, go under the train line and continue until the next roundabout.
• At the 2nd roundabout, take the 3rd exit and continue until the next roundabout.
• At the 3rd roundabout, exit at the 2nd exit and continue until you find a new roundabout.
• At the 4th roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto the Murtal road and take the first exit on the left towards São João de Estoril. Follow Rua Domingos Sequeira and turn on the 4th to the left, to Barbosa Collén Street.
You can safely park your car next to the building in the public parking area at no extra cost.
If arriving by public transport, go to the subway station of the Airport (red line) and go to the Cais do Sodré station (green line), you will have to change lines at the Alameda station.
Alternatively, you can use the "Aero Bus" service, which runs every 20 minutes from 06:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., from the airport to the Cais do Sodré train station.
At the Cais do Sodré train station, take the train to Cascais and get off at S. Pedro.
At St. Peter's station get off to the dirt side and head for Rua da Republica.
At Rua da Republica, go straight along Rua Conselheiro Fernando de Sousa and then through Dr. Joaquim Manso Street to Murtal street, turn right and follow to Barbosa Collén street.
If you prefer a direct connection you can opt for the existing taxi service at the airport, the cost of this service is approximately 50 euros.
