"Quinta Rivao" is a comfortable country house with a fantastic view over the hilly country and the Atlantic Ocean.
A car is essential as it is located 40km from Lisbon, 15km from Sintra, 12km from Cascais and 2km from Malveira da Serra
Lisbon can be reached on the motorway (A5) in approx. 30 minutes, the nearest beach in approx. 7 minutes; several golf courses and tennis in the surroundings. Good shopping possibility (two small supermarkets, butcher, farmacy, bank, hairdresser etc., restaurants and cafés) in Malveira.
Isolated location on a 11.000 sq/m piece of land in rural surroundings, approx. 5km from the Guincho beach (well known in windsurfer circles) and near the Cabo da Roca, the most Western spot of Europe.
3.000 sq/m are layed out garden with old trees, shrubs and flowers (willows, palm trees, mimosas, lavender, roses etc.), the remaining 8.000m2 are natural.
A 500m long, slightly steep and curvy private way leads off the main road to the house.
The caretakers (an elderly couple) live in the little cottage next to the main house and look after the country home (weekly cleaning with changeover of linen, towels and kitchencloths), the swimming pool (12,5m x 6m) and the garden.
Any additional services (washing and/or ironing of the personal laundry etc.) are to be arranged directly with the housekeeper, respectively to be paid directly also.
FACILITIES: Swimming Pool with deckchairs and a Barbecue area with grill at the back of the house
GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance hall with lavatory and staircase to the upper floor
Living, 60m2, fireplace, piano, TV with parabolic, access to the large terrace with Bougainvillier grown walls
Kitchen (stove, microwave, fridge, freezer & washing machine)
1 Bedroom with two beds & ensuite bathroom
1 Bedroom with double bed -1 Bedroom with two beds
1 Bathroom to be shared
UPPER FLOOR:
1 Master bedroom (double bed with canopy, small couch, desk) & ensuite bathroom
1 Bedroom with double bed & additional single bed
Bedroom with double bed - 1 Bathroom to be shared
All rooms offer the most extraordinary views & rustic furnishings
Living room
Dining area
Bedroom
Views
Sleeps up to
13
Bedrooms
6
Baths
3
Pool
private
Views
sea
 
typical pricing:
start date
 
end date
 
per week
June 11, 2006
 
June 18, 2006
 
$4460
Pricing for other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm.