Tavira holiday cottage accommodation with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Country Cottage, Eiras Altas (cottage)

Home description

This charming 2 bedroom cottage is comfortably furnished and is the perfect 'get away from it all' retreat. Both idyllic and tranquil, the views have to be the most spectaular in the Eastern Algarve. Situated on the highest hilltops of Tavira, the panoramic views are breathtaking and wonderful.

Car hire is absolutely essential with this accommodation as its brilliant location is only reached by the country roads, that then become tracks. The sun is captured thoughout the entire day, and outside furniture is provided for sunbathing or relaxing in the shade. Giests may also wish to enjoy a game of chess using the outside giant chess board in the garden area! A real noveltly and great fun!

Guests seeking absolute peace and quiet without neighbours, passing traffic or any other interruptions perhaps other than the occasional passing farmer will be delighted with the sheer tranquility of the place! The nearest typical Portuguese bars are around 5 minutes drive away, and the beautiful town of Tavira is around 12 kms away.

Country Cottage	Bedroom 2
Dining Room	View from Lounge Window

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The Algarve / East Algarve region

The Algarve's 200 kilometre stretch of southern shoreline is one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. The region has attracted visitors since the time of the Phoenicians, but today it caters for millions of tourists a year with its stunning coastline, excellent golf courses and pleasant year round climate.

Bordered on two sides by the Atlantic, the Algarve is divided from the rest of Portugal by a series of low lying mountains. In the east, the Guardiana River forms a scenic border with neighbouring Spain.

The region's capital, Faro, is built around a charming harbour at the edge of a wide lagoon. Its main attractions include a maritime museum and a 13th century cathedral.

The Eastern Algarve is very different compared to the rugged beauty found west of Faro. It’s tidal marshlands have a tranquil beauty and the small resorts along the coast have retained much of their character, looking today as they must have looked long ago. Here, tourism blends in perfectly with local activities creating a relaxed way of life. There is a tinge of excitement and even romance about those ferry or tiny boat trips to the islands, where visitors are rewarded with superb, less crowded bathing beaches and warm waters.

Tavira area

Immediate vicinity of Eiras Altas.

There are no amenties in the village of Eiras Altas, and it is necessary to travel from the hills to the one of the small local villages which are dotted all along the route into Tavira and often have a typical Portuguese bar and perhaps a few farm products for sale- although these cannot be guaranteed to open or be stocked up, dependng upon how the owners or famers feel that day! However, the trip into Tavira will ensure a pleasant destination, plentiful supplies and lots to see and do!

From Eiras Altas, Tavira can be reached by car in around 15 minutes…….and you will not fail to be enthralled by it's unspoilt charm, character and tranquility. As you wander along the cobbled streets, you'll see an abundance of history. A Roman bridge links the 2 parts of the town across the River Gilao, its sides decorated with traditional old bars and restaurants, there are many churches (37 in total!) to view, along with the town castle, several monuments and the typical fisherman's harbour leading to the River Formosa Natural Park.

There is a wonderful daily market selling fresh home grown produce, and the local beach Island is accessible by small ferry boat and boasts excellent facilities and a wonderful holiday atmosphere. Horse drawn carriages and a small train operate around the town and are perfect for seeing all the sights and experiencing the peaceful ambience

By travelling a little further afield there are a good range of things to do to suit all tastes. For nature lovers there are forest walks, cruises along the River Guadiana or nature trails along the Ria Formosa Reserve where bird watching is in abundance! By travelling towards the West there are some excellent shopping centres in Faro and Ghia as well as the famous Water Parks and Zoo Marine (wonderful for children), all easily reached by car (around 45 minutes) or by day trip coach.

The Spanish border town of Ayamonte is a mere 10kms away where the delights of another country can be sampled along with wine, Tapas and shopping and can be reached by bus, train, ferry or car. Seville is around 150km. For budding historians, as well as Tavira, Castro Marim Castle is a must.

