Villa Lygiana

Description

Just a 5-minute drive from the beach, and 10 minutes from Cascais, Villa Lygiana makes a great base for exploring the Lisbon Coast and the city itself. With room for up to twelve guests and a magnificent infinity pool looking out to the Atlantic, this villa is just 6km from Cabo da Roca – the most westerly point of continental Europe.

In addition to the pool, the villa includes a gorgeous terrace with eight sun loungers and a dining area with seating for ten. You can catch some sun or enjoy a barbecue, with the stunning ocean backdrop adding even more glamour.

The interior is full of natural light, with large windows and direct access to the terrace from the spacious living area. Ceiling fans keep the seating area and dining space cool, and you have TV and Wi-Fi to keep yourselves in touch with the outside world. A fully equipped kitchen offers the use of a dishwasher, fridge freezer, Nespresso machine and much more.

Also, on the ground floor are a double bedroom, an office with two single beds, and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Above the kitchen, a mezzanine space provides another two single beds if required. Upstairs, the very special master suite comes complete with en-suite with bath tub and shower, as well as a balcony looking out to sea. On the lower floor, there are two more suite bedrooms, each with double bed and shower, along with a games room which looks out on the pool.

Nearby Cascais is perhaps the most popular resort on the Lisbon Coast, with a historic centre, marina and beautiful beaches. Guincho is great for surfing and Carcevelos is ideal for families, while the dramatic cliffs of the Boca do Inferno, pounded by the crashing waves of the Atlantic, have become an attraction in their own right. The Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais, which extends from the outskirts of the town right up the coast, is particularly stunning, with the town of Sintra itself well worth exploring.

#### Features
The Villa
Luxury Villa for twelve people with infinity pool and amazing views over the ocean! Villa Lygiana is located in a quiet neighbourhood, at 10 minutes from Cascais, 15 minutes away from the golf resort of Quinta da Marinha/Oitavos and very close to all the touristic attractions of the region. The house is very comfortable, very well-equipped and has a lot of natural light, making it a home, where you feel like sitting and spending time with friends and family. The nearest beach is only 5 min. away by car from the property, with a wide choice of bars and restaurants. The beautiful Guincho beach, with its surrounding natural park, is highly recommended for beach holidays. Along the coast the choice of other beaches is endless, some famous for water sports activities, white sandy family beaches, all within a 20 min. drive.

Ground Floor
- Double bedroom
- Communal bathroom
- Dining & living area
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Mezzanine, with twin beds
First Floor
- Master bedroom, with en-suite bathroom & balcony Basement
- Double bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms
- Games room

Exterior
- Private swimming pool (12mx5m)
- Barbecue
- Sun loungers

#### Location
Hugely popular with visitors, Cascais is around 35 minutes' drive from Lisbon, just outside the expansive Sintra-Cascais Natural Park which runs down Portugal's most westerly fringe. Once a small fishing village, it's now a major resort with the facilities to match, but it hasn't lost its charm or a sense of its history – you can still see why it was the place to be for the Portuguese nobility of the 1800s.

With none of the hilliness of the capital, a day spent in Cascais is an easy-going affair. One of its key attractions is the opulent Castro Guimares Museum, featuring artefacts of Portuguese history dating back many centuries. The museum sits in the pretty Jardim Marechal Carmona gardens, and its brightly coloured, decorative facade means you are unlikely to miss it.

The Praia da Ribiera is just one of many fine beaches in the area, and centrally located. The walk to the impressive Boca do Inferno cliffs is a popular one and scenic too, while the marina area provides another pleasant spot to while away some time with a drink or two.

Around 4km north of Cascais, Estoril is a sophisticated spot famed for both its motorsport racetrack and its centrepiece casino – said to have provided Ian Fleming with the inspiration for a certain James Bond, no less. It lacks the heritage of Cascais, but if you fancy a night at the roulette wheel, or a day at the steering wheel, it's the place to go.

Sintra, on the other hand, is not lacking in history, and punches above its weight when it comes to intriguing architecture. From the romantic Palacio da Pena with its whimsical details to the arabesque Palacio de Monserrate and gothic Palacio Nacional, it's worth arranging an organised tour to learn about these sights in more detail. You certainly won't run out of things to see in a hurry – and if you need a break from it all, the wonderful Guincho beach or landmark Cabo da Roca provide excellent chill-out locations.