Praia Del Rey Golf & Country Club enjoys an enviable and peaceful location near the picturesque medieval walled town of Obidos - winding narrow streets and elegant whitewashed buildings with balconies decorated with flowers.
The 600 acre resort of Praia Del Rey is set within a region of outstanding cultural and historical importance, renowned for its windmills, rolling hills, majestic coastline of indented bays, golden beaches with breathtaking Atlantic rollers, wonderful seafood restaurants and delicious wines.
A 10 minute drive away along a quiet coast route is the famous Obidos Lagoon, where windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing are available. Tuition and rental of boards etc. can be found at the sailing club on the far side of the lagoon, a ferry service for the club operates during the season.
Surfing at Baleal and Peniche is only a 10 minute drive away. This is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Europe. Surf schools and hire shops are also situated here.
Peniche is Portugal’s largest fishing port and a great place to eat fish.
Within easy reach of the resort there are many excellent restaurants see our list of recommendations in the apartment.
For shops and fruit and vegetable markets visit Caldas De Rainha, 20 minutes drive away. As well as the resort grocery store there are shops in the next village of Serra del Rei.
In addition to the golf course, the resort offers:
tennis academy with 7 all weather courts and clubhouse
horseriding available at Obidos
bar, restaurant/snacks and games room in the golf clubhouse
health club, two restaurants and the other facilities of the new Marriott 5-star hotel
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Description:
Our first floor apartment is in the Aldeia Porucale development with its excellent location – only a few minutes stroll to the first tee, golf range and golf club. Ten minute walk to the beach. Fifteen minute walk to the Marriott Hotel and the same distance to the resort grocery shop. A free resort shuttle bus stops outside.
The apartment has been professionally furnished and equipped to a very high standard and comprises a large sitting area with comfortable seating for six. There are terraces to front and back catching the morning and evening sun. Both terraces are equipped with suitable outside furniture.
Notes on price:
Prices in UK Pounds and are for the rental of the apartment only and include utilities, all linen (not beach towels) and final cleaning/laundry. Two-week stays will have an intermediate change of linen. Additional maid service is available on request, at extra charge.
Changeover Day is by arrangement, but minimum of 4 days rental.
Accommodation
HEJ441
Type
Description:
Bedrooms:
Master double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
Double and twin bedrooms sharing second bathroom.
Bathrooms:
Ensuite bathroom, shared second bathroom and a cloakroom/wc off hall
Kitchen:
Fully equipped kitchen with boiler giving constant hot water and central heating
Living Rooms:
Large sitting room with dining table seating 6
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:
All linen and towels (not beach towels) are provided for your stay and included in the rental price.
Sleeping capacity:
3 Bedroom sleeps up to 6
Notes on accommodation: There is a large shared pool (including small pool suitable for children) and garden. There is also a barbecue area. Sun loungers are provided with the apartment.
Central heating is available for the winter months should it be necessary
Property Catering: Self Catering
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Internet Access
Free Parking Facility
Licensed Bar or Clubroom
Towels Provided
Central Heating
cable tv
shared pool
barbecue
high chair
iron/ironing board
washing machine
microwave
dishwasher
fridge/freezer
television
internet access
central heating
dvd player
oven
hairdryer
hob/stove
Etc.
Travel
Praia Del Rey is only around 60 mins north of Lisbon airport, take junction 14 off the new A8 motorway.
Flights
There are daily flights to Lisbon from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, and to Porto (2-3 hours) from Stansted. Faro is about 3 hours drive. Current operators include:
BA (Heathrow/Lisbon)
TAP (Gatwick/Lisbon)
Easyjet (Gatwick/Lisbon & Luton/Lisbon)
Ryanair (Stansted/Porto)
Car Hire
We have negotiated preferential rates with a local car hire company, please contact us for more details and the latest prices.
Further details
For shops and fruit and vegetable markets visit Caldas De Rainha, 20 minutes drive away. As well as the resort grocery store there are shops in the next village of Serra del Rei.
In addition to the golf course, the resort offers:
tennis academy with 7 all weather courts and clubhouse
horseriding available at Obidos
bar, restaurant/snacks and games room in the golf clubhouse
health club, two restaurants and the other facilities of the new Marriott 5-star hotel
Changeover day
Changeover Day is by arrangement, but minimum of 4 days rental.
Golf
Respected American golf architect, Cabell B. Robinson, viewed being asked to design the 18 hole par 72 championship Praia Del Rey golf course as the opportunity of a lifetime.
"This is the kind of landscape we architects try to create, but at Praia Del Rey it's all here, naturally. Now it's my responsibility to protect it", he says modestly.
It is certainly one of the most picturesque layouts in Europe, set in extensive grounds of pine forest and undulating dunes with spectacular views over the Atlantic. The course is visually stunning and tremendously exciting to play. Because of the endless variations of the terrain you'll never play it the same way twice.
Cabell has designed the course to be the complete golfing challenge with bold deep bunkers, undulating greens, and natural sand border areas contrasting sharply with the lush green fairways. The ladies' tees are also far enough forward to make sure that length isn't a problem. Cabell feels very strongly that the course must be fun for everyone to play.
Praia Del Rey, rated 13th best course in Europe (& 80th best course worldwide) by Golf World magazine, has become one of the major golfing destinations in Europe:
"A mix of holes - some in the mighty dunes, others among fragrant pines -that are an assault to the senses. Wild and wonderful."
Fishing
Peniche is Portugal’s largest fishing port and a great place to eat fish.
Beach
Surfing at Baleal and Peniche is only a 10 minute drive away. This is one of the most popular surfing destinations in Europe. Surf schools and hire shops are also situated here.
Accessibility
Outside
There are terraces to front and back catching the morning and evening sun. Both terraces are equipped with suitable outside furniture.
For booking and further information
This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 17 May 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 21 May 2008.
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