Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Quintassential is an idyllic family holiday home offering the tranquillity of a rural setting which is still central to amenities and local attractions. The Quintassential is located 2 kms north of the market town of Loule perched on a hilltop with magnifcient coastal views from Faro through to Portimao. An oasis of peace and tranquility, this is just the place to relax and recharge the batteries. The property is completed fenced and accessed via electric gates making this an ideal location for a family holiday as too the pool area is gated.
The property is divided into 4 separate, self-contained units: a large two bedroom rustic apartment cottage with its huge south-facing private terrace, two newer one 1 bedroom apartment cottages and our rustic one bedroom cottage that boasts many original features dating back to the 19th century such as the bread oven, stone sink and original floor tiles. The owners live in an attached apartment and are to hand should you require any help but will never infringe on your privacy.
Available separately or together, the Quintassential’s accommodation is individually designed and furnished to a high standard, each offering space and comfort and each with its own private terrace overlooking the gardens and the magnificent sea views beyond. Each apartment cottage has its own brick built barbecue and private entrance. The Quintassential is completely fenced and accessed via electric gates. The pool area is also gated for added safety.
The apartment cottages cater from 2 – 13 people and are ideal for family groups or for those just looking for peace and tranquillity and offers space, privacy and convenience of separate accommodations whilst sharing the outdoor facilities. Children love exploring the grounds and from the spring of 2008, the Quintassential will have the added benefit of a children’s play area within an orange grove, all in a safe environment. Loule is a 15 minute walk from the Quintassential and a mere 2 minute drive. There are an abundance of excellent restaurants within the local area and a superb bar/restaurant 2 minute wlak from the Quintassential. The beautiful beaches at Vilamoura, Quarteira and Vale do Lobo are less than a 10 minutes drive from the Quintassential. All in all, this is a true oasis. Look at our website testimonials to see what our guests really think.
Try the Quintassential during the winter months when you can experience the real Algarve and our All Inclusive Winter Offers that include heating, pool heating, 3 course meal for 2 on arrival and a Group B hire from just £370.00 GBP.
Gardens looking up to the Carob Cottage
Quintassential Pool, hot tub and views
Lemon Cottage Double Bedroom
Orange Cottage Terrace
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The Algarve region
The Quintassential is located 2kms north of the market town of Loule in the Central Algarve. The central location is ideal for those wishing to explore the Algarve with the coast just 10 minutes drive away and so too the many worlkd famous golf courses. Spain can be reached with a 35 minute drive and in the opposite directoin the western Algarve can be reached within a 45 minute drive.
The town of Loule has everyone one would want from a holiday, the famous gypsy Saturday market, the famous daily fish, vegetable and meat market, an abudance of excellent eateries, cafes, supermarkets, a variety of shops, Loule being the best for shoes in the Algarve and also many places of interest, such as the church and churches.
Loule / Cruz da Assumada area
The Quintassential has the added benefit of being only a 2 minute walk from the fantastic L'Auberge restaurant and bar and within a 15 minue walk there are another 3 fine restaurants to discover excellent Portuguese Cusine.
For those not wishing to leave the Quintassential, we are also pleased to announce our agreement with a local dinner company, delivery of three course meals to your accommodation.
How to get there
The Quintassential Apartment Cottages is located in the Central Algarve, 15 minutes from Faro International Airport.
Easyjet, Monarch Airlines, First Choice, Flybe all fly from the UK to the Algarve and information regarding airline carriers flying to the Algarve can be provided at the time of enquiry. Lisbon Airport is also a 2 hour drive away for alternative access to the Algarve.
Car hire information can also be provided at the time of enquiry and we are more than happy to arrange you car hire for your stay at the Quintassential with special discounted rates for our clients.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro International Airport: 17 km
Railway:
Loule/Almancil: 7 km
Activities near Loule
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, DVD player, Staffed Property, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Safe, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (4), Cots (2), Dining seating for 11, Lounge seating for 11, Sleeps maximum of 13
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Swing set
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Further details indoors: The properties consist of a large 2 bedroom apartment cottage, 1 bedroom rustic duplex cottage and two newer one bedroom accommodations. All the accommodations are furnished and decorated to a very high standard and all bedding and toweling is provided. All the accommodations also have irons, ironing boards, hairdryers and for adult guests, bathrobes are provided. On arrival a generous welcome hamper is provided compliments of the house.
