The Sibarist

A refuge in an old bakery in Alcácer do Sal

Also avaialble for: Filming and Events

Description

This villa is a former bakery transformed into a warm and cosy retreat on a quiet cobbled pedestrian street near the Sado River in Alcácer do Sal. This Alentejo town is considered to be one of the oldest cities in Europe as it was founded by the Phoenicians before 1000 BC.

On the outside, the façade and thick walls of the building respect the traditional construction of the Alentejo village houses, while inside, the powdered pink walls and the aged oak floors provide a cosy and high quality ambience.

The house is detached and has an area of 80 square metres and sleeps four people in 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. With a traditional gable roof, it is spread over two levels and has a side patio which is perfect for a morning coffee before enjoying a day on the nearby beaches or visiting charming fishing villages such as Comporta or Melides.

Alcácer do Sal is a historic town overlooking the river Sado.
Its medieval town developed from neighbourhoods surrounding an ancient Muslim castle. Do Sal (salt in Portuguese) refers to Alcácer’s importance in the Iberian salt trade. The town has a wonderful seafront promenade lined with cafés and restaurants, with Comporta being the nearest town. This former fishing village has been transformed into a charming seaside town full of shops and modern restaurants. Lisbon is only 45 minutes away by car.

Every object in the house has been carefully selected and consists of Italian and Scandinavian design furniture and furnishings made from fine materials, such as leather chairs from Cassina. The sheets and towels by Libeco are made of top quality Belgian linen. There are accessories from brands such as Vipp and a selection of Japanese and Portuguese ceramics, mixed with vintage objects and lamps by Davide Groppi, and original works of art hang on the walls.

In terms of facilities, there is a wood-burning cooker to heat the house during the cooler winter days and both bedrooms have Adax electric heaters from Norway. In summer, the thick traditional walls keep the heat at bay naturally, while wooden shutters on the windows keep out the direct rays of the sun.

Entering the house, a staircase leads to a spacious loft that houses the fully equipped kitchen and dining room. On the opposite side is the living room with the wood-burning cooker.

On the ground floor, on one side of the staircase, there is a bedroom with en-suite bathroom and, on the opposite side, is the second bedroom, with separate bathroom. Both bathrooms are spacious and have a shower. The third bedroom has shelves and hangers where you can unpack your suitcase.

It is available for a maximum of 4 guests for a minimum stay of 3 nights during high season (July – August), mid season (April, May, June, September, October) and off season (November – March) when the minimum stay is 2 nights. There is a final cleaning fee of 120 € and a refundable security deposit of 500 €.

Amenities include Wifi internet service, laundry service, washing machine and tumble dryer, convection hob and oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, Berkey drinking water filter system, Nespress coffee machine, and a washing machine and dryer.

Smoking and pets are not allowed.

The distance by car to the beaches of Comporta is 15 min, to Troia 15 min, Carvalhal 20 min, to Melides 30 min and to Lisbon 45 min.

For more detailed information, we invite you to visit our 5 star section, which you will find further down on this page, after the pictures.