Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.4 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Large airy apartment especially suitable for children, with shared pools, 5-6 minutes' walk from town centre/beach/shops. This spacious apartment is cool and comfortable inside when it's hot outside in the day or the evening, and is particularly well-suited for families with young children with the children's pool being safely located in the secure gardens of the complex, while at the same time being just minutes away from one of the Algarve's most beautiful beaches. South facing, the apartment has two spacious fully-fitted bedrooms, one with dressing room and en suite, both of which have patio doors onto a balcony overlooking the swimming pools and gardens with various fruit and nut trees. The living room also has two patio doors onto the balcony again overlooking the pool, as well as sliding patio doors onto a large covered terrace which continues from the balcony. There's a TV/DVD with English language channels (Sky News, Eurosport and a kids channel), a CD player and an IPod dock. On the large side terrace, overlooking the pool and gardens, you can enjoy a cool glass of wine or eat al fresco at the terrace table. There are also sun loungers, further furniture and a BBQ. There is a fully fitted kitchen, with all necessary kitchen equipment. Two bathrooms, (1en suite). Also, rooftop terrace with lovely sea views, where you can take a bottle of wine to enjoy magnificent sunsets over the hills behind the town, and a large secure underground car park.
View from the roof terrace, Tall Ship and Arte Nautico
The apartment. Terrace on the right, balcony running to the left
The lounge
The terrace
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The Algarve / Central Algarve region
This is the sunniest region in Europe, averaging over 3000 hours of sunshine each year therefore a truly year-round destination especially popular with golfers and families. In fact the summers are rarely stifling because of the lovely sea-breezes coming off the Atlantic, yet the winters are much milder than the Spanish Costas for example. The Algarve is famous for its beautiful clean sandy beaches and small rocky coves which are a paradise for children and adults. The region is famous for its food, in particular, sea food and expect to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of good, cheap restaurants and cafes all serving freshly caught fish dishes.
Armacao de Pera area
The apartment is just five minutes walk from the old town where shops, bars, cafes and restaurants are found, and the beach which runs along the coast east and west from the apartment's location. There are also some supermarkets, a service launderette and most other services and facilities again within a few minutes' walk. Armação de Péra has one of the longest beaches on the Algarve - over two miles long with all the usual beach facilities and attractions that you would expect of a bustling Algarve resort.. To the east of Fisherman’s Beach, the cliffs stop and instead the beach, Praia Grande, backs onto dunes. Behind the dunes, and visible from the apartment, is the Salgados nature reserve, with its sand dunes which are a carpet of colour in spring with over 100 species of wild plants. Behind the dunes are salt marshes, lagoons, and rich and varied waterfowl, all spread over four or five square miles. This stretch of the beach, starting just 6 minutes’ walk from the apartment, is much quieter than the main town beach. Other places to Visit:- - Water parks are everywhere, but Aqualand, a giant water park set among lawns and palms with a huge array of pools and slides, in Alcantarilha just three miles away, claims to be the Algarve’s biggest. There’s a regular dedicated bus which stops a few minutes walk from the apartment either once or twice a day depending on the day and time of year. - Zoomarine, part zoo and part theme park with amazing shows and much more is five miles away at Guia... - as is the Algarve’s newest and largest shopping centre with hypermarket, 10-pin bowling, over 130 shops and 30 restaurants as well as nine cinemas showing the current releases in English. - Albufeira about 8 miles east and Portimao about 12 west are much livelier and if you are into clubbing, you might want to take a taxi ride to either of these.
GOLF. Armacao is right in the centre of the Algarve so all the famous courses east and west are easily reached within 30 minutes' drive. With over 20 nearby courses there's a superb variety of year-round golfing. Salgados Links and Gramacho are the closest courses, both just a few minutes away by car. Most of the courses have websites through which you can book tee-off times and hire clubs to avoid having to bring your own clubs on your flight. This is the website for Salgados Links http://www.nexus-pt.com/salgados/welcome.htm . Salgados Links is right in the middle of the lovely nature reserve near the apartment, so has plenty of natural lagoon water hazards to negotiate. Vale de Milho Golf Course is a lovely 9 hole course designed by Dave Thomas the Ryder Cup player and is 6km away. Carvoeiro (2 courses) and Penina (3) are 10-15 minutes' drive west and the 11 international courses at Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, and Val de Lobo are about 20 minutes' drive east. .
