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Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach

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Point of interest
Beach nearby, sun-loungers
Property grounds
Dining
Aerial view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Alcobaca, Leiria
  • Sao Martinho do Porto Beach
    12 min drive
  • Restaurante Cantinho da Vila
    3 min drive
  • Caldas Da Rainha Station
    12 min drive
  • Monte Real Air Base (QLR)
    42 min drive

Room options

About the area

Alcobaça

A family-friendly stay in Alcobaça awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Congress Cultural Centre Caldas da Rainha and 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Sao Martinho do Porto Beach. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a private pool, a washing machine and free WiFi. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A patio, a living room and a fenced private garden are also available.

What's nearby

  • Sao Martinho do Porto Beach - 12 min drive
  • Obidos Castle - 17 min drive
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 18 min drive
  • Nazaré Beach - 21 min drive
  • Nazaré Lighthouse - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 12 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Solar dos Amigos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cortiço - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nascer do Sol - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Naco na Pedra - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Cortiço - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach

Quinta da Mota I is a detached cottage part of an old farm implanted in the middle of the Portuguese Silver Coast. Its generous 80m2 are distributed between a spacious living room, kitchen, two bedrooms (sleeps 5 people) and 1 bathroom. It is modern brightly decorated with a touch of 'Mediterranean'. Despite its rural setting, the location is very convenient, with the nearest beach (Sao Martinho do Porto) only 7 minutes away by car, and Alfeizerao's International Equestrian Center (CEIA) within walking distance where you can find a great restaurant serving a three course meal (lunch) for 7.50 euros! The food is great and it's a 5 minutes walking distance from the property.

The garden, shared with Quinta da Mota II has well distributed shady and sunny areas, including a hammock under the palm trees and a barbecue area.

The brand new outdoor swimming pool has a salty water new technology that takes less chlorine therefore gentle to your skin. It is also a generous size 9mx4m.

There is the possibility to rent both properties for a bigger group. Quinta da Mota II is also a detached cottage with two bedrooms, living room, a bathroom and a kitchen.

Both properties could accommodate up to 9-10 guests. If you are interested in renting both, please mention this in your booking / enquiry.

Overview of the area

Sao Martinho Do Porto: Retaining its Portuguese charm and character, Sao Martinho do Porto, where the nearest beach is located, is a remarkably picturesque seaside town. The town is built around the sheltered bay that provides for safe bathing away from the strong Atlantic currents. The bay also benefits from warmer waters thanks to its sheltered location which are ideal for practising a variety of water sports available. There are life guards on the beach during the summer and the beach is cleaned most days showing off its beautiful iridescent silver sand which is where the area gets its name from. Surrounding the bay there are numerous cafés and restaurants where the majority of the food on offer is typical Portuguese (superb seafood), though there is also a very good Italian & also a Swiss restaurant along the front of the bay too (with English translation on their menus). We can recommend:

Acasa – Excellent service & fresh fish you can choose.

Carvalho – In Main St – Old Town centre. Level with the back of Hotel Atlantica. Very good value.

O'Farol - located on the beach itself with the best views and good value.

If relaxing on the green is what takes your fancy there are a number of excellent well established golf courses in the surrounding area, and more are planned.

There are a few small supermarkets in Alfeizerao and Sao Martinho, which also has larger supermarket (Intermarche) for the weekly shop. Alternatively, another large supermarket – Modelo – located in Caldas da Rainha is very well socked with fresh local produce, meat and fish, as well as covering all other shopping needs.

Climate & vicinity

Sao Martinho do Porto enjoys an idyllic climate that tends not to reach oppressive extremes of hot or cold. Daytime temperatures mid-summer tend to range between 26ºC and 34ºC. Mid-winter daytime temperatures typically range between 14ºC and 18ºC.

Within the vicinity of Sao Martinho is the beautiful historic town of Obidos (approximately 10 min drive) which overlooks the Obidos lagoon (the largest lagoon in Europe). Similarly to Sao Martinho, the lagoon provides safe bathing away from the strong Atlantic currents. Sao Martinho's other neighbouring towns include Nazare and Peniche, typical Portuguese seaside towns which offer a good number of cafés, bars and excellent restaurants.

Suggestions for exploratory days out:

You must visit the beautiful medieval castle of Obidos with its quirky little streets, only 10 minutes by car, were you find a range of fine Portuguese restaurants and experience fine dining at its best.

