Porches holiday villa letting with beach/lake nearby, log fire, jacuzzi/hot tub, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air con, internet

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Villa Grande Do Sol (villa)

Home description

Porches - "Villa Grande do Sol" - Maximum 16 Persons. Arrival day Saturday - Heated Swimming Pool - Games Rooms including Table Tennis - Snooker -Pool - Table Football - Air Conditioning - Car Essential - 6 Large Double Bedrooms, 6 Beautiful Bathroom & Shower Rooms. Built in 2002, this relatively new Villa has been impeccably decorated and furnished. Each Double Bedroom has its own colour scheme with co-ordinating soft furnishings and all the Bathrooms are beautifully fitted. The architecture is very attractive with an impressive entrance hall. The modern kitchen is very well equipped with an enormous fridge freezer - separate Fridge for Drinks and a built in cooker. The sitting room is well furnished with a plush, leather sofas, a lovely dining suite and a wood burning stove. The 'Villa Grande' is on a large plot of land and is close to the village of Porches and Armação de Pêra with good Restaurants and a long sandy beach. It is also a short drive from the lively resort of Praia do Carvoeiro where you will wish to visit many times..

"Villa Grande Do Sol"	"Private Heated Swimming Pool"
'Pool Terrace'	"Entrance Hall"

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The Algarve region

Miles of gorgeous, golden, sandy beaches, calm clear waters and bays interspersed with rugged cliffs and enchanting grottoes; the Algarve is amongst the top European holiday destinations. The South of Portugal was the last place to gain independence from the Moors in 1292, conquered by the King Dom Afonso III and even today traces of the Moorish presence are visible in the unique terraces, chimneys and whitewashed villas. Despite the obvious influence of tourism, a short drive inland reveals the true Algarve where life goes on much as it has for many centuries. This brightly coloured region with orange groves, almond trees in blossom and fragrant pines is also the most verdant and fertile. Sports enthusiasts will find ideal conditions and top class facilities; the golf courses and tennis establishments have a highly prized reputation. Above all, the Algarve is a children's haven; several exciting water parks, surfing in Praia da Luz, horse riding near Lagos and, of course, plenty of chicken and chips! Whatever your preference; a secluded hideaway in the hills, a converted cottage in a traditional fishing village or a magnificent mansion in a sophisticated resort, we are certain that you will find your personal paradise in the Algarve.

Porches area

"Villa Grande do Sol" is located just outside the picturesque town of Porches where many Restaurants and Bars are located for those long summer evenings. The town and beaches of Armcao De Pera is just a few minutes away by car towards the coast road.

The picture-postcard village of Porches lies just off the EN125 main road, midway between Alcantarilha and Lagoa. The area is noted for its classic white regional-style houses punctuated with striking decorated chimneys.

GOLF
Portugal, and in particular, the Algarve, is renowned for its magnificent Golf Courses which is why it is considered a golfer's paradise. There are many courses within easy reach of Vila Marianna such as The Pinta and The Gramacho courses at neighbouring Carvoeiro. There's also the championship course of Penina just a ten minute drive away.
Keen golfers' find that the location of this Villa ideal to combine both a beach and golfing holiday and it also works well for partners and families who do not participate in the sport.

Special Interest Holidays:
Diving - Fishing - Horse Riding - Paragliding - Sailing - Tennis - Water Skiing and Windsurfing are all pursuits that are available in close proximity to the Villa.

How to get there

COAST/BEACH
The Villa is located just outside the picturesque Village of Porches where many Restaurants and Bars are located for those long summer evenings with friends. The town and beaches of Armcao De Pera is just a few minutes away by car towards the coast road.

The picture-postcard Village of Porches lies just off the EN125 main road, adjacent to Lagoa. Porches is noted for its classic white regional-style houses punctuated with striking decorated chimneys. The Fishing Village of Carvoeiro is little more than 7 minutes by Car

GOLF
Portugal, and in particular, the Algarve, is renowned for its magnificent Golf Courses which is why it is considered a golfer's paradise. There are many courses within easy reach of Vila Marianna such as The Pinta and The Gramacho courses at neighbouring Carvoeiro. There's also the championship course of Penina just a ten minute drive away.
Keen golfers' find that the location of this Villa ideal to combine both a beach and golfing holiday and it also works well for partners and families who do not participate in the sport.

