Santa Barbara de Nexe holiday villa rental, Agostos with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural

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Villa Tamarind (villa)

Home description

A traditional white Algarvian villa nestling in the foothills above Faro, with fabulous views from the roof terrace across the stunning countryside to the coast. The villa is a peaceful hideaway to get away for a relaxing holiday, surrounded by olive groves and meadows it is set on a quiet country lane with no through access, so you are never bothered by road or plane noise. The villa is set in its own secluded grounds but the nearest neighbour - the housekeeper - is only 3 mins away. Within a 10 minute leisurely walk there are two little shops selling local produce, a couple of bars and a very good french restaurant serving excellent local and French delicacies with the advantage of a fixed price menu. As our second home, the villa is furnished to a high standard with everything that you would need for the perfect relaxing holiday. The clear crystal waters of the private pool, unusually large for a villa, is surrounded by a paved sun terrace and pretty garden with traditional flowering mediterreanean plants. There is an outdoor barbeque and covered dining area as well as an indoor kitchen-dining room. The villa is set on one floor and is well suited to couples as well as families with children of all ages. There is a lovely roof terrace to sit and and have breakfast or watch the sunset with a well deserved gin and tonic, or a glass of complimentary port whilst looking for shooting stars before bed. This peaceful, quiet location to get away from it all and take time to relax has the advantage of being just 20 minutes from the airport, the coast and local attractions and activities. The villa is a short drive from Faro with its historic centre and marina, Loule and Sao Bras, each with their shops, markets, history and restaurants.

Our managing agent and maid can assist you with any holiday needs you may have or in case of emergency. The agents will check the villa is ready for your arrival, and on your departure. Should you wish, a 'meet and greet' service is available to show you around the villa and its facilities and to introduce you to the area. The maid visits 3-4 times a week, the pool is serviced and cleaned weekly and the garden maintained once a week.

The courtyard and pool	Alfresco poolside dining
Large pool and lounger area	Front of the villa and parking area

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The Algarve region

This part of Portugal just ooozes history. Conquered by the major civilisations, the locality boasts Roman ruins of a villa and baths (Estoi) and many old castles, city walls and museums (Loule). A Moorish principality for hundreds of years (which is where the name Al-garve originates), their influence still persists in the language, architecture, agriculture and cuisine - especially the desserts - and the local pottery.The villa is situated within easy driving distance of many local beaches, towns and resorts on the south coast, including the pretty sleepy Roman fishing port of Tavira to the breathtaking Atlantic cliffs and fort of the Sagres peninsula in the West, to the historic Spanish city of Seville in the East with the perfectly preserved Moorish palace of the Alcazar. The villa is perfectly located as a quiet escape from the madding tourist crowd, but within just 20 minutes from the beachfront and night life if you really want.

Santa Barbara de Nexe / Agostos area

Beaches - numerous within 20mins drive all along the south coast (Faro island beach and fish restaurants, Julia's beach restaurant at Vale de Lobo worth a visit).
Nature reserves - all along the South and East coast, beautiful walks and good for bird watching, some with hides.
Markets - Loule is the closest and best, open Mon-Sat for fresh fish, meat, fruit, veg, flowers, bread and pastries and local ceramica. Lots of other markets and shops locally.
Restaurants - too numerous to mention here most do good local well priced food, fantastic seafood and the famous piri piri and BBQ chicken. There is a map and reviews at the villa showing how to find our favourites. Try the Little French restaurant with its great value fixed price around the corner (tell them in advance if you are vegetarian or want fish), Louis de Frangos in San Bras for the best BBQ chicken at amazingly good prices, and Alagoas in Santa Barbara for amazing seafood. Restaurants range from inexpensive authenthic local fayre to jacket and tie smart and European that will cater for every taste and most dietary needs including vegetarian (especially if you warn them in advance). Most speak some English.
Shops - There are local convenience stores within walking distance and a large supermarket in Loule and Faro. The markets are the cheapest and best for the freshest food, with fish caught the same day. 20 mins drive away is Faro with it's historic old town and restaurants, shops, marina, boat and fishing trips. On the villa side of Faro is the shopping mall where you can find high street chic at prices that beat the shops in the UK!

Fantastic golf courses - too numerous to mention. Quinta de Largo, Vale de Lobo, the list is endless... Half and hour's drive away is the water park with water slides for a fun day out for kids of all ages!

