Quinta da Conceicao - Bed & Breakfast in Estremadura
CCI809 Canais, 2925-677 Azeitão - Setùbal, Estremadura
Central Portugal,
Portogallo
A magical, majestic place. You spy it on its hilltop as you turn off the main road half an hour from Lisbon, then head up a winding track lined with olive and cork trees. You're greeted by enthusiastic host Matt, whose vision for this 18th-century mansion he’s so successfully restored is that it feels truly relaxing, without hotel-like constraints – you won’t find him tutting if breakfast runs over. A group could celebrate here memorably - an anniversary, a wedding, just being friends - and you'll have a ball revelling in the lovely rooms, terrifically tall and elegant in 19th-century Portuguese and French Imperial styles: a crystal chandelier, a fountain alcove, 18th-century furniture, art and light fittings; one suite has Tibetan treasures, all have fine wooden flooring and great bathrooms. Lounge in the solar-heated swimming pool flanked by an old fountain and ornamental pond, visit the spa with its Turkish bath, sauna and massage rooms, sip something from the honesty bar; no restaurant but meals easily arranged. The surrounding forests are home to wild boar and eagles and it’s 10 minutes to the beautiful Arrabida beaches.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Matt Gruninger:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Matt Gruninger:
- Azeitão is famous for its gastronomy. There are wineries to visit, cheeses to taste and cakes to try. The very best and freshest fish and seafood is on offer in nearby Sesimbra and Setubal.
- Along the Costa Azul there are beaches to suit all tastes from the huge waves at Meco to the bustling seafront of Sesimbra to the crystal clear waters of the beaches of Arrabida. There is a wide range of watersports available. All within easy reach.
- The Arrabida mountain and Natural Park is on our doorstep, providing a wonderful location for walking hiking or cycling. There are stunning viewpoints from the top and a unique biodiversity of plants and animals.
- Lisbon is just half an hour away by car or train, so it is easy to spend a day or two exploring this most beautiful and vibrant city. Sintra is just an hour's drive.
- Take a trip to the Sado Estuary with it's colony of bottle-nose dolphins and its wetlands rich with birdlife. Visit the ancient tidal mill. Try some famous oysters.
- There are half a dozen good golf courses within easy reach. Quinta do Peru is next door and Troia, Aroeira, Ribagolf, Belas and others within an hour's drive.
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