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A wonderful place to stay located in the centre of the picturesque and cosmopolitan town of Cascais, on the Atlantic coast 30 km to the west of Lisbon

When you go through the gates of Casa da Pérgola you leave the bustle of modern life on the street outside and go back in time. The entrance through the small, colourful and beautifully kept garden leads to the elegant town house which has been in the family of the current owners since the turn of the last century. The architecture is typical of the period, richly embellished on the façade with friezes and mouldings in ornamental hand painted tile work. Inside, the decoration is sober and classical with a harmonious mix of styles and furniture which has been in the family for decades. Elegant black and white marble floors on the ground floor give way to polished wood with Portuguese and oriental rugs in the first-floor living room, with its imposing fireplace, comfortable sofas and interesting family portraits.

However, much of the charm of this property is due to its wonderful garden, with the pergola which gives its name to the house providing a shady spot in which to relax and enjoy a drink and a read. Al fresco breakfasts are served all year round providing a wonderful start to your day. The imposing house and its magnificent garden must be among the most photographed attractions of Cascais.

We are able to enjoy Casa da Pérgola today thanks to the family pride and enterprising spirit of Manuel Gonçalves and his daughter, Patricia, who have opened their doors to tourism in order to retain the spirit of that which, for them, is their family’s heritage. In the early twentieth century Patricia’s great grandfather bought the Casa da Pérgola and the adjoining house for his two daughters. Whilst the adjoining property was used more as a holiday retreat, and has since been sold, Patricia’s grandmother made the Casa da Pérgola her family home, and it therefore holds many family memories for Patricia and Manuel. In the 1980’s, following the death of his mother, Manuel decided to open the Casa da Pérgola for tourism, and Patricia’s specialised training and experience in the area of tourism ensured that the venture would be a success.

Visitors to the Casa da Pérgola will receive a warm welcome from Patricia and her father, and will be looked after with great care and professionalism. Manuel takes great pride and pleasure in his garden, which is carefully planned to provide colour and variety in all seasons.

- Accommodation
Casa da Pérgola offers 8 double bedrooms with private bathrooms, two of which have a private balcony over the garden. All rooms are individually decorated with traditional Portuguese furniture of different periods. The bathrooms are a curiosity, having retained their colourful 1960’s fittings in perfect condition, providing a much sought after “contemporary retro” decor!

There is a comfortable lounge on the first floor, with fireplace and satellite TV, and a cheerful breakfast room on the ground floor, for those few days when the weather is not inviting enough to take breakfast outside.

Reservations should be guaranteed by a deposit of the value of one night’s stay, either by bank transfer, travellers cheques, Paypal or by personal cheque.

There is no credit card facility at this property.

All payments are made directly to the property owner.

Please ensure you give at least 4 days notice for cancellations, failing to do so will mean the loss of your deposit.

Casa da Pérgola is closed from 15 December until 15 February.
Single occupation: Reduction of €5,00 per night