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Accommodation at Quinta Salvador do Mundo.

Accommodation at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

Quinta Salvador do Mundo is a farmhouse with high quality guest accommodation near Torres Vedras in Central Portugal

The house at Quinta do Salvador do Mundo dates back to a past era and was once owned by the bishopric of Evora.
Room at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

It is situated just north of the junction of the highway crossing to the north of Lisbon in the direction of Sintra and the highway from the capital city north to Obidos and beyond. This makes the house a good location for those with a car wanting to visit these places and also the long, sandy Atlantic beaches.
Nearby is the old chapel of Salvador do Mundo, an example of Roman Gothic architecture. Also there is the 16th century church of Santo Quintino decorated with tiles of the 17th and 18th centuries, known in Portuguese as "azulejos"

It is not far from the Alqueidao Fortress, centre of the famous Linhas de Torres Vedras which was an important part of the defensive system during the Napoleonic invasions at the beginning of the 19th century.
Bedroom at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

Those interested in the Peninsular War have many other important places to visit in the area of Quinta do Salvador do Mundo. The Great Redoubt at Sobral and the former headquarters of Wellington and Beresford are minutes away.
The region has extensive vineyards and hills crowned with windmills. The house looks onto a valley, with a view to the Serra do Socorro where Wellington had his principal signalling station.

The Quinta comprises two separate areas - main house and adjacent cottage, both of which have been recently renovated to very high standards.

All the bedrooms are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, central heating and TV and spacious leisure areas.
Veranda at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

The main house has four bedrooms - two with twin beds and two with double beds.

The adjacent cottage comprises two independent units, each of them having two bedrooms. One of these units has a small kitchenette equipped with microwave, fridge, toaster, juice maker and a kettle.
Guests have the use of the lounges, the living rooms, as well as the swimming pool in the gardens, from where there are stunning views over the mountains and agricultural estates. The swimming pool is in the vinyards near the house.

There is a small bar, next to the pool area, where light snacks can be served.
Accommodation at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

In the adjacent cottage, there is a living room which used to be the old adega of the house and has the old grape press preserved at one end of the room. It contains a sitting area with sofas, satellite TV, open fireplace, snooker table, etc.

Walking, cycling and horse riding can be arranged in the surrounding countryside.
You can practice nautical sports on the Lagoa de Obidos (Obidos Lagoon), visit the fortresses, go to the Convento de Mafra, Peniche, Obidos, Caldas da Rainha, you can even watch the work going on in the fields, especially the wine growing and join in the harvest parties.
Swimming pool at Quinta Salvador de Mundo Torres Vedras Portugal

Golf players have an excellent golf course at Praia d'El Rey Golf and Country Club - considered as one of the best golf courses in Portugal and Campo Real which is approximately 15 kms away from Quinta Salvador do Mundo.

Quinta Salvador do Mundo estate is located 35 kilometres away from Lisbon, with almost the whole journey being by modern motorway.

This makes it ideal for the business traveller who wishes to enjoy the luxury of a farmhouse in an interesting setting away from modern life.


Quinta Salvador do Mundo
Accommodation
1 January to 31 December 2008
Rooms in the cottage € 105
Rates are in euros and are 'per room per night' including breakfast and taxes
Minimum stay of 2 nights
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