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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

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Carvalhal, Leiria District

Bom Jesus do Carvalhal Sanctuary9 min walk
Buddha Eden6 min drive
Obidos Castle13 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado)53 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We had a lovely week in Colin's Villa in Carvalhal. The villa is well equipped and left us wanting for nothing while we ...

James R.

Aug 21, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

En suite Bedroom 1

1 Crib

En suite Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches.

Very spacious, stunning character detached villa with large 48m2 L shaped heated pool in a lovely, quiet, scenic location on the outskirts of a quaint village, near Obidos. Remote controlled entrance gates. All furnishings are of a very high standard. Double bedrooms have high quality mattresses and sheets. Dining table seats 8. Balcony seating for 6 and outdoor seating for 8 with 8 sun loungers. Internal features include jacuzzi bath and multijet shower. Table tennis table plus other games. Main bedroom is huge, 19 x 18ft having patio doors opening on to the pool area. Vineyards to the rear with delightful views to the front and sides. Near to the highly regarded Mae d' Agua restaurant.
We now have free access to
high speed fibre internet. We provide access to the main UK TV channels and also provide an Amazon fire stick with prime subscription.
The village is very pretty and a touch of authentic Portugal.

Property manager

Colin Rawles

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Gym

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please inquire first if Party or Event.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If guests ability to take their holiday is restricted due to Covid 19 we will accommodate later refund requests.

In 2022 during the peak July August period we are moving to Wednesday or Thursday changeover days as Saturday flights are limited from some airports.

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

Note from host: Please inquire first if Party or Event.

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 66882/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bombarral

Located in Bombarral, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Foz do Arelho Beach and Baleal Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Praia D'El Rey Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider supXscape and Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Carvalhal, Leiria District

What's nearby

Bom Jesus do Carvalhal Sanctuary - 9 min walk
Buddha Eden - 6 min drive
Grande Mercado Medieval de Obidos - 13 min drive
Obidos Castle - 13 min drive
Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 26 min drive

Getting around

Caldas Da Rainha Station - 16 min drive
Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Restaurante Mãe d'Água - ‬2 min drive
‪Forno do Avô - ‬5 min drive
‪Churrasqueira Os Sócios - ‬5 min drive
‪O Pao - ‬5 min drive
‪Restaurante O Lagar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa, balcony views, private pool near Obidos and 20mins Silver Coast beaches. located?

This family-friendly Bombarral villa is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bom Jesus do Carvalhal Sanctuary and Buddha Eden. SupXscape and Museum of Cadaval are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

James R.

21 Aug 2023

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

Lovely villa in a great location

We had a lovely week in Colin's Villa in Carvalhal. The villa is well equipped and left us wanting for nothing while we were there. There is plenty of space for the 9 people who were in. More than enough sun beds and space to sit at meal times. Colin is a great host, who couldn't be more helpful (not that we needed any assistance while we were there). The area is great with some great beaches, lovely towns close by and Lisbon is easily accessible. Overall, we had a great time in Carvalhal and can thoroughly recommend this villa and the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Aug 2023

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

Carvalhal stay

The property was well appointed and with the very warm weather we preferred to use of the balcony and terrace by the pool rather than the indoor dining table. We made full use of the bean-to-cup coffee machine and the ice dispenser. The heated pool was very welcome and our granddaughter [6] would have stayed in all fortnight if given the chance. She particularly enjoyed the use of all the inflatable equipment provided. The house contained a very detailed description of local restaurants and amenities. We visited Tables, [twice], Supathra Thai and Mae d'Agua and enjoyed all our local meals. This is an area of Portugal that we like and we would not hesitate to stay in this property again.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vesa V.

24 May 2023

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

Nice Villa with good, warm pool!

We had a nice holiday!

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Apr 2023

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April wedding

The house is lovely, peaceful and quiet location, it’s packed full of everything you need or want, comfy beds and a well stocked kitchen, with some nice friendly kind touches. The care package was invaluable as we arrived late on Easter Saturday. The pool was spotless and lovely, with gorgeous gardens and plenty of space. Colin was a delight to deal with, lots of hints and tips on the area, he made it feel like home from home. Thanks Colin. We just wish we had more time to spend there. We’ll definitely be back S

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Montse M.

