Moinho Velho
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About the home
Moinho Velho is a beautiful Quinta style property that has recently been refurbished. The villa is truly unique with plenty of character and far reaching sea views from the upstairs terrace and set in stunning private grounds and bordered on two sides by Sir Cliff Richards Quinta and vineyards next door. There is also a very large swimming pool.
The villa is situated less than five minutes drive from numerous beautiful beaches in a quiet area and is ideally placed for a peaceful holiday and as an ideal wedding venue . Why not have your wedding the first week and honeymoon for the second week! Only five minutes walk from the pretty Portuguese village of Guia famous for its peri peri restaurants. Their are also local shops, banks, supermarket and pharmacy etc. There are numerous golf course nearby which we can advise on with further information when you book Moinho Velho. It is only 30 minutes drive to Vale Do Lago and Vila Sol Golf complexes. Ideal location for Golf Groups or Families.
The villa is furnished and decorated to a high standard and is ideal for large families/groups of different ages and has ample wheelchair access. The villa sleeps twelve normally but it could sleep 15 as we have extra fold away beds for any extra children! There is four large bedrooms with en suites and the fifth large bedroom with separate shower room. There is also a games room with table tennis, PS2 (with selection of games), MP3 player, DVD player (& films), board games etc. Extensive beautifully landscaped gardens with lawns, shrubs and palm trees.
Their is also an orchard providing fresh oranges, lemons, and grapefruit for most of the season (weather and growth permitting). Entire plot is on 2.46 acres. There is also independent air conditioning throughout the villa that doubles as air heating for the cooler months.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Sao Rafael, Evaristo, Castelo and Gale, 1km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Gym, Log fire, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Table tennis, Games room, Safe, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 4 en suites and 2 shower rooms, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (8), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The living room has seating for 10 guests and dining room also seats 10. The very large kitchen and breakfast room is fully fitted with AEG Electric Hob, Double Oven, two American Fridge/Freezers, two Dishwashers, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, wine rack and pantry with shelving.
Entrance Hall:
Double entrance doors opening to a magnificent light and airy hallway with marble floors and patio doors out to a charming enclosed courtyard with fountain. Stairs from hallway go up to the 1st floor Master bedroom with his and her bathrooms and large terrazza overlooking the grounds.
Cloakroom/Shower Room:
With shower cubicle, washbasin set in a marble surround, WC and bidet, window and marble wall tiles.
Kitchen/Breakfast Area:
Fully fitted kitchen with AEG equipment including Electric Hob and Double Oven, American Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, wine rack and pantry with shelving. Kettle, Toaster, Microwave, TV, Breakfast Table and Chairs. Cutlery, Plates and cooking utensils provided.
Laundry Room:
American Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer, Secondary Gas Hob and access to iron and ironing board. Door leading out to utility courtyard, rotary washing line, gated enclosed pond and garage.
Dining Room:
Enclosed log burner fireplace set in stone surround. Marble floors with double patio doors to outside dining terrace and door leading into the kitchen. Dining Table and Chairs to seat 10. Crystal Chandelier.
Living Room:
Enclosed log burner fireplace set in stone surround. Marble floors. Patio doors to pool area and shady seating area. Doors to a charming courtyard with fountain. Seating for 10 persons. TV (satellite), DVD and CD/MP3 player. Crystal Chandelier.
Master Bedroom 1: 1st floor – Double Bed with his/her en-suites/shower/double hand basins/bidet and dressing room. Fitted Wardrobes. Patio doors leading out to private terrace and balcony offering nearly 360 degrees of views, including the garden, Sir Cliff Richards villa, vineyard and far distant sea views.
Bedroom 2: (Lucia) Twin Beds, Fitted Wardrobes and en-suite with shower/bath/double hand basins/bidet. Private Terrace Area,wall mural.
Bedroom 3: Twin Beds, Fitted Wardrobes and en-suite with shower/bath/double hand basins/bidet. Private Terrace Area,wall mural
Bedroom 4: (Br Twin Beds, Fitted Wardrobes and en-suite with shower/bath/double hand basins/bidet. Private Terrace Area,wall mural
Bedroom 5: Double Bed and use of separate shower room. Wardrobe and storage areas. Patio doors leading to enclosed courtyard with fountain. Enclosed log burning fireplace set in stone surround.
Further details outdoors:
You can have a relaxing family holiday or a day of golf, sightseeing, activities on the beach or just relaxing by the pool with a glass of local wine. The Algarve Shopping Centre with its numerous shops, cinemas and restaurants is only 5 mins drive away but can also be walked. Also the village of Guia is only five minutes walk from the villa with local portuguese restaurants, cafes, small supermarket , pharmacy and banks etc. Most amazing Algarve beaches are only 5 minutes drive away. There are also local buses that go to the beaches from Guia and a map can be given of all the bus stops in Guia and the local areas to go to. There is a water park only 5 to 10 minutes drive away and also a Zoo Marine with dolphins and a bathing area etc
Swimming Pool – Sunloungers – BBQ area –
Landscape Gardens with immense lawn area (ideal for children) Garden furniture, outside shower, fully enclosed perimeter fencing with privacy screens.Electronic gates to the front of the property and an alarm and camera system in place.