Diving, Fishing, Horse Riding, Paragliding, Sailing, Tennis, Water Skiing and Windsurfing are all pursuits that are available in close proximity to the villa.

DISTANCES
The Villa is just 35 minute drive along the N22 from Faro Airport. Typical Taxi prices are Taxi 1-4 People £51. Taxi 5-8 People £73. Taxi prices are for one way journeys.

FARO AIRPORT IS SERVED BY THE FOLLOWING AIRLINES:

EASYJET - Fly from Stansted, Bristol and East Midlands direct and connections from a number of other Airports. http://www.easyjet.com/en/book/index.asp

MONARCH AIRWAYS - Fly from Manchester, Luton and Stansted. http://www.flymonarch.co.uk/

AIR 2000 / UNIJET - Fly from most Provincial UK Airports on Saturday, Thursdays and Sundays. http://www.air2000.com/

TRAVELOCITY - A really nice and easy site to use with some knock-out deals. http://dps1.travelocity.com/

FLIGHTLINE - Good place to find cheap flights on Monarch, Britannia and many other Charter carriers. http://www.flightline.co.uk/flights/cheap-flights.asp

EXCEL - Another new Cheap Airline flying from Newcastle, Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, East Midlands, Glasgow and Humberside. http://www.xl.com/

BRITISH AIRWAYS - The UK's National Carrier. Fly in style with on-flight meals, drinks and a paper! http://www.ba.com/

TAP AIRWAYS - The national carrier of Portugal. http://www.tap.pt/portal/v10/EN/jsp/horariosReservas/reservasOnline.jsp

AVRO - A long established flight agency who have recently launched an excellent on-line booking facility. http://www.avro.co.uk/

B.M.I. - Operating principally from East Midlands and Cardiff, this another good site for great flight deals. http://www.bmi-baby.com/

MYTRAVELITE - Operating from Birmingham, this is ideal for "Brummies!" http://www.mytravelite.com/

FLY BE - A new Service operating from Exeter on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Ideal for those looking to travel from the West Country http://www2.flybe.com/obs/booking-controller/

JET2.COM - A new Service operating from Manchester and Leeds/Bradford. Ideal for those looking to travel from the Yorkshire region. http://www.jet2.com/

DRIVING
In Portugal, the cars drive on the right hand side of the road, with vehicles entering from the right having priority. All EU driving licences are valid in the Algarve, but they should preferably be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. You will also need to carry with you your identity card or passport, your insurance certificate, and vehicle log book and proof of ownership.

To hire a car in Portugal, you will need a valid driving license with you. You can also hire a car before you arrive.

Safety belts are compulsory for all passengers, whilst motorcylists must always wear a helmet. There are laws against the use of mobile phones while driving, unless you are using hands-free equipment.

Drinking and Driving is against the law! The blood-alcohol limit is 0.5gm/l, which is lower than in the UK.

It is easy enough to fill up with petrol if you are on the main roads with 24-hour service stations in the main urban areas, as well as on motorways and other main roads. Petrol stations are less frequent in other inland regions and they have variable opening times.

The speed limit for passenger vehicles without trailers and motorcycles is 50kmh/31mph in built up areas, 90kmh/55mph on main roads, 100kmh/62mph on clearways, and 120kmh/75mph on motorways.
Traffic signs comply with international conventions and standards.

"PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY"

Activities near Porches

Facilities

Further details indoors:
BEDROOMS:
Each Bedroom is individually designed and Furnished to the Highest Standard and Luxuary. The colours used and the balance of each Bedroom is Beautiful!
BATHROOMS:
The Bathroom are also individually designed and beautifully furnished - Once again to the Highest Standard and Luxuary. The colours used and the balance of each Bedroom is Beautiful!
KITCHEN:
Fully Fitted and Beautifully Equipped Kitchen with separate Utility Room and Area that has an External Door leading to a Walled External Courtyard.
UTILITY ROOM:
The Utility Room has an external door that leads to a walled external courtyard.
LIVING ROOM:
Air conditioning, Sky TV, DVD surround sound, stereo radio and CD player with very comfortable seating at various locations in the very large lounge.
OTHER:
The Villa also has the benefit of a separate sitting room where the audio and visual equipment is located.

