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

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Point of interest
Exterior
Outdoor pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Aerial view

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Alfeizerão, Leiria
  • Sao Martinho do Porto Beach
    12 min drive
  • Obidos Lagoon
    16 min drive
  • Foz do Arelho Beach
    18 min drive
  • Monte Real Air Base (QLR)
    42 min drive

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About the area

Alcobaça

A family-friendly stay in Alcobaça awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Congress Cultural Centre Caldas da Rainha and 8.2 km (5.1 mi) from Sao Martinho do Porto Beach. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fenced private garden, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.

What's nearby

  • Sao Martinho do Porto Beach - 12 min drive
  • Obidos Castle - 15 min drive
  • Obidos Lagoon - 16 min drive
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 18 min drive
  • Nazaré Lighthouse - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 11 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 II 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 wide and light open space kitchen/dinner and living room, two bedrooms (sleeps 5 people) and 1 bathroom. The property has been 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 one other 2-bedroom unit (Quinta da Mota I) has a large lawn, well distributed shady and sunny areas, including a hammock under the palm trees, a sand pit for the little ones and a barbecue.

The generously sized outdoor swimming pool (9mx4m) has salty water technology which takes less chlorine and is therefore easier on your skin.

Because of the versatile configuration of Quinta da Mota's setting there is the possibility to rent both units for a bigger group / family of up to 14 guests, so if this is of interest please just send us a message and we can look at availability for the dates required.

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 is a small supermarket within a 5 minute walk (O Lavrador) stocking all the essentials, but for a larger shop we recommend Pingo Doce, a large supermarket 10 minutes away by car on the way to Caldas da Rainha, 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.

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

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Garden

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
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 and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 070915/AL

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 a communal pool and an outdoor pool.

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 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

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben H., Leavenworth, WA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Country Getaway
The perfect location to relax while visiting many sites in the area. Quinta Mota II was clean, comfortable, quiet, had everything we needed, and the backyard and salt pool was incredible. From this location it is a short drive to the beach and many sites, we visited Obidos, Alcobaca, Batalha, and several beaches. And then returned for swim and a peaceful quiet nights sleep. Thank you Joao!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Diana B.

Quina Da Mota
The villa was lovely, the pool photo is a little misleading as the pool is actually green, not blue. The instructions on how to get to the villa are a little misleading, we were advised to come off the A8 at junction 20,when in fact, if you come off the A8 at Junction 21 it is easier to find, perhaps a sign on the road just before the turn off would be good as it is not a named road, and just a dirt track that is easily missable. Also, it might be good to advise people staying in the villa that the pool is shared by both villas, as again, the photos are a little misleading, I thought the pool was for our sole use.Having said all that, the villa is clean, the location is quiet, and all amenities are there. There was some bottles of wine, bread and a bottle of water waiting for us, which was a lovely touch.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Lovely peaceful setting
We have just spent 12 days in this villa and had a lovely relaxing holiday. Very clean and comfortable with everything you need. It is within an easy drive to local amenities and lunch at the equestrian centre at the end of the lane is very good value for money - 7 euros for 3 courses plus a drink. Would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Amanda A.

Excellent!!
A lovely quiet location for a relaxing break .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lenno R.

Very cozy and private house, really good place for a family holiday with car.
The house was as promised, everything matched the description, the pictures gave the right impression. We spent there a week with family (kids of age 10 and 15) and all of us enjoyed it very much indeed. Obviously it is a place where you need a car but this makes it also a very good stopover when you are travelling in Portugal with your own car. The house is well equipped, everything is topped up with welcome drinks. The "check in" is easy and handy, everything is intuitive. It can get a bit humid if you are there not exactly in the middle of the season but it is not a real problem. You can always make a fire in the fireplace if you feel like it. We could enjoy the pool even in mid October without any obstacles (nice lights in the garden and in the pool when it is dark). In addition to that you can barbecue outside, eat on the balcony etc. The kitchen is well equipped, if you are above average when it comes to skills in kitchen you might miss some quality knives though. Nespresso machine is your good friend in lazy mornings. If your kids or yourself need to wash clothes during your stay (or dry shoes which might become necessary...) then you have all you need in the separate room on the same level with the pool in your backyard. If you like to sleep with open windows you might hear some of the noise from the highway but it is not really disturbing. With windows closed you can't hear anything. In case you like cats there are few friends sneaking around (our son called them Henry and Lawrence). As for the surroundings there is lots to discover (do your homework, take a day for the monasteries, another for the coastline, Obidos, "crutas" etc.). The places we went to eat out were all good, feel free to choose according to your taste and mood. If you want to prepare something yourself you can find all you might need nearby (smaller shop few hundred meters from the house and bigger few kilometres away). And finally, it is not far away from Lisbon, Sintra and other typical Portuguese destinations. However you might find out after one week that you really had no time to go to far from the surroundings of the house. And, if you need to return your rental car to the airport in the early morning hours, it takes slightly more than an hour driving. We recommend this house and will return there very likely ourselves as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