Christmas and New Year Packages now available email for details.
Further details
Suitability: suitable for two or three families/groups. Extra beds if needed. Could accomodate extra children. Up to 15 guests if necessary on put me up beds for the extra childen. Perfect Wedding Venue. Golf Groups and Families .
English resort management .
Moinho Velho is a NO SMOKING villa.
For Air-conditioning or heating there is an additional amount of £150 per week.
Moinho Velho has the right to change and update any furniture or fittings. Any pictures shown on this website if the guests should arrive and they are different we will not be held responsible as as we are constantly updating and changing furniture etc to allow for the comfort of the guest and obvious wear and tear. We will always replace items and these could be different from the photos shown.
Pool Heating there is an additional amount of £250 per week. We also require a £300 security deposit.
Beach Towels NOT PROVIDED.
Check in time is after: 3 pm.
Check out time is 10 am.
Any extension on these times must be notified on booking form otherwise an additional charge will incur.
Midweek towel change, Saturday is bed linen and towel change only. The general day to day cleaning and removal of rubbish is the responsibility of the guests. We allow 3 hours for a general clean on departure. Any cleaning required in excess of this will be charged.
Conditions
Booking Deposit:
A 30% deposit of the total villa hire charge will be required on booking. Full payment will be required twelve weeks prior to rental start date.
All party members are advised that they should have travel insurance and ensure it covers cancellation, charges and emergency assistance, and name it on the booking form.
Please Note : All furniture at M.V is brand new as of July 2011, hence may differ from the pictures shown it is of the same standard and similar style.
On receipt of your deposit payment we will forward an invoice detailing all items booked by you. The balance must be paid twelve weeks before departure. The person who signs the booking form will be responsible for payment.
A refundable security deposit of £300 will also be required with the full payment balance for any damages found on the last day of handover by our Resort Manager. Once we have received his clearance of their being no damages, repayment will be within 72 hours. Please see our terms and conditions for further information.
In the case of any claim against the security deposit any balance remaining will be credited within 72 hours. You will be fully notified at all times of any pending claim.
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The Algarve / Central Algarve region
The Alburfeira resort area which includes Sesmarias, Sao Rafael, Castelo and Vale de Parra to the west, Guia to the north, and Branqueira to the east is a lovely area of countryside and beaches, in an uncommercialised area, dotted with villas of all descriptions, and lots of superb restaurants and golf courses.
The village of Guia is approx 6 km from the main resort of Albufeira, and close to all local amenities and other nearby resorts of Aracao de Pera, Carvoeiro and Vilamoura.
The beautiful Blue Flag beaches of Sao Rafael, Evaristo, Castelo and Gale are all 5-10 minutes drive from Guia. Guia is famous for its selection of restaurants and especially the famous chicken piri-piri dish.
The Albufeira / Guia area
Within walking distance is the Village of Guia with its local grocers, restaurants and banks etc. Bus routes from Guia village.
Sir Cliffs Richards Vineyard next door, and his Winery 10 mins away.
Algarve Shopping Centre is only five minutes drive away with shops, restaurants, takeaways etc.
Golf Courses: Algarve has some of the best Golf courses of all differing scales and prices. We have further information on lists of golf courses in the Algarve area and this can be sent to you once booking is made. The local golf course is Salgados, which is 5 minutes drive and is close to the beach. Further information can also be supplied on request.
The harbour town of Portimao is only 15 mins drive along the coast where there is an excellent shopping centre in the old town and fresh fish lunches by the harbour should not be missed.
A wide range of sports facilities are available in Carvoeiro including three golf courses, tennis and water sports. Here is a list of other places to visit on your arrival at Moinho Velho of which our welcome pack has further information for your perusal; -
Zoo Marine
Sand Sculptures
Adega do Cantor (the winery that produces Sir Cliff Richard's Vida Nova)
Slide and Splash
Karting in Almancil
Aqualand
Krazy World
Lagos Zoo
Boat Trips
Surfing at Sagres
Fishing
Horse Riding
Jeep Safaris
Cycling
Monchique Mountains
Lagos Shopping
Vilamoura
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How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Faro Airport is 30 minutes away. |
| Railway: | 20 minutes away: 5 km |
Flights available by all major / budget airlines into Faro daily. Low cost airlines including Easyjet and also BA and the Portuguese airline TAP. Go to the owners website to use links that will help you find good flight and car hire deals.
Car hire is recommended but not essential as it is five minutes walk to the village of Guia with restaurants, cafes, bank, pharmacy etc When the final rental payment has been received we will send you some detailed 'Arrival' information. This will include details of how to drive from Faro airport to Guia and then to your accommodation - an easy well signposted route which takes about 30 mins from the airport.
