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Exceptional villa for 16 persons + 2 extra beds, located in a quiet neighbourhood, in Sintra Natural Park, the Unesco World Heritage.  This typical Portuguese property offers 8 spacious bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a private L shape swimming pool, outdoor dining area and barbecue.  Villa Maxima is also home to an enormous garden that goes all around the house, giving plenty space for children to play as grownups relax by the swimming pool.  There are several points of interest to visit in the proximity, namely Sintra, famous for its ancient castles and sumptuous palaces, Cascais, home to some of the finest beaches in the Lisbon region and a wide variety of tourist attractions, or Cape Roca the westernmost extent of continental Europe and what was once known as “the end of the world”. 
Plenty of reasons to stay at Villa Maxima! 

Accommodation:

Inside:

Fully equipped kitchen
Open space with living room and dining area
Small living room with a possibility to install 2 extra beds (under request)
1 bedroom with twin beds
1 bedroom with twin beds in the attic with bathroom
1 bedroom with 3 single beds
3 suites with double bed and ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure
2 bedrooms with double bed
2 family bathrooms with shower enclosure
2 toilets

The villa is situated 10 km from Sintra, and 20 km from the cosmopolitan Cascais, with its marina, entertainment, shopping, beaches, restaurants, coffee shops, delightful terraces by the sea, not to mention the buzz of a very active nightlife.  Estoril, that has the biggest casino in Europe, is only 19.5 km away.  Lisbon, the capital with its cosmopolitan atmosphere, monuments, restaurants and Fado, is only 40 min.  away.  Guincho, with its surrounding natural park is highly recommended for beach & sport holidays.  But along the coast the choice of other beaches is endless.  Guincho is famous for water sport activities, white sandy family beaches, all within a 20 min drive.  The bus stop is just 900 m away from the villa (Sintra and Cascais) and the railway station is 10 km away. 

For golfers, there are 6 golf courses, 20 minutes away:

1) Quinta da Marinha
Set amongst beautiful pine trees and stretching down to Guincho beach, it has some of the most majestic sceneries in Portugal.  Its hole number 13, a Par 4 descending to the sea, is a picture postcard of Portuguese golf. 
2) Oitavos
It's the 1st Golf Course in Europe and the 2nd in the World to become a Certified Signature Sanctuary - Gold. 
3) Penha Longa
Enjoys championship characteristics, an excellent level of maintenance and beautiful panoramic views over the Sintra mountain range. 
4) Estoril
One of the oldest and best-known golf courses in Portugal.  Many champions - including Max Faulkner and Seve Ballesteros - have walked the fairways of this course. 
5) Quinta da Beloura
Fine views over the Sintra mountain range and a course surrounded by trees provide a very pleasurable game of golf. 
6) Belas
Designed by Rocky Roquemore.  Its eighteen holes extend over 6,128 metres for a Par 72. 

Security deposit: 800€
Wi-Fi: included
End of stay cleaning: included
Central heating optional: 70€ per day
Extra bed for 17th and 18th person: 15€ per person per night
Maid to do extra cleaning or cooking: upon request
Preferred changeover day: Saturday from June 22nd to September 20th
Earliest arrival time: 16:00
Latest departure time: 10:00

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Location

This villa is:

900m from the nearest beach
900m from the nearest bar
900m from the nearest restaurant
1km from the nearest supermarket
41.2km from Aeroporto de Lisboa airport
15km from Sintra
1km from ATM
1km from Pharmacy
20km from Cascais
900m from Bus Stop

Outside this villa in Praia das Maçãs, Lisbon Metropolitan Area

This villa is in the town but in a quiet area near the beach.  It has a pool, a balcony, a barbecue, outside lighting and a garden.  Car hire is recommended as the villa is less than a 15 minute walk to at least a couple of shops, bars and restaurants; however parking is available if required.