Country House

Setúbal Peninsula


In a residential wooded setting, 1.4km north of Aldeia do Meco, this big, fairly modern whitewashed house offers four spacious rooms (with coffeemakers and fridge) and three apartments, most with balconies. There's an epic bar/game room, communal hot tub and great outdoor BBQ. It’s located 2km from the beach and is well signposted.


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