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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 24

Santa Luzia, Tavira in Tavira

From £321 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

6 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car not necessary, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Perfect location for families, groups and couples, seeking relaxation, comfort, nature and seaside without the crowds. Four houses which can be let separately or joined together, each sleeping either maximum 5 or 8 people.

The House has sea views set in Ria Formosa nature reserve near 18km beach islands. Private grounds with a 400m2 swimming lake and lawns within farm land with almond, fig and olive trees. 5 minutes by car from the historical town of Tavira and the fishing village of Santa Luzia.

Four beautiful fully equipped houses can be rented together, sleeping a total of 24 people. Just ask us about the combinations possible and prices.

A truly peaceful and idyllic location with all modern comforts and amenities at hand. UK TV plus freeview Sky Channels. DVD and CD player. The houses are luxurious, cool and light, with ceiling fans and marble floors throughout which help maintain the freshness. All furnishing is new, modern and comfortable.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The houses each have an area of between 70 and 100m2 with 20m2 of terraces plus two big patios. The living room is spacious and cool, with two large sofas, and opens through double sliding glass doors on to a large terrace with pergola, facing the lake.
All rooms have doors and windows with sliding mosquito nets, double glazing, shutters and blinds. The rooms are all cool and spacious with marble floors and have ceiling fans.
There is a 20"TV with sky freeview channels, DVD and CD player. The kitchen is open plan with a granite worktop and dining table. It is all modern and fitted, with electro - ceramic hob and oven, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle and coffee maker. There are dishwashers in the two larger houses.
The bathrooms are large with stone floored shower, toilets and sinks. The two larger houses have bath tubs and two bathrooms in each.

Further details outdoors:
The terraces all have garden furniture, sun loungers and bbqs. There is a sandpit and two large bbq areas for all to use plus large lawned areas for games. Children are welcome to visit the playground with trampoline, swings and a pirate boat set next to a large avery where they can feed the chickens and rabbits etc.
For winter rentals, the houses have wood burning stoves, which are contained so that hot air circulates and no smells or smoke can escape. They are very effective and easy to operate. Firewood is provided.
The grounds are open fields with olive and almond trees, bordered by country lanes which lead to the fishing village, river, beach island or town of Tavira.
The lake is biological and has an area of 400m2. Half is purposely made for swimming and the other half for plants, which oxygenise and clean the water. It is very beautiful and ecological, attracting many kinds of birds and wildlife. A wonderful alternative to chemical pools, still maintaining a clear and clean quality of water, far better for ones skin and especially for children.
One side of the lake has lawns and wooden decks and the other has pebbles leading around the lake and to a dove house and avery. There is a sandpit and two large barbecue areas for all to use.
Quintamar is family friendly and good for large groups as the houses can interconnect if required.
An idyllic and very peaceful location with easy walking access to everything.

Further details

There will be an extra cleaning charge for the group rental of all three or four houses of 100 euros total.

Conditions

We require a deposit of thirty per cent within a week of placing a booking, the balance should be paid up to 8 weeks prior to arrival.

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The Algarve / East Algarve region

The Eastern Algarve, particularly around Tavira, is a beautiful unspoilt area, with 18km of uncrowded fine sandy beaches and islands, ancient Moorish towns with a presence of Phoenician times and charming, almost timeless traditional villages nestling in the rolling hills of the 'Serra'.

The climate in the Algarve is mild through out winter months and spring .From March/April it gets warmer in the evenings and temperatures reach up to 30 degrees during the day. High summer can reach up to 40-45 degrees.

Beaches in the Eastern Algarve are wide, sandy and safe for children, with the EC Blue Flag for cleanliness. They belong to the nature reserve 'Ria Formosa' and are renowned for their wildlife, dunes and riverlife.The nearest beaches from Quintamar are about 1.5km . They are reached by foot, small ferry boat or by a little train.
Barril beach and Santa Luzia beach are the closest and accessed either by foot via country lanes, small train or by a boat service. Both can be reached within about 15 minutes walk.

Tavira Island has a good selection of restaurants and bars plus a camping ground and is more active in the high season, there is a constant boat service. Refreshments and meals, sun-beds and parasols, are available on most beaches.
Daytime entertainment for children can be found in the large water parks on the otherside of Faro, which run most of the year due to the good climate.
The Spanish border is only a twenty minutes drive from Quintamar, and historic Seville is 2 hours drive and, with its ancient palaces, cathedrals and riverside parks and cafes, is well worth a visit.