Further details outdoors: All the accommodations have their own private south-facing terraces with brick built BBQ's for al-fresco dining, tables, chairs, parasols and reclining chairs. There is a large pool terrace, heated from 1st October until 30th April at no extra cost and a free standing hot tub jacuzzi for guest use. There are over an acre of garden to explore and enjoy the views with many fruit trees. From spring 2008 there will be a children's play area set amidst an orange grove. All the accommodations have their own parking space within the gated mini complex.
All the accommodations have a wide range of UK reading books and board games. On arrival the owners will meet you and awaiting your arrival will be a very generous welcome hamper in your accommodation compliments of the house. For all the adult guests, bathrobes are provided for use during their stay, pool towels are provided to use only at the Quintassential, and the apartment cottages have hairdryers, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards. Guests will need to bring their own beach towels.
The Quintassential Cottages are non-smoking cottages and car hire is essential.
Prices from 1st November until 31st March include heating.
The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April and the is no additional charge for heating the pool.
Further details outdoors: The Quintassential is blessed with panoramic seaviews and spectacular countryside views, just what you need for a tranquil and relaxing holiday. The gardens at Quintassential are marvellous with many bushes, plants and fruit trees, along with quiet areas to relax and absorb the views.
The Quintassential has a large pool area, the pool measures 10 x 5 m and cushioned sun loungers, and parasols etc are provided for the use of the guests. The Quintassential now also boasts at the pool area its own hot tub/Jacuzzi for guest use. The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April and the is no additional charge for heating the pool.
From spring 2008, the Quintassential will also have the added benefit of children's play area and a seating area close by so that the grown-ups can enjoy the views. There will also be a professional size table tennis table and table football available for guest use.
We do everything possible to ensure that families with children have a holiday that is both fun and relaxing. With children of our own we know how important it is to keep kids happy and entertained on holiday, within a safe and secure environment. The Quintassential is totally fenced and accessed via electric gates, so a very safe place. There is a lot of space for children to play and to discover nature, play with Alfie our children loving dog, we have two dogs and three cats in total.
The apartment cottages are all separated from the pool area, the pool area is enclosed and gated to give parents of toddlers that extra piece of mind.
We have a children’s play area available from June 2008 designed for little ones situated on a large lawned area amongst an orange grove. There is a slide, swings, seesaw, playhouse etc, this area adds an exciting dimension for all the visiting children and keeps them occupied for hours. There is also a seating area for adults to relax, unwind and top up their tans.
For babies we have baby paddling pools to use on our pool terrace or your accommodations private terrace We do not charge for children under the age of 2 and can provide a range of equipment for babies and toddlers free of charge, meaning you can travel lighter! The following equipment can be made available to all our guests on request:
· Travel Cot with linen - two available · Moses Basket with linen – for babies up to 3 months – one available · High chair – one available · Baby Bath with towels – two available · Reclining chair (up to 6 months) with attachable activity toy – one available · Floor activity centre (up to 6 months) – one available · Feeding equipment - children's cutlery, bowls, cups etc – each accommodation has a selection · Chicco steam bottle steriliser – one available · Baby Bottle warmer – one available · Large Chicco Playpen – one available · Electric hand blender – each cottage has one available · Changing mat – one available · Potty – one available · Child toilet seat and step – one available · Bed Guard – one available · Chicco pushchair (up to 12 months) – one available · Satellite TV (CBeebies!) - Lemon, Carob and Orange Cottages have Satellite TV · Small selection of videos and DVD’s · Selection of preschool toys
Our accommodations are available to rent separately or together (subject to availability), which provides the perfect opportunity to bring grandparents or child minders along too.
We are also pleased to be able to provide BABY WELCOME PACKS. The Quintassential in association with Little Rascals Baby Shop would like to give you the opportunity to make your holiday with small children run as smoothly as possible.
The exclusive Baby Welcome Pack service is designed to reduce the stress of traveling with young children, reduce the amount of extra luggage needed and eliminate the difficulty of searching for familiar baby products in another country.
Little Rascals is based in the central Algarve and stocks a wide range of UK baby products. The Welcome Pack will be delivered free to your accommodation here at the Quintassential prior to your arrival.
Due to the recent changes in baggage allowance by many of the airlines, Little Rascals also hire Travel Cots, Car Seats and Push Chairs.
For further information regarding which products are available, please refer to our website.