19 Aug 2022

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Todo impecable

La casa es impresionante, así como todos los servicios de la casa. Atentos en todos los detalles. Collin genial, todo maravilloso. Deseando poder volver a repetir. Muchas gracias por todo

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

23 July 2022

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Superb Property

We have stayed at many self catering properties. This is simply the best. Really well equipped with fantastic attention to details from the owners. Very spacious, lovely gardens and pool with games room. Easy location close to motorway so quick access to beach, Obidos and lagoon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Afonso T.

4 Sept 2021

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Enjoyable saty

Enjoyable stay! Clean house with lovely location, well prepared house with nice pool (even though at 5pm the pool is out of sun light).

10/10 Excellent

Anibal D., France

3 Sept 2021

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Maison au TOP !

Très belle maison, propre, spacieuse avec un extérieur parfaitement entretenu. Elle possède de nombreux couchages, une superbe cuisine avec de l'électroménager neuf. Une superbe TV avec tout ce qu'il faut en terme de chaines (anglaises, portugaises, Netflix, Prime etc) pour passer une soirée tranquillement assis dans les canapés ou pour les enfants. Il y a de la place pour stationner plusieurs véhicules. Pour les enfants (et les grands) tout est prévu ! Piscine, barbecue (juste dommage qu'il soit un peu à l'écart), table de ping pong etc. Nous avons rencontré Léna qui nous a dépanné rapidement pour le linge de maison, et le monsieur de l'entretien de la piscine, très sympa et pourvoyeur de nombreuses informations de visites. Les propriétaires sont vraiment adorables, à l'écoute et.... compréhensif suite à un soucis que nous avons eu avec le frigo. Encore merci Karen et Colin, vous êtes au TOP ! En gros, vous pouvez réserver les yeux fermés, vous ne serez pas déçus ;)

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria jose M.

23 Aug 2021

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Férias otimas

Foi uma semana muito fixe todas as pessoas da casa adoraram.pena só o tempo que de manhã estava nublado mas depois melhorava e um pouco de vento.

10/10 Excellent

Hermione M.

10 Apr 2021

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A brilliant escape

We had a wonderful time with our two little children (6mo and 3yrs). Everything that we needed was at the property, and there was a perfect little lawn for our little people to play on away from the pool. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen was really well set up and all in all the house was ideal for our escape from the world. The village is sweet with loads of walks through surrounding orchards, and an easy trip to so many beaches and things to do for both adults and little people. We are very grateful to Colin and Karen for being such brilliant hosts from a distance.

Stayed 55 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

31 Aug 2020

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Excelente semana!

Casa ideal para grupos ou famílias grandes! Muito bem preparada e equipada! Boa localização e acessos! Excelente anfitrião, sempre disponível. A voltar....

10/10 Excellent

Jesús R.

25 Aug 2020

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EXCELENTE

ESTUVIMOS 8 DÍAS EN ESA CASA Y FUE UNA AUTENTICA MARAVILLA. EL PROPIETARIO MUY AMABLE Y MUY PENDIENTE DE NOSOTROS. SI VOLVEMOS POR ESTA ZONA REPETIMOS SEGURO. MUY MUY RECOMENDABLE!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jorge G.

16 Aug 2020

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Casa bem cuidada

Bom para repouso longe da cidade. Casa com o necessário para passar uma semana sem problemas..

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katinka W.

19 July 2020

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Fantastic!

Great house! Everything is there! The garden and the pool are very nice. Perfect to visit Lissabon, Obidos and the coast.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ron w., Toronto, Canada

5 Nov 2019

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Comfortable house in the heart of wine country

The five of us really enjoyed our stay here. The house is very well equipped and spacious. There is tons to do in the local area and it is very convenient to get around and get to the highway. Colin was very responsive to all our needs and gives you lots of information and advice on local attractions. The pool area is lovely and the upper balcony has wonderful views and is a great place to have a glass of wine. We would definitely consider staying here again and would highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

2 Oct 2019

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Villa in a lovely quiet area with beautiful views.