How to get there
* Fly from most UK and other airports to Faro. Vila Nova is about 50 km / 30 minutes along the coastal A22 motorway by car - for cheap last minute deals try www.skyscanner.net * You can get very cheap car hire from the airport, try www.carrentals.co.uk or www.airauto.pt from which in summer 2006 we got a compact 4 seater for about €12/day - cost now in the region of €15 - €25 per day. * If you don't want to drive, book a taxi via www.faroairporttransfers.com which provides a return taxi for about €85 if you book both journeys at the same time. * Buses run from Faro also and to and from all destinations along the coast, and local taxis are cheap too.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro: 50 km
Activities near Armacao de Pera
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife
Sofabeds (3), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Childrens pool
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Main bedroom, double bed, overlooking pool and gardens with double patio door onto balcony , large separate dressing room with fitted cupboards. The luxurious en-suite has bath, shower, WC, bidet, and hand basin. Twin bedroom, also has patio door overlooking pool and gardens, with 2 single beds and fitted cupboards. Further bathroom with shower, hand basin and WC. Linen and towels (but please note NOT beach towels) are included. There are also two double spare beds, a sofabed, and a single fold out bed, plus bedding. 2 cots are also available. The apartment can sleep 7 comfortably and 9 at a squeeze, but we prefer to rent to 6 maximum. PLEASE NOTE The sleeping accommodation is unusually flexible to suit you. In addition to the double and two twin beds, there is a choice of further bedding in that you can have an extra double airbed in the master bedroom, a single fold-up bed anywhere, or use the double sofabed in the lounge - just let us know what you prefer. There's a large lounge with three patio doors overlooking the pool, gardens, balcony and the large terrace, with a glass-top dining table and 8 chairs, plus 2 sofas (one a sofabed), further chairs, TV/DVD, CD, and an IPod dock. Fully fitted kitchen with door onto terrace. 2 highchairs available. Wheelchair access to main apartment but unfortunately not rooftop terrace or pool which are accessed via steps. A guest has very kindly recommended a local company from whom equipment such as electric wheelchairs etc can be hired. For further details please see www.player.pt.
Further details outdoors: Terrace and long balcony overlook pool, children's pool and gardens and have seating and coffee tables, large patio dining table, sun loungers, BBQ. There are also some fold up and beach chairs, parasols and other beach equipment (not towels) which can be used at the beach. Roof terrace with views to beach c.500m away, and also the nearby nature reserve.
Further details
Please note that a reservation payment of 25% is required with the balance together with fully refundable security/breakage deposit of £250 being payable no later than 8 weeks prior to travel unless by arrangement. Price includes final cleaning and laundry charges. Upon enquiry, our uptodate detailed and useful information document will be emailed to you (and posted to you before you travel) which also has further links to useful sites etc. A midweek towel change and, if rental is for 2 weeks or more, weekly towel and linen change and weekly clean can be requested at time of booking at cost - please enquire. Cot and high chairs are also available free on request.