Further details
Arrival Day - Flexible To secure a booking - 30% non-refundable deposit is required and the balance payable six weeks prior to arrival along with a returnable damages deposit. Payments can be made by sending a UK cheque, via bank transfer or by credit card.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 13
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
8 Dec 07
1 May 08
1385£ 1,385
0-
0-
3 Nights
May 2008
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
1705£ 1,705
0-
0-
3 Nights
June & July 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Aug 08
1940£ 1,940
0-
0-
3 Nights
August 2008
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
2055£ 2,055
0-
0-
3 Nights
September 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1895£ 1,895
0-
0-
3 Nights
October 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
1600£ 1,600
0-
0-
3 Nights
Winter 2008/2009
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
1385£ 1,385
0-
0-
3 Nights
May 2009
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
1705£ 1,705
0-
0-
3 Nights
June & July 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Aug 09
1940£ 1,940
0-
0-
3 Nights
August 2009
1 Aug 09
1 Sep 09
2055£ 2,055
0-
0-
3 Nights
September 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
1895£ 1,895
0-
0-
3 Nights
October 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
1600£ 1,600
0-
0-
3 Nights
Winter 2009/2010
1 Nov 09
10 Dec 09
1385£ 1,385
0-
0-
3 Nights
123
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Nov 2007 - April 2008
8 Dec 07
1 May 08
395£ 395
0-
0-
3 Nights
May & June 2008
1 May 08
1 Jul 08
550£ 550
0-
0-
3 Nights
July 2008
1 Jul 08
1 Aug 08
695£ 695
0-
0-
3 Nights
Aug 2008
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
750£ 750
0-
0-
3 Nights
Sep 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
650£ 650
0-
0-
3 Nights
Oct 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
550£ 550
0-
0-
3 Nights
Nov 2008 - April 2009
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
395£ 395
0-
0-
3 Nights
May & June 2009
1 May 09
1 Jul 09
550£ 550
0-
0-
3 Nights
July 2009
1 Jul 09
1 Aug 09
695£ 695
0-
0-
3 Nights
Aug 2009
1 Aug 09
1 Sep 09
750£ 750
0-
0-
3 Nights
Sep 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
650£ 650
0-
0-
3 Nights
Oct 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
550£ 550
0-
0-
3 Nights
Nov 2009 - April 2010
1 Nov 09
10 Dec 09
395£ 395
0-
0-
3 Nights
123
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Winter
8 Dec 07
1 May 08
330£ 330
0-
0-
3 Nights
May
1 May 08
1 Jun 08
385£ 385
0-
0-
3 Nights
Jun & July 2008
1 Jun 08
1 Aug 08
415£ 415
0-
0-
3 Nights
Aug 2008
1 Aug 08
1 Sep 08
435£ 435
0-
0-
3 Nights
Sep 2008
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
415£ 415
0-
0-
3 Nights
Oct 2008
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
350£ 350
0-
0-
3 Nights
Nov 2008 - April 2009
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
330£ 330
0-
0-
3 Nights
May 2009
1 May 09
1 Jun 09
385£ 385
0-
0-
3 Nights
Jun & Jul 2009
1 Jun 09
1 Aug 09
415£ 415
0-
0-
3 Nights
Aug 2009
1 Aug 09
1 Sep 09
435£ 435
0-
0-
3 Nights
Sep 2009
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
415£ 415
0-
0-
3 Nights
Oct 2009
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
350£ 350
0-
0-
3 Nights
Nov 2009 - April 2010
1 Nov 09
10 Dec 09
330£ 330
0-
0-
3 Nights
123
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. The above tariffs are fbased on two people occupying the one bedroom accommodations and four people occupying the two bedroom accommodation. For an additional person in the Lemon, Carob and Orange Cottages, there is an additional charge of £75.00 GBP per week per accommodation.
For prices for each individual accommodation please refer to our website or email for further information.
Payments can be made by sending a UK cheque, or via bank transfer of by credit card.
From 1st November until 31st March, all tariffs include heating.
From 1st October until 30th April, the tariff includes pool heating. The pool is heated to a minimum of 24C.
All Inclusive Winter Special Offers - Valid from 1st November until 31st March. One Weeks accommodation, heating, pool heating, welcome hamper, 3 course meal on arrival and a Group B hire car - £370.00 GBP per week for the one bedroom accommodations.
All Inclusive Winter Special Offers - Valid from 1st November until 31st March. One Weeks accommodation, heating, pool heating, welcome hamper, 3 course meal on arrival and a Group B hire car - £470.00 GBP per week for the two bedroom accommodation - The Orange Cottage.
For longer Winter Stays - Stay 4 weeks only pay for three. Valid from 1st November until 31st March.
For children under the age of two - no charge and a cot, high chair, baby bath, playpen, changing mat, bed linen and bath towel provided free of charge.
Guestbook
Please refer to our website for our testimonials dating back from April 2003 until the present day.
Our return clients say is all - 88% return business every year.
Availability notes
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