May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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 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.
Quintamar south side with lake
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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.
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
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. Bus services to Tavira, contact www.eva-bus.com Train service to Tavira, contact www.cp.pt Taxi service from airport to Tavira between 35 - 40 euros depending on time of day/night Clear driving instructions and map supplied by e mail on payment completion.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Faro: 35 km
Railway:
Tavira: 2 km
Ferry:
Santander (Spain)
Activities near Tavira
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
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 tv 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 large bbq area for all to use plus large lawned areas for games. Children are welcome to visit the playground with swings and a pirate boat set next to a large avery where they can feed the chickens and rabbits. 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.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
All prices indicated are for each two bedroom house.
Three bedroom houses are an 100 euros more than the quoted price, although prices in sterling have discounts as the pound is so weak this year, please enquire.
Combinations of 3 and 4 houses have discount prices, please enquire further. This does not apply to july and august. There is an extra cleaning charge of 100 euros for group bookings of three or four houses.
Special rates for longer lets.
Guestbook for Quintamar
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 2005
Dear Tamar, 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 2009
Dear Tamar, 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
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 8576
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Tamar Welti
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+351 281 381306
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