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The Grand Retreat

  • 13 guests

  • 5 bedrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

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This lovely Portuguese villa provides an idyllic spot to spend a holiday with your loved ones. The home boasts some great amenities, including a garden, complete with orchard and little stream, firewood oven and a private pool. But that's not all. Game-fanatics can challenge themselves with a board-game or game of snooker in the vintage-decorated games room, while others can catch up on their favourite Netflix show. The villa is located near various iconic beaches such as Praia Grande, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sintra. There's something here for everyone.


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What to expect


Highlights

Visit the fairytale-like Palace of Pena in Sintra – a twenty-minute drive down the road

Visit the fairytale-like Palace of Pena in Sintra – a twenty-minute drive down the road

Do your morning laps in the private pool

Do your morning laps in the private pool

Tuck into a home-cooked meal with everyone on the terrace

Tuck into a home-cooked meal with everyone on the terrace

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Home truths

    While one of the bathrooms isn’t photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home.

    There's a stream on the property, so bear this in mind if you're travelling with young children.

    Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. There's free parking at the property.

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Wi-fi

Air conditioning

Parking available

Washing machine

Dryer

Bedrooms & bathrooms

5 bedrooms, 10 beds

4 bathrooms

Extras


VIP services

Airport pick up

Baby sitting

Cab booking

Luggage storage

Massage

Restaurant reservations

Additional fees

  • Your host can organise a variety of services such as airport transfers, car hire, a chauffeur, fridge fills, babysitting and restaurant reservations for an additional fee.

  • Your host can also help arrange welcome hampers, catering, a private chef, massages, sporting activities and bespoke experience packages for an additional fee.

  • You may be able to organise events or film-shoots at the property. Speak to your host for more details.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

Local guide


About Sintra

Entering the Portuguese municipality of Sintra, one might believe they had stumbled upon a forgotten world. With striking Moorish buildings, lush forests and the ominously named ‘Initiation Well’, the town is steeped in mysticism. The caves, tunnels and steps that make up Sintra’s intricate central palace system are just 25km from the country’s capital, Lisbon. Its historic sights are some of the most renowned in Portugal, with the majestic golden...

Get around

Train station

Sintra

16 min

Subway station

Reboleira

38 min

Bus stop

Av Amílcar Augusto Gil (256)

1 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

17 min

Cafe

21 min

Pharmacy

19 min

Points of interest

Beach

Praia do Cavalo

16 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Smoking allowed

Not suitable for infants under age 1

No pets

No parties or events

Good to know

Arrival from 15:00

Departure before 10:00

Air con

Wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    60

    days

    Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Francisca

This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Francisca and her team have some gorgeous luxury homes in their collection for short or medium stays. They are dedicated to ensuring you have the best experience possible during your trip.

Registration or licence number: 95634/Al.

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