Bica de Agua - LISBON

Bica de Agua - LISBON

Self catering holiday rental in Bairro Alto in Lisbon (Reference: 41454)

Sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms
Cable TV with lots of International Channels
Broadband Internet Access (Wireless)
Enjoys airconditioning (heating and cooling)

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  • Bica de Agua - LISBON
    Loft Room
  • Bica de Agua - LISBON
    Exterior
  • Bica de Agua - LISBON
    Living & Dining Space

Step out of the front door and you find yourself in a living museum... Chiado/Bairro Alto. Hop on the charming "Elevador da Bica" (Lisbon's famous tram inaugurated 1892) to be transported back to times gone by.

Spill out into the plentiful cafe's, bars and speciality shops for a real Lisboeta experience. Take in the sights and sounds whilst enjoying a typical continental breakfast or an afternoon beer "imperial" on the pavement cafe's and watch the world go by.

The apartment is located away from the noisy party streets but still close enough to enjoy the night life and quiet enough to go home to rest. This lively suburb of downtown Lisbon, one of the more intelectual parts of the city, frequented and inhabited by journalists, writers, students and visitors alike... just steps away from the trendiest shopping streets.

Notes on accommodation
  • We can provide a starter hamper for a small supplement – email us for a quote.
  • We arrange golf packages and offer special rates on green fees to our self catering guests. It may be possible to play with local ex-pats on one of the many excellent golf courses surrounding Lisbon and Cascais. Just email us asking for our offers.
  • In addition, whilst the golfers are playing a round of golf, we could arrange to take non-golfers on a day excursion . See our tours section (walking tour of Lisbon, Obidos, Sintra or many more options)
  • Our accommodation prices include bed linen & bathroom towels. We can provide additional cleaning on a daily basis at a charge of €7.50 per hour (two hour minimum)
  • Save space in your suitcases for all the shopping you want to take home. Beach towels and beach umbrellas are available to rent at €7.50 per item per week.

Accommodation

Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 - with double bed
Loft Room - with double bed
Sofa bed in living room
Cot available on request
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1 - Shower only with hand wash basin and wc
Kitchen
Compact kitchen with all the necessary facilities, includes oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, kettle & toaster, coffee making machine.
Living Rooms
Open Plan Living and Dining room with loft bedroom over
Other
Iron & ironing board, hairdryer, airconditioning heating (hot&cold)
Extras
USB broadband internet access on request (supplement applies)
Limited Cable TV (Some international channels)
General
Our accommodation price includes one set of bed linen & bathroom towels.
A compulsory end of stay cleaning fee of 65Euros applies.
An optional mid way clean with a change of linen and towels will cost 50Euros.
An extra set of linen & towels (without a clean) will cost 35Euros.
Notes on prices
  • Prices are for the property per week and exclude the cleaning charge of 55 euros.
  • 4 Night minimum stay depending on season. Discounts apply for 2 people, please ask us for our pricing for 2.
  • 25% Deposit payment to secure booking.
  • Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
  • Linen & bathroom towels included in rental price. The final cleaning of €65 euros is not included in the rental rate.
  • Rental of travel cot and or baby high chair per week: €15 each.
  • Supplement for cot linen: baby pillow with pillow case, mattress protector, top and bottom sheets, blanket or duvet with cover.
  • We can accept payments by cheque in Euros or bank transfer in GBP or Euros. We can also accept deposit payments via PayPal (credit cards accepted through PayPal) in US Dollars
  • Christmas 2010 from 20th December until 3rd January
  • Easter 2011 from 9th April until 2nd May
Changeover day
  • Flexible (except during peak times)
Prices Euros €
January 690
February 690
March 690
April 790
May 790
June 790
July 790
August 790
September 790
October 690
November 690
December 690
Property Management
  • Full management services for holiday home owners. Including cleaning, linen and same day changeovers - 5 star standard. Whether your property is a second home for purely personal usage or a high yielding holiday rental property.
Distances
  • Sintra, a world heritage site is just 20 minutes from Cascais.
  • Évora, a world heritage site is around 2 hours and Obidos is about 1 hour.
  • Fátima is about 1 hour.
  • Algarve coast is around 2.5 hours
  • Seville is around 4 hours

Externally

Within 100m of the front door you will find dozens of restaurants, clubs and trendy shops. The area is closed off to traffic, except for residents and emergency vehicles.

The Bairro Alto comes alive as the sun sets in Lisbon. The many wonderful, small and intimate restaurants begin to open around 8:00 p.m. Many of the restaurants can only seat 10 or 12 couples, and some, even less. The food is spectacular.

There are many Fado clubs there that are very commercial. Here in the Bairro Alto you will be able to find some that are frequented by locals who get up and take turns at the microphone. Try Tasco do Chico for a real Lisbon experience.

Inside the apartment you will find our list of recommended restaurants, local coffee shops and places to meet locals. And of course all our top tips for enjoying Lisbon.

Coast / Beach

Within just a few train stops from the main station (Cais do Sodre) you will find all the beaches you could want. The further along you travel, the softer and whiter the sand. Carcavelos is a great surf beach and Cascais has much to offer both families and and singles alike.

Further along the coast going westward, (and still only a very easy 30 minutes from Lisbon) you have the Guincho coast line with its world class rocky coves and world championship sandy beaches.

Golf

Several golf courses can be reached by car within 20 minutes, please see our personalised visits page for Golf Passport Details & Accommodation Packages.

Travel

The world heritage site of Sintra can be easily reached by train from the local train station.
Cascais is a skip and a hop away - catch the train from Cais do Sodre station just minutes walk from the apartment. Here you can bask on the beaches or simply enjoy a meal around the fish market or on the ocean front.

Further Details

please ask us if you require any assistance from the airport or for local tours and day trips.

Guest's Comments

Hi Nicola and Elsa,

We enjoyed our holidays in Lisbon and the apartment was comfortable and ideally located.

Thank you and hope to return to Portugal.

Regards,

Joan, N
July 2010

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Bica da Agau is a great apartment for any stay in Lisbon. We had a long weekend in March 2011 and can highly recommend it. The location is superb - literally next to the Elevador de Bica, probably the most atmospheric funicular in the city. It's also only a few minutes from the nightlife of the Barrio Alto, but far enough that noise is not a problem. There's a nice little bar/restaurant downstairs and Bar Bica round the corner is a great place to enjoy a cold beer on the outdoor tables. For anyone getting a taxi from the airport, I would request to be dropped off at the top of Elevador de Bica, then walk down the hill - anything else seems to confuse the taxi drivers...!

As for the apartment itself - very stylish, views over the water, TV/DVD, fully fitted kitchen, good bathroom. Only watch out is if you're sleeping in the upstairs mezzanine, don't get up too quickly as you'll bang your head.

Brown, N
UK March 2011