Beutiful House and Location
The house was a perfect base, close to beaches and shops but still in a rural location. Well equipped with everything and very comfortable. I would recommend it 100% on all levels, will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

Excellent family house in a beautiful surrounding
We stayed in August with our 2 kids (age 8 and 7) in Quinta da Mota II. After reading all the reviews and staying there for 2 weeks what more can we add to the wonderful reviews Quinta da Mota II got. It is a beautiful place and the cottage is great. There is enough space for the whole family and the cottages is fully decorated. The surrounding is beautiful, we enjoyed the piece and quitness. The cottage is not far from beautiful cities like Alcobaca, Nazare, Obidos and Caldas da Rainha. About 100 meters from the cottage is a lovely restaurant that serve a really good Portuguese lunch. Be sure to check that out when you are there. In the second week of our stay we were welcomed by the owner of Quinta da Mota II. These people are so warm and friendly and realy introduced us to Portugal. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family! Dennis and Joke
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D., Vancouver Island, Canada

Beautiful place for family memories
We spent four delightful nights here and loved every minute! This place is so peaceful. Our kids loved the lemon tree in the driveway - we made fresh lemonade every day. The beautiful terrace looks out over an orange grove that is full of singing birds in the daytime and chirping frogs at night. We spent lovely afternoons by the pool under the shade of the fig trees. We delighted in the fireflies that appeared in the backyard at night! The house has every convenience you could ask for - the washer and dryer were especially appreciated. The house is clean, comfortable and well-suited for families traveling with children. It was in a great location - we visited Alcobaca, Tomar, Batalha and others easily. Obidos was so close, we went there in the evening every night for the amazing views... and the gelato! Joaos was really a helpful host who was immediately available via email if needed. We have very fond memories of our stay here and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rene L.

Great property, peacefull quiet location close to the beach
We stayed with the family (2 kids, 2 adults) in Quinta da Mota II in May 2016. It was perfect. Interieur was brand new, great beds (not the typical small portugese sizes) and a cosy living. Outside it was also perfect. Nice garden, perfect pool, clean and well maintained. Beautiful view from the property, no noise, all very quiet, but still close to the beach and the main villages to explore. All in all, something to recommend to anyone who want to stay in the leiria surroundings. Rene
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait!
Excellente Quinta! Piscine et Figuiers à volonté. Prestation de qualité. Nazaré, São Martinho do Porto et Foz do Arelho facilement accessibles. Nous avons passé une belle semaine à la Quinta Da Mota 2.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bastiaan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fijne en ruime plek. Alles werkt naar behoren. Mooie tuin. Goede bedden, douche en keuken. Fijne ontvangst met diverse welkomstcadeautjes!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa de campo
Sentimo-nos num casa de campo com ambiente muito calmo, com muito verde envolvente, apenas se ouvia o barulho das andorinhas. Muito agradavel. Propício para estar no exterior a apreciar as paisagens e fazer caminhadas. Piscina muito agradável fez as delícias da minha filha. Recomendo!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portugal 2023
Very nice hosts, swimming pool very nice. Clean appartment, well-equipped kitchen. Only the bath room could be a little bit more spacious. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nadia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Belle maison mais rien au tour besoin impératif de voiture
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Massimo A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un magnifico posto dove stare
Proprietà stupenda, immersa nel verde e nella campagna portoghese. La proprietaria è una persona stupenda, molto cordiale e ti aiuta per qualsiasi necessità. Consigliatissimo a tutti.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rui Miguel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Otimo para uns dias tranquilos...
Óptimo local pra uns dias de descanso, sem confusões! As crianças adoraram a piscina.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Stéphanie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour dans un cadre très tranquille
De retour de notre séjour de 12 jours dans cette jolie maison, dont la description correspond parfaitement à la réalité. La maison est très propre et bien agencée. 1 balcon avec vue sur la belle piscine et un beau verger, 1 terrasse pour déjeuner. Très calme donc on dort super bien. il faut impérativement une voiture même si la civilisation est très proche, la route voisine n'est pas propice pour une petite marche ! idéalement situé pour visiter le centre du Portugal tout en profitant de la mer (on a préféré Roz de Arelho à Sao Martinho, plage plus abritée du vent) Même si les propriétaires ne sont pas présents pour nous accueillir, ils restent à l'écoute de vos éventuels besoins. Tout petit bémol, aucun équipement de base, type poivre, épices, huile, etc... Sinon adresse parfaite !
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très bien
Logement parfait pour une famille de 5 personnes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthijs V., Muiden

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooi en netjes verblijf.
Wij hebben als gezin, - kind van 2 jaar- een heerlijke 10 dagen gehad in Quinta da Mota II. Alle informatie over het inchecken, omgeving etc netjes vooraf binnengekregen. Daarnaast hadden wij erg goed contact met de verhuurder Joao die zeer adequaat reageerde als wij een vraag hadden. Vanaf dit huisje heb je uitzicht op het zwembad en een appelgaard, erg mooi en lekker rustig. Supermarkt om de hoek en voor wat grote supermarkten zoals Lidl rij je binnen 7 minuten naar Caldas da Rainha. Stranden zijn rustig en schoon en er zijn een hoop leuke plaatjes om te bezoeken. Lissabon ligt op ongeveer 1 uur rijden via de tolweg. In deze stad kan je je nooit vervelen. Aanrader vonden wij het Lisbon Oceanarium. Al met al een leuke vakantie gehad!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gea W., Tilburg

Fijn huisje. Alles was goed geregeld.
Mooi verzorgd, prettige bedden. Alles was aanwezig. Het was ook goed schoon.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Gemütliches Ferienhaus in Meeresnähe
Das gepflegte Ferienhaus ist schön eingerichtet und stellt alle wichtigen Küchenutensilien sowie ausreichend Handtücher und sogar eine Nespressomaschine. Der Pool und die Liegestühle sind ebenfalls positiv hervorzuheben, ABER es ist wichtig zu wissen, dass der Pool für die nebeneinander liegenden Häuser I und II gedacht ist. Wir hatten das Glück, dass die Nachbarfinca unvermietet war. Im Grunde liegt das Haus in der Natur, umgeben von Feldern, doch sollte man wissen, dass die in ca. 200 m Luftlinie liegende Autobahn A8 ein durchgängiges (wenn auch unaufdringliches) Grundrauschen verursacht. Die Vermieter waren nicht vor Ort, aber sofort ansprechbar und bemüht bei einem WLAN-Problem. Die Lage des Hauses zwischen Lissabon und Coimbra und zudem in der Nähe vieler interessanter kleiner Städte ist ideal für natur- und kulturinteressierte Urlauber.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stefan H.

Sehr schöner Urlaub
Sehr tolle Anlage. Schöner Pool und ausreichende Rasenfläche, wo Kinder auch mal Ball spielen können. Kann guten Gewissens empfohlen werden! Im näheren Umkreis sind auch viele Sehenswürdigkeiten, nach Lissabon auch nur ca 1 Stunde über die Autobahn.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Dirk W.

Wir hatten die 12 Tage sehr genossen und es fehlte an nichts!
Das Haus war schön eingerichtet. Bei Problemen wie z. B WLAN half uns der Besitzer sehr schnell. Der schöne Pool muss mit Haus I geteilt werden, was manchmal etwas störte, aber ein täglicher Sprung im Pool war Pflicht und die Beleuchtung des Pools am Abend einfach wunderschön. Der Rasen wurde abends automatisch bewässert und war dadurch immer schön grün. Die vielen Fliegen waren etwas nervig. Insgesamt waren wir aber sehr zufrieden. Extrem nettes Personal. Wir hatten tolle 12 Tage in Portugal und kommen gerne wieder. Juli 2018
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Svetla T.

The stay at Quinta da Mota was great
The stay at Quinta da Mota was lovely! The surroundings offer varied activities for all ages of a family. The house is well equipped and the pole is inconvenient to stay around especially in the afternoon.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018