Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car essential Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The Art Ark is a well isolated wooden chalet with all the comforts that you need. You can relax, kids can play and ride the ponies, cool off in the pool, jump on trampoline, go for lovely walks and mostly enjoy the wonderful silence surrounding the Ark. you can take a load off and try and learn or enhance a skill or two in Art. The owner is an artist, teacher and single parent of young boy and provides a great base for holidaying with kids. I can offer babysitting, advice on the best beaches, restaurants and places to visit. You might want to take home more than a suntan and can make your own pot, sculpture, painting or tile work while you are here. Th Ark also is ideal for the lone traveler, the single parent and people who just want to have a quite time or explore and get to know the Algarve and the rest of Portugal. Whatever your reason I will garantie you will have a lovely holiday!
warm and cosy wooden interior
sunlit relaxation
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garden and painted terrace
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The Algarve region
The Algarve is a very versatile holiday destination. Warm most year round, lush in winter and dry in summer. From here you can explore the rest of the country with day trips to Lisbon or to Seville in Spain. Just ask and I will give you all details you might need. While you are here explore the countryside and visit lovely little towns. There are waterparks very close by as well as the mountain of Monchique,a blessing in the heat of the summer. I am an active horserider and can organise trail riding and hacks.
Silves area
Silves is away from the main coast but close enough for all the main beaches, long stretchy and sandy ones to more sheltered cove beaches. The is plenty to explore in Silves being an historical town with its architectual museum and archeologicol sites. In the summer of course it is hot, yet there will always be a slight breeze to make things cooler,.The nights can get cold enough for a light jacket to be worn. From Silves you can easily explore the areas of the Algarve with an equal distance to the east and the more rougher and wilder west coast. The Ark is situated among orange groves and close to the beautiful moorish town of Silves, where you also find a bustling market on saturdays, street cafes and Fado restaurants. You have all amenities very close by, can walk into the local village for a dance at the baille or just have a drink with the locals. If you do not fancy cooking ebvery night,, restaurants are within walking distance. The Ark is aimed at the budget traveller and I will make sure you have a wonderful time and go home relaxed, happy and with the feeling to know a little about the Eden of Europe, the Algarve.
How to get there
There are a lot of budget airlines now flying to the Algarve, you could check reguarly for special offfers. Fly to Faro or even Seville or Lisbon, hire a car and let the holiday begin.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro: 60 km
Railway:
Poco Baretto
Activities near Silves
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 2, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Childrens pool, Trampoline
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The Ark is an open space chalet. It is tastefully furnished with tile paintings and art all around you. It has a kingsize double bed, a double sofa bed and a children's bed/cot. I can provide some toys for the kids too to make travel lighter! It has separted kitchen area and separate bathroom, there is further a reading area, and painting corner for the kids.
Further details outdoors: The Ark is nestled among its own fenced in garden with terrace and barbecue area. We share a large above the ground pool and a smaller one for toddlers, yet I would also recommend the ocean for swimming The surrounding area is safe and great for walks. It is completly quiet! The ponies, Peanut and Pumpkin are always glad to have new vistores and so are our two dogs, Quentin and Matilda.
Further details
While you are visiting the Algarve, Portugal and the Ark it is possible to add another highlight to your holiday. The Region is well know for its pottery and ceramic arts and craft. As an Artist and a teacher I can offer my guests an introduction to ceramics. You have the opportunity to paint onto tiles, creating entire paintings or to make sculptures and pots out of clay and porcelain. I am happy to offer this to my guests, either adults or children but this service will be charged extra, depending on times and projects.
Conditions
On booking a 25 percent deposit , returnable within two month before arrival, a further 25 percent a week before arrival and then the rest to be paid on arrival
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
March to May
9 Apr 08
1 Jun 08
250£ 198
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0-
1 Week
June to August
1 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
285£ 226
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0-
1 Week
September and October
1 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
225£ 179
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0-
1 Week
November till February
1 Nov 08
28 Feb 09
200£ 159
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0-
1 Week
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. On booking I need 25 percent deposit. The rest can be paid in either Sterling or Euro
Guestbook
Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality, for making us welcome here. We have felt very happy and at home. Gary and I always have lovely holidays and this has been one of the loveliest! We got back with happy memeories and in the hope of returning. Kate and Gary 2007
We had a fantastic time, thank you so much for all your help and advice. The ark is a true find! Fiona 2007
We had a great time and hope to return soon. Betsy July 2007
Imme will miss the ponies and we are sure to return as soon as possible. JanMartin 2007
We had a lovely time and will return next year. Caroline 2006
Availability notes
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