Quinta da Bizelga Casa do André ❤ Family ❤

VIP cottage on historic estate near templar city of Tomar. Spacious, light, open living/dining/fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, shaded terrace, BarBQ. Free use of laundry. Fresh bread every morning; poss. of light meals. Choice of 3 pools, spectacular surroundings, walking and hiking in property. Kiddie playground, sandbox, trampoline. Games room: ping-pong, footsal. Fun amid tranquility. Tons to see and do in area. 4 other cottages on estate; special rates for multiple bookings. - Light, spacious living/ dining/ kitchen with all possible equipment, smart TV, Wi-Fi - 2 large bedrooms, one with Queen-size bed, 1 with twin beds, lots of cupboard space. - 2 large bathrooms with views from windows, large showers, towel dryers, hair dryer. - Baby cot and high-chair available on request; also extra bed. - Insect netting on windows. - For longer stays, free weekly change of linens provided. - Fresh bread delivered every morning; also possibility of snacks/ light meals. - Small outdoor playground; games room with card table, ping-pong, table football, kiddie corner, trampoline, sand-box, relaxing spaces. - Clothes washer in cottage and also free use of laundry. Past guests from all over the world say: "Excellent stay in this very well equipped house, quiet, with swimming pool, very close to Tomar and very well located for day trips" "Pictures cannot do this place justice" "There is ample space on the beautiful farm- our kids (6,4 and 2) referred to it as ‘children heaven’. A playground, a pool, friendly dogs, tractors and exploring the farm - they loved it" "We enjoyed using the barbecue and eating outside in the front patio" "There was a sand box, trampoline, and toys to keep my toddler entertained (Boris the dog helped as well)" "Not only are you surrounded by lush and well-manicured gardens, but there are orange groves and fig trees on the property" "Bizelga is a piece of heaven on earth" "Perfect for couples, families, and for little ones! Quinta Bizelga is a slice of heaven-on-earth" "Incredible setting, beautiful ornate gardens, sprawling estate, fantastic pool, and charming hosts" "We could gush non-stop about this Portuguese pearl" "I've been travelling exclusively with AirBnB for over 5 years, and this was my best AirBnB experience ever" - There are 4 additional cottages on the estate: 2 with 2 beds/2 baths; one with 1 bed/1 bath; one with 3 beds/2 baths - so come with your family or friends. The entire estate is open to our guests. - A selection of fruit or veggies from the farm, a bottle of wine, lemonade and fresh eggs await you when you arrive. - "A baker comes every morning (but Sunday) at 8am with his van to deliver baked goods, and his pastel de laranja, natas and pan de deus are delectable. " - Our excellent cook Margarida can provide you with snacks or light meals. - Kiddie park, games room (ping-pong, table football, card table, sand-box and trampoline for children). Cool drinks from the fridge on honour system. - Take great walks/hikes through the property to an old stone irrigation tank, to a pre-Roman site of ancient worship, to the valley and to a village within the quinta. - Small supermarket and wonderful veggies and fruit a 5 min. drive, larger supermarkets 10 min. away. Comments: "Our girls particularly loved running wild hunting for pine cones and the fabulous pool, as well as the opportunity to eat outdoors every day" "The estate is superb, planted with multicentenary trees and very well maintained" "Make sure to spend at least one day just at the property exploring all it has to offer, lazing by the pool, hiking, and playing with the dogs" "Helen gave us loads of information about local sightseeing and restaurants and her recommendations were excellent. She also gave us a fascinating tour of the main house. We all adored the dogs and we miss Gucci & Boris" -To those who are interested we show some historical aspects of the main house, every week. -There is always someone close by, to provide you with any help needed during your stay. -We speak English, French, Spanish, some Italian, as well as our native Portuguese. -A basket of fruit and/or farm seasonal vegetables, a bottle of wine and some farm eggs will be waiting for you. There is a booklet in the cottage with directions and phone nºs of nearby attractions such as kayaking, water-skiing, star-gazing, boat rides on the lake and rivers, points of interest, supermarkets and restaurants of all types Guests from all over have written: "The location was perfect for us. We'd go explore sites such as the Covenant of Christ, Tomar, kayaking in Constancia, Fatima, Nazare, Dinosaur Footprints and then head back to the cottage to relax and reflect back on our day" "There was so much to do near by Tomar and the convent of Christ, the beach at San Pedro de Moel, a great evening meal in Nazare, river swimming in the lake when the temperature reached very high!" "There is a ton to see in the area, we made trips to Tomar, Coimbra, Constancia, and Almourol Castle, then came back to spend afternoons by the pool. Truly a wonderful experience" "The location is tranquil and perfect for all sorts of excursions (Tomar, Batalha, Nazare, Piodao, etc.) Make sure to spend at least one day just at the property exploring all it has to offer, lazing by the pool, hiking, and playing with the dogs" "The grounds are lovely, the local town an absolute treat and so well connected for the countryside, lake, and trips to Lisbon on the train" This is a working farm so a car is essential. Despite secluded location, easy access by motorways. - Tomar - 10 min (8 Km) away. - From Lisbon airpor (Website hidden by Airbnb) From Oporto - 2 1/2 h - Nearby, and easily reached by motorways, usually 30 min and never more than 1 hour away, are Constância, Coimbra, Fátima, Batalha, Alcobaça, Golegã, Obidos, Nazaré. - Excellent rapid trains to Lisbon (1 hr) Aveiro (1 1/2 hr) and Porto (2 hrs). There is a list of suggested restaurants, tourist attractions and info on the region in the cottage - Good restaurants nearby - Villages with summer/autumn festivals - Great opportunities to hike inside and off-property - July and August - Knights Templar festivals in Tomar - September and October - best months of the year! - September to November - village festivals - November Lusitano Horse Festival at Golegã - November to April - Big Wave surfing in Nazaré