Villa Mimosa
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£475–£975 / week
About the home
Villa Mimosa provides the best of all worlds. Located in a small rural hilltop hamlet amongst small farms and orchards, only minutes away from several beautiful beaches, coastal towns and Spain. The historic town of Castro Marim with castle and fort, and the local nature reserve of over 2000 hectares is less than 5 min away. Seaside towns of Monte Gordo, Vila Real and Ayamonte (in Spain) with a wide range of restaurants and bars are nearby.
Easy access for golf courses and sport amenities in the Algarve and Spain.
Modern comfortable light villa equipped to a high standard a large private pool set in landscaped gardens with terraces and BBQ over looking farmland, olive groves and orchards. Equipped for a great holiday for all ages with linen, air con, free internet, beach toys, books (lots) games, DVDs, beach towels, pool toys and equipment for children, lots of information about places to go, eat and relax.
Ideal for exploring Southern Spain and Algarve. Fly into faro or Seville. Car hire/taxi information given.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Praia Verde, 5km |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 5km |
| 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 Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 3 family bathrooms and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (6), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Spacious villa furnished to a high standard. Large lounge with french doors to patio overlooking pool area with open fireplace,satellite TV with English and local channels, wide range of games, DVD and wide selection of DVDs and music centre. Air Conditioning. free internet.Well equipped kitchen diner with pantry off and door to terrace and BBQ. Washing machine,dishwasher, fridge freezer,cooker and hob, kettle, coffee maker and wide range of kitchen equipment. Main bedroom with full en suite overlooking farmland. second bedroom with shower room en suite and french doors to patio. bedroom three with french doors to patio overlooking pool and bedroom 4 overlooking terrace. Seporate full family bathroom.The villa is all on one level.
All linen including beach towels provided. Cleaned at begining and end of stay with additional cleaning/linen changes arranged by request. Children's toys and inflatables, cot, high chair and potty. Electricity and gas included. Large library of local attractions and information. Open fire and heaters for winter lets and fans for summer.
English cleaners provide assistance if required.
Further details outdoors:
Villa Mimosa is in a lovely location surrounded by farmland and orchards. It is situated in a large garden with pool and terraces. The private 10x5m pool has a large patio with great views over the countryside. There are ample recliners, outdoor furniture and umbrellas. There is a large barbeque outside the kitchen and two further terraces. The garden is landscaped with lawn area, cloths line, fruit trees (help yourself to any thing that is ripe, figs, dates, oranges, lemons etc) and drive areas which can accommodate up to four cars.Sunsets can be amazing, especially viewed sitting out with a glass of wine at one of the outdoor tables and chairs
Conditions
Change over date usually Sunday but can be flexible. Discount given for long lets and early bookings.
The Algarve / East Algarve region
The local area is an ideal mix of beautiful countryside and historic Portugal and Spain with busy seaside towns within reach. Beaches, golf courses, walks, night life it has the lot! Historic Castro Marim 5 min drive, with Castle, fortifications, and bank, post office, internet access, children's paly area,police station and traditional cafes and bars. Beautiful beaches just a few miles away and many golf courses within reach. 2000 hectare nature reserve 5 min drive with over 153 species of bird.
Spanish Border 7 min. Rio Guadiano, dividing Spain and Portugal, 7 min drive with numerous historic towns up river both sides of the border. Easy access to Seville, and the surrounding areas in Spain
Seaside towns of Monte Gordo and Vila Real are 10 min drive with Ayamonte 15 min drive, all with supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Nearest restaurant at Rio Seco, 3 min drive, 10 min walk, more in Castro Marim, and many, many, more in Monte Gordo, and Vila Real.
The Castro Marim / Rio Seco area
Historic Castro Marim 5 min drive, with Castle, fortifications, has traditional cafes and bars. The fortifications date from 5000BC and the town was historically a port . 2000 hectare nature reserve 5 min drive with over 153 species of bird. Bikes can be hired.
Spanish Border 7 min. Rio Guadiano, dividing Spain and Portugal, 7 min drive with numerous historic towns up river both sides of the border.Trips up the river both by water and raod are worth while. Seaside towns of Monte Gordo and Vila Real are 10 min drive with Ayamonte 15 min drive, all with supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurantsand an active night life.
Nearest restaurant at Rio Seco, 3 min drive, 10 min walk, more in Castro Marim, and many, many, more in Monte Gordo, and Vila Real. including a casino in Monte Gordo. Several local markets (Castro Marim on 2nd Saturday, and Vila Nova de Cacela on 3rd Sunday of each month) offer a wide range of local produce and clothes at very reasonable prices. Ayamonte is noted for its gem stones and jewellery and Vila Real for linen.
Nearest restaurant at Rio Seco, 3 min drive, 10 min walk, more in Castro Marim, and many, many, more in Monte Gordo, and Vila Real.
Several local markets (Castro Marim on 2nd Saturday, and Vila Nova de Cacela on 3rd Sunday of each month) offer a wide range of local produce and clothes at very reasonable prices. Ayamonte is noted for its gem stones and jewellery and Vila Real for linen.
On the last week of August/first week in July ( actual date varies) there is a medieval festival which takes over the castles and town of Castro Marim.
Cycles can be hired at local towns. Water parks, zoos and the usual attractions just up the motorway. Golf Courses within 15 minutes drive are:-
Benamor Par 71
Castro Marim Par 72
Quinta da Ria Par 72
Quinta de Cima Par 72
plus others in Spain
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Faro: 70 km |
| Railway: | Vila Real do Santo Antonio: 10 km |
Fly to Faro. Villa Mimosa is 40 min from Airport
Fly to Seville Villa Mimosa is 60 min drive from Airport
Many budget airlines operate to both airports.
