Spacious 2 Bed Self Contained Apartment with swimming pool available for holiday let near Tomar, central Portugal

A newly completed three storey villa with spacious, two bedroom apartment available as holiday accommodation close to the historic and popular town of Tomar in central Portugal. 

The apartment is fully self-contained and occupies the garden level of the property. There is a good sized swimming pool and purpose built barbeque area including a traditional oven for roasting suckling pig, which is a local delicacy.

The apartment benefits from central heating throughout (for winter guests), double glazing  and there is an open fire within the living room. There are two bedrooms, both of which are well proportioned. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, pedestal basin, bidet and toilet. The master bedroom has a king size bed, built in Oak wardrobes and remote controlled ceiling fan. There are patio doors which lead out to the patio area and swimming pool. The second bedroom is also well proportioned and has two single beds and dresser. It has a separate dedicated toilet and hand basin, shower room.

The kitchen is modern with granite work surfaces and a small breakfast bar built in, bar stools are provided. There is a gas cooker with extractor, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge, freezer and all utensils required to make your stay comfortable.

The living room has two three seater sofas, coffee table and a 42 inch flat screen television set up to receive UK FreeSat channels including UK radio stations, DVD player and Ipod docking station. There is an open log burning fire for the cooler Spring and Autumn evenings.

The open plan dining area is extremely spacious and is fitted with a large table, chairs and Welsh dresser. Outside is a large purpose built BBQ building with seats and table. Laundry facilities are available at a small additional cost however basic cleaning utensils are provided as well as an iron and ironing board.

The open plan dining area is extremely spacious and is fitted with a large table, chairs and Welsh dresser. Outside is a large purpose built BBQ building with seats and table.  All linen, hand, bath and pool towels are provided. The property is cleaned fully between check out/check in or on a weekly basis as appropriate.

The property's garden is set over 3,500 square metres and is quiet and secluded. The garden also has a 50 metre long border with the River Nabão. You will see and hear an abundance of birds, as we have a number of 35 metre high Pine trees, where many of the birds spend their days. Depending on the time of year we see Woodpeckers, Kingfishers, Herons, Storks, Bee-Eaters, Kites.

In August lie back on one of the reclining chairs and watch the shooting stars flashing across the skies. Guests that stay here often comment upon the generous size of the apartment, the easy proximity to visit local places of interest and the sheer peacefulness of lounging by the pool.

Notes on accommodation
The property is suitable for children but parents are responsible for swimming pool safety rules. A strict no-smoking policy within the apartment is applied.

Accessibility
This property has a sloping driveway and in addition access to the lower garden may prove difficult for people with mobility problems.

Outside
The accommodation has a large garden with direct access to the River Nabão, which has excellent fishing. The lower lawn has a badminton court in the Summer. The BBQ also has an oven ideal for roasting suckling pig.

The swimming pool is 6 x 11 metres in size. It is shared only by occupants of the apartment and the two owners. There are sun loungers and reclining chairs provided. Secure on site parking behind electric gates. Beside the pool is a circular stone topped table and four chairs and centrally fitted sun shade. The pool has good a sized patio surrounding it and borders filled with colourful plants throughout the year.

Coast/Beach
The Castelo de Bode lake, starting just a 5 minutes drive from the house, has multiple fluvial beaches dotted around it. The beaches of the Silver Coast can be reached in around 70 minutes. The beautiful coastal town of Sao Martinho de Porto is highly recommended for its sand dunes and beach. Nazare is around a 60 minute drive.

Golf
Golden Eagle, Praia del Rei and Santo Estevão courses are all within a 1 hour drive. Reduced green fees are available.

Special interest holidays
Beginners Portuguese courses can be provided at additional cost, as the owner already teaches to many ex-pats in the area.

There are two cafes/bars and a good restaurant within walking distance of Caracara and numerous restaurants within a 5-10 minute drive. There is a mini-market in the village.

The historic town of Tomar, which is home to the UNESCO listed Convento de Cristo, is only 10 minutes drive from the property. Tomar has a variety of cafes, restaurants, cash point dispensers, hospital (with A & E) and good sized supermarkets and bakeries. There is a weekly market every Friday which is ideal for stocking up on locally produced fruit and vegetables.

Castelo do Bode lake, Portugal's second largest reservoir, only five minutes drive, where you can partake in a number of water sports or simply chill out on one of the cruise boats enjoying a glass of wine and a meal on the way. Golegã, the national horse centre of Portugal is 30 minutes by car. The national horse fair is held annually at Golegã during the first two weeks of November and it is a stunning spectacle to see.

Fatima, one of the Catholic world's most holy sites, is only 35 minutes drive, with the monastery town of Batalha only 45 minutes. The preserved medieval town of Óbidos is a must see if only to walk through the 16th century bougainvillea adorned cobbled streets. The town is enclosed within battlements, which you can walk around and see the scale of the town. It also hosts the annual Festival of Chocolate - a two week jamboree of delights for chocolate lovers.

The closest airport to the property is situated at Lisbon, which is approximately one hours by car. For guests wishing to drive to Portugal, Santander and Bilbao ferry ports are situated around seven and a half hours drive from the property.

To ensure guests enjoy all the area has to offer hiring a care is essential.