The main house was built in 1940 and served as a
hunting lodge until 1975. After a complete restoration in 2008, it
now comprises 350 m2 of living space, and comes with its own tennis
court and swimming pool. Due to its secluded location, Quinta do
Açude provides exclusive privacy and comfort in one of Europe’s
most beautiful landscapes, characterised by its unique umbrella
pines.
Price based on 7 night stay. Property also available per night.
The main house was built in 1940 and served as a
hunting lodge until 1975. After a complete restoration in 2008, it
now comprises 350 m2 of living space, and comes with its own tennis
court and swimming pool. Due to its secluded location, Quinta do
Açude provides exclusive privacy and comfort in one of Europe’s
most beautiful landscapes, characterised by its unique umbrella
pines.
Amenities include a tennis court (artificial turf) and a large swimming pool, 18 m (60 feet) in diameter and 1.6m (5.2 feet) deep. Both the tennis court and the pool are immersed in the natural landscape, only a 2-minute walk from the main house, and with their own thatched-roof covered sitting spaces, or cabanas. Next to the tennis court is a bathroom and a small kitchen.
A large, open deck off the living area provides spectacular, completely unobstructed views of the lake below, Açude da Muda. A smaller, second deck with view of the naturally arranged garden can be found off the kitchen. The rooms are airy, stylish and thoughtfully decorated.
Standard services include security and daily cleaning service.Additional services, such as chefs or nannies, are available on request at an additional cost. Horseback riding, polo, golf, and more, are also available on request.
Whitewashed walls and lanters make for a soft and peaceful ambience in the 3 double bedrooms.
3 modern, ensuite bathrooms.
Quinto do Acude is a gem, Annabel loves the setting of this chic former hunting lodge with its lake, pool, tennis court. A rarity to have so much land in this area.
Where the land meets the sea, 12km of crystalline, blue water blend seamlessly with the sky. An endless expanse of clean white sand invites you to take long walks along the seashore. On the other side, 624 hectares (1542 acres) of sand dunes rise up like ramparts in the landscape. This is Nature in its purest form.In Winter or Summer the beaches of Herdade da Comporta are the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.Along the coast there are 3 beaches classified as bathing beaches – Comporta beach, Pego beach and Carvalhal beach. They are all environmentally certified and have Blue Flag and Accessible Beach quality seals enabling people with reduced mobility to enjoy the pleasures of beach life.
Thanks to the region’s location and its wealth of cultural influences Herdade da Comporta is also an excellent place for fine dining. You can taste the best that the land and sea have to offer at a number of high quality restaurants.For lunch spots there are a few restaurants on the nearby beaches (Comporta Café on Comporta beach, O’Dinis on Carvalhal beach, Sal on Pego beach). For dinner, restaurants such as Cavalarica, Museo do Arroz, and Dona Bia are recommended, as well as Hotel Sublime's Celeiro restaurant in Muda, a 10 minute drive away. There are supermarkets in Comporta, Carvalhal and Grandola. There is also a seafood shop in Carrasquiera and a big food market accessible by ferry in Setubal.
The Roman ruins of Troia, built between the 1st and 5th century AD, took advantage of the Atlantic's abundance of fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of Sado. The most characteristic component of the Roman workshops are the salting tanks where fish sauce was prepared and preserved.The ruins are located in a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon.
Many years ago horses were the most common form of transport. They helped during times of war and were an invaluable asset in the agricultural industry. This spirited and elegant animal has become a symbol of intelligence, sensitivity and wealth throughout the world and today thousands of people, both beginners and professionals, practice horse riding.Herdade da Comporta is a place that’s perfectly suited to the enjoyment of animal life as well as nature and the creation of a high quality Equestrian Centre aimed at international events and recreational riding was a logical decision. The expansive landscape and ideal location make it the ideal choice for a promising equestrian centre, a centre which has already taken part in several international show jumping events and hosted some of the best riders in the world.
Carvalhal Surf School it’s the ideal school for people who choose the beaches of Carvalhal, Pego, Comporta and Tróia to spend their holidays and intends to have a surf experience. The surf lessons are in one of the 7 Wonders of Portugal beach candidate, the Carvalhal beach, under the supervision of an experienced and accredited monitor.