Car hire available from airport. (Advice on car hire available)
Airport transfers can be organised - please mention when booking.
Activities near Castro Marim
Tennis in town
Watersports
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
 20 Mar 2012 |
Villa Mimosa is in a fantastic quiet location. it is just a few minutes drive from Castro Marim, with its bars and supermarket, and there are some excellent beaches nearby, our favourite being the beanbag beach! The villa itself is a real home from home, it is huge, it is also very well equipped with a brilliant range of games and books, satelliter tv. with surround sound and a great barbecue. There is even a dishwasher and washing machine. The pool is a bit chilly in March but the weather was hot enough for a tentative dip. There is plenty to do in and around, Villa Real is a large town with a pretty marina and plenty of restaurants and Spain is just over the river. We did not venture over this time as we are saving that for our next visit. The Portuguese roads are very quiet and driving from the airport is easy, we had the motorway virtually to ourselves, although the toll system is somewhat haphazard. Can recommend a great local restaurant on the way to the beach at San Antonio, it has panoramic views over the river to Spain and the sea bass was excellent. Also look out for the storks nesting on telegraph poles all around the local area. If you want to chillax Villa Mimosa is the place to be, there was nothing we did not like. |
16 Mar 2012 |
Travelling over from NZ we stopped off in Villa Mimosa for 8 days as the ending to our European tour and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! The location just on the border with Spain meant we got to see both countries and we even took a road trip up to Seville (the Cathedral there is incredible). The local towns were so much fun to explore: there were castles in Castro Marim, excellent shops in Villa Real and it's Spanish opposite Ayamonte (we took a water taxi between the two) and of course the super beach in Monte Gordo. We were initially worried about the weather with it being February but we were pleasantly surprised. The locals gave us a few funny looks as they were in thick jackets and we were sunbathing in our togs, but it definitely felt warm to us! The villa itself was perfect. It comfortably slept the 8 of us (3 twin shared and the couple in the master bed) and the living area was comfortable and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped (although we ended up eating out in Monte Gorde half the time; if you like your sea food it's too good to pass up!) and the air con kept the place nice and warm when it cooled down at night. What really made the Villa though was the pool! The grounds were beautifully maintained and the pool veranda got so much sun. One of my best days was spent lazing by the pool reading a book as certain other members of our party had discovered the local golf courses. (Yes they hire clubs and, by all accounts, they're fantastic if you're into that sort of thing!) A car is essential for this villa, not least because there is so much to see in the local area. We hired two small vehicle as it was cheaper than getting one big one and it allowed our party to split up as needed. The villa was easy to find from the directions, although it was hard to explain it's location to the local taxi drivers when we wanted to go out for the evening. We ended up settling on having one designated driver take two trips out and then at the end of the night piling in a cab and yelling "follow that car" as they headed home! Speaking of which, the night-life in Monte Gordo was wonderful. There was a pedestrian area which stayed busy until very late with stalls and street artists/performers and plenty of friendly bars. One felt very safe and comfortable wondering around at night. All in all it was a brilliant part of our European adventure! |
18 Oct 2011 |
We had a wonderful stay at Villa Mimosa, a spacious and comfortable home from home. The pool area, garden and terraces were fantastic giving a choice of sunshine or shade at any time of day. Sun was on the pool area all day and we had some spectacular sunrises and sunsets. A great base from which to discover the real Portugal with something for everyone in the beautiful countryside, at wonderful nearby beaches or exploring quaint towns all of which are within easy reach. You are spoilt for choice with an abundance of local restaurants or shop at the local markets and make use of the fantastic barbecue area. For us Villa Mimosa has it all and we hope to return again soon. |
Guestbook for Villa Mimosa
"The villa has been cool,spacious and the pool inviting.This part of the Algarve has much going for it, Good beaches and good restaurants" Kevin 2006.
"Very much appreciated the home comforts provided by the villa, plus the space, the convenience, the superb views and most of all the wonderful pool. All exceeded our expectations." Wistow 2007.
"First impressions fantastic. Fantastic villa in a fantastic location. Ideal location to visit loads of fantastic beaches and so on" Les and Janice 2009.
"A brilliant time had by all. Thank you. Pool was great, couldn’t get the boys out of it. Totally recharged our batteries. Shame we could not stay."Butler family
"We have really enjoyed our stay here. The villa is lovely and spacious and we enjoyed the DVDs and videos and also extra books. The sun sets were spectacular." Rosemary
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Nov 2011 March 2012- | 30 Oct 11 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April 2012 | 1 Apr 12 | 30 Apr 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May/June 2012 | 30 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/August 2012 | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Sept 2012 | 1 Sep 12 | 30 Sep 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2012 | 30 Sep 12 | 28 Oct 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov 2012-March 2013 | 28 Oct 12 | 31 Mar 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April 2013 | 31 Mar 13 | 1 May 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May/June 2013 | 1 May 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July /August 2013 | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Sept 2013 | 1 Sep 13 | 30 Sep 13 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2013 | 30 Sep 13 | 3 Nov 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov 2103/March 2014 | 3 Nov 13 | 30 Mar 14 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Reductions for long lets and lets over two weeks
Flexibility out of season with part weeks or mid week/weekend breaks
Consider holiday home swap
25% deposit required on booking,balance payable 6 weeks before holiday
Refundable £100 security deposit required with final balance payment to cover damage and breakages. This will be returned within 10 days of the end of the rental following a satisfactory report from the cleaning firm.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 6 years listed You are contacting Allan Jones
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This villa has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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