Baker comes into property every morning with fresh bread and pastries. We live between Bizelga and Cascais (near Lisbon). 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. A basket of fruit and/or farm seasonal vegetables will be waiting for you, as well as a bottle of wine and some farm eggs.

Self-catering bespoke cottages on historic country estate, owned by the Count of Nova-Gôa's family since XVIth century. 10 mins from Knights Templar City of Tomar, central to many points of interest. Three recent cottages with open-space living/dining/kitchen +2 beds +2 baths, terrace, BarBQ. One cottage same with 1bed+1bath. Free Wi-Fi. Mosquito nets on windows upon request. Gorgeous gardens and scenery, pools, kiddie park, fun games room with kiddie and grow-up toys. Easy access by motorways. Nearby Sports: kayaking, swimming, water-skiing, hiking, observatory. Sightseeing: Tomar (Templar and music festivals), Almourol, Fátima, Coimbra, Golegã (Horse Festival), Batalha/Alcobaça, Obidos, Nazaré, local villages.

Tomar is a historically outstanding town. Dominated by 12th-to-17th-century Templar Convent of Christ, one of Portugal's most significant and impressive monuments (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Also visit the medieval synagogue, one of oldest in Europe, Templar gothic church of Santa Maria do Olival, many historic chapels, old town, river. Many restaurants for all budgets; taste the regional wines and delicious convent sweets. Fun and interesting day-trips such as: - Water sports in beaches surrounding the beautiful Castelo do Bode reservoir, kayaking from Constancia to Aumorol, water-skiing at Dornes. - Enchanting Almourol Castle on a small island in the middle of the Tagus River (15 min). - Picturesque riverside village of Constância (20 min). - Observe the night sky through the largest public telescope in Portugal. Special afternoon programs for children. - Castle at Ourém (30 min) and the medieval town of Santarém (40 min). - Ancient cathedrals of Batalha and Alcobaça (45 and 55 min). - Coimbra (50 min), the ancient university town. - Delightful medieval walled town of Obidos (55 min). ... and lots more! Booklet in cottage lists sites and things to do cl