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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Marachique in Alvor

From £300 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

The apartments have a quiet location with private driveway , a lake size pool, children's pool and snack bar /cafe service , in extensive lawns & gardens. Sleeps 3-4. GREAT BASE FOR GOLF ALL YEAR ROUND.Mid-weekly maid service with change of bed linen and towels, air conditioning & heating. No smoking and no pets.The comfortably furnished living room opens through wide, patio doors on to the large balcony - with stylish, wooden patio furniture. The bedroom also has patio doors. The apartment and its balcony have a bright, south-west facing, sea view. Vila Marachique offers quiet relaxation by the pool or on the balcony with sea view, with easy access to long beaches, pretty coves and the nature areas with dunes, lagoon and river estuary. Pool open April 06 to late October.Secure, gated entry to gardens and pool area.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Modern, well-equipped apartment with south facing balcony and sea view. Kitchen and dining area has oven, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, clothes airer and a good supply of all utensils, pans, cutlery, crockery and glasses. Dining table for four.
The lounge area has two comfortable sofas (one makes a large double sofa bed with sprung mattresses or can be used as two single beds), TV -some UK channels, DVD, CD / Radio. Double, patio doors lead to an oversized balcony with wooden patio furniture - table and 4 chairs, 2 deck loungers with cushions, small table, parasol with stand. The bedroom also has patio doors. Air conditioning & heating. Power supply- all electricity throughout the apartment.
This 1 bedroom apartment provides very comfortable accommodation for 2 or 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The sofa bed in the living room can make a large double bed or 2 full -size singles beds( with comfortable mattresses not a ' flimsy' fold out bed!)
The bedroom has 2 x 95cm beds that form an extra large double or twin beds- with quality sprung mattresses. The large, mirrored wardrobe has shelving and a safe. There is additional bedroom furniture and a wall mirror
( hairdryer provided). Patio doors open to an over sized balcony along the full length of the apartment. Air conditioning/ heating unit. Thermal lined curtains, up lighter wall lights. Ample bed linen and pillows provided.
Modern, 4 -piece, white suite in a fully -tiled bathroom with storage cupboard around the washbasin. There is a shower over the bath, chrome 'grab' rail and non-slip bathmat provided. Bath and hand towels supplied. Domestic hot water supplied throughout the apartment from an electrically- heated, water cylinder with thermostat ( sited on the balcony). Mid-weekly and weekly 'changeover day' maid service with change of linen and towels.
Access to second floor ( of 3) is by lift ( 2 in entrance foyer) Spacious well-lit public areas with wide staircases. Lift to basement garage- reserved parking space- and outdoor parking.
Accessibility to the building is limited by steps leading up to the front entrance to the Apartments-ALTHOUGH THE LIFT DOES OFFER ACCESS VIA THE BASEMENT GARAGE.

Further details outdoors:
Extensive gardens and lawns surround the lake-size pool and snack bar, with a second children's pool and a small play area located away from the quiet poolside.Very secure with pool pass/key provided to access gardens and pool area.
The apartment is on the second floor (of 3), the entrance foyer has 2 lifts and 2 staircases. Reserved parking space in secure garage and outdoor parking. Easy walk or drive to centre of Alvor and beaches, close to Alto Golf and Penina golf, shops and restaurants nearby.Two good restaurants for lunch or evening, are 2 mins walk from the apartment. Small shops(groceries and bread), cafes, bars and Petrol station within 3mins -5mins walk.POOL SEASON-May TO LATE OCTOBER.Check for early and late bookings.

Further details

A 25%deposit secures the booking with the remainder paid not less than 8 weeks before the start of your holiday. Payment is in £ sterling or payment in euros by arrangement.
Our local property management company provides a 'key service' and a 24 hour helpline (details provided on confirmation of your booking).
A cleaning service and change of bedlinen and towels are provided mid -weekly and on the weekly changeover day. Please bring your own towels for use for sunbathing on the balcony, for by the pool and for the beach.
There is a breakages/ security deposit of £150. This is collected on arrival by our local management company(cheque or cash). It is returned prior to leaving. Small breakages are not deducted if you replace the item with similar. Arrivals: entry from 2pm onwards- often may be earlier by arrangement. Departures: by 10am.
PLEASE CHECK THE AVAILABILITY OF THE DATES ON WEBSITE THEN CONTACT US BY E-MAIL. We can provide additional information and will try to answer any questions you may have about the property and planning your holiday in the Algarve.

Conditions

WE HOPE YOU FIND OUR APARTMENT GOOD VALUE. The medium and high season rental rates are currently on offer at 2010 prices and shown with a 10% discount for booking directly by contacting us by e-mail through this site-£450 AND £490 (full rates are :July & August £550 per week, June & September £490 per week). Our rental rates are considerably less than those charged by the main management company that advertises for Vila Marachique apartments.
On request, we have details of discounted car hire or airport transfers available from our local management
company.They can also arrange local excursions for you.

