Villa Vilma Portugal

A highly contemporary villa in a quiet location, Villa Vilma is situated in the countryside around 17km from historical Mafra and 33km from Lisbon Airport. Able to accommodate up to eighteen guests, this villa enjoys stunning views and offers plenty of outdoor space, including a 14mx5m private pool.
The tranquil setting makes a stay at Villa Vilma particularly pleasant – you will have all the peace and quiet you desire, but you can quickly drive to Ericeira or Mafra with its grand, national palace. In addition to the large pool, you can enjoy a spacious terrace with sun loungers, barbecue and dining area, and an outdoor lounge, perfect for entertaining.
Villa Vilma is just as good inside, with colourful, modern décor and spacious rooms to chill out in. The main living room is divided into three distinct areas: the TV room with views over the fields, a dining room looking out on the pool, and a games room equipped with PlayStation, darts and table tennis. There are two kitchens, two double bedrooms and two bathrooms on the same level.
A mezzanine area overlooks the living room, and the first floor contains another three bedrooms – the master bedroom with four bunk beds, and a twin and a double. All of these bedrooms have balconies and have the use of two more bathrooms on the upper level.
Prime surfing territory, Ericeira, around 25km from the villa, is charming and chilled out with four sandy beaches and some excellent seafood restaurants.
Slightly closer, Mafra, with its monumental National Palace – one of the grandest you’ll find in the whole of Europe – forms a must-see destination for those intrigued by Portugal’s history.
Both towns are a short drive from the natural wonders of the Sintra-Cascais region – a vast swathe of green runs down the coast, with the incredible views of the Atlantic Ocean from Cabo da Roca and Cabo Raso undoubtedly worth stopping for.With its dramatic coastline, pounding Atlantic waves and numerous golden beaches, it’s surprising that Ericeira isn’t better known to tourists. Effortlessly cool and charming, it provides excellent value and serves as an excellent base for exploring the wider region.
A wander around its cobbled streets, and pretty fishing harbour is not complete without stopping for a bite at one of its highly-rated seafood restaurants – the catch doesn’t get much fresher than in Ericeira.
Those who do visit often combine a trip to Ericeira with the nearby town of Mafra – the grand Palácio Nacional de Mafra, built on the order of King João V in the 18th century, being its star attraction. This Baroque marvel, with a stunning basilica, convent and library holding 36,000 volumes, has to be seen to be believed.
Ericeira lies just to the north of the expansive Sintra-Cascais Natural Park which runs down Portugal’s most westerly fringe. The two towns which form its name are both worthy of an excursion. One of the key attractions of Cascais is the opulent Castro Guimares Museum, featuring artefacts of Portuguese history dating back many centuries.
Another favourite reason to visit Cascais is the Boca do Inferno, a rugged cliff formation which has taken a visible battering from the Atlantic and continued to do so. It’s informally referred to as ‘Hell’s Mouth’ – visitors in winter will experience the full drama.
Sintra is historically rich and fascinatingly so, with numerous notable buildings. From the romantic Palacio da Pena to arabesque Palacio de Monserrate and gothic Palacio Nacional, the variety could keep you going for days.
The surroundings are just as striking, providing beautiful and challenging conditions for hiking, rock climbing, cycling and the like – and if that sounds a bit much, regular trains will whisk you rather more effortlessly to Lisbon in just 40 minutes.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 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!