Villa Totobola Portugal
Holiday Home Rental Description
If you are looking for an idyllic paradise, away from crowds yet within moments of sublime beaches and cultural treats, Villa Totobola may just be the perfect property. This modern, luxurious villa is located 8 km from the alluring town of Sintra, 4 km from the sensational Praia das Macas Beach, 20 km from Cascais and 35 km from Lisbon. What a diverse range of entertainment you can enjoy if you pick this ultra special holiday home! With four stunning bedrooms, the villa is ideal for families and groups of friends. It enjoys so many indulgent treats including indoor and outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, gym equipment, a sauna and incredible relaxation spaces. Surrounded by towering trees, the views towards Sintra and the surrounding valleys are simply astounding. Villa Totobola is a dreamy property where you will be captivated by its brilliant integration with nature.
Located in the Colares region, reclining on two hills on the Sintra Mountains, Villa Totobola enjoys wonderful seclusion yet it is just minutes from some charming shops and restaurants. Colares enjoys a fabulous reputation for its wines. Guests enjoy a feast of Sintra’s beautiful, extravagant, whimsical palaces, opulent mansions, castles and monuments as well as gorgeous sandy beaches and a fantastic gastronomic scene. Golf fans are delighted by the quality and range of championship golf courses in the area. Horse fans are happy too!
Villa Totobola has been cleverly built over three floors with indulgent relaxation space on the lower ground floor, open plan living space, a chef’s dream of a kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms on the ground floor and another fabulous lounge with television and office space on the upper floor.
The lower floor is home to a well-equipped gym, a plush sauna with sound system and shower, a jacuzzi, an indoor heated swimming pool, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and plenty of luxury loungers. One full wall next to the pool is open to nature offering superb views and a soft breeze. This heavenly space offers calm feelings of zen, a blissful way to start your holiday. You just need to get some fizz on ice as soon as you arrive!
The sprawling ground floor is where you will find the bedrooms and gorgeous, contemporary living space, all of which open to the terrace, pool and gardens. The sleek, stylish open plan living and dining space is beautifully finished with oversized windows and doors offering stunning garden views. With a rich wooden floor running throughout, the space is bright airy and exquisitely furnished. The living area enjoys a sumptuous corner sofa and trendy chairs, all sitting in front of a beautiful, contemporary fireplace. One of the huge picture windows offers a beautiful view of an ancient olive tree. Who needs art? The dining table and chairs seat all eight guests in a bright spot with floor-to-ceiling doors opening to a beautiful alfresco dining terrace. The galley kitchen is just fabulous, sleek and super cool with excellent appliances, massively thick worktops and a handy breakfast table. The flow between spaces is brilliant.
The four bedrooms are comprised of the master suite with its exquisitely dressed, lavish kingsize bed and superb ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and bath and three further double bedrooms. These rooms are equally gorgeous with minimalist styling, comfy kingsize beds and access to the gardens and terrace. There are two further immaculate, contemporary bathrooms, one with a bath and the other with a shower. Throughout this fabulous villa, you will find calm, neutral colour palettes and some intriguing artwork.
The upper floor again gives the wonderful zen ambience with comfy sofas, cool relaxing chairs looking out through a wall of glass to gorgeous views, a television and office space. It is a great space to disappear to where you can enjoy your holiday read, the lush valleys and peace. Alternatively it is a brilliant space for children to play or relax and watch a movie.
Villa Totobola is set in a wonderful landscaped garden, brimming with towering trees, lush lawns and carefully planted borders. There is so much space for children to play. The terrace offers a fabulously stylish 14m x 3.5m swimming pool, luxury loungers, footstools, parasols, an alfresco lounge area, alfresco dining, a barbecue and sublime natural views. You will relax so easily in this fabulous holiday home! Villa Totobola enjoys a fabulous countryside setting, 8 km from Sintra and 4 km from the sea. The gorgeous Praia das Macas is 4 km away, a superb beach with golden sands at the mouth of the river. The village only began to emerge at the end of the 19th century when the parish priest of Colares, an inhabitant of Azenhas do Mar and the composer and painter Alfredo Keil built the first three houses. The beach is popular with watersports enthusiasts, especially surfers and bodyboarders. Next to the beach is a saltwater swimming pool, a children’s playground and a picnic area. A famous tram ride starts here passing by Colares and the Museum of Modern Art in Sintra to the Estafania area. The famous Guincho Beach is 17 km from the villa, a hotspot for thrill seeking surfers. It combines intense surfing with dramatic, natural scenery. Guincho is situated on the western edge of the Serra da Sintra National Park, protecting the fabulous beach from tourist development. Praia da Adraga Beach, 18 km north of Cascais, is a fantastic beach with the stunning scenery of dramatic cliffs, jagged rocks and golden sand. If you head towards Estoril, the other side of Cascais, there are calmer, sheltered beaches.
Sintra is the Crown Jewel of the Portuguese Riviera, a popular, enchanting spot brimming with stunning palaces, 19th century landscaped gardens, charming eateries and wonderful shops. It is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sintra Mountains National Park. Visitors love combining beaches, mountains and palaces in one day! This captivating town is well-known for its lavish buildings and unique, fairytale ambience. Sintra is a very exclusive location, once the home of Portugal’s wealthiest noble families. As soon as you arrive at the historic part of town, you will feel like you have traveled back in time or perhaps onto a movie set. The Pena Palace and the Palace of Montserrat should be included in your tour. The Pena Palace offers incredible architecture, splashes of colour and a magnificent garden laden with lakes, fountains and monuments. Quinta da Regaleira is another stunning, romantic palace and chapel with a fascinating history, glorious gardens, religious sites and secret tunnels.
The delightful town of Cascais is 20 km from the villa. It is a charming Portuguese fishing town, previously the summer retreat of the Portuguese nobility. Today it is an elegant fusion of its fabulous heritage and modern tourism. Within the narrow, cobbled streets of the historic centre are museums, an imposing fort, lavish villas and charming shops and restaurants. You can enjoy waterside cocktails and delicious meals. A short train ride can take you into the centre of Lisbon or to one of the lovely beaches along the coast.
Golf fans will be delighted with the location of Villa Totobola. There are six golf courses within easy reach. These include Quinta da Marinha which is set amongst beautiful pine trees and stretches down to Guincho Beach enjoying magical scenery with its hole number 13 descending to the sea. Definitely an Instagram worthy picture postcard of Portugese golf! Quinta da Marinha Golf Resort also offers 10 tennis courts, 3 padel courts, 2 squash courts, a sauna, gym, indoor swimming pool, restaurants and the fantastic Marinha Equestrian Centre. Oitavos Dunes Golf is the first golf course in Europe and the second in the world to become a Gold Certified Signature Sanctuary. Penha Longa enjoys stunning panoramic views over the Sintra mountain range. Estoril is one of the oldest and best-known courses in Portugal. Quinta da Beloura and Belas also enjoy amazing reputations. 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
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested in advance and that due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. Prices are on request. We will always do our best to fulfil your requests!