Quinta do Scoto is a very different concept in Bed & Breakfast with spacious suites set around a pool and sun terrace or in the Manor House and has a long historic past, riginally built for the Marquis de Pomball's Chaplin. Napoleon's Army camped in the grounds during their invasion, attracted by the extensive water supplies, aquaducts and stone irrigation tanks.
Located in the village of Melecas, is within walking distance of 5 cafes and 4 restaurants. A train station in the village provides links to Lisbon Sintra, Mafra and Obidos. Sintra is a 10 minute journey by car and a vast selection of beaches can be found within a 1/2 hour drive. Breakfast is served in the Entrada or Dining Room and comprises freshly baked bread, cereals, fresh fruit, cheese, ham, freshly squeezed orange juice, tea and coffee. If guests prefer, a basket of breakfast goodies can be delivered to their room for them to enjoy either in the comfort of their suite or at one of the many stone tables in the grounds of the Quinta.
The Adega Suite is part of the Manor House and has two bedrooms, 1 with double bed and double sofa bed, 1 with twin beds, with sitting area & dressing room. The bathroom has a bath & shower in a converted wine press, with wc, bidet & washbasin set in a courtyard theme.
The Sr. Meira Suite is in the Manor House and has a bedroom with double bed, sitting room with double sofa bed & en suite bathroom.
In the Celeiro, there are 6 suites all with large en suite bathrooms:
Sr Miguel Suite-2 double beds & priest bed.
Dona Maria & Count Redondo Suites-2 double beds & double sofa bed.
Dove Cote & Marquis de Pombal Suites-2 double beds in bedroom & double sofa bed in separate sitting room.
Dom Fernando Suite-2 twin beds & double sofa bed.
Sr Miguel, Dona Maria & Marquis de Pombal Suites are on the ground floor with access directly onto the pool and sun terrace. Dove Cote, Count Redondo & Dom Fernando Suites are on the first floor with views over the pool.
Dona Maria and Marquis de Pombal Suites and the Count Redondo and Dom Fernando Suites have linking doors to provide greater flexibility. A mini-bar is provided which is stocked on your arrival with complimentary beer and soft drinks. A bottle of wine is also provided to settle the dust after your journey. A coffee machine is available in each suite and a mini safe. We also can provide a laptop which guests can use to connect to the Internet and to use Skype to make either free calls to another Skype user or to communicate with home through Skype at a very nominal cost compared to a normal telephone. The Entrada and Dining Room (where breakfast is served) and a large guest lounge are available for guests to relax, watch DVDs, read and play games. The lounge has a large billiard table for guests to use (presently under restoration). All rooms are fully serviced daily with sheets replaced weekly and towels mid week or sooner should guests require. Beach towels are also provided. All suites are heated, have ceiling fans and cooled in the summer by the thick walls.
Our Adega suite and Suites Sr Miguel, Dona Maria & Marquis de Pombal Suites are located on the ground floor so are suitable for people who cannot manage stairs. Sr Miguel Suite has been specially designed for wheelchair users, including wide doorways, large bathroom with hand rails and large shower with removable seat.
The Quinta is set in 7 acres (30,000 square metres) of rural grounds with interesting historic features that guests are free to enjoy. There is a large swimming pool available for guests to use, surrounded by sun terraces with sun loungers.
Adjacent to the pool is a barbecue area with tables and chairs and a covered stone seating area.
There is a fully enclosed patio adjacent to the house, with tables and chairs, barbecue and sunloungers, with direct access from the Adega Suite but available also for other guests to use.
Golf at Belas Clube de Campo is located 5km from the Quinta.
Beloura Pestana Golf Resort is 10km away, as is Penha Longa Golf Resort.
There is also a significant number of other golf courses within 30 minutes drive.
Horse riding is available within the Quinta grounds. Clay pigeon shooting is available 5km away.
A vast selection of beaches can be found within a 1/2 hour drive, including Guincho, Cascais and Carcavelos. Some beaches can also be accessed either by bus or by taking the train to Sintra and then a San Francisco streetcar down to the coast.
Lisbon airport is 15km away. Car hire is not essential.
To get to the Quinta is a 10 minute taxi from Airport to station and then direct train to Melecas (25 minute ride with a ticket price of 1.30 euros). Local Car Hire is available if required.
Lisbon is 15km and Sintra is 7km away and both can be reached either by car or by train from the local railway station. Cascais and Estoril are a 30 minute drive. The Quinta is located in Melecas which is a rural village is close to other villages and small towns with many facilities.
The Casa is available to rent in it's entirety to provide accommodation for at least 17+ people with additional accommodation in the Celeiro. Please e-mail for rates & information.
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