Vale do Lobo holiday villa accommodation, Quinta do Lago with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, air

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Casa Julima - Varandas Do Lago (villa)

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Casa Julima in Varandas Do Lago is simply a 'home from home' experience - there are no worries about delicate antiques, expensive ornaments that you spend the whole time panicking the children might touch. This is your holiday home and your comfort has been thought about in everything you can see in the villa.
Our philosophy is 'you need not think or worry about anything' - it is all done for you ! Our approach is that all you need to do is pack your clothes nothing else .... once you walk through the doors of your holiday home you can relax immediately, kick you shoes off, wander out poolside and sit on the terrace, relax and enjoying the delights that are in your complimentary 'welcome basket' that includes wine, cheese, fresh fruit, bread, water and a selection of local foods ... you're in holiday mood now - and it feels fabulous.....

Varandas Do Lago is a private development located between the famous 5* Resorts of Vale Do Lobo and Quinta Do Lago the area is also known as the 'Golden Triangle'.

The 'Golden Triangle' is a fantastic location for those that want to be near the action - every type of water sport or adrenelin fuelled land action is catered for. For the less adventurous relaxing on golden, sandy beaches with a good book beckons. The beaches are perfect for sun lounging, strolling or body surfing in the waves.

The area boasts over 100 restaurants from lively, local Portuguese cafes offering inexpensive fresh caught fish to romantic, Michellin starred dining experiences to rival Paris or London - all cuisines are catered for - and all budgets too !

Morning sunshine on heated private pool	Entrance to your holiday home - securely fenced all around
Ground floor bedroom 3 with TV and en suite shower room	View through lounge of 42' plasma TV. SKY, DVD, MP3 & laptop

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The Algarve / Central Algarve region

The Algarve is located in southern county of Portugal and is geographically the most South Westerly tip of Europe. It boasts over 100 sunny beachs from the Reserva Natural da Ria Formosa Reserve which runs along the Eastern coast to the virtually uninhabited windswept beachs of the Parque Natural da Costa Vicentina on the Western coast. The Algarve is bordered by Spain and it is only