The exquisite Berlangas archipelago is also a must. It is a natural reservation with fantastic opportunities for bird watching and there is also an amazing beach between the cliffs. To get there you must catch the boat from Peniche that is 15 minutes' drive from the property.

Peniche is also fantastic for its fresh fish market and surfing. The beaches of Peniche and Baleal are considered the best in Europe for surfing.

If golf is your passion, then Royal Obidos Golf Resort, Golfe do Bom Sucesso and Praya del Rey, with its immaculate greens, great location and beautiful private beaches, will offer you a great experience.

And don't forget that beautiful Lisbon is 50 minutes' drive away. This is an amazing city waiting to be discovered: do include the characteristic Fado (traditional portuguese music) and regional cuisine in a typical Bairro Alto taverna, a visit to Sintra palace (amazing views over the city) and also some time in the Alfama area (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos), where most of the old architecture is centred.

How to get here

Lisbon Airport is recommended as it is an easy drive along the A8 taking between 40-50 minutes depending on traffic. Use Alfeizerao as your destination on your GPS, leave the A8 motorway at junction 20 and head north on the N8 for 4 Km. You'll find Quinta da Mota on a left turn off the N8, just before the building where CEIA (Centro Equestre Internacional de Alfeizerao) is located.

Finally

We hope you'll have an unforgettable holiday here on Portugal's silver coast. Please get in touch if you would like to receive more information, either about the property or to get suggestions for local information, places to visit and days out. We look forward to welcome you in Quinta da Mota and would love to hear about your experience, comments and recommendations.

Property manager

Quinta da Mota Holiday Rentals

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadlock in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 070915/AL

Property is also known as

Peaceful Family Retreat Pool Minutes Away Beach House Alcobaca
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Peaceful Family Retreat Pool Minutes Away Beach House
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Peaceful Family Retreat Pool Minutes Away Beach
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

The closest beach to Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach is Sao Martinho do Porto Beach (4.7 km).

Does Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach have a pool?

Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach has an outdoor pool.

What luxury perks are available at Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

No, Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach?

No, pets are not allowed.

Peaceful family retreat by the pool, only minutes away from the beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Boaz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Great place, good vibes, nice pool and excellent location 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa
The villa was very comfortable and had everything we needed. The pool was relaxing. Teresa is a great host and we would highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rural delight
Just returned from a holiday staying in this fabulous accommodation overlooking the Portugese countryside and apple orchards yet within a very short drive of excellent beaches at Sao Martinho do Porto and Foz do Arelho. Communication was excellent, by phone and in person, before and during our stay. We were welcomed by Terese who gave us a personalised guide to the property. Nothing was too much trouble -thank you for the welcome pack! There is a supermarket just down the road which is more than adequate and the Equestrian Centre also nearby which served excellent lunches - especially the Sunday buffet. Though the closest bars were a short drive away being able to sit out on the property's large terrace of an evening with a glass of wine in hand more than made up for it. If you’re looking for a calm and relaxing rural setting look no further. We recommend that you book this holiday home without any hesitation you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvio P., Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness
cosy, extraordinary country nest
We very much enjoyed the calm country side with a beautiful natural landscape. We loved the bright interior with the open kitchen/living room. The beautiful pool and the lovely terrace helped us to fully relax.

8/10 Good

Muriel B.

Un agréable séjour
Nous sommes restés 4 nuits à la Quinta da Mota I. Notre objectif était de nous reposer et de profiter du jardin et de la piscine mais manque de chance, il n'a pas fait tout le temps beau pendant notre séjour. Nous en avons profité pour nous balader. La maison est bien placée car rien n'est vraiment bien loin (plages et vieilles pierres). La maison est conforme à ce qui est décrit avec un accès internet qui marche très bien (chacun ses priorités !) On peut y trouver tout ce dont on a besoin dans la salle de bain et la cuisine. Il y a un fond de cuisine, ce qui est toujours appréciable et 2 bouteilles de vin et du pain frais nous attendez. Merci beaucoup pour cette attention ! Côté jardin, il nous manquait une chaise longue (nous étions 3) car celles d'à côté étaient occupées mais rien de grave. La piscine est commune aux 2 Quintas et les occupants de la Quinta II nous on laissé des moments d'intimité autour de la piscine. C'était très aimable à eux. J'ai juste 1 bémol, la N8 (je crois) ne passe vraiment pas loin et on peut entendre le bruit des voitures aux heures de pointe. Ce n'est pas si gênant que cela mais ne pensez pas vous retrouver en totale campagne.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Simone J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haus mit Pool
Gute Lage, aber die Straße (Autobahn) war etwas zu hören.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reposant
Nous avons passé de très belles vacances. Tout était conforme à nos attentes : logement nickel, piscine au top, tranquillité et un chouette accueil avec de gentilles attentions ;-).
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joachim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
Fantastic location, very beautiful house and nice hosts
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sebastian E.