Conditions
Refundable breakage/security deposit required. This will be refunded immediately upon departure once property has been inspected for damage etc. No smoking please.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 6
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Sept 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
455£ 455
0-
0-
Flexible
October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
405£ 405
0-
0-
Flexible
Nov 2008 -17 Dec 2008
1 Nov 08
18 Dec 08
335£ 335
0-
0-
Flexible
18 - 31 Dec 2008
18 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
355£ 355
0-
0-
Flexible
Jan - 10 Feb 2009
1 Jan 09
11 Feb 09
335£ 335
0-
0-
Flexible
11 - 28 Feb 2009
11 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
385£ 385
0-
0-
Flexible
March 2009
1 Mar 09
1 Apr 09
435£ 435
0-
0-
Flexible
April / May 2009
1 Apr 09
1 Jun 09
455£ 455
0-
0-
Flexible
June 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
505£ 505
0-
0-
Flexible
July/August 2009
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
705£ 705
0-
0-
Flexible
September 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
505£ 505
0-
0-
Flexible
October 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
455£ 455
0-
0-
Flexible
113
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
September 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
395£ 395
0-
0-
Flexible
October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
345£ 345
0-
0-
Flexible
Nov 2008 -17 Dec 2008
1 Nov 08
18 Dec 08
275£ 275
0-
0-
Flexible
18 - 31 December 2008
18 Dec 08
1 Feb 09
295£ 295
0-
0-
Flexible
January - 10 Feb 2009
1 Feb 09
11 Feb 09
275£ 275
0-
0-
Flexible
11 - 28 Feb 2009
11 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
325£ 325
0-
0-
Flexible
March 2009
1 Mar 09
1 Apr 09
375£ 375
0-
0-
Flexible
April / May 2009
1 Apr 09
1 Jun 09
395£ 395
0-
0-
Flexible
June 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
445£ 445
0-
0-
Flexible
July/August 2009
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
645£ 645
0-
0-
Flexible
September 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
445£ 445
0-
0-
Flexible
October 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
395£ 395
0-
0-
Flexible
113
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Sept 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
395£ 395
0-
0-
Flexible
Oct 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
310£ 310
0-
0-
Flexible
Nov 08 -17 Dec 2008
1 Nov 08
18 Dec 08
245£ 245
0-
0-
Flexible
18 - 31 Dec 2008
18 Dec 08
1 Jan 09
295£ 295
0-
0-
Flexible
Jan - 10 Feb 2009
1 Jan 09
11 Feb 09
245£ 245
0-
0-
Flexible
11- 28 Feb 2009
11 Feb 09
1 Mar 09
295£ 295
0-
0-
Flexible
March 2009
1 Mar 09
1 Apr 09
335£ 335
0-
0-
Flexible
April 2009
1 Apr 09
1 May 09
355£ 355
0-
0-
Flexible
May 2009
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
395£ 395
0-
0-
Flexible
June 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Jul 09
445£ 445
0-
0-
Flexible
July/August 2009
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
645£ 645
0-
0-
Flexible
September 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
445£ 445
0-
0-
Flexible
October 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
355£ 355
0-
0-
Flexible
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Price/week based on start date of each week. For 5 persons, add £30 to cost of 4 persons. Children under 1 free.
Price includes: linen; towels (not beach towels); final cleaning; water; gas; electricity (Oct - March, 15 euros per week for electricity included, balance charged at cost).
Various discounts available:- 10-15% discount for repeat bookings; 2nd week £50 off (2009 £75), 3rd+ weeks £75 off (2009 £100); Advance bookings over 6 months ahead 5%.
25% deposit please on booking, balance + refundable deposit of £250 8 weeks before arrival.
We are completely flexible as to start/finish days. Short stays welcome, please ask for rates (pro-rata, subject to minimum £175 to cover fixed costs).
Guestbook
We have so many comments from previous guests that they do not all fit in this section. Please therefore copy and paste this link to your browser for more comments- http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=213076811&blogID=287227049
"The apartment was perfect and the owners are extremely helpful. If you want a relaxing holiday by the beach and of course pool, there is nothing more you could ask for." Sougol Shooshtarian, Hammersmith, London 13/7/08
"The apartment was perfect, much roomier than we anticipated , with facilities adequate for all types of weather. The apartment and pool were immaculate and well presented, I would have no hesitation in recommending this venue to anybody."Bill Laing, Broughty Ferry, Dundee 19/5/2008. “From the very first email we felt like we were being treated like friends. Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Your apartment is beautiful, everything you promised and more. I don’t know what could have been done to improve it, it was fantastic” Karen and Barry Hamilton, Winnipeg, Manitoba, April 2008 "You have a lovely apartment, perfect for families and couples" - Tony and Eileen Brown, Altrincham, Cheshire 5/6/07. "Great apartment great location great town in the Algarve" Jason McMahon, Portsmouth, April 2007. "We would highly recommend this wonderful apartment, my companion and myself stayed for 3 weeks and found everthing and more than you might expect. Also plenty of restaurants, markets and many other delightful things of interest. GREAT HOLIDAY"Gloria & Vic: Les Bertrands, Aizecq 16700 France "After having to cancel in October, January seemed a long way off but it was worth the wait. The weather has been lovely, some really warm days. The apartment is really superb - spacious, well-equipped and everything you need for a perfect holiday is here. We rate this apartment 11/10 and will certainly tell our friends. Hope to see the Algarve again and wish you both every success for the future" Jennifer and Kevin Hensby, Haworth, West Yorkshire.9th January 2007
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