To those of you who will be booking accommodation for your trip, here are a few notes to keep in mind while choosing where to stay.
The Wedding venue has been fully booked for the wedding party. Unless the Bride has contacted you previously please DO NOT book your stay at Quinta Do Convento.
Where to find the Bride & Groom
The Bride & Groom will be arriving in Portugal February 19th and will be staying in the Estoril area.
From Friday, February 28th until Monday, March 2nd they will be staying in Villa Verde Dos Francos at the wedding venue.
Flying in Early?
For those flying in earlier in the week and those who will be joining us for the Welcome Barbecue we recommend you book accommodation in the Cascais, Estoril Coast or Lisbon area. You will be in the perfect place to get some sight seeing in, enjoy the coast and be close to the Bride & groom before the wedding weekend begins.
Staying in Cascais, Estoril or Lisbon
For those who choose to remain in the Cascais, Estoril or Lisbon area for the entirety of their stay, we will be providing shuttle rides from Estoril train station to the wedding venue and return on Saturday, February 29th for the Ceremony and on Sunday, March 1st for the brunch.
Air Bnb vs Hotel
Portugal has many wonderful and very affordable Airbnb & Hotel options during this time year.
If you're booking an Airbnb or Hotel in the Cascais, Estoril or Lisbon area make sure to check travel distance to and from the center of town, and Estoril train stations. *Complimentary shuttle to the wedding venue on Saturday, February 29th will be departing from Estoril train station.
If booking an Airbnb near the wedding venue in Villa Verde Dos Francos try to avoid places that are more than 40mins away. * Complimentary shuttle to the wedding venue on Saturday, February 29th will be departing from Torres Vedras Center.
Staying Near the Wedding Venue
If you wish to be close to the wedding venue during the wedding weekend we recommend you look into booking accommodation near Quinta Do Convento in Villa Verde Dos Francos. Ideal dates would be: Friday, February 28th to Sunday, March 1st
Keep in mind Villa Verde Dos Francos is a rural area. There are not many Hotels nearby and we suggest looking into Airbnb which offers many options.
Farol Hotel
Set on the absolute waterfront of Cascais’s dramatic Atlantic coastline, Farol Hotel reflects the unique charm of the township. Delightful old-world houses and cobbled streets frame a graceful bay on Portugal’s spectacular Estoril Coast to tell the story of a bygone era. The capital, Lisbon and the international airport are an easy 35-minute drive along excellent roads. A local train also runs between the city and Cascais.
Arrive fuss-free and in style at Lisbon International Airport with a pre-arranged Farol Hotel limousine to meet you and transfer the short scenic trip to Cascais.
Previously owned by the father of the Bride and a proud member of prestigious Design Hotels, Farol Hotel is a wonderfully eclectic composition of adventurous architecture that embraces a remodeled 19th century private mansion that was once owned by the Count of Cabral, together with unique contemporary additions. The result is an inspire union of the old and the new.
Hotel Baia Cascais
Hotel Baía Cascais is a family hotel situated in the village of Cascais, steps away from the ocean. It has a total of 113 rooms of various types, with views over the beautiful Cascais Bay (at the front) and the village center (at the back).
It offers the serenity of the calm sea, flanked by sunny beaches accompanied by a bike lane and restaurants with terraces as well as the animation of the village center with its many restaurants and lively bars.All this, just 15 minutes from Sintra and Lisbon.
* Located 1hr30 away from the wedding venue
Hotel Palacio Estoril
Located in the heart of Estoril, just 20 minutes from the centre of Lisbon, the Palácio is a five star hotel set in beautiful gardens and with outstanding views over Estoril and the Bay of Cascais.
On the Hotel's doorstep there is a wide range of cultural and leisure activities at your disposal, including the famous Estoril Casino, several Art Galleries, Museums and House Museums, a modern Conference Centre, magnificent beaches bordered by an attractive promenade, tennis courts, golf courses, cycle paths and even a Racetrack.
Nearby:
Estoril Golf Course (2km )
Casino Estoril (200m)
Congress Center (200m)
Tamariz Beach - white sandy beach (200m)
Train and Public Transports (200 m)
Sintra UNESCO World Heritage(16km)
Cascais Marina Water Sports (4,3 km)
*This Hotel is 1hr15mins away from the Wedding Venue
Dolce Campo Real, Wyndham Hotel
5 star WYNDHAM Hotel located in the heart of the Protected Landscape of Socorro and Archeira Mountains in Torres Vedras, and only a half-hour from Lisbon and the wedding venue.
Dolce CampoReal has indoor and outdoor pools, a full spa, golf course and 4 full restaurants and bars. The hotel also provides a car service to and from the wedding location.
Average room rates with breakfast included range from 80euros to 110 euros per night.
* Hotel is 35mins from Wedding Venue