Pastel & Pink

Pastel & Pink: Lisbon

From the red brick facade of the 19th-century bullring of Campo Pequeno, it’s hard to believe that just an eight-minute walk would take you to such a deluxe, modern apartment. In the north of the city, slightly off the tourist track, you’ll also find other lesser-known charms such as the Calouste Gulbenkian Garden – a sculpture park and museum – twelve minutes away. But with the historic centre less than twenty minutes away by metro, you're not exactly missing out on much.

After exploring the delights of Lisbon (and feeling full of pastéis de nata) arriving home to this spacious apartment is a dream. The grand living space features animal skin rugs and mid-century seating along with a modern, perspex coffee table. This mixture of eras and styles creates a sophisticated space where you can relax with a glass of douro on the sofa, or perch on the balcony with a vinho verde.

Draw yourself away from the views of the vibrant, pink of the neighbouring buildings, and head in to freshen up in Portuguese white marble bathrooms. And for a final flourish, the dining space is ready to host elegant dinner parties – why not try cooking bacalhau à Brás to really set the scene?

Home truths:
*As this home allows for self check-in with a lockbox, you won't meet your host
*Your host provides a cot and a high chair for free – make sure to ask at least 48 hours in advance
*The twin beds in the second bedroom can be joined to make a double, and the third bedroom has a pull-out bed as its third bed
*There's a dedicated workspace, plus laptop-friendly spots
*The building entrance is shared, not private to your home
*Parking isn't available, but you can pay to park on the street or walk six minutes to the Campo Pequeno metro stop
*In this peaceful neighbourhood, guests are kindly asked to respect quiet hours between 10 pm and 8 am
*At full capacity, two guests will sleep on a double sofa bed in the lounge