Praia da Luz holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air con, telephone, rural retreat, TV

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Villa 54 (villa)

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The villa is on a small site of 56 similar properties about one mile, 15-20 minutes scenic walk, from the lovely beach 'Praia da Luz'.The complex is called Monte Sao Pedro and has a large swimming pool & separate children's pool; tennis court; children's play area and a nearby shop. The villa can accommodate 4 people in comfort, having one double and one twin bedroom. The lounge diner is cosy, with armchairs and a sofa-bed, and British TV is available. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything needed for cooking any meals, and there is a built- in barbecue in the rear garden. Patio doors open from the living room onto a tiled area & small front lawn.

Villa 54 (and owner)	Back Garden & BBQ
Pool at Monte Sao Pedro	Praia Da Luz Beach

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The Algarve region

Noted for it's warm and sunny climate, the Algarve is Portugal's version of the "Costa del Sol", only nicer ! It's always warmer than England, not dropping below 17C even in winter, or 26C from June to September. Although relatively small, Portugal and the Algarve have a rich history, the generations of craftsmen & craftswomen here can be compared with the best. In fact, leading department stores in the Western world feature Portuguese handicraft products, leisure wear and cotton goods, the latter two being made in the North (Oporto) mainly for export. From lace tablecloths to pottery dinner services, there is a wide range of items on offer in the Algarve, either from shops, or, better still, from the fairs or local markets. In most resorts you will find stalls set up on the side of the road, or on pavement areas, be a little cautious shopping at these, the goods for sale may look desirable and eye-catching, but can often be bought for about half the price at the regional market.If you don’t find what you’re looking for, visit the Artisans in their workshops. You can see the skills of the leather workers or coppersmiths, and people weaving items from reeds or cane. Loule is one of the best places to see these craftsmen, being one of the only remaining handicraft centres on the Algarve. Two fabulous shopping malls, The Forum in Faro and Algarve Shopping in Guia, near Albufeira, offer enormous hypermarkets, and over 100 stores open until midnight during the summer months. They also have multi-screen cinems and bowling alleys open until even later. The shop and restaurant right on the summit (!?) of the mountains at Monchique is definitely worth a visit after you’ve taken your photos, they have a huge choice of lovely hand knitted items, wonderful hooded tops, just perfect for British winters, and leather and suede, including fur lined moccasin slippers, ditto. Caldas de Monchique is ideal for a cooling stroll & picnic in the hot weather. Travel west to visit the delightful town of Silves, once the grand Moorish capital of the area. An impressive, red, sandstone castle dominates the town from the top of the hill, and you can stroll around the unbroken battlements to admire the far-reaching views. Below the castle, wander through the town’s charming streets to enjoy great dining, shopping and cafés. The waterparks are fun, too, there is so much to see and do !

Praia da Luz area

In the Western Algarve, about an hour's drive from Faro Airport, 4 miles from Monte Sao Pedro, is the historic walled town of Lagos,with it's many excellent restaurants and good shopping, nightlife and sightseeing. Monte Sao Pedro itself is next door to the new Boavista golf course and a short drive or pleasant walk(1 mile) from the village of Praia da Luz. The beach of soft sand has one of the best water sports centres in the area for the more active, or there are 2 riding schools and microlight flying if you don't want to just laze around. Nightlife in the village is quiet, with a few bars, a disco and a selection of restaurants. A visit to the mountains at Monchique, Cape St Vincent, Silves, or other picturesque locations and historical sights in the surrounding countryside is recommended, as well as the beautiful coast.

How to get there

Fly to Faro Airport. Monte Sao Pedro is about 82 kilometres from the airport, around an hour's drive. Several airlines operate cheap flights to Faro from many UK and Eire airports. We recommend car hire, try Marina Rentacar in Lagos (on 00351 282 764789, or e-mail: info@marinarentacar.com), who may also be able to collect you from the airport if you don't want to hire a car. The train from Faro to Lagos is okay, but you need a taxi either end. Taxi's cost in the region of 80 Euros Faro to Praia da Luz.

Activities near Praia da Luz

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This villa is really a 'Home from Home', and can accommodate up to 6 people, but we recommend only four guests at a time, with a possible 5th on the sofa-bed. Satellite TV, plus BBC & ITV from England, is available in the cosy living room. The kitchen is well-equipped,(but with no dishwasher or washing machine),The bathroom has an over-bath shower, bidet, basin & wc. Maid service is included twice weekly (the first before you arrive, then mid-week), with linen and towels provided.

Further details outdoors:
Popular with British ex-pats and holidaymakers alike, this small site has a shop nearby selling essentials such as wine, milk, bread, green groceries, eggs and other grocery items. There is a children's play area with slide etc., tennis court and sunbathing area, beside the attractive free-form swimming pool and separate children's pool. For the golfing enthusiast, besides Boavista Golf, immediately behind the site & a 10 minute walk away, Penina is about 20 minutes drive, and other courses are within half an hour's drive. The hills around Praia da Luz make interesting and rewarding walking. 2 riding schools and the water sports centre are close at hand, and microlights fly from just outside Lagos, which itself is bursting with things to see and do, and many fine bars,cafes and restaurants. The village and beach Praia da Luz are reached either by car/minibus, or 1 of 2 footpaths, the more scenic one along the hillside and down to the beach, in around 20 minutes, or the path running parallel to, and about 2-3 yards from, the road to the village, less picturesque but slightly quicker. For youngsters, there's the Water Park if they tire of the pool &/or beach.

Further details

NOTE: Whilst the villa is on one level and the site is mainly level or gentle slope, there are some steps, which may make it difficult for wheelchair users and the less mobile. The pool and tennis court specified are the communal ones pictured. Parking is not allocated, but generally available on site, outside each villa and in front of reception. Sunday changeover is NOT possible. Monday, Wednesday or Friday changeover preferred .
The villa is available for rent from the end of April to the end of September 2008. It is also available to buy, please contact us for details.

Conditions

Refundable breakages deposit required (£100).

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
PEAK - All July & Aug	30 Jun 08	1 Sep 08	430£  430	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 08	29 Sep 08	330£  330	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
£100 Security Deposit payable.

Guestbook

'We have had an excellent holiday - 10/10! Villa is very spacious & homely & well equipped, clean & tidy. The complex is great & staff friendly & helpful, we will come back again' Betty & Alex Reid ; 'The villa is very comfortable, we've had a good holiday, the site is safe & child friendly & we want to come back to this villa again & again!' Lorraine & Mark Rylands; 'Such a comfy villa - TV & teapot were a bonus! The patio was so lovely & private we used it for breakfast & birdwatching!' Janet & Charlie Silver ; 'We had a great time & the villa & complex suited us fine. We would definitely like to use your villa again & will recommend it to family & friends' Andrew & Aisling Wood +2 ; 'We've all had a wonderful week, the villa was excellent, the children enjoyed the site & beach (& waterpark). We will want to book again for next year.' Jennifer Boswell.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8208

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/8208

Contact details for home 8208 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Judith Knevett
Tel:	+44 (0)1202 265556
Mobile:	+44 (0)7963 175026
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