Nestled in the beautifully calm area of Colares within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Casa Bralanta is an elegant delight bursting with classical elegance for a large group of friends or family to enjoy! Set against the majestic backdrop of the forested mountains of the park, this is a mesmerisingly elegant villa that oozes sophistication and a traditional charm. The lounge makes for a most relaxing heart of the home with five enormous sofas in front of the TV and fireplace. But the setting is what makes this room truly special: with enchanting wooden panelling across the walls and ceilings, with forest green detailing and delightful local works of art. There is a second lounge space alongside this, fitted out like a cosy snug, with a luxurious design. The colours throughout are rich and vibrant, with a vintage ambiance invoked by the magnificent furniture throughout. Dine like royalty in this exceptional formal dining room, with the same traditional wood ceiling and sublime vintage chairs for twelve, with direct garden access! And finally, to prepare these delicious feasts youll need this absolutely fantastic kitchen, with traditional wooden fittings, terracotta flooring and an abundance of surface space to make cooking a breeze! On this ground floor you will find the first three of these simply majestic bedrooms, including a twin and two doubles, accompanied by a fabulous full family bathroom. Meanwhile, head up this superb double staircase from the lounge to find two more doubles and two more twin rooms! All seven rooms are spectacular; the exquisite themes of wood panelling, stunning local art and vibrant Portuguese patterns throughout make for a luxurious setting! Two of the rooms even have an incredible balcony which floods the room with a bright natural light, while one even has a four-poster-bed decked with silky white drapes. Each of the upstairs rooms features an equally elegant ensuite bathroom with a spacious bathtub while some have a fantastic double vanity sink. And finally, head into this enormous garden. An expansive delight which wraps its way around the whole villa, providing tons of luscious lawn space as well as a sublime, sophisticated terrace oozing with plush seating options, glamorous alfresco dining and not one but two barbecues so you can enjoy unforgettable days in the sunshine and fresh air! At the centre of the huge lawn is your immense swimming pool, where you can swim, splash and sunbathe your worries away on these many loungers all around it. Youre within walking distance of a lovely restaurant, and just a short drive from the beach, vineyards, shops and so much more! For a perfect day at the beach, Praia das Macas and Praia Grande are both not far away, with turquoise waters and golden sands, while the yet more idyllic Praia da Adraga is also close. The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is the westernmost point of the European continent and is a picturesque, forested park with a huge coastline of spectacular scenery. #### Features The Villa Ground Floor - Fully equipped kitchen - Dining room - Living room - Sitting room - One twin bedroom - Two double bedrooms - Bathroom - Laundry room First floor - Two double bedroom with en suite bathrooms - Two twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms Exterior - Private swimming pool - Outdoor dining area - Outdoor lounge area - Barbecue - Sun loungers Additional facilities - Wi-fi - Washing machine - Dishwasher #### Location With a stay in Casa Bralanta, youre nestled right inside the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park – a magnificent picturesque spot for a gentle stroll, a hike or cycle, with 145 km² of rocky coastline and inland forests. It is the westernmost point of the European continent, where ‘the land ends and the sea begins, with 100m cliffs creating spectacular landscapes and stunning beach coves! Whats more, youre around half an hour away from the thriving port town of Cascais, known for its sandy beaches and charming marina, and only 40 minutes from the heart of Lisbon, making this is the ideal spot for explorers. Lisbon is known for its lively nightlife, with endless bars and clubs full of fun-loving locals and tourists alike, but also has plenty of fascinating history (check out Belem, jam-packed with monuments!) and undulating terrain, famously termed the ‘city of the seven hills. Portugal itself is a small, fascinating country at the most Western point of mainland Europe. With a vast coastline with the powerful Atlantic Ocean, it is a true paradise for the keen surfer, or indeed even those looking to try it for the first time, with plenty of surfing schools all along the calmer sections of the coast. And even for those less keen on surfing, the beaches of Portugal are well worth a visit for their beautifully clear waters and pristine sands, and almost all have a bar at which you can enjoy a tipple. Portugal is also famous for its golf – your nearest club is the Oitavos Dunes Golf Course, just 23.5km away. With Lisbon airport just 37km away, you can be settling into your villa and getting into the holiday mood within just over half an hour of landing!