Villa Anselmo Portugal

In beautiful Cascais on the Lisbon Coast, Villa Anselmo is little more than 30 minutes’ drive from the Portuguese capital. With four bedroom suites and an outdoor pool, this attractive villa is an excellent choice for golf lovers, at just 500m from the Quinta da Marinha Golf Resort.
Villa Anselmo comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across three floors. As well as a private pool, this villa has outdoor space in the form of a lawned area and poolside terrace, where you will find a dining area and seating. You can position your lounge chair right in the sun or take advantage of the covered area for some shade.
Inside the house, the living room is large and light, with comfortable sofas and armchairs and a flatscreen TV. This room is accessible directly from the terrace via patio doors and flows through to the elegant dining space which is perfect for a more formal dinner. Large glass cabinets are filled with all the glassware and tableware you may need. A large and fully equipped kitchen, again with direct access outside, forms another attractive area.
In the basement, you will find an additional living area with Smart TV, a games room with a pool table and a sofa-bed, and a bathroom. This is great for children or any other guests who enjoy a little more independence.
The four bedrooms are all en suite, with a bathtub, shower or both. One of the double bedrooms is on the ground floor, while another double and two twin bedrooms are upstairs.
With its marina, beaches and eye-catching buildings, Cascais is an attractive town and lies just south of the stunning Sintra-Cascais Natural Park – a vast area of natural beauty which stretches all the way to the Atlantic. Other attractions nearby include the huge casino at Estoril, less than 6km from Villa Anselmo. The town of Sintra is well worth a visit too. You won’t want to miss the Moorish Castle and elaborate Monserrate Palace, just two of the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage destination.
Hugely popular with visitors, Cascais is around 35 minutes’ drive from Lisbon, just outside the expansive Sintra-Cascais Natural Park which runs down Portugal’s most westerly fringe. Once a small fishing village, it’s now a major resort with the facilities to match, but it hasn’t lost its charm or a sense of its history – you can still see why it was the place to be for the Portuguese nobility of the 1800s.
With none of the hilliness of the capital, a day spent in Cascais is an easy-going affair. One of its key attractions is the opulent Castro Guimares Museum, featuring artefacts of Portuguese history dating back many centuries. The museum sits in the pretty Jardim Marechal Carmona gardens, and its brightly coloured, decorative facade means you are unlikely to miss it.
The Praia da Ribiera is just one of many fine beaches in the area and centrally located. The walk to the impressive Boca do Inferno cliffs is a popular one and scenic too, while the marina area provides another pleasant spot to while away some time with a drink or two.
Around 4km north of Cascais, Estoril is a sophisticated spot famed for both its motorsport racetrack and its centrepiece casino – said to have provided Ian Fleming with the inspiration for a certain James Bond, no less. It lacks the heritage of Cascais, but if you fancy a night at the roulette wheel, or a day at the steering wheel, it’s the place to go.
Sintra, on the other hand, is not lacking in history and punches above its weight when it comes to intriguing architecture. From the romantic Palacio da Pena with its whimsical details to the arabesque Palacio de Monserrate and gothic Palacio Nacional, it’s worth arranging an organised tour to learn about these sights in more detail. You certainly won’t run out of things to see in a hurry – and if you need a break from it all, the wonderful Guincho beach or landmark Cabo da Roca provide excellent chill-out locations.At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport pick-up/drop-off- Babysitting/childcare services
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!