Type:
Casas Rústicas
Owner:
Carlos Higgs Madeira
Contacts:
Email Foral@solaresdeportugal.pt
Rooms:
6 room(s) Twin - 65 EUR/nightMake your RESERVATION
Traditional construction of the Ribatejo region from the end of the last century, situated on a small rural town, Rio Maior. The same Family have owned the house for four generations, it recently suffered some changes with the purpose of installing some facilities for the welcoming tourists. Every room has a private bathroom, central heating and air ventilated bathrooms. In one of the rooms in the house, we can see walls decorated with traditional azulejos originating from the end of the 18th century. In the garden there is a recreational space which allows the guests, to watch television, read and play snooker. A swimming pool is available for refreshment, although the house is situated only 20km from some excellent beaches like Nazaré, S. Martinho do Porto, Lagoa de Óbidos and Peniche. The name of the house of Foral originated from the fact that the various lands and houses off the surroundings payed the " Foro ou Foral" by ancient ownership of the family.
From Lisbon Airport: take the motorway A1/Norte in direction of Porto. Leave the motorway, at km 67 (Exit 6A) in the junction signposted Rio Maior / A15, and then follow the directions until Rio Maior. In Rio Maior the house is located in Rua da Boavista, near the centre.
GPS Coordinates:
N 39 ° 20 '16.0 "
W 08 ° 56 '20.0 "
This traditional Ribatejo house has been owned by the same family for four generations. The name 'foral' originates from the tithes paid by the region's dwellers to the landowners. Every room has a private bathroom and air-conditioning. The décor includes some attractive 18th century tile panels and there is a snooker room and swimming pool. There are excellent beaches within easy travelling distance.
In “Solares de Portugal – The art of good living”, Ediçőes INAPA, 2007