This is perfect accommodation for golfers wishing to sample the excellent courses situated in the Eastern Algarve. Within a 20km radius there are 7 courses to choose from. Benamor and the 2 Quintas (Ria and Cima) are the most popular and can be reached within several minutes. The prestigious new course of Monte Rei designed by Jack Nicklaus now has its first 18 holes open and is continuing in its development to the second phase offering the height of golfing luxury - although a costly experence, this is a real treat for golfing fanatics wishing to experience a little high life!

Travelling only 10kms further on towards Spain, the challenging course of Castro Marim, along with its famous country club comes highly recommended and just across the border are the Costa Esuri and Quinta do Vale courses now growing in popularity. We can organise a full golfing package with 1 price per head with play at a selection of these courses, car hire and rental of this apartment. (Flights not included)

The Algarve is famous for its wonderful sandy shores. But for a special beach experience, we can highly recommend Tavira Island (‘Ilha de Tavira’). This beach island is reached by small ferry boat from the town harbour in Tavira and travels very regularly during the peak seasons. Upon reaching the Island, there is a short walk from the main beach area which has a wide choice of bars and restaurants serving food and refreshments until late in the evening - so a full day can really be enjoyed! Its a great experience and strongly recommended! By taking the EN125 road towards the East, a number of quiet, white and expanise sandy beaches are dotted along the coast line in close proximity of each other and all are as good as each other being safe for bathing and offering a range of facilities.

How to get there

It is becoming increasingly easy to travel to the Algarve where the main airport is Faro. The most favoured budget airlines are Easyjet, Thomsonfly, Jet2.com, Bmi Baby and Monarch.

The best website that we can recommend is www.skyscanner.net where you can select your chosen dates and preferred departure airport and you are presented with a 1 simple list of all available flights, the operator names and the prices! This saves trawling through mountains of different websites.

We can assist with cheap car hire quotes or airport transfers. Please do ask us for information when making an enquiry.

Activities near Tavira

Facilities

Further details indoors:
On entering the cottage, the kitchen is to the left and in keeping with the rustic feel of the property , which although simple, does contain all the major kitchen appliances that one would expect for a good self catering holiday.

The lounge is large and has a TV wtih BBC Freeview and a log fire if required out of season. This leads to a pleasant dining area with searng for up to 6 people. The bedrooms are both double rooms and situated at the rear of the cottage. The house bathroom contains a bath with overhead shower, WC and hand basin.

Further details outdoors:
The outside of the cottage has a number of terraces on which guests can relax by sunbathing, reading, al fresco dining or just enjoying a bottle of wine taking in the panoramic hill views.

The giant outside chess board is an absolute must for chess lovers! There are no lawned areas, but the old cottage grounds, whilst not extensive, do contain some interesting plants and trees. The land with this cottage is not fenced off, so access to the hillside should any guests wish to venture further afield on foot is completely accessible.

Conditions

• Rates are for up to 4 persons. Travel cots are available at 20 Euros per week and 12.50 Euros for subsequent weeks.A 20% deposit is required to secure the reservation with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. A refundable house deposit will also be required.
• Payment is preferred in the specified currency. We may have to charge you for any bank fees incurred should the payment be made in a different currency.
• All charges include cleaning before arrival, cleaning and change of linen once per week and cleaning after departure. All linen and towels are provided.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Jul 08	1 Oct 08	700£ 609	0-	0-	1 Week
Medium Season	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	400£ 348	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	300£ 261	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

• Rates are for up to 4 persons. Travel cots are available at 20 Euros per week and 12.50 Euros for subsequent weeks.A 20% deposit is required to secure the reservation with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival. A refundable house deposit will also be required.

• Payment is preferred in the specified currency. We may have to charge you for any bank fees incurred should the payment be made in a different currency.

• All charges include cleaning before arrival, cleaning and change of linen once per week and cleaning after departure. All linen and towels are provided.

Availability

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Name:	Rachel Robinson
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