The Tavira / Santa Luzia, Tavira area

Tavira has all amenities and a vast choice in good restaurants, bars and pavement cafes. Divided by a small river crossed by pedestrian and Roman bridges, Tavira remains an authentic and charming tapestry of old and new, a legacy from its colourful past.

Summer brings a variety of outdoor and cultural entertainment to Tavira, including 2 outdoor cinema festivals, the visiting national ballet, and classical concerts and local folk dancing.
Restaurants, cafes and small shops dot the river side. There are plenty of restaurants in Santa Luzia, renowned for fresh fish and seafood. Tavira has a big supermarket and many shops and amenities plus numerous restaurants, bars and cafes. Santa Luzia has an annual festival during the second week of August, with open air concerts and traditional events on the river plus many stalls.

There are many beautiful sites in and around Tavira, including waterfalls and hilltop hamlets. Fresh water streams, small waterfalls and rivers merge with the warmest seas of the Atlantic which lines the 18km white sand stretch of semi-duned islands, creating plenty of idealic pockets to discover... A haven for fishing and cockle picking!

Local activities include boat trips, golf, sailing, tennis, hill-walking, horse riding, bird watching, sea fishing, waterslide parks.

About 5 minutes car drive away are Benamor golf course and Quinta da Cima and Quinta da Ria. Beautifully maintained Championship level golf courses, par 72, around 5,500 - 6,110m, 18 hole, well situated with coastal views.
More information:
www.algarve-golf.info
www.teetimealgarve.com

How to get there

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Fly to Faro, 40 minutes drive from airport to Quintamar
Cheap flights also to Sevilha and Jerez da Fronteira(Spain), approximately 2 - 3 hours drive.
Lisbon approx 3.5 hours drive.
Easy Jet, Monarch, Ryan Air are amongst the cheapest airline companies.
Car hire available from the airport or locally on request. Bicycle hire and taxi transfer can be organised on request.
Bus services to Tavira, contact www.eva-bus.com
Train service to Tavira, contact www.cp.pt
Taxi service from airport to Tavira between 40 and 45 euros depending on time of day/night
Clear driving instructions and map supplied by e mail on payment completion.

Activities near Tavira

Reviews

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13 Dec 2011

“A great place to enjoy nature and to relax” We are two families with 5 teenagers that spent two weeks in Quintamar. As we rent 2 appartments one upon the other we had enough space and a beautiful view to the seaside from the balcony. All of us enjoyed our stay very much, specially swimming in the natural pool, whatching the frogs croaking on the water lilies, bycicling along the coast (there is a special trail), swimming in the sea and walking on the endless beaches, eating the fresh eggs of the in-house chicken, buying fresh fish at the market of Tavira (15 minutes on bike) and preparing it on the barbecue beside the house, watching the parade of the pigeons every evening....It is a really great place for families with little or big childern.

06 Nov 2011

“Very nice and relaxing holiday, with good facilities within a bike ride.” Nice relaxing accommodation and out of the way location. Great naturalised pond made swimming memorable. Good facilities for stay at home cooking or taking the bikes and eating out.  Bikes delivered... more

03 Nov 2011

“Perfect quite hideaway - ideal for recharging the batteries” We returned to Quintamar four years after our previous visit and we were delighted to find that it had stayed the same and improved at the same time! It was as good as we remembered it to be and there were lots of new additions which greatly enhanced the holiday for our young son including the new animals in the pen, the footballs and goal posts, wifi and cable tv. Organic lake/swimming pool is gorgeous but need to keep an eye on small kids at all times. Santa Luz nearby still has the best fish restaurants on the eastern algarve, the beaches are wow and delightful Tavira is still thankfully under the radar for most mainstream tourists. We'll be back again soon....

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01 Nov 2011

“Natural Wonder” Peacful. Natural. Great for kids. Amazing beaches. Off the beaten track. Unspoilt. The real Algarve. Gorgeous food. Great town nearby - Tavira. My ideal holiday. Wonderful owners.

01 Nov 2011

“I would never stay anywhere else in the south of Portugal” A wonderful location, a wonderful property. Tavira is a charming small town with lots of tree filled squares, friendly people and interesting things to see. The nearby village of Santa lucia is wonderfully PORTUGUESE with small harbour side cafes where you can spend hours watching the boats coming in loaded with their octopus. The beach which you can walk to or catch a small train seems sandily endless with shell gathering a decided possibility. If you are thinking of Southern Portugal, think Tavira, think quintamar.

