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Casa da Pergola

Cascais, Portugal.

The Pergola House, which owes it name to the Mediterranean structure of solar protection found in the garden, has preserved its XIXth century mansion features. This and the neighboring house have been in Patricia's family since the early XXth century.

Bed and Breakfast Description

Today, the Pergola House still keeps it main characteristics. The decoration, a mixture of styles and furniture from different eras of classical style.

Most of the furniture had belonged to the family as gathered over a century. Black and white marble cover the floor and stairs, while the velvet reigns on the sofas. The wood floor is protected by Persian and Arraiolos tapestries and the walls display several oil paintings from famous painters.

Casais is the most cosmopolitan town in Portugal, but is still keeps the charm which has always characterized it and made it famous. Seaside resort for princes and harbor of refuge for fishermen, it still presents the beautiful buildings of the past that, since the end of the XIXth century, served as holiday retreats for the wealthiest bourgeoisie of Lisbon.

But one of the most elegant and photogenic building in Cascais is located at Avenida Valbom, near the train station and right in from of Santini, the celebrated ice-cream store. With it exuberant and flowery garden, people use to say that if for each picture tourists take from it, they leave one Euro, its owners would probably be the richest people of Cascais.

It is in this beautiful mansion, in Mediterranean style, that Patricia and Manuel Goncalves welcome you.

Area Attractions and Activities:

Cascais has many points of interest which are worth visiting such as the Cascais Fort, the Sea Museum and the Condes Castro de Guimaraes Museum, whose garden is worth seeing. Right in the town center, near the Praia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Beach), watch the old seadogs who still repair their fishing nets close to their little boats painted in bright colors.

Not far from Cascais visit amazing Sintra, a place you should not miss. Revive the immortal work of Lord Byron, by taking an open two-wheel carriage ride through this mysterious place which is World Heritage listed. Visit the historical monuments and taste the exoticism of its exuberant vegetation.

There are many good restaurants in this region. As it is close to the sea, the fresh fish and the shellfish are the main specialties. In Cascais, try O Baluarte with a perfect view of the bay or the Cervejaria Luz Mar. If you prefer smaller and more familiar places, go to O Pereira or D. Pedro.

Services:

Wardrobe, central heating, oil heater, A/C, table Fan, hair dryer, phone, some w/private balcony

Inn Information

Season: All year
Rates: 90.00 - 131.00 (double occupancy)
Rooms: 10
With private baths: 10
Languages spoken: Portuguese, English and French
Mealplan: Breakfast included
Food Served:

• English Breakfast

Nearest Airport(s): Lisbon

Restrictions

• Smoking permitted in designated areas.
• No pets, please.
• Limited access for disabled persons.

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