This is a huge house! As a group of 6 adults, (3 sisters and husbands) there was plenty of room inside and outside of the house for us to have lots of time together as a family group and also apart if we needed it. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfy and it was very clean. The heated pool was fantastic! There was a slight problem at the start of the holiday when the pool heating wasn't working but as soon as we contacted Charlie (the pool man) it was quickly sorted. There are loads of pool toys and a very well equipped games room. The upstairs balcony was perfect for evening drinks and the views are stunning! Its a bit remote if you don't hire a car (we didn't want to drive, we went to relax) but Colin was very helpful in sending us information about transfers from the airport , David Taxi was spot on, he was there to collect us when we landed and again right on time to take us back to the airport. We couldn't recommend Tony Oliveria, a local taxi driver highly enough, he's english speaking and very informative about the area. There is a local bus service which we used but there are only a couple of buses a day, so plan your trip in advance. We had some beautiful local walks through orchards and grape vines from the village, its difficult to get lost if you keep the beautiful village church in your sights! Obidos and Bombarral are both well worth visiting, apart from being beautiful, they have great supermarkets and very cheap food. The Portuguese wines are very reasonable, a 1litre carafe of very good red wine in a restaurant in Bombarral was very good value! The Buddha Eden gardens are a must to visit, so peaceful and calm and the food/wine is amazing! All in all, a wonderful relaxing holiday! Thank you Colin for all your help, before and during our trip, also to Charlie and Maria for your help whilst we were there. Obrigarda!

6/10 Okay

Carrie B.

2 Sept 2019

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

Disliked: Location

Beautiful views

Stayed as a 2 family group of 8 and villa is perfect for giving the room needed to stay together but not on top of each other. It’s a well equipped kitchen and plenty of games/toys for kids in the games room. We had a couple of problems when we arrived , (a symptom of the villa being older & well used) with a ceiling light & door needing repair but Colin & Karen were great and sorted both very quickly. Also the pool needed attention more than once during our stay & again owners responded quickly. The pool man attended to switch heating back on each time & check water quality so although it was annoying I can’t fault their response. The area is very rural and has beautiful views, in walking distance there is a small restaurant ‘ o largar’ I’d recommend. The food was delicious & service really friendly, they couldn’t do enough for us. We enjoyed our holiday and happy with the villa, although found the area too remote with not enough variation for trips out & therefore wouldn’t return. Thank you Colin & Karen... and pool man Charlie!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simone E., Nederland

6 Aug 2019

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Bombarral villa near Obidos

We (family of 7) had a truly Wonderful time at this gorgeous villa of Colin Rawles. The pool is Terrific, the house is gorgeous and very comfortable. It is near Lissabon and Obidos and near Baleal beach. Maria and Charlie were extremely helpful. We certainly recommend this house !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

2 Aug 2019

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Peaceful rural setting for a truely relaxing holiday

We would all like to say thank you so much for your thoughtful provision both before our holiday and in the villa itself. We had a wonderful week - the pool was glorious (I'm glad we had it heated because it was quite cool and cloudy on some days) and we all enjoyed the table tennis, games and especially the coffee machine! We found the villa to be very comfortably and stylishly furnished and the view from the balcony was beautiful. We wanted for nothing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Meg S.

24 July 2019

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Space for everyone

Colin's house was a fantastic place for my family and I to spend a week together. The space was comfortable and the benefit of numerous bedrooms with bathrooms was excellent. The pool and games room gave us plenty of entertainment, and although the weather wasn't super warm, and we didn't use the pool heater, we found it warm enough for a daily swim. The book of tips also had some great walking and running routes included - something I've never had before, but was a brilliant addition to run off the extra calories from the pastel de natas! The views from the balcony were lovely, and you barely saw another person. The weather was not on our side unfortunately, but that didn't get in the way of a nice week in this lovely house. Thank you Colin for being a fantastic host.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

7 June 2019

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A Dream

There is nothing negative I can say about the villa. The size of the property was great , there was plenty of room for our group of nine. We loved the house & expansive views. Heating for the pool was vital in May, it was a pleasant temperature and was used much of the time. Would happily return .

