Casa Pinheiros

Description

This modern villa lies around 7km from the centre of Obidos, a medieval town around one hour's drive north of Lisbon. With the coastal town of Peniche around 30 minutes west, this villa is well located for excursions to the beach or city, and offers comfortable accommodation for up to six guests, complete with outdoor pool and terrace.

Situated in a residential area of the village of Vau, Casa Pinheiros is quiet and well equipped. The terrace is one of this property's highlights, where you have an array of sun loungers waiting for you next to the 8m x 4m swimming pool. You have an outdoor shower and barbecue too, as well as a covered area where you can get some shade.

Inside, the house includes a modern living area directly accessible from the pool terrace, with satellite TV, Wi-Fi and comfy seating. A dining space has room for six at the table, and is complemented by a kitchen with a microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer and coffee machine. There is also an oven with a 4-ring gas hob.

Three double bedrooms with queen-size beds each have a private bathroom, one of which has a bath tub. The property was built as recently as 2018, so there's a fresh feel to the decor and furnishings at Casa Pinheiros.

The property also offers the free use of bikes, making it easy to explore the area. You don't need to go too far to reach the sea, as it's around 3km away, and the nearest sandy beach is around 8km from Vau.

The walled town of Obidos is a charming little place to visit. You can enter it via the beautiful Porta de Vila and make your way towards the castle via cobbled streets lined with vendors selling snacks and souvenirs to the many tourists. You are sure to get the opportunity to taste the local cherry liqueur, Ginjinha, sometimes served in a chocolate cup.

#### Features
The Villa
Ground Floor
- Living room with satellite TV & access to the terrace
- Dining area for 6 people
- Fully equipped kitchen with 4 gas rings, oven, microwave oven, dish-washer, combination fridge-freezer, coffee machine & toaster
- Toilet
- Bedroom with queen-size bed (150x200cm), access to the terrace & en-suite bathroom with bathtub
- Bedroom with queen-size bed (150x200cm), access to the terrace & en-suite bathroom with shower
- Bedroom with queen-size bed (150x200cm), access to the terrace & en-suite bathroom with shower
Exterior Grounds
- Swimming pool (8x4 m, 0.80 - 2.00 m deep, open throughout the entire season)
- Large garden & terrace area
- Six sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Covered terrace
- Private parking
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Washing machine
- Heating (extra cost)

#### Location
Discovering the medieval town of Obidos is one of the most popular excursions you can take from Lisbon, around an hour to the south. It's a regional highlight due to its pretty centre of narrow, cobbled streets, and its centrepiece castle. You can also totter along the precarious Old Town walls and admire the spectacular views this experience rewards you with.

Tourists may arrive in Obidos by the busload, but if you step away from the main drag you are likely to have many of the side-streets to yourself. An evening in Obidos, when many of the day-trippers have gone home, shows the place at its best, with a relaxed ambiance and an authentic Portuguese vibe coming to the fore. There are lots of lovely restaurants in the town, many run by local families. Downing a shot of cherry-flavoured Ginjinha liqueur is perhaps the iconic Obidos experience, but you need not wait until dinner – stalls serving it are not hard to find at any time.

The castle aside, the town isn't packed with landmarks, but the Porta da Vila which serves as a gateway to the town is worth slowing down for. The elaborate blue-tiled wall, baroque balcony and decorated, arched ceiling which are found between the two gates will have you reaching for your camera before you even emerge onto Rua Direita, the town's main street.

More impressive architecture can be found in Caldas da Rainha, a larger city around 11km north of Obidos. From its 18th-century City Hall on the impressive Praca da Fruta square, to the eye-catching church of Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Populo, this is a handsome spa town with some romantic sights. Its peaceful park, named after former monarch King Carlos I, is one such highlight, with a boating lake and bandstand adding to its appeal.

West of the city, the dramatic lagoon, Lagoa de Obidos, leads you down to picturesque Foz do Arelho. The town's lovely beaches are reason enough to visit, and something of a water-sport hotspot – you are likely to see some kite-surfers doing their thing, and if it looks like fun, you can get some lessons yourself.