GAMES ROOM:
1,500 sq ft Games Room is located in the Basesment providing a Full Size Table Tennis Table - Pool and Snooker and Football Game - Darts and MORE
Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service:
All towels (including Pool Towels) and bed linen are provided with a maid service for each week day (around mid-day) for two hours each day.

Further details outdoors:
OUTSIDE:
"Villa Grande" is modern - detached and in an area which is popular among permanent residents. It is conveniently close to the coastal areas of Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro which are at a distance of approximately 2 kms AND 4km respectively - The Villa has a Built Area of over 6,000 square feet on a Land Plot of more than 60,000 square feet - Thats Big!

The Villa has two mobile Webber BBQ's with all the necessary BBQ equipment. The advantage of the Webber BBQ's are that you can have a BBQ anywhere you wish. Outside dining facilities are located on the Villa Terrace.

Further details

BOOKING NOTE:
Security deposit. 25% Deposit on booking, the balance to be paid 12 weeks before arrival.
A £400 breakage bond is required with the final payment. This will be returned within 5 days of departure providing no damage has occurred.

Conditions

SPECIAL OFFER:
For Oct/ Nov/ Dec/ Jan/ Feb/ Mar and April
20% if booking start date is less than 2 weeks away.
15% if booking start date is less than 4 weeks away.
10% if booking start date is less than 6 weeks away.
20% if booking length is more than 6 weeks.
5% if booking length is more than 2 weeks.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
June	2 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	2600£  2,600	0-	0-	1 Week
July	1 Jul 08	1 Aug 08	3250£  3,250	0-	0-	1 Week
August	1 Aug 08	1 Sep 08	3250£  3,250	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	2600£  2,600	0-	0-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	2115£  2,115	455455	455455	3 Nights
November	1 Nov 08	1 Dec 08	1625£  1,625	350350	350350	3 Nights
December	1 Dec 08	1 Jan 09	1625£  1,625	350350	350350	3 Nights
January	1 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	1625£  1,625	350350	350350	3 Nights
February	1 Feb 09	1 Mar 09	1625£  1,625	350350	350350	3 Nights
March	1 Mar 09	1 Apr 09	1625£  1,625	350350	350350	3 Nights
April	1 Apr 09	1 May 09	1895£  1,895	405405	405405	3 Nights
May	1 May 09	1 Jun 09	2115£  2,115	450450	450450	3 Nights
June	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	2600£  2,600	0-	0-	1 Week
July	1 Jul 09	1 Aug 09	3250£  3,250	0-	0-	1 Week
August	1 Aug 09	1 Sep 09	3250£  3,250	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	2600£  2,600	0-	0-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 09	1 Nov 09	2115£  2,115	455455	455455	3 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
NOTES ON PRICES
Prices quoted are for the property per week for up to 12 persons. Reductions are possible for Parties of 7 persons or less.

SPECIAL OFFER - OCTOBER - APRIL - INCLUSIVE:
20% if booking start date is less than 2 weeks away.
15% if booking start date is less than 4 weeks away.
10% if booking start date is less than 6 weeks away.
20% if booking length is more than 6 weeks.
5% if booking length is more than 2 weeks.

Guestbook

Dear Alfred
Just a quick email to say a big thank you to you for allowing us to rent your beautiful villa for our holiday. We all had a fabulous time, the villa and surrounding grounds are stunning and the pool is amazing. Thank you for all your hard work and time,
Leora Baum and the entire group

Hi Alfred,
Just a quick note to say that we had a Fantastic Time in Villa Grande. It really was as lovely as you said. Everything we needed was there. We did have an issue with the electricity and the water on Friday, but your Local Villa Manager sent around a maintenance company who sorted it out in no time at all. Thanks again and we will definitely be recommending the Villa to anyone going to Portugal!
Regards, Jane Cotter.

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Name:	Alfred Kingsnorth
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