CASA SANTOLINA, Santo Estevao.
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About the home
CASA SANTOLINA is sunny and light, with beautiful timber-beamed rooms, and a private secluded Pool, set in spacious sub-tropical gardens. Casa Santolina forms the superb south wing of a large, traditional Portuguese country Manor House. Casa Santolina is a completely private and self-contained part of the main house, with its own parking area, own private gardens and secluded swimming pool, and private entrance door.
There is a cafe and restaurant within easy walk, and a sleepy traditional village 3 mins drive away offers another restaurant, post office, pharmacy, mini-markets, tavernas and cafes. It’s only 6 mins drive from beautiful medieval Tavira with its riverside restaurants, and several uncrowded golden sandy beaches. Casa Santolina has a wonderful tranquil countryside setting where you can completely relax.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Tavira, 8km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Satellite TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1) |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
CASA SANTOLINA has two charming timber-beamed bedrooms, sleeping 4 people.
· The first floor master bedroom has a generous king-size bed (160cm/ 5.5ft wide), and spectacular views of the countryside. En suite shower room.
· A double room with twin beds, and patio doors onto the terrace. Adjoining bathroom with shower.
Bath/shower rooms are decorated with traditional hand-painted Portuguese tiles.
The well-equipped kitchen has fridge, freezer, hob and microwave, and a breakfast bar which separates it from the living room. The delightful timber-beamed living room is comfortably furnished with plump sofas. Patio doors open onto a covered area of the terrace where you can dine ‘al fresco’ overlooking the swimming pool.
Further details outdoors:
From its hillside position, Casa Santolina has spectacular views of the countryside, looking out over a wide expanse of orange groves, vineyards and ancient carob trees. The palm-fringed swimming Pool adjoins a wide sunbathing patio, which overlooks the large garden, planted with many sub-tropical plants, palms, almonds, olive and pepper trees.
Patio doors open onto the terrace where you can dine alfresco beside the pool, which may be floodlit at night. A terrace runs the length of the house, and is partially-covered providing some shade. Barbecue, sun loungers, patio furniture, parasols are provided. The pool is approximately 6 x 3.5 metres and 90cms deep throughout. Casa Santolina is wonderful place to rest and relax.
Further details
Owner managed, with good attention to detail.
There are insect screens on on all windows and doors.
Ceiling fans in all bedrooms.
Comfortable beds, and plump sofas
Digital satellite TV (with BBC programmes, not Sky)
Cot & highchair available.
Maid service, linen, towels (except for beach/pool) are provided.
Reduced price is for two people using one bedroom, one bathroom
Information file with ideas on local places to go, and things to do.
On day of arrival you may enter villa after 3pm, please vacate the villa by 10am on day of departure.
SATURDAY is CHANGEOVER day.
Conditions
We only do multiples of a week, ie one/ two weeks, not 10 days.
(However, we will consider, for example, 10 days bookings, in April, early May, and October.)
Saturday is our changeover day. You may arrive/ leave on any day, but the weekly rate is charged from Saturday to Saturday.
35% deposit to confirm booking.
NB: RENTAL RATES:
There are 2 Rental RATES Price Charts below - PRICES for 4 PEOPLE
- and located BELOW that, a second Price Chart with REDUCED PRICES for 2 PEOPLE only.
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The Algarve / East Algarve region
The Eastern Algarve is a beautiful unspoilt area, with miles of uncrowded golden beaches, & ancient Moorish towns & villages.
BEACHES near Tavira are wide, sandy and safe for children, with the EC Blue Flag for cleanliness. The nearest beach is 12 minutes drive from the villa.
VILLA HIGHLIGHTS
Stylish, high quality villa
Private secluded pool
Beautiful sub-tropical gardens
Large comfortable beds, with good bedlinen
Walking distance to cafes & restaurants
Peaceful countryside location.
The Tavira / Santo Estevao area
TAVIRA TOWN
Tavira is a picturesque town, with narrow cobbled streets, beautiful riverside gardens, many restaurants, old palaces, castle ruins and ancient Roman bridge spanning a wide river. There is a large daily vegetable and fish market, a wide variety of small shops, and a good selection of river-side restaurants where you may eat “al fresco”.
During the summer evenings Tavira hosts many cultural activities, including jazz at the Amphitheatre by the river, and folk dancing under the stars in the central gardens.
Average daytime TEMPERATURES (Centigrade)
- - - - - - - - - May - June - July - Aug - Sept - Oct
TAVIRA - - - -23 - - -25 - - -29 - - 29 - - 27 - - -23
England - - -11 - - -10 - - -16 - - 16 - -13 - - - 10
Average SUNSHINE HOURS per day
- - - - - - - - - May - June - July - Aug - Sept - Oct
TAVIRA - - - -12 - - - 13 - - -14 - -12 - - -10 - - -9
England - - - -5 - - - - 6 - - - -5 - - - 5 - - -4 - - - -3
BEACHES: The nearest beach is 12 minutes drive from the villa. Refreshments, meals, sun-beds & parasols, are available on all local beaches. Tavira Island is particularly beautiful, reached by a short ferry ride. Local beaches are within the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, famed for its flamingoes.
The Spanish border is only thirty minutes drive from the villa. Historic Seville is 1.5 hours drive, and, with its ancient palaces, cathedrals and riverside parks, it is well worth a visit.
The new Tavira shopping mall, Gran Plaza, has many clothes shops for those requiring some retail therapy, as well as several restaurants and cinemas.
DISTANCES from Casa Santolina:
Nearby village of Santo Estevao is 3 mins drive.
Medieval Tavira is 6 mins drive.
Golf courses 10 mins drive
Spain is only 30 mins away, and Seville is only 1.5 hours drive.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Faro: 30 km |
| Railway: | Tavira: 6 km |
Only 25 minutes from FARO airport.
Flights to Faro Airport with eg. EasyJet; Monarch; Thompson-fly, Ryanair; British Airways, (BMI flies Faro to Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands), etc.
Can also fly to Lisbon, or SPAIN - Seville, Cadiz, Jerez.
Car hire is recommended.
SATURDAY is CHANGEOVER DAY.
Activities near Tavira
Tennis in town
Watersports
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for CASA SANTOLINA, Santo Estevao.
Very impressed with the villa - very high standard, stylish, and beautifully decorated and with lovely big comfortable beds. The owners have thought of everything, there is such good attention to detail. We will certainly recommend this villa to friends. – Dr. P McLennon
The villa was fantastic. Even better in real life than the photographs on the web site. The reality certainly exceeds the photographs. - P. Burgess
Certainly the best villa we’ve ever stayed in! We loved the fabulous views from Casa Santolina’s pool area. A very relaxing holiday, in a quiet tranquil environment, and certainly somewhere we’ll come back to. – Roberts family, UK
It’s an absolute pleasure to stay in beautiful Casa Santolina. Clean, well-equipped, relaxing, beautiful garden, and pool. We loved the stylish décor, and the really comfortable beds. So much thought has gone into providing a fabulous holiday villa. We’ve had a real rest since being here. We’ll definitely be back! - J & G Higginson
What a lovely relaxing place to spend a holiday! This villa is perfect, with, and in a good location. Many good restaurants nearby, excellent seafood, good fresh fish. Restaurant in village 3 mins away, definitely a "must". Beaches nearby are beautiful, clean, uncrowded, and perfect for children. It’s a real pleasure to stay in this fabulous villa. - Venter family, Belgium
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 | |||||
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 605 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 19 May 12 | £ 499 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 May 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 545 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 835 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 895 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 775 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 699 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 585 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 13 Oct 12 | £ 515 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 13 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 499 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 655 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 19 May 12 | £ 555 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 May 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 699 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 755 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 885 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 945 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 995 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 885 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 635 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 13 Oct 12 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 13 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 555 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PLEASE NOTE: Prices are per week, in United Kingdom Pounds
*PRICE REDUCTIONS -
Reduction in price, for *2 PEOPLE ONLY, is for use of one bedroom/ one bathroom, (leaving the others unused.) If you would like to use 2 bedrooms/ 2 bathrooms, the full weekly rate is due.
SATURDAY is CHANGEOVER DAY
Availability
See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in Portugal and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2005. This villa has so far received 0 reviews.  |
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