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

20 May 2019

Carvalhal review

Beautiful house in a great location. We travelled as a family of 6 adults and 2 kids and it was our first time in Portugal together. The house was prefect for us with big rooms and plenty of indoor and outdoor space, which allowed us not to get under each others feet. Our 5 year old Grandson particularly loved the heated pool and his introduction to table tennis on the table in the garage. The well equipped kitchen allowed us to make our own meals and we also made use of the outdoor BBQ. We thought the area was fantastic with plenty to do and Colin and Karens clear recommendations of places to visit, restaurants, beaches etc helped us make the best use of our time. We couldn't be happier with the communication and arrangements for our stay and are already looking for an opportunity to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eefje G.

28 Apr 2019

Heerlijke dagen in Portugal

We hebben genoten van dit prachtig mooie huis. Voorzien van alle gemakken en luxe die je wenst op vakantie. We hadden de pech dat de Cv kapot ging. De eigenaar heeft super zijn best gedaan om dit op te lossen tijdens deze week. Waarvoor onze dank.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

17 Apr 2019

Villa très accueillante et au calme.

Nous vous passé un excellent séjour, malgré le temps et le problème de chauffage qui a été réglé assez rapidement. La villa est très bien équipée et spacieuse, au calme, rien n'y manque ! Maison de famille où l’on se sent bien ! Merci à Maria pour sa disponibilité et à Colin pour ses précieux conseils !

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Max d.

2 Jan 2019

Spacious, great location, grand views

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our two weeks at this spacious villa. So did our kids and grandkids when they dropped in for Christmas. The owners, Colin and Karen, are most considerate. The wood-burning fireplace and Christmas tree provided a cozy welcome every evening. Our grandkids enjoyed playing table tennis downstairs. There was WiFi for everyone along with books, movies and quirky British TV. The weather was cool but surprisingly sunny with only one day of rain and occasional morning fog. It was often mild enough for us to sit out on the balcony and enjoy stunning views of the valley. Nights were cold as we expected. We bundled up at bedtime. We bought groceries nearby and cooked in the well-appointed kitchen. The modern coffee maker was a hit although I personally preferred the little press. The owners provided lots of helpful information and great suggestions. We tried some of the restaurants. Mãe d'Água is exceptional. A tour of the Quinta do Sanguinhal winery was superb. So was the Palácio Nacional de Mafra. That was amazing. Parking was free. The villa’s central location made an ideal base for our day trips. Driving is safe and comfortable on the modern freeway system. Tolls were cheap and easy with Via Verde. We opted for public transport in Sintra and Lisbon where we bought a day pass. In Belém we found free parking at the ferry terminal across from the Museu Nacional dos Coches.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Colin Rawles

We are Karen and Colin with two grown up sons. We live in a rural part of Staffordshire, England.
We love the Silver Coast area of Portugal as it's real authentic old fashioned Portugal, with a local friendly safe environment. There are many local wineries producing excellent and reasonable red and white wines. Our sons love holidays at the house especially the pool, our table tennis table, the karting track at Bombarral, and the beaches.

Why they chose this property

We love this region of Portugal. The Silver Coast combines great beaches with good surfing, interesting towns and historical sites, many wineries producing excellent wines and restaurants offering great food. Essentially it ticked all the boxes. Having visited the Algarve many times. We decided we preferred the Silver Coast and began a hunt for our property. We wanted a peaceful, attractive location close enough to the major attractions.

What makes this property unique

Too often holidaymakers return from holiday only discovering the best a location has to offer when they are about to leave. We have gone to a lot of trouble to make sure our guests are well informed about the best restaurants, beaches, beautiful places to visit. We have made our Villa completely home from home, we have a superbly equipped kitchen, games, beach chairs/ wind breaks etc