. Whatever time you arrive we organise a representative to meet you at the villa to let you know where everything is.
For those who prefer not to drive from the airport our Managing Agent offer a mini-bus / taxi service, . The driver will be from Guia rather than Faro and will know just where to take you. Car hire can then be arranged locally if you wish.
Guia is served by a good bus service, we have a route map if needed and there is a railway station less than 20 minutes away. Taxis are readily available.
Airport Transfers available.
Car hire readily available.
Contact us for further details.
Activities near Albufeira
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 03 Apr 2013 |
Just Returned from a fabulous week at Moinho Velho with my family of 10, which included my grandchildren of 3 under 10's and 7 adults (kids at heart). On arrival Jacqui the owner had arrange as a surprise Easter eggs on each bed for all us children. The weather was a little wet on our arrival so the staff had lit the three log fires in the house ready for us. The house was spotless and functioned well, the gardens are beautiful, and we all enjoyed exploring the gardens. The sea was a five minute drive away as was the shopping centre, which my son appreciated for the free WIFI he used whilst tucking into KFC. Overall our experience at Moinho Velho was amazing and truly worth every penny, the service we received from first contact until the last was professional and informative. We all said we would come back to this oasis in the sun. Response: It was our pleasure, and I am glad that you enjoyed your time at Moinho Velho, don't forget to post some pictures of your stay, look forward to seeing you again. |
06 Mar 2013 |
I would just like to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Moinho Velho. Your photographs and description, however good, did not do justice to the property. It was splendid. The tranquility of the gardens, the pool facilities, the kitchens and general spaciousness made it a holiday to remember. Of particular use was the roof terrace where we entertained our two little grand-daughters at about 6.30 each morning! It certainly would be top of the list for our next family holiday. Response: We are so happy that your family enjoyed there stay at Moinho Velho. It was also nice to hear about your grand-daughters having such an amazing time keeping you entertained on the terrace. What lovely sweet memories to have and we are so happy that this was at Moinho Velho. Thank you for your kind words. Kind Regards Jacqui and team at Moinho Velho |
02 Mar 2013 |
We stayed at the villa and held our wedding ceremony and reception here last July. From our first visit to view the villa a year prior to the end of our holiday Dave and Jacqui (owners) and their staff were extremely helpful. We had planned a small family wedding with only 30 guests and for this purpose the villa and it's grounds were perfect. We are lucky to have a chef in the family who was absolutely delighted when he saw the kitchen(s)! The whole villa is tastefully decorated and the bedrooms equally as comfortable. The grounds are spectacular and served as a beautiful background for our ceremony. The swimming pool was well used during our stay as were the sun loungers and umbrellas. Car hire is recommended however taxis are available at a reasonable rate. The owners have made every effort to supply guests with information about the area including maps, taxi numbers and places to eat. All in all we had a fantastic wedding day and holiday and the effort made by staff made it all the more enjoyable. I would recommend this villa to anyone wishing to spend a relaxing time with family or friends or indeed planning a wedding. Response: It was such a pleasure to be a part of this memorable day for the couple concerned and everyone that was at the wedding treated the villa with amazing respect! It is also nice to hear after months of preparing that all was magical at the end with no stress! Kind regards Jacqui / Owner |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| JAN / MAR | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| APR/JUNE | 1 Apr 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 1900 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| JULY/AUG | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| SEPT/OCT | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 2000 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| NOV/DEC | 1 Nov 13 | 1 Jan 14 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 10 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| JAN / MAR | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| APR/JUNE | 1 Apr 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 1900 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| JULY/AUG | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| SEPT/OCT | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 2000 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| NOV/DEC | 1 Nov 13 | 1 Jan 14 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| JAN / MAR | 1 Jan 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| APR/JUNE | 1 Apr 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 1900 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| JULY/AUG | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 2600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| SEPT/OCT | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 2000 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
| NOV/DEC | 1 Nov 13 | 1 Jan 14 | £ 1450 | £ 350 | £ 450 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Christmas and New Year Inclusive Packages available [ 23rd December - 5th January ] ask for email flyer. We can organise all the festive decorations, tree, logs for the fire etc
We get booked up very quickly, do not hesitate to contact us.
The prices shown above are based on up to 10 guests , an additional charge of £100 per extra bed will be incurred to the maximum of 12 guests in total, extra beds will be added to existing bedroom layouts.
Moinho Velho is a great place for weddings and receptions can be hired for the day, please contact us for prices and more details.
Long Weekends available in Low / Mid Seasons please contact us for details and prices.
Groups welcome - Golf / Stag / Hen / Staff Motivation .
Due to the fact that the majority of Moinho Velho is on one floor and with very little steps and wide doorways, makes it Wheelchair friendly.
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