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Apartments from pool, gardenand snack bar

 

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Living room with patio doors to large balcony

 

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Kitchen / living room with air conditioning

 

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Bedroom with patio doors to balcony and air conditioning

The Algarve / West Algarve region

The Algarve offers an excellent climate all year round and an amazingly diverse landscape from the wild west coast and Cape Sao Vincente ( towering cliffs and huge ocean breakers-surfer's paradise! ) through the western central Algarve with gentler beaches and pretty coves, river estuaries with marinas (Lagos, Portimao) and the traditional holiday destinations of Praia da Luz, Praia da Rocha ,Vilamoura, Albufeira,and Faro town.
The Eastern Algarve leads to the river Guadiana at Castro Marim ( bordering Spain). In between lies sleepy Tavira and new beach developments at Cabanas. All of these are within a day's trip from Alvor- ideally placed, just west of the Central Algarve with it's infrastructure for Golf, water sports and holiday attractions.
A short journey inland brings you to a more traditional Algarve with historic Silves and the Sierras beyond with the delightful Spa of Caldas Monchique - an excellent retreat in the heat of high summer! Alvor is an all year round destination for Golf enthusiasts.
Alvor offers a choice of beaches and a harbour and estuary with a protected wildlife area, boat trips, canoe hire and dolphin cruises. A wide choice of restaurants- including traditional Portuguese, Italian, Indian and Chinese. It has speciality Fish restaurants and a variety of bars with terraces and roof terraces. Livelier night life is available at Praia da Rocha and shops and rail connection at Portimao (5 km). By car: Lagos and Silves are within easy reach, as is Caldas Monchique and the Sierras with Mountain terrain. Visitor attractions include: Aqualand, ZooMarine and the remarkable, sand sculptures at Pera. Portimao (3km), Lagos (18 km) and Albufeira all have marinas and shopping facilities. Alto Golf is 2 min from Vila Marachique and Penina Golf nearby. Or, if you prefer, Vila Marachique offers quiet relaxation by the pool or on the balcony with sea view, with easy access to long beaches, pretty coves and the nature areas with dunes, lagoon and river estuary.

The Alvor / Marachique area

Vila Marachique is NEXT TO ALTO GOLF, CLOSE TO PENINA GOLFand within easy drive of the Central Algarve's famous golf courses. Good deals for golf packages are easily found on the Internet.
Alvor is an attractive fishing village in the midst of holiday apartments and large private villas with a wide choice of restaurants, bars, small shops and holiday activities. These focus on 2 areas: the harbour- lagoon area of the Rio Alvor estuary; and the extensive, clean, sandy beach and dunes that eventually lead to typical Algarve coves and rock formations as you move east towards Praia da Rocha and Portimao.
Boat trips, canoe hire and dolphin watching trips are available at the harbour area.
There are public tennis courts and a modern, indoor swimming pool by the harbour and new fisherman's 'huts' - this is still a fishing village with fish market. Aqualand, ZooMarine and similar attractions are within 30 mins drive. Or visit the historic towns of Lagos and Silves.
The local beaches are clean, sandy and protected from over development. They have all modern facilities-sunloungers, parasols for hire and cafes, bars and restaurants. Or walk a short distance and find long stretches away from it all. There are classic Algarve coves with cliffs and rock formations to explore.
Restaurants include traditional Portuguese and seafood, Italian, Indian ,and Chinese. 'India Hut 1' is an authentic treat.
There are restaurants 2 mins walk from Vila Marachique (Por do Sol and Xico) or go into Alvor and stroll around the small old town until you find your favourite. Visit 'Casa da Rio' with a wonderful view across the harbour to the dunes beyond. Or try the beach restaurant- 'Dunas ' with great ' tapas' (inc. vegetarian selection). 'Ruccula' in a side street is this year's new find.
Bars include Irish and sports bars but most are Portuguese style -often with a cafe and snacks available. Try those at the 'square' at the top of the hill or by the 'new' market, for a light lunch or coffee, cakes and cold drinks during the day. Outdoor dining and roof terraces with sunset views are the norm. Cosy restaurants are open on cooler winter's evenings.
Alvor has its own small wildlife reserve with protected , unspoilt beaches and dunes that form a safe harbour at the entrance to the Rio Alvor estuary. So if you have binoculars -remember to bring them. Dolphin -watching trips(small scale company ) leave from the cobbled promenade area.
It's a short drive to the beaches between Armacao de Pera and Salgados. Behind the beach (near the small river inlet at Salgados Golf Course ) there is a delightful lagoon with wild fowl and regular visiting flocks of flamingos-sometimes spoonbills and a good range of waders.
Algarve towns have storks nesting (see Silves, Lagos and inland villages) watch them soaring on thermals in the sky. They gather in fields outside Silves by the River Arade before migrating.
Drive up towards Monchique and Foia and you may see buzzards, vultures, eagles and lots of ' little brown birds' mainly of interest to serious birders! You can see bee eaters and occasionally kingfishers and woodpeckers. E-mail us for info.

