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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa da Familia is an ideal family choice, this spacious Villa offers very comfortable, modern accommodation for eight people and is perfect for larger families. This Villa is double glazed throughout, is all on one level and is comprised of one large master bedroom with en-suite bath and shower, one double bedroom with en-suite shower room, two large twin bedded rooms with a separate bathroom and shower.
Casa da Familia is well placed for exploring the countryside, visiting one or more of the magnificent beaches, playing golf and other sports or for simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and taking in the beauty of the region. Many guests choose to eat out and experience traditional Portuguese food which is available at the many reasonably priced cafés and restaurants throughout the area.
Access to Casa da Familia is very good, however we emphasise that car rental is advised and this is best arranged prior to your arrival. Car Rental is relatively inexpensive and is picked up and dropped off at Faro Airport.
The front of the villa from the drive entrace
Swimming pool from driveway side of garden
Part of the garden from the driveway
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The Algarve / West Algarve region
The Algarve is well known for its golf courses and also for the many attractive fishing villages - and of course, for the seafood, which is delicious. The Atlantic location means although very hot in June, July and August, the heat is not overpowering. The climate remains warm in Spring and Autumn, and over winter you get warm days, but the nights are noticably cooler.
Lagos Ten kilometres to the west is the old harbour town of Lagos, steeped in history, this is the port where Portugal’s great explorers; Vasco da Gama, Bartolomeu Dias and Henry the Navigator set out on their voyages of discovery. The pace of life is relaxed in Lagos with traffic free streets and a maze of cafes, bars, shops and museums.
Portimão After the regional capital of Faro the town of Portimão is the Algarve’s main commercial centre. Portimão is not a resort but a busy Portuguese town, which lies at the mouth of the River Arade and bustles with life. Here is the real Algarve and it seems barely aware of the thousands of tourists who visit nearby Alvor and Praia da Rocha.
The pedestrianised town centre combines the fashionable with the quaint, but is a great place to shop for those truly unique presents. For the more modest spending spree Portimão has a reputation as the place to buy shoes, and the better the shoe, the more you will save. These shops specialise in overruns from the shoe industry in northern Portugal, and are just a few minutes walk from the town centre.
Portimão was once a hub of the fish canning industry. What remains today is grilled sardines on the quayside. The restaurants need no advertising just follow the delicious smell.
After dark the riverside parks and squares take on a distinctly southern European atmosphere as families come out to stroll, meet friends and drink coffee in the many open air cafes. This is pavement café culture at its best and you cannot fail to feel relaxed by the atmosphere.
Praia da Rocha For a night out join the crowds around the bars and restaurants of nearby Praia da Rocha. This is a resort that is unashamedly a resort. Large apartments with lots of facilities, a superb beach and bars abound.
Praia da Rocha. The “beach of the rocks” is a gorgeous strip of golden sand backed by low cliffs. At the western end of the beach the golden sand is broken by the tall pillars of rock that give the beach its name and here you can often find a deserted bay or corner beneath the cliffs.
The main strip at Praia da Rocha bustles with life. Pedestrians rule here, as there is a highway along the back of the resort to take the traffic. Bars and restaurants spill out onto the pavement and the atmosphere is distinctly alive.
Alvor area
Alvor If any one place on the Algarve deserves to be called paradise, it is the lagoon at Alvor. As the sun sinks towards the distant shadow of Ponte de Piedade the yachts and fishing boats become silhouettes against the blazing sunset.
The village of Alvor, with its twisting streets and small squares stands not on the beach, but on a sheltered tidal lagoon. The lagoon is a great place for children to play and a favourite with locals when summer beaches become crowded.
It is a bustling fishing village with a daily fish market near the harbour; the scores of fishing boats moored there land the daily catch. Some development has taken place in the area, with several hotels and holiday villages nearby, however Alvor and its ancient harbour still retain their unsophisticated appeal.
In the evening holidaymakers stroll the narrow streets of the old village to choose from the wide range of attractive restaurants offering a choice of delicious and inexpensive local fare and international cuisine. You will find some restaurants offer traditional Portuguese entertainment with folk music and the haunting 'Fado' singing. As is to be expected, fish is the speciality dish in this charming village from where the fishermen set out each night.
Alvor is perhaps best known for its wide beach, almost 15 kilometres of golden sand, popular with families because of its good, safe surf. There are beach restaurants available and wind surfers and sailing boats for hire in season. At the eastern end is the Praia de Três Irmãos "beach of the three brothers" - which is a more intimate, sandy cove, particularly good for snorkelling, with underwater grottos and rock formations to explore.
On the north side of the river is a nature reserve and over twenty-two species of wading bird have been counted enjoying the salt marches and sandy banks.
Golf The Penina 36 hole course, designed by the late Sir Henry Cotton, is located within the grounds of the Le Meridien hotel and is one of the most famous courses in the Algarve, having hosted the Algarve Portuguese Open. However priority is given to residents of the hotel. Also relatively close by, is the Palmares 18 hole course just before Lagos, with daily green fees and reduced rates for unlimited weekly play.
How to get there
Numerous flights are available from most UK airports into Faro, which is approximately 45 min drive from the airport to the villa. Fares vary price from low to high season.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro: 70 km
Railway:
Portimao: 15 km
Activities near Alvor
Sports: Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, DVD player
General:
TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (4), Bathrooms (1), Ensuite (2), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Casa Da Familia can be found in a small quiet cul de sac, with other private family homes occupied by either Portugese families or British families, All amenities are close by and within walking distance, should you wish to go further then a car would be advisable.
The kitchen is well equipped which features an oven, hob, microwave grill, fridge freezer, dishwasher and a breakfast table. The light and spacious lounge/dining area with seating for eight people has a large ceiling fan and a wood burning stove for spring and autumn months. There is also a large TV with Satellite reception, video and a CD/Cassette player. A cot and high chair is available for younger children (please see our extras section).
Further details outdoors: These is no diving allowed into any part of the swimming pool, and children really must be supervised even in the bubble pool end.
The sun terrace surrounds the swimming pool with steps at the shallow end which is ideal for children, the steps also contains a "Bubble" seat. The pretty garden is totally enclosed and has a waterfall/rockery feature and a large BBQ together with lawned areas. The gardener/handyman regularly visits to ensure that the swimming pool is well maintained and the garden is kept to a good standard. A maid service is provided weekly to ensure that fresh bed linen and bath/hand towels are available. Should you require more than this you would need to make appropriate enquiries also at a further cost.
Further details
Any breakages, should be either paid for or replaced for as close a match as possible.
Conditions
Normally we have changeover days on a Saturday. Terms and conditions apply, which will be sent on request or when deposit has been received. All deposits non refundable.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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July to September
1 Jul 08
1 Oct 08
1200£ 1,200
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October to December
1 Oct 08
1 Jan 09
685£ 685
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Jan to March
1 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
685£ 685
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21
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
10% Deposit payable on time of booking, then remainder of payment 8 weeks prior to date of travel. Preferred methods of payment are Cheque or BACs transfer.
We reserve the right to change rates without prior notice.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 46367
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Name:
Andrea O'Keefe
Tel:
+44 (0)1959 563552
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