How to get there

Fly to Faro - Villa Tamarind is only 20 mins easy drive from the airport. Cheap flights available from national and regional airport in the UK and most of Europe to Faro, both charter and schedule. Car Hire available through all major car hire companies at the airport, or local companies will do meet and greet in the arrivals lounget. Local taxis available at an average cost of Euros 25 each way.

The villa is accessible from Lisbon and Seville, both cities are within an hour and a half's drive.

Activities near Santa Barbara de Nexe

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This villa is lovely and traditional. A real home from home, it is furnished to a high standard with everything you could possibly want for a relaxing holiday. The villa has TV with Sky, videos, CD player, Playstation1, children's games and toys, and hundreds of books. For the winter months, the lounge has a log burning stove with a plentiful supply of logs and there are electric radiators.

All the bedrooms are spacious with ceiling fans, tiled floors with rugs and plenty of wardrobe space. The fully fitted kitchen-diner has all the equipment needed to cater for intimate, candle-lit dinners, barbeques around the pool or al fresco roof terrace breakfasts, including an espresso machine and a juicer for the local oranges - they make the best juice! The kitchen-diner seats 6, but we tend to eat outside on the pool terrace dining table which seats 8-10. The roof terrace table seats 4. There are sun loungers and parasols for the terraces on the roof and by the pool.

All the accommodation is on the ground floor. Of the 3 double bedrooms, the double aspect bedroom has a double bed, with large en suite bathroom, large built in wardrobes, dressing table and mirror, chest of drawers and large sofa (can double up as child's bed if required).
Bedroom 2 is a double aspect room with glass french doors open onto the rear terrace and garden and twin single beds, with large built in wardrobes and a chest of drawers.
Bedroom 3 has twin single beds, with large built in wardrobes.
En Suite bathroom to double bedded room - beautifully redesigned and fitted only 6 months ago with a large basin unit, WC, bidet, shower cubicle with power shower. Useful shelves and shelving unit plus a heated towel rail and shaving point. Tiled throughout.
Main Bathroom. Architect designed and fitted 6 months ago with a large basin unit, bidet, shower cubicle with power shower, large bath with handheld shower, shelving, heated towel rail and tiled throughout.
The large lounge is a double aspect room with a fireplace, patio doors leading to the rear terrace and garden. It seats 8 comfortable with 2 large sofas and comfy chairs. T.V with most free view Sky channels, video and CD player as well as Playstation 1 console.
All windows and doors throughout the villa are fitted with mosquito nets.

Further details outdoors:
The villa sits on a large plot of about a fifth of an acre, with its own driveway and car port. Villa Tamarind is secluded from the lane by oleander, geranium and laurel hedging.The delightful, pretty large garden to front and rear is big enough to play games such as boules or badminton or even practice that chipping (sets, racquets and a wedge are in the house).

The garden is well maintained and planted with beautiful plants and shrubs to ensure privacy and shade. Orange, lemon, almond, carob, fig and olive trees are dotted about the garden to provide shade and abundant flower borders surround the house and parking area. Please help yourself to any of the fruit or nuts in season.

The pool is fantastic - large and well maintained - it is perfectly located with a large patio terrace around it and plenty of sun loungers to soak up those rays! There is an additional large covered seating area if you prefer some shade to relax with a good book. We tend to eat outside around the shaded dining table, which seats 8 -10. The roof terrace table seats 4. There are chairs, sun loungers and parasols for the terraces on the roof and by the pool. There are plenty of places to sit out and eat your freshly barbequed food and fresh local salad from the market, all washed down with some of the local wines and port.

There is a terrace at the back of the house leading to the rear garden where there is a small field for playing games, and a large terrace surrounds the 10 x 5 metre pool. The pool is private and not overlooked, with tiled steps into it at the shallow end, nearest the house.

Further details

The large, secluded private swimming pool is not heated and although we have swum in early March, it is really only warm enough April to October.
Ample private parking for up to 5 cars.
If going out in the evening, take a torch as the street lights and road surface run out 150 yards up from the villa en route to the Little French Restaurant!
We employ an English speaking managing agent locally who can assist you with any needs you may have for your holiday, information on the local area, in case of an emergency, or should repairs become necessary for whatever reason.
The managing agent can provide a meet and greet service to show you around the house and its faciliities and explain the local area to you if you wish. They can also provide a welcome pack to your specification. These are payable locally. If required, please request it in advance of your arrival.
Welcome pack available on request, advance notice required.
The housekeeper lives next door should you require assistance.

