Casa Filipa
ID: S214188
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets No
About this property
Located just a few kilometres from the Gothic town of Santarém, Casa Filipa offers the perfect family escape. If you are looking to explore the beautiful city of Lisbon, history and architecture of Belem and the stunning coastline of Portugal, then this is the ideal base.
Casa Filipa boasts four cosy bedrooms, a warm and welcoming lounge, friendly dining room and well-equipped kitchen, so nine guests can come together and spend quality time away from the hustle and bustle of busy day to day lives. The villa is a traditional "casa ribatejana" in all its architecture and design, with simple interiors throughout.
From the moment you walk inside, the atmosphere is relaxed; you can settle in and make your self at home, curling up on the sofas and whipping up some family classics in the kitchen. The living spaces are spacious, flowing from one room to the other with ease, ideal for family holidays.
From the lounge, large patio doors open out to the sunny terrace, so whether guests are inside or out, it is easy to socialise and to keep an eye on any children playing by the pool. The modern dining table comfortably seats ten guests, so everyone can gather round and enjoy long evening meals together, maybe even trying out some classic Portuguese dishes!
Each of the bedrooms offers carefully chosen furnishings and storage for your belongings; the twin room is ideal for any children in the group!
Surrounded by luscious gardens, a glistening swimming pool, tennis court and lovely terraces, it is easy to spend all your time outdoors, soaking in the sunshine. With an outdoor dining area and a barbecue, al-fresco meals are a must, eating under the shade of a parasol and making the most of the warm climate!
Grab yourself a bottle of local vino verde and sip a chilled glass of wine by the pool, maybe dipping your feet in to cool off. Casa Filipa has something for the whole family, an ideal Portuguese retreat!
*** Please note that the house is old, and some parts of the property have not been reformed. There is also a cat on the property.
Casa Filipa is located just a few kilometres from the charming town of Santarém, known as the Gothic capital. With Lisbon just a 45-minute drive away and the popular towns of Fatima, Foz do Arelho and Peniche are only 30 minutes away.
The fascinating nearby Santarém offers visitors a great insight into a town once renowned as the strongest fortress in the kingdom! Its origins can be traced back to the Iron Age, and its cultural events and celebrations still attract large crowds today – including the ‘Feira de Ribatejo’, a 10-day agricultural fair abound with folk dancing, bullfights, bull-running and stalls of local produce!
Portugal itself is a small, fascinating country at the most Western point of mainland Europe. The capital, Lisbon, is known for its lively nightlife, with endless bars and clubs full of fun-loving locals and tourists alike, but also has plenty of fascinating history (check out Belém, jam-packed with monuments!) and undulating terrain, famously termed the ‘city of the seven hills’.
With a vast coastline that meets the mighty Atlantic Ocean, Portugal is a real paradise for the keen surfer, or indeed even those looking to try it for the first time, with plenty of surfing schools all along the calmer sections of the coast.
Of course, it is not only the world-famous waves but also the utterly pollution-free water, and the lack of deadly sharks found in warmer areas that put it so firmly on the map as the surfing Mecca of the world.
And even for those less keen on the idea of surfing, the beaches of Portugal are well worth a visit for their beautifully clear waters, and almost all have a bar at which you can enjoy a tipple. Other active pursuits include a sublime cycling trip through the undulating and picturesque scenery of Geres, or indeed white-water rafting on the river Douro!
And a scenic hike through the Natural Reserve of Peneda-Gerês, the Douro Valley and Serra da Estrela will allow you a real up close and personal experience with all kinds of wildlife. For those more into the gentle pace of golf, Portugal is a real haven, with 14 of the world’s top 100 best golf courses!
Accommodation
The Villa
Casa Filipa is located just 50-minutes driving from Lisbon, near the charming town of Santarém. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 9 people
Interior
- Three double bedrooms
- Twin bedroom
- Four bathrooms
- Dining room
- Living room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Access to the patio & pool area
Exterior
- Swimming pool
- Sun loungers & parasols
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- Large patio & garden area
- Private parking
- Covered terrace
Reviews (2)
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Leanne Roberts
First and foremost, this is a lovely villa. Inside it is really spacious (even more so than the photos suggest), outside is lovely - the pool is larger and deeper than we'd expected. The house is beautifully furnished, and has a large, superbly-equipped kitchen. The owners kindly left tennis racquets and balls for the court, and this was much appreciated. However, considering what a great property this is, we were surprised by a few things that weren't quite up to scratch and would have been easy to remedy, thus making this a really 5-star experience. Firstly, there were 6 of us staying, and not enough sun loungers for one each; also, there were 6 beach towels laid out for us which, for a whole-week stay, was not enough. We had trouble with the outside lights during our stay (the housekeeper was v helpful, but the way the switches kept tripping did not feel v secure at all), and this needs some looking at. The bed mattresses were incredibly hard, even for those of us who normally appreciate a firm mattress. The main thing that could be improved is some better information - both beforehand, and perhaps a brief 'user guide' at the property (telling us, eg, where to put rubbish when we emptied the bins). We stopped at a supermarket on the way from the airport to save time, and it would have been really helpful to know that we needed basic items like loo roll, surface cleaner, kitchen roll, and coals for the barbecue - we'd expect to top up all these things, of course, but thought there might be enough for our first night and day. There were 5 dishwasher tablets - again, not nearly enough for 6 people staying a whole week. It would have been really helpful to know what's there, and what's not. Finally, we were unnerved by the cleaning lady just appearing several times during the week. She seemed to be just popping in and having a look around (once during our meal time). She spoke no english, and we no portuguese, so it was quite awkward. We feel there should have been some warning, at least, that she was going to show up. We were also unhappy that she and a colleague turned up to clean at 8am on the final day (checkout is 10am); this hampered our packing and our own cleaning, and she was clearly annoyed that we were still there. We put this down to some miscommunication (ie that checkout was at 10am), and it would be good if this might be rectified for future occupants. All in all, a really lovely property, and we had a great time. With just a few easy amendments, it would be spectacular. We were grateful for the opportunity to stay here.
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Claire Wilde
Beautiful house with everything you could need - lovely pool and the housekeeper welcomed us so nicely and was so helpful - looking forward to a relaxing week