Moinho Azoia: Idyllic, Rustic Mill, Equipped for 9 People, Located at the Most Western Point of Continental Europe
The mill is situated in the peaceful “Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais”, on the edge of a small village by the name of Azóia. From the windows of the 1st Floor of the annexed house of the mill, you can directly overlook the Cabo da Roca, the most western point of mainland Europe. Start your day with a calm and wonderful hike beginning right outside the front door, always directly along the Atlantic Ocean. Or take a 15 min. drive to the Guincho beach, where you will encounter famous surfers, windsurfers and kite surfers.
Maybe you prefer to visit also the palaces and castles of Sintra's fairytale or take a day trip into the 2nd-oldest capital city in Europe, Lisbon. Mediterranean flair can be found in the little town of Cascais, 14 km away, and right next to Cascais is Estoril, well known for its Casino.
4 Bedrooms – configuration of beds
The upper area is accessed via a steep staircase with adjoining gallery. Bedroom 1 with double bed, separated mattresses (each 0.90m x 2.00m), located on the ground floor in the renovated mill house. Bedroom 2 with a double bed (1.60m x 2.00m), located on the 1st floor of the mill house. Bedroom 3 with 2 single beds (0.90m x 2.00m), is located behind the eat-in-kitchen, and is separated from the corridor by a curtain. Bedroom 4 with 3 single beds (0.90m x 2.00m) is located on the 1st Floor of the new renovation. Also this room is separated by a curtain. However, attached to this bedroom is an open space with a fantastic view over the Atlantic and a narrow spiral staircase that leads directly into the kitchen. From this open space you come directly into the hall that leads to the terrace with views over the beautiful countryside.
4 Bathrooms
All 3 bathrooms are accessed thru one of the bedrooms.
Bathroom 1, with shower, basin and toilet.
Bathroom 2, with bathtub with shower, 2 basins, toilet, bidet.
Bathroom 3, with spacious shower, 2 basins and a toilet.
Living room
The mill consists of the old mill house and a new extension. The large living room offers ample space for all guests. The cozy seating area in front of the original open fireplace invites you to relax. The dining table comfortably sits 6 people. Behind the kitchen at the end of the hallway is a further living space, especially suitable for television. From this room you enter directly into the garden. TV, DVD player (several DVDs), a real great sound system, WIFI internet.
Kitchen
But a particular highlight is the huge eat-in kitchen with a big old dining table for 12 people. The kitchen is equipped with stove, microwave, washing machine and American fridge.
Outdoor Area
The mill is surrounded by a large terrace with a barbecue area and a partially wild garden.
Other features
The mill is equipped with central heating (extra charge).
Services
Bed sheets, towels, included.
1 towel exchange weekly is included.
For rental of 14 days, bed sheets will be changed after the first week.
The final cleaning is included.
On request for extra charge available: Babybed (60X120), children chair, additional cleaning services, Babysitter.
Lisbon Airport
Exit the parking garage of Rent a Car companies, turn right and then immediately left follow the direction CENTRO / CITY CENTER. You drive into a tunnel, and keep to the right immediately. Caution traffic from the right. You come to a roundabout. Leave the roundabout at the 1st Exit toward IC 19 / SINTRA / 2 a CIRCULAR / CP GRANDE / EIXO NORTE SUL.
On the right hand side you see the Sporting Stadium, and after a few kilometers on the left hand side the Benfica Stadium. Continue, driving onto the IC 19 and turn immediately to the right, driveway No.1 IC17 CRIL, Algés, A5 LISBON.
After about 4km turn right onto the A5 CACAIS / IC15. For the next 19km, stay on the A5. In CARCAVELOS you drive through a paying agent.
Drive until the end of the highway, where you turn right in the direction of Malveira da Serra onto the N9.
Follow the road for some kms until Malveira da Serra. Drive thru Malveira straight into the N247. Continue to follow the road for a few kilometers.
Then turn left in direction of Cabo da Roca / Azoia / Turismo. After about 150m drive left on to a gravel road (sign Moinho Dom Quixote).
Follow the road for 250m, then you come to a crossing, where you drive in front leaving a windmill to your left. Now you can see already the gate of Moinho Azoia.