Conditions

If you use up anything in the kitchen, burn all the candles or drain the gin bottle, just buy another one to replace it for the next people.

No smoking inside please - the furnishings are all new.

Refundable damage deposit of £150 required.

The cost is all inclusive - there are no hidden extras. All water, gas, electricity, maid, pool and gardening services, cleaning materials, bed linen and towels are included in the cost of your holiday. Please bring your own beach towels.

Items for babies and children, such as cots, high chairs, playpens, are available - please let us know at the time of booking.

Change over day is usually Saturday. We request that you arrive from 3pm and vacate the property by 10.00 a.m. on departure day so that we have time to clean the property and arrange laundry for incoming guests. It may be possible to alter the changeover day and/or arrival/departure times by prior agreement.

There is a complimentary maid service 3-4 times a week, and once a week the pool is serviced and the garden maintained.

The villa can accommodate the number of people we have beds for, which is 6 adults comfortably. By arrangement, we can provide additional facilities for babies and young children.

We regret that no pets are allowed, with the exception of dogs for the blind or deaf, please let us know at the time of booking so arrangements can be made.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter	12 Feb 08	15 Feb 08	85£  85	5555	5555	Flexible
Winter	15 Feb 08	22 Mar 08	550£  550	8585	8585	Flexible
Easter	22 Mar 08	20 Apr 08	745£  745	110110	110110	Flexible
Spring	20 Apr 08	3 May 08	695£  695	100100	100100	Flexible
Spring Bank holiday	3 May 08	10 May 08	875£  875	130130	130130	Flexible
Late Spring	10 May 08	24 May 08	745£  745	110110	110110	Flexible
Spring Half term	24 May 08	7 Jun 08	875£  875	130130	130130	Flexible
Summer	7 Jun 08	19 Jul 08	1150£  1,150	170170	170170	Flexible
Summer	19 Jul 08	6 Sep 08	1200£  1,200	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	6 Sep 08	25 Oct 08	800£  800	130130	130130	Flexible
Autumn Half Term	25 Oct 08	3 Nov 08	875£  875	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn	3 Nov 08	20 Dec 08	550£  550	7272	7272	Flexible
Christmas	20 Dec 08	10 Jan 09	795£  795	115115	115115	Flexible
Winter	10 Jan 09	14 Feb 09	575£  575	8585	8585	Flexible
Half term	14 Feb 09	28 Feb 09	775£  775	110110	110110	Flexible
Early Spring	28 Feb 09	4 Apr 09	575£  575	8585	8585	Flexible
Easter	4 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	825£  825	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring	25 Apr 09	2 May 09	725£  725	105105	105105	Flexible
Spring Bank Holiday	2 May 09	9 May 09	900£  900	130130	130130	Flexible
	9 May 09	23 May 09	725£  725	105105	105105	Flexible
Spring Half term	23 May 09	1 Jun 09	900£  900	130130	130130	Flexible
Summer	1 Jun 09	27 Jun 09	900£  900	130130	130130	Flexible
Summer	27 Jun 09	18 Jul 09	1200£  1,200	170170	170170	Flexible
Summer	18 Jul 09	5 Sep 09	1500£  1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	5 Sep 09	2 Nov 09	925£  925	132132	132132	Flexible
Autumn	2 Nov 09	19 Dec 09	575£  575	115115	115115	Flexible
Christmas	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	775£  775	110110	110110	Flexible

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
- Prices are fully inclusive of all utilities, linen, towels, cleaning and maid service 3 x a week. Prices are for maximum occupancy (i.e. 6 people). Discounts available for 4 and 2 people.
- Additional nights available when added onto a weekly booking. Please ask if you would like to extend your stay.
- Change over day Saturday, but can be flexible - please ask if you have specific dates.
- Refundable security deposit of £150 for each booking.

Guestbook

What a wonderful, peaceful, relaxing time we had. Thanks for letting us use the villa again - this is our 6th visit. TS-S.
What a beautiful garden and a lovely villa. GF
A real home from home. We always feel so comfortable here. NC
We will definitely recommend it to our friends and family. HS
Maria the maid made us feel so welcome and the children adored her, we will definitely be back next year. TY
Thank you for letting us stay at your wonderful villa - we had a wonderful honeymoon. C&GK

Availability notes

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Name:	Leonie Smith
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