01 Nov 2011

“Paradise” A beautiful setting with views over the countryside to sea and an eco-pond humming with frogs and dragon flies making you fell at one with nature! We all loved swimming in fresh rather than chlorinated water and there are plenty of chairs on the wooden deck to chill out in the sun. The family who own the place are very friendly and helpful and you can help feed the chickens and pigs and play table tennis and other games around the grounds. Walking distance from the delightful town of Santa Luzia where we had delicious food in what is know as the the ocutpus capital of the region. Very near the beach. Highly recommnended. This was our second trip.

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Just wanted to drop you a line as we missed you when we left. We had a truly wonderful time, it is hard to believe that we were excited for so long and that it was over so quickly.....without exception we all loved your beautiful houses and appreciated your help and hospitality.

It was " as close to Heaven as it gets" and for letting us share your lovely home - Thank you.
Liz x

I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you so much for a great holiday in a beautiful part of the world - it is like an oasis. It was just so relaxing and exactly what I needed.
Also many thanks for organising bikes & taxis for us. It was just great to get the bikes delivered/collected from our door - it made things just so easy for us - a great service !
Once again many thanks & hope you have a successful summer. See you soon
Gay

Dear Tamar and Miguel,
Just to say a quick and MASSIVE thank you for a fantastic holiday on your idyllic farm! We all had an amazing week and will remember it forever. You are both great 'hosts' and made everything so utterly easy and comfortable for us. The houses are just so beautiful and so tastefully done up.
Ms.Pilkington, august


We just wanted to be in touch to let you know what a wonderful time we had at QuinTamar and to thank you and Miguel for being such lovely hosts. It was one of the most relaxing holidays we've ever had - not something we really expected with an energetic two year old! Rohan had a fantastic time and so loved being outside, playing with the toys, visiting all your animals and, most of all of course, playing with Gil and Abi.
Liz and Vijay, June

My family and myself would like to thank you for making us all so welcome at your wonderful property.
Everyone loved and enjoyed it so much and I could nothave wished for a nicer place to spend my 70th
birthday. Sue and I would like to return to Quintamar next year and will be in touch with you shortly,again many
thanks and best regards, Ewan Jamieson

I just want to let you know that we enjoyed ourselves tremendously during our stay at Quintamar.
It is a wonderful place to relax and to start exploring the region, and the apartment is very comfortable.
We will surely promote Quintamar with our friends and acquaintances.
Thanks & Regards, Siegfried

We just wanted to be in touch to let you know what a wonderful time we had at QuinTamar and to thank you and Miguel for being such lovely hosts. It was one of the most relaxing holidays we've ever had - not something we really expected with an energetic two year old! Rohan had a fantastic time and so loved being outside, playing with the toys, visiting all your animals and, most of all of course, playing with Gil and Abi.
Kind regards,
Liz and Vijay

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	385€ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	525€ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	735€ 735	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	875€ 875	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Aug 12	23 Sep 12	735€ 735	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	525€ 525	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Oct 12	23 Dec 12	385€ 385	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	455€ 455	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	840€ 840	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	980€ 980	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Aug 12	23 Sep 12	840€ 840	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Oct 12	23 Dec 12	455€ 455	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 24
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Nov 11	1 Apr 12	1780€ 1780	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jul 12	15 Jul 12	3250€ 3250	0-	0-	1 Week
	15 Jul 12	26 Aug 12	3800€ 3800	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 Aug 12	23 Sep 12	3250€ 3250	0-	0-	1 Week
	23 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	2400€ 2400	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Oct 12	23 Dec 12	1780€ 1780	0-	0-	1 Week

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

The 2 bedroom apartments can sleep up to 5 people. There is one on the ground floor and one on the first floor.

The 3 bedroom houses can sleep up to 6 and 8 people resepctively. They have a ground and first floor each.

The 4 units togather comprise 10 bedrooms, sleeping up to 24 people.

Houses can interconnect internally if requested and can share ground floor terrace space if requested.

Each unit has its own private terrace space.

End cleaning and linen and towel change are included in the price.

We can provide cots and high chairs at no extra cost.

Availability

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6 years listed You are contacting Tamar Welti Landline +351 281 381306 Mobile +351 963345637 Languages spoken The owner is based in Portugal and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This farmhouse has received 6 reviews from previous guests.