The Old Bakehouse
About the home
Situated in the rural village of Calcada, a suburb of Sao Bras (Pronounced: Serng Bras) this charming farmhouse is one of only two separate self contained units, with very well developed gardens with plenty of privacy, a large outdoor salt-water pool ( not chlorinated ) 26ft x 13ft with large Patio areas.
The Quinta is only 5 minutes walk from the Village of Sao Bras, where you can find plenty of excellent and inexpensive Restaurants, Bars, Shops, etc.
The beautiful market towns of Loule and Tavira are only 15 minutes away. Several Beaches and Golf Courses are all within 20 minutes drive. Quinta da Horta is ideally suited to anyone who requires a relaxing holiday, in beautiful surroundings. We provide you with a free Welcome Pack on your arrival.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Vale do Lobo, Faro & Quarteira beaches., 20km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 en suite, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Our Farmhouse is situated adjacent to the Pool, Garden, Patio and BBQ with separate access from one of the bedrooms. It is ideally suited to couples. single persons or a Family of up to 5 ( using a Fold Down Bed )
The Farmhouse retains all the character and charm of the original Farm, ( including the original built-in Bread Oven ) but with the modern appliances and facilities to ensure your comfort. The Farmhouse is located in a very quiet position, 100 metres from the road and only 10 minutes walk to all the shops, bars & restaurants and supermarkets and very peaceful for those evening BBQ's by the pool. The grounds are secured by lockable gates. We have a no smoking rule within the house, but we do not object to smoking outside.
Further details outdoors:
We have a large Barbecue in the Old Pig Sty, which is adjacent the Pool and Garden.
The delightful Garden is planted with many unusual and Fragrant plants, trees and shrubs, that fill the air with colour and perfume the year round.
Further details
The Garden is shared and maintained by the owners, who live in a 3rd Villa on the site. ( English Speaking )
A Welcome Pack is provided free of charge, which includes some essential items, for your arrival, including local wine.
Our rental prices are based on 2 people sharing. Children under 12 are half price and there is no charge for babies.
Conditions
Refundable deposit of £100 will be required, in case of any Damage or Breakages.
We require a 50% deposit with your confirmation and payment in full 3 months before your arrival.
Rental prices are based on 2 people sharing, per week. Pro Rata rates for 4 x people.
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The Algarve / East Algarve region


The Algarve is renowned for it's year-round warm climate and clean sandy beaches. Also, the Algarve boasts some of the very best Golf Courses in the World.
Quinta da Horta welcomes golfers through-out the year and especially in January, February and March. Discounts are available for 6 persons, booking at the same time.
The Sao Bras de Alportel / Calcada area
Calcada is situated next to Sao Bras de Alportel and is only 5 minutes walk away, where you will find lots of good restaurants, bars and shops. There are many festivals in the Algarve and there are usually 5 or 6 throughout the year in Sao Bras.
Loule is only 10 minutes drive away, where there are many shops and great restaurants/bars etc. Loule also hosts the Gypsy Market every Saturday, where you can buy items of clothing, shoes, gifts etc and barter your way to a great deal with the stall holders.
The newly refurbished Loule Market and Castle, are a must to visit, you will not be disappointed !
Other places of interest are:- Zoo Marine - 30 minutes away, Aqualand - 20 mins, Villamoura Harbour 25 mins, Seville 2 hours and of course, many fine Golf Courses within 30 minutes drive.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Faro: 20 km |
| Railway: | Loule: 15 km |
- Fly to Faro, Quinta da Horta is less than 20 minutes from the airport
- Cheap flights are available from EasyJet, Monarch, BMI Baby, Thomson's, amongst others
- Car hire is available through a number of providers, though we recommend WWW.nicetriprentacar and if you book with us, we will provide a car booking reference that entitles you to a discount from normal rates.
Alternately, we can arrange for you to be collected from the Airport by private hire car ( cheaper than Airport Taxis ) and transferred here.
Activities near Sao Bras de Alportel
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for The Old Bakehouse
1. Jim and Elizabeth UK. Fantastic welcoming atmosphere and superb hosts. Beautiful gardens and very comfortable accommodation
2. A very pleasant week, in great company,we will be back, Fai and Steve, London.
3. Alison and Neville, N.Ireland. 2 weeks of heaven and looking forward to our next visit already.
4. Delores and James ( Ireland ) Superb accommodation, very clean and tidy. Very welcoming and hospitable hosts. Love all the animals, looking forward to next year, for fresh eggs from the new chicks and ducks. Splendid holiday, thank you.
5. Robert & Elizabeth Moore. Vry enjoyable. lovely Villa. Keith & Ann made us feel very welcome, we will definitely reccommend and return ourselves.
6. Wendy and Graham. Simply a piece of heaven in the Algarve, we will return next year for our Honeymoon, with friends, Thank you Keith and Ann for a beautiful holiday to remember.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| High Season | 1 Aug 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 275 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 240 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 240 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 275 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 240 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| High Season | 1 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Oct 11 | 1 Nov 11 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Nov 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Jan 12 | 1 Mar 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Mar 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Aug 12 | £ 760 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High Season | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 900 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid Season | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 660 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The rates quoted above are based on 2 people sharing per week ( 7 nights ) Please enquire about rates for 3,4 or 5 people. Children under 12 years of age are Half Price, Babies are free !
Special rates on Car Hire, when booked through us. Special rates on transfers, when booked through us.
There are no other hidden charges.
Availability
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