Bué Fixe

Bué Fixe: Lisbon

We’re not saying having access to a swimming pool in Lisbon is mandatory but it certainly helps. Stepping foot into the apartment, we loved the curved wall that leads you through to each luxuriously styled room. A spacious covered terrace is the perfect place to enjoy locally sourced pastries and a glass of the country’s renowned green wine. The living area, a palette of neutral creams and bold sections of charcoal is sophisticated and cool, and the green pops of various happy cacti bring the room to life.

There’s a small desk to catch up on any last-minute correspondence before stepping out of your front door into Marquês de Pombal, one of the city’s main hubs. The arterial roundabout sits at the foot of Avenida da Liberdade, a high-end shopping boulevard, and the slopes of Park Eduardo VII with its unfettered views of the River Tagus and Lisbon skyline. Jump on the metro for seven minutes to arrive at the banks of the water, where you can check off numerous attractions from your itinerary.

Home truths:
*There are two parking spaces available on the premises
*The entrance to this apartment is shared with the building's other residents
*There’s a dedicated desk in the living room for those needing to work from home
*All bed linens and towels are provided by your host
While you have your own private terrace, the pool and the back garden are shared with the other residents
*There is only air conditioning in some rooms
*Because of the location, some city noise should be expected – light sleepers might want to bring earplugs just in case