Casa Velha Penthouse
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£395–£600 / week
About the home
A stunning penthouse apartment with panoramic sea views, romantic and private.
Casa Velha ('Old Home') has been newly built using the colours and style of Portuguese colonial architecture, with a single central courtyard, typical of the colonial past, overlooked by romantic wooden balconies. It consists of only a few clean elegant apartments and stylish reception, cafe and bar.
A short stroll to the beach, beach restaurants and Sal Rei, and a short drive from the airport.
Outside: large private terrace, with sea views, 4 large sofas, outside table and chairs etc. It hardly ever rains, so this is fantastic living space.
A wonderful setting for a romantic holiday.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Estoril Beach, 200m |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 150m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Telephone |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The bedroom has a romantic wooden balcony, the highest point around and therefore wide views. Facing south-west, ideal for watching the sun setting over the sea.
Linen and towels (not beach towels) provided. Changed weekly. The penthouse is cleaned weekly. Extra cleaning & laundry can be supplied by arrangement with Casa Velha management. Breakfast available.
Further details outdoors:
Large private terrace, with sea views, 4 large sofas, outside table and chairs etc
Further details
Not suitable for the elderly or young children due to stairs.
Smokers welcome, but on the terrace only please.
Conditions
The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Additional information about rental rates
Prices are for the property per week, based on 2 persons. Extra charge of GBP 25 per week per additional person.
Breakfast available, but not included in price.
30% deposit required, with balance 9 weeks prior to departure. Deposit is non-refundable.
The Barlavento Islands / Boa Vista Island region
Boavista is an island of sand dunes, long white beaches, and clear sea. Originally named Sao Cristovao when discovered in 1480, the name Boa Vista caught on after sailors cried from the crow's nest of sailing barques “Boa Vista” (meaning Beautiful View). Settled in 1620, by Captain Rodrigo Afonso who obtained a permit for farming cattle and goats, it also developed potteries and weaving.
Boavista has a dry-tropical climate. Humidity is low. The average daily temperature ranges from 22°C to 26°C. Highs of 29°C are seen in July/August with lows of 20°C in December/January. Ocean surface water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C, creating a maritime temperate climate.
There are two seasons, a dry season between November and July, and a "wet" season, with some (very rare!) rain between August and October. Daily hours of sunshine vary from around 6 - 7 between August and October and 10 - 12 for the rest of the year
The Sal Rei area
Turtle Watching - Every year, from late May to September, more than 3,000 loggerhead turtles (Caretta) come ashore on Cape Verde´s beaches, particularly at Ervatao beach, the third most important loggerhead nesting site in the world.
Whale Watching - organised half day tours are available to view these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.
Estoril Beach is situated just South of Sal Rei and is sheltered by the Ilheu de Sal Rei making it the calmest on the Island and ideal for families and the novice at surfing, diving and watersports. There are a number of beach bars as well as the submarine diving centre and the Boa Vista Wind Club where you can obtain expert instruction in diving and wind-surfing.
Sal Rei has over 20 restaurants to choose from with both local and european cuisine.
Other activities include: kite-surfing, horse riding, cycle hire, beach buggy hire, 4x4 hire, guided tours of the island, walking, Ultra Marathon
How to get there
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| Airport: | Boa Vista International Airport (BVC): 5 km |
Fly to Rabil (=Boa Vista International Airport) [BVC] - Casa Velha just 10 minutes from the airport. Airport transfers €10 per person.
Direct fllights to BVC:
UK - http://flights.thomson.co.uk
Deutschland - www.tuifly.com
Italia - www.neosair.it
France - www.bourse-des-vols.com/billets-avion.php
Belgium - www.jetairfly.com
Nederland - www.arkefly.nl
Norge - www.tuiflynordic.no
Suomi - www.tuiflynordic.fi
Danmark - www.tuiflynordic.dk
Sweden - www.tuiflynordic.se
Portugal - http://reservas.soltropico.pt & www.flytap.com
Luxembourg www.luxair.lu
There are also internal flights/ferry to other islands.
Car hire not needed, although a 4x4 can be hired for day trips.
There are always local taxis ("Aluguers") available.