Gute Lage, um die Region zu erkunden
Die Wohnung ist ruhig gelegen; von ihr aus kann man die Region sehr gut erkunde
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marco S., Riedstadt, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Urlaub
Wir waren als Familie in dem Haus. Es ist neu renovuert worden mit einer sehr schönen Außenanlage. Sauber und der Kontakt zum Vermieter war hervorragend. Sehr netter Kontakt. Auf Fragen bekam man in kürzester Zeit Antwort und einige sehr gute Empfehlungen. Das Haus liegt etwas abseits an einer Apfelplantage. Ein Mietwagen ist daher sehr wichtig. Strände, Einkaufen, Sehenswürdigkeiten sind aber im Umkreis von 5-15min mit dem Auto vorhanden. Alles war sehr problemlos und entspannt.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diamantis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petite maison bien équipée avec piscine
Proche de la mer et de lieux historiques : Óbidos, Alcobaça et Batalha.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle demeure
Maison propre, assez bien placée pour ceux qui aiment la plage, les golfs.Tout à disposition. Literie très bonne. Points qui pourraient être améliorés : la machine à café inexistante seul une machine à dosettes plastique. Et juste ce qui faut comme vaisselle, pas très écologique quand on a un lave vaisselle.Doubler le nombre de couverts serait pas de trop. À part ça...c’s’est parfait.Tres très bon rapport qualité prix !
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Georges F., SPA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellentes vacances dans un gîte super.
Location à recommander, gîte très propre ,spacieux, confortable, très bonne literie, bien équipé (sauf le nombre de couverts!), bien situé pour visiter la région, plage de San Martinho do Porto très agréable. Seul bémol, il manque un chauffage d'appoint dans la salle de bain nous avons eu froid.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Helen Marie M.

Entspannung pur
Unser Urlaub war sehr schön. Sehr sauber, gemütlich und mit vielen kleinen Details wird Quinta da Mota zu einer echten Entspannungsoase. Der Pool und der Garten waren toll! Rundum ein sehr schöner Urlaub. Ein Auto sollte man jedoch mieten, außer man möchte alle Tage am Pool verbringen :) Das Restaurant direkt nebenan / CEIA können wir auch nur wärmstens empfehlen. Vielen Dank für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Annett W.

Das Haus war sehr schön mit allem was man braucht ausgestattet.
Der Urlaub hat uns gut gefallen, da das Haus sehr bequem mit toller Ausstattung eingerichtet war. Es fehlt nur eine Terrasse auf die man sich z.B. zum Essen setzen kann. Wenn man draussen essen möchte muss man immer eine Treppe hinunter und dann könnte es sein, dass aus der anderen Wohneinheit dort schon jemand sitzt. Desweiteren ist der Ausblick nicht der romantischste. Wer also auf Meerblick und grüne Wiesen steht, ist hier falsch aufgehoben. Ansonsten toller, sauberer Pool, super Grundstück und genügend Liegen und Stühle am Pool. Brötchen und den kleinen Einkauf kann man ganz in der Nähe zu Fuß holen. Für alles andere braucht man auf jeden Fall ein Auto.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Sophie L., NANTES FRANCE

Agreable
Maison agréable et tranquille. Très bien entretenue. Nous avons passés de très bonnes vacances. Sophie

8/10 Good

Angela K.

Erholsamer Urlaub in wundervoller Umgebung
Wir verbrachten ein paar sehr schöne Tage im Quinta da Mota I. Es liegt sehr idyllisch zwischen Apfelbaumplantage und altem Bauernhof und ist mit dem Auto sehr gut zu erreichen. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und es ist alles vorhanden, was einen gelungenen Urlaub ausmacht. Wir wurden am Ankunftstag mit Wein und frischem Brot überrascht. In den größeren Ortschaften der Umgebung gibt es viele Einkaufsmöglichkeiten; wir haben uns am Liebsten bei Continente mit regionalen Produkten versorgt. Die Küste erreicht man in ca. 10 Minuten. Auch Porto und Lissabon sind von hier aus auch für einen Tagestrip gut zu erreichen. Und gibt es doch einmal ein Problem, hilft Joao sofort weiter. Wir kommen sicher einmal wieder!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2016