How to get there

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Jet2com and Ryanair fly direct from Edinburgh to Faro,EASYJET HAVE FLIGHTS FROM GLASGOW and Newcastle.FIRST CHOICE have flights from Edinburgh,too.EASYJET and other budget airlines have low cost deals from London and other major airports, also MONARCH, and JET2.COM fly from Manchester. Details of Airport transfers and discounted car hire are available on request from owners. Or hire an Airport taxi to Vila Marachique. Or take the train from Faro to Portimao and then a short taxi ride to Vila Marachique.
Alvor is 45/50 minutes drive on good roads from Faro Airport ( A22 Motorway).

Activities near Alvor

Reviews

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16 Oct 2011

“Everything and more” Thank you Pam and Rob for the use of your lovely apartment. It was so well equipped that everything that could possibly be needed was available and there were little extra touches that made it home from home. The balcony and furniture were put to good use as we had fabulous weather the whole week. The information that you provided was invaluable, we visited most of the places you suggested including the excellent local restaurant. Pat & Dennis Staffordshire Oct 2011

01 Aug 2011

“Another enjoyable holiday at Vila Marachique” Have just spent 12 days here - our 5th visit to the apartment. It is an exremely comfortable apartment with all the eqipment you could need for your stay. The pool area is just amazing and this year the pool bar is run by the residents' associaion who have 2 wonderful people in charge - Tony and Jane. Nothing is too much trouble and they serve excellent food including breakfasts in the morning! They will also organise starter packs of food on request and this is a great asset on arrival. However the little supermarket along the road is also excellent and they stock a good range of food and drinks. It is a pleasant 15-20 min walk into Alvor where there is a vast choice of restaurants for eating with others closer by especially Por Do Sol opposite the complex. Maid service is first class as well.

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Hello Pam,

we have just arrived home and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful stay at your apartment.
We had a great time and the apartment is even more beautiful than shown on the photos.
Thank you for all the useful info sent beforehand, it helped us to get around on the start.
We have memmories that will last for a lifetime :)
THANK YOU Izabella July 2010

'Hi Pam,
Sorry but I've been unable to find out where to add the review on the website you sent.
I've absolutely no problem with you adding our comments though.
We especially loved relaxing on the balcony late afternoon when we returned from the pool as it was still lovely & sunny. It is definitely the largest balcony we have ever had in an apartment!
The apartment was really well equipped & spotlessly clean. We really appreciated the portfolio of information & other extra touches added for comfort & convenience.
We thought the apartment was excellent value for money & we would definitely like to stay there again.
Pand A September 2009

Pam
Just a quick note to say we had a wonderful holiday in Alvor and at your apartment. The apartment was lovely, beautifully decorated & furnished - home from home, We are already missing the huge swimming pool and grounds! Pedro & Sophia were really helpful. Thanks again. K and P. June 2008

'Hi Pam, Just home this afternoon. Had a brilliant time in Alvor, as always. Your apartment was lovely, very nicely furnished and we found everything we needed - even extra blankets for those first few cold nights. We were extremely lucky with the weather as it picked up shortly after we arrived. Both of my friends were also very impressed with their accommodation and I would not hesitate to book with you again.
Thanks, AC May 2008

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January 2012 New Year	1 Jan 12	10 Jan 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan 2012	10 Jan 12	1 Feb 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
Feb 2012	1 Feb 12	1 Mar 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
March 2012	1 Mar 12	1 Apr 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
April Easter 2012	1 Apr 12	15 Apr 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
April 15 to 30 2012	15 Apr 12	1 May 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
01 May to 17 May 2012	1 May 12	18 May 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
18 May to 31 May 2012	18 May 12	1 Jun 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2012	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
July 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Aug 12	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
August 2012	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	16 Sep 12	490£ 490	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	16 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	450£ 450	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct 01 to 15 2012	1 Oct 12	16 Oct 12	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct 16 to 31 2012	16 Oct 12	1 Nov 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
November 2012	1 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
Dec 01 to 15 2012	1 Dec 12	16 Dec 12	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week
Dec/ Xmas 2012	16 Dec 12	1 Jan 13	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan / New Year 2013	1 Jan 13	13 Jan 13	400£ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan 13 to 31 2013	13 Jan 13	1 Feb 13	300£ 300	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Application of rates: start dates/ end dates for month's rates may be in previous/ next month. Various days of the week for start and finish of holidays may be available -please contact owners.

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5 years listed You are contacting Pamela Gillespie Landline +44 01383 880698 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.