Activities near Sal Rei
Watersports
Horse Riding
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Reviews
 17 Apr 2012 |
Stunning, simply stunning. These apartments are brilliantly designed, with a high standard of interior design. Stylish, comfortable - and the MOST comfortable bed I've slept in away from home in a long and varied travel history! Casa Velha is a small development, maybe 10 apartments in total. It has an intimacy that really works - for those of us who dread the idea of big hotels and all-inclusive 'mass package' tourism, it's a great alternative. The Penthouse is the crowning glory in all this. Up on the top floor, you get a real sense of privacy and refuge, really important after a day's 4x4 off-roading. The terrace is brilliant - comfortable seating, stunning 360 views, and the perfect place to enjoy a sunny breakfast and get to know the local birds who came each morning in the search of the odd crumb. The Penthouse is light, spacious, has a well-equipped kitchen and a lovely bedroom with 4-poster that enjoys one of the best views out over the dunes and to sea. The staff deserve a special mention. The house-keeping was second to none - two lovely, friendly, smiley women who took a real pride in their work - and boy do they work hard. You should see them carrying large bowls of laundry on their heads up 4 flights. Poise and grace beyond most people's ken. All staff were a real credit: obliging, friendly and welcoming. And at least two of them make awesome coffee and mix an excellent Negroni. The breakfast is good value and good quality - well worth it if you don't want to make your own. Sal Rei, for its part, is charming. A small place, as Capitals go, but again with such warmth among local people. There's a great supermarket to buy all your groceries, and the Municipal market does all your fruit and veg and local cheese. It's also a great way to meet some local men and women and have some banter. And remember to pay a fair price - much food is imported. We spent simple days on Boa Vista. 2 weeks flew by, just having late starts, reading, chilling and watching 'city' life over a coffee in Esplanada in the main square, and then choosing a beach bar for lunch. Aliosis and Boa Vista Social Club are streets ahead for lunch, and right by Casa Velha. Walk down Estoril Beach to Chaves, hire a 4x4 and see Deserto de Viana, Espinguera and Praia Lacacao. Beauty beyond imagination. We LOVED Boa Vista. My advice? Go there now while mass tourism hasn't killed it and stay at Casa Velha. Just don't try to book the two weeks I want for my return visit... Response: Says it all really! One needs to accept BoaVista for what it is - these guests did, having researched the place beforehand, and they loved it..... |
30 Nov 2011 |
Excellent penthouse with large private roof terrace as described, great to get up in the morning and read and sunbathe without the hassle of tramping to the pool or beach The apartment is clean and has everything you need for a good holiday,the staff are friendly and attentive. the beach and beach bars are two minutes walk away, the town and its many and varied restaurants five minutes walk away We will definitely be going back Response: Thanks for the lovely comments - we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Come back again soon! Yours is our fist review on TripAdvisor since we listed our penthouse separately from Casa Velha itself. |
Guestbook for Casa Velha Penthouse
"From the time we booked, the owners of the property were more than helpful in offering advice and information that was really invaluable to our stay. The apartment was big, bright and spotlessly clean. The terraced area was such a great place to relax and to watch the world go by. We really enjoyed being so close to the beach and the town. The local restaurants are amazing, I'd especially recommend Naida and the Blu Marlin. The apartment cafe offered a basic (but very tasty) breakfast and the staff were friendly and helpful. There is building work being carried out right next to the apartments but this didn't bother us at all. We definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a week to get away from it all and relax in the sunshine. "
Rach&Carl Bristol
"Had a very relaxing time in the penthouse. It did exactly what it said on the tin. "
K and T Derby
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 27 Oct 11 | 23 Dec 11 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 25 Jun 12 | £ 485 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 Jun 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Dec 12 | 9 Dec 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Dec 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 600 | - | - | 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.
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pound), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Additional information about rental rates:
Prices are for the property per week, based on 2 persons. Extra charge of GBP 25 per week per additional person.
Breakfast available, but not included in price.
30% deposit required, with balance 9 weeks prior to departure. Deposit is non-refundable.
Paypal accepted.
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Contact the owner
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Languages spoken        The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This penthouse has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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