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

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Exterior
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living room
Living area
Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 580 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Alcobaca, Leiria
  • Popular LocationSao Martinho do Porto Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationFoz do Arelho Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationObidos Lagoon20 min drive
  • AirportLisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

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Quinta da Mota Holiday Rentals
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Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Alcobaça

Located in Alcobaça, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sao Martinho do Porto Beach and Foz do Arelho Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Escola de Vela da Lagoa and Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Alcobaca, Leiria

What's nearby

  • Sao Martinho do Porto Beach - 12 min drive
  • Obidos Castle - 17 min drive
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 18 min drive
  • Obidos Lagoon - 20 min drive
  • Nazaré Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Solar dos Amigos - 8 min drive
  • Café Ferreira - Fábrica de Pão de Ló - 6 min drive
  • Pit Stop - 8 min drive
  • Cortiço - 5 min drive
  • Naco na Pedra - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

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9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sandra c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Jim A.

Lovely house in Portugal.
Lovely house in Portugal. Very clean and has everything you need. Really nice swimming pool and close to an amazing beach and incredible sea food restaurants

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Lovely house in Portugal.
We had a fantastic time. Lovely beach nearby and amazing restaurants. The house was very clean and had everything you need. Wonderful swimming pool aswell. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Toni A.

Great villa in quiet location and fantastic pool
This is such a wonderful gem of a property, so clean and well looked after in a rural setting equiped with everything you need. The pool is to die for! To be honest it is classed as "shared" but there is only one other house with access to it so we never saw more than 2 other people and there were plenty of sun loungers around and space for everyone. We went in September and the weather was still great, the beach is very close and you have local restaurants and supermarkets in walking distance. To be honest we barely left the place as it has everything you need! Also my little boy loved the sand pit, it kept him entertained each morning; overall very pleased and will likely book again for next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.

About the host

Hosted by Quinta da Mota Holiday Rentals

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We are a couple with two little girls living in the UK. We have visited this area of Portugal before and fell in love with it: the silver coast is a beautiful location with lots still waiting to be discovered. Recently we purchased these two cottages, both for our family use and as holiday lets when we can't be there ourselves. We are looking forward to hear about your experience and would love to share suggestions and recommendations.

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