Boutique B&B with Converted Windmill near Obidos on the Silver Coast, Portugal
- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Garden
- Swimming Pool
- Beach nearby
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Watersports
- Cook available
- Ideal for honeymoons
- Other rental properties on site
Tucked away in a peaceful rural location yet just a stone’s throw from the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic, this charming B&B on the Silver Coast in Portugal combines authentic character with contemporary comforts to create a stylish and romantic retreat.
If you’re looking for somewhere chic, charming, cool and calm where you can enjoy nutritious breakfasts, leisurely walks, sunny lunches and visits to both sandy beaches and medieval remains then look no further – Flamboyant B&B is the perfect place. The accommodation (particularly the converted windmill) is unique and elegant, the saltwater pool is divinely refreshing, the setting on the Silver Coast is enchanting and the ambience is warm, honest and welcoming. Whether you just want to laze around or get out and about, there couldn’t be a lovelier spot in which to do it.
The B&B lies in the coastal village of Serra do Bouro with Foz do Arelho (5km South) and São Martinho do Porto (5km North) as the nearest beaches. Flamboyant b&b is geographically ideally located to discover central Portugal and the Silver Coast, one of the most interesting regions of Portugal with a diverse range of UNESCO cultural heritage, wide beaches, nature parks, gastronomy, wine..... The nearby coastline is dotted with beaches, from the unspoilt sands at Praia do Salgado to the touristy stretch at Sao Martinho do Porto, or you could visit the bustling streets of medieval Obidos or the fascinating monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha. The Ilhas Berlengas, a group of islands just off the coast, are beautiful and bursting with bird life, there are plenty of quintas in which to sample local wines, or you could go golfing, horse riding, hiking, snorkelling or surfing. There’s definitely something for everyone here - spend your days alternating cultural excursions, beach trips and walks in the local nature parks. You could combine a stay at Flamboyant B&B with a city trip to Lisbon or a trip to Porto.
Getting There:
The nearest international airport is Lisbon, which is a one hour drive away.
Nearest Airport:
Lisbon 75km (45 mins by car)
Nearest Train Station:
There is a train station in our village (station of Campo-Serra) and a main bus station (intercity busses) in Caldas da Rainha (8 km).
Nearest Restaurant:
Foz do Arelho, Salir do Porto, São Martinho do Porto and Caldas da Rainha, all located between 5 and 8 km from Flamboyant b&b.
Nearest Beach:
Lagoon in Foz do Arelho
Nearest Shop:
Obidos
Car Hire:
Essential
Interior Details
There are two accommodation options on site – a converted windmill and three contemporary suites. Each is set independently in the garden. Each room sleeps 2, but one of the suites has a sofabed if you are travelling with a child (the sofabed can accommodate one under 12, surcharge applies). Costs can be provided in any of the suites.The windmill is truly quirky and comprises a bedroom under a splendid vaulted roof, a living room and a modern bathroom with a rain shower. The suites are each a spacious 32m2 with a large double bedroom, a living area with sofa bed, a bathroom and views over the pool and the forest beyond. All rooms offer complimentary wireless internet access, bathroom products, air-conditioning, Nespresso machines, mineral water, fresh fruit and cookies. Each room also has a Smeg minibar with a selection of drinks and snacks. Rooms are cleaned daily. The organic breakfast buffet is included in the price and is served between 8:30hr and 11:00hr.
Exterior Details
Within the garden there is a gorgeous saltwater swimming pool and a selection of sun beds and hammocks in which to read a book or enjoy a siesta.
Further Details
The B&B is closed for refurbishment and restoration work between November and March.
Conditions of Rental
Minimum stay is 2 nights in April, May, June, September and October and 3 nights in July and August. An extensive and luxurious organic breakfast buffet (served until 11am) is included in the rate. We serve salads, snacks and cocktails on request. November to March:Closed for refurbishment and restoration works. We offer single travellers 10 euro reduction per night on the room rate.
