Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Amendoeira is a pretty two bedroomed air conditioned villa with maid service set amongst orange lemon and olive trees on the small privately owned Quinta da Saudade estate of 24 acres with views over farmland towards the sea. It is ideal for family holidays as there are several long sandy beaches nearby as well as sandy coves with rock pools to explore. There are a good choice of Beach Bar/Restaurants which serve freshly caught fish cooked on the BBQ
Zoo Marine and a Water Splash Park are a few minutes drive away and Salgados Golf Course is within walking distance where we have arranged special discounts for clients. There is also a wetlands nature reserve nearby with many species of birdsand unusual plants making it ideal for bird watching.
The fishing towns of Albufeira and Armacao de Pera are about 10 minutes drive away with plenty of shops, markets and nightlife. Closer to the Quinta is Guia which has many inexpensive restaurants and chicken piri-piri is a speciality.
The Quinta has two swimming pools,a children's play area with paddling pool, tennis court, horse riding, an independently run bar and restaurant and a pool bar which holds weekly BBQ's in the summer.
Fernando our on site Manager and his assistant Alice are always available in the office should you require help or information.
One of 2 swimming pools
Quinta da Saudade Entrance
Sitting Room
One of the 2 swimming pools
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/48359
The Algarve / Central Algarve region
The Algarve, located in the south of Portugal, offer ideal features for a great holiday, plenty of sunshine, golden sandy beaches with good value bars & restaurants. Travel inland away from the Algarve beaches and you will find rustic countryside and towns such as Loule with its bustling market that have remained unchanged . Travel further inland to Monchique and Caldas de Monchique which is renowned for its thermal spas.
It also offers places of historic interest like the castles of Paderne & Castro Marim, the Palace in Estoi, the Roman bridge & castle in Silves. Visit Portimao and have a sardine lunch on the quay. Cape St. Vincent is the most south-westerly town of Europe with an imposing lighthouse.
Albufeira / Vale de Parra area
Guia is centrally placed to explore the rest of the Algarve. Albufeira is the nearest big town (10 min.drive) it is very busy with lots of bars,restaurants,nightclubs etc.
There are many beaches nearby some with watersports & jet ski. Between Guia and Pera you will find Zoo Marine with artic shows where you can swim with the dolphins .Krazy world just outside Algoz has 2 big mini golf courses, zoo with reptiles, petting farm, big pool area with bar & restaurant etc. Slide & Splash Waterpark is about a ten minute drive away. There are numerous Boat trips offering grotto tours, champagne cruises, big game fishing, dolphin watching which depart daily from Albufeira Marina.
The famous Porches Pottery is one of the few traditional potteries where you can see the pottery being made and hand painted, there is also a bar/restaurant where you can sit under the pergola covered in bougainvillea and have a delightful lunch.
Algarve Shopping Centre on the EN125 going towards Albefeira is the largest shopping centre in the region with numerous shops, restaurants, bowling alley and a multi screen cinema.
There are many golf courses on the Algarve but Salgados Golf Course is a few minutes walk away from the villa and we have arranged a generous discount if booked through the Quinta office.
How to get there
The neares airport to Casa Amendoeira is Faro which is approximately a 30 minute drive away. When you book the villa we will give you detailed instructions of how to get there. We can also highly recommend a car hire company for you to use. Taxis are readily available from Faro Airport and the charge is between 35 and 40 Euros.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro: 40 km
Railway:
Tunes: 10 km
Activities near Albufeira
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player, Sea view
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV
Single beds (4), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Childrens pool, Climbing frame, Swing set
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Further details indoors: Accommodation Type: Self-catering Air conditioned General: Daily maid service, linen provided, towels provided but not beach towels, safe Kitchen: Hob, oven, fridge freezer, grill, microwave, dishwasher,coffee maker,juice extractor Utility Room: Washing Machine Living Room: Wood burning stove, 2 sofas, soft lighting, Dining table seating for 6 people Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom 1 En Suite Shower Room 2 WCs No. of bedrooms: 2 good sized bedrooms, sleeps a maximum of 5 people Bedrooms: 2 twins, Entertainment: Satellite TV, DVD Player, CD Player and Radio
Further details outdoors: The terrace which has views to the sea has a table and chairs as well as sun loungers, parasol and a built in BBQ.
There are two swimming pools one on the upper level which is approximately 30 metres from the villa which is surrounded by exotic flowers and gardens, and a larger pool which has a shallow area for children. There is also a children's play area with a paddling pool, table tennis adjacent to the pool bar and Petanque as well as crazy golf. There is a paddock with Stables and horseriding is available for the experienced rider or lessons for children on ponies. The tennis court can be booked in advance at the office.
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival.
Conditions
We require a 25% deposit and the balance to be paid 8 weeks before departure, November - March heating and logs are charged as extra. We give a 20% discount for a four week retal and 30% for eight weeks.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
11 December - 31 December
11 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
290£290
0-
0-
Flexible
27 Dec - 19 Feb
1 Jan 09
19 Feb 09
210£210
0-
0-
Flexible
19 Feb - 4 March
19 Feb 09
5 Mar 09
260£260
0-
0-
Flexible
5 March - 18 March
5 Mar 09
19 Mar 09
295£295
0-
0-
1 Week
19 March - 25 March
19 Mar 09
26 Mar 09
315£315
0-
0-
1 Week
26 March - 1 April
26 Mar 09
2 Apr 09
340£340
0-
0-
1 Week
2 April - 22 April
2 Apr 09
23 Apr 09
365£365
0-
0-
1 Week
23 April - 29 April
23 Apr 09
30 Apr 09
370£370
0-
0-
1 Week
30 April - 13 May
30 Apr 09
14 May 09
410£410
0-
0-
1 Week
14 May - 3 June
14 May 09
4 Jun 09
470£470
0-
0-
1 Week
4 June - 24 June
4 Jun 09
25 Jun 09
525£525
0-
0-
1 Week
25 June - 8 July
25 Jun 09
9 Jul 09
625£625
0-
0-
1 Week
9 July - 26 August
9 Jul 09
27 Aug 09
730£730
0-
0-
1 Week
27 August - 2 September
27 Aug 09
3 Sep 09
530£530
0-
0-
1 Week
3 Sept - 16 Sept
3 Sep 09
17 Sep 09
445£445
0-
0-
1 Week
17 Sept - 23 Sept
17 Sep 09
24 Sep 09
410£410
0-
0-
1 Week
24 Sept - 7 Oct
24 Sep 09
8 Oct 09
340£340
0-
0-
Flexible
8 Oct - 28 Oct
8 Oct 09
29 Oct 09
365£365
0-
0-
Flexible
29 Oct - 9 Dec
29 Oct 09
10 Dec 09
210£210
0-
0-
Flexible
10 Dec -30 Dec
10 Dec 09
31 Dec 09
290£290
0-
0-
Flexible
191
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Our changeover day in the high season is a Thursday but at other times we are flexible.
Air Conditioning is included in the above price
Extra bed is charged at £25 per week. Cots are charged at £18 per week and High Chairs at £10 per week.
Guestbook
The Quinta da Saudade..... “a beautiful place to stay” - Nick Knowles, BBC Holiday Hit Squad June 2006
Availability
See below for next 6 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
Key:
11
12
Booked
11
12
Available
11
12
Unknown
11
12
Arrival/Departure dates
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/48359
Contact details for home 48359
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Geraldine Venables
Tel:
+44 (0)208 4405941
Mobile:
+44 (0)7751 659766
Be aware of time-zones
Languages:
Advertiser joined: 7 Feb 2008 This property added: 7 Feb 2008