Acoteias Barril
About the home
A brand new superbly kitted out apartment awaits within a village location with stunning panoramic views of the Ria Fomosa, with beaches shops and restaurants close at hand. If your ideal is to be away from the normal crowded fronts of the Algarve and to enjoy a more cultural location that still has all the amenities then this is the place for you. Santa Luzia is very relaxing place to be, with no high rise or busy streets. This working fishing village is still very much as it has been for centurys. Tavira is just 3 K away with its Moorish old town and Venetian looks with plenty of bars, shops and restaurants. The apartments terrace takes the sun all day long, so you can unwind, use the communal pool, at your leisure. Serviced with a brick BBQ, loungers, chairs and table for the complete holiday feel into the night. Finished off with wide panoramic views of the sunset every night whilst enjoying a cool glass of wine.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Barril Beach, 1.5km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This beautiful apartment is decorated to a modern standard. The lounge/diner is set away from the bedrooms and has 2 sofas one being the sofa bed. The view is straight out to sea! The flat widescreen TV and DVD with satellite connection to Portuguese free to air which includes all BBC and ITV channels including Cbeebees plus French Italian Spanish channels. It will also take playstations. From the time you reach the apprtment you can relax. Put the car in the underground car park and take your cases by lift to the 2nd floor. This is the tallest you can build in the area in front and one story more behind. Walk along to the outside gate then the front door and take in the view. The apartment has large sliding doors that look out over the Ria Famosa...just stunning! We will be adding 30 channel satelitte telly next year which will include English free view channels, Portugeese etc
Further details outdoors:
The terrace has a brick built BBQ with all you need to grill your Sea Bream on. Complemented by 4 recliner chairs to straight back chairs, a large table and 4 white sun loungers with cushions. The terrace is probably bigger than the apartment SO you will get the sun all day and sunsets in the evening. It has a covered pagoda should you prefer to sit in the shade. Should you wish to hire bikes we can provide 3 bikes for 15€ each per week. We have now added 3 radiators in each room for winter lets. All on timers.
Further details
This apartment is family owned and not on the back of a business empire so we do request a deposit for breakages of £150 returnable upon your return once the apartment has been cleaned. A securing deposit to secure the weeks you request of half the amount due straight away and balance 4 weeks before departure. At the time of paying the balance we ask for the breakages deposit.
Conditions
We will consider any long term bookings, subject to availability. Corporate bookings will incur a large breakages deposit.
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The Algarve / East Algarve region


Santa Luzia is a small fishing community providing a variety of local caught fish and Octopus for the many local bars and restaurants. It has a pleasant palm tree water front a sand spit called the Ria Fomosa seperating the town from the ocean. With its very wide and expansive beaches that regularly win awards being the cleanest in Europe that can be reached by foot, boat or small open sided train. They are protected by Government for the environment and provide the perfect day by the beach or long walk. Surfing and canoeing activites can be under taken, there are bars and cafes at the train beach with toilet facilites. July and August are the hottest months with temperatures extremely pleasant the rest of the year.
All the Aqua parks are in easy reach by car. The nearest being 40 mins away.
Some exceptional Golf course are now very near including Monte Rei. Less than 30 mins. A choice of 7 courses in 30 mins West Algarve 40 mins.
The Tavira / Santa Luzia, Tavira area
Santa Luzia is perfectly situated for many attractions and site seeing. Tavira is is just 3k away so you can easily walk, take your car, catch a bus or taxi for 5 euros. Originally a roman town it was sacked by the Moores and rebuilt and various conquerors have had a dable in its architecture. It has a Venitian quality about its river front with its plentiful bars, restaurants and shops. There are mountains to the rear of the town that provide some stunning views and some old ways of life. Golf courses and 15,20, and 30 minutes away. Santa Luzia has its festival in Early August. A drive to the west coast only takes 1hour and 15 minutes.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Faro: 30 km |
| Railway: | Tavira: 3 km |
Flights are daily to Faro from all UK Main airports. Faro is just 30mins drive away. Transfers can be organised if you prefer not to hire a car. However, Ryanair run a service to Seville at vastly reduced rates. You will require to hire a car as the journey will take about 1 hour 35 mins on a motorway that makes the journey pleasant and strangely free of cars outside of Seville.
Activities near Tavira
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Guestbook for Acoteias Barril
" we just felt so relaxed so quickly and at home.The apartment is superb" Roy and Elaine
"Had the best week ever. Totally relaxing Will be back in the spring with my parents, they will love it" Craig & wife
"the large terrace gives a feeling of a Villa, with its wonderful views of the Ria Fomosa" Annette and Steve.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter | 6 Nov 11 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 200 | 40 | 40 | Flexible |
| Spring breaks | 1 Apr 12 | 3 Jun 12 | £ 330 | 60 | 60 | Flexible |
| Early Summer | 3 Jun 12 | 16 Jul 12 | £ 480 | 80 | 80 | Flexible |
| Summer Holiday | 16 Jul 12 | 2 Sep 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 2 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 350 | 60 | 60 | Flexible |
| Autumn | 1 Oct 12 | 4 Nov 12 | £ 280 | 50 | 50 | Flexible |
| Winter | 4 Nov 12 | 31 Mar 13 | £ 200 | - | - | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Bacs is my prefered route of payment or happy to take cheque by post. We now can provide a web site for collections and returns and at very reasonable rates. We will insist on a cover deposit for breakages of £150 returnable within a week of your return.
Special rental terms for long stay bookings
Availability
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Ian *************
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