Villa Vermeil is a lovely villa set on the Silver Coast of Portugal, just a short drive from Lisbon. It's antique construction boasts the charming qualities of combining wood, iron and stone, to welcome all guests into it's tranquil atmosphere.
Less than one hour from Lisbon, in the quiet surroundings of the Silver Coast, there's a wonderful farm of 4 hectares/10.000 acres. The astonishing Villa Vermeil, with about 460 square metres (total) was built in 1902. This beautiful and quiet property was thoroughly rebuilt with great care and passion by the present owners, in 2006.
Its unique personality, exhibited by its unique interior, is the perfect scenario for enjoying a short getaway or an extended holiday. Turn off your smartphone, open a bottle of good wine, forget the outside world, and plunge into another dimension, contemplating the farm landscape and the west coast sunset from the delightful indoor pool.
The magnificent "Farmhouse" ground floor is an ample open space with 160 square metres. It includes dining room, living room and reading areas, a social toilet and a fully equipped kitchen with a large central island. From the dining area you can access a stunning glass covered terrace and large swimming pool.
The first floor is an amazing mezzanine. There are 3 bedrooms, one double, one twin and one single, 2 bathrooms and a living area, with a sofa that opens into a double bed.
In the 180 square metre basement/garage you will find 5 bicycles you can use for exploring the surrounding areas of the property. Opposite a walled patio there is a fabulous restored old wine mill with ample recreational space, fireplace, wood stove, barbecue set, kitchen and bathroom, perfect to organise events.
The region: The area is surrounded by historic towns, which have been modelled across centuries, first by the Phoenicians, then the Romans, then the Moors and later from the 13th Century by the Catholic Reconquista, each leaving an important print on the landscape. There are traces of Roman villages nearby and also pre historic dinosaurs footprints in the surrounding areas.
This region became quite important in the period of the Cistercians' settlement with Alcobaça Monastery only 15 minutes away from Alfeizerão and also Batalha 25 minutes away.
The beautiful beach of Nazaré is just 10 minutes away with the best offer of sea food restaurants in the Region. The beautiful and wild beach of Salgados is only 10 minutes away from Villa Vermeil.
Beaches and windsurf:
- Bay of São Martinho: The beach of São Martinho is 3 minutes away driving or 10 minutes away by bicycle.
- Salgados: The beach of Salgados is a wild and beautiful setting with 7 kilometres of sand between São Martinho and Nazaré.
- Peniche: Is only 30 minutes away with the beach of Super Tubes, one of the most recognized places for big surf in Europe and also the big waves of Nazaré in Praia do Norte beach only 10 minutes away.
- Foz do Arelho: Also good for kite surf and windsurf. There is a windsurf school where you can take lessons or rent your surf material in the biggest Lagoon of Iberian Peninsula.
Gastronomy: The region is famous for its lovely food, with its fresh grilled fish being an inexpensive delight. Excellent fresh fish and seafood restaurants are easy to find and inexpensive with local markets where fresh food is available daily in Caldas da Rainha, São Martinho and Nazaré.
Golf: If golf is your game, then you won't be disappointed. There are 7 magnificent golf courses nearby to choose from: Botado, Vimeiro, Bom Sucesso, Praia del Rey, Campo Real, Golden Eagle and Royal. All within a short drive away.
Heritage and Monuments: Being near the heart of Portugal, Villa Vermeil boasts an advantageous location to take in as much of Portugal's rich heritage as you can find. The villa is located various historical sites: UNESCO Heritage of Santa Maria de Alcobaç; UNESCO Heritage of Santa MAria da Vitória of Batalha; the beautiful Village of Óbidos with its Medieval Festival, Literary Festival, Christmas Festival and Chocolate Festival; Caldas da Rainha with its park and ceramic traditional artists are only some of the highlights of the area.
Location:
- Alfeizerão (A8, exit 21)
- 5 min from São Martinho do Porto (beautifull bay)
- 15 min bike ride from the beach
- 15 min from Nazaré (Big waves), Óbidos (Medieval town), Alcobaça, Caldas da Rainha e Foz do Arelho
- 30 min from Peniche (surf beaches- Supertubos e Baleal)
- 40 min from Fátima Sanctuary, Batalha, Serra D'Aire e Serra dos Candeeiros
- 45 min from Mafra e Ericeira
- 50 min from Lisbon Airport
- 70 min from Sintra
- 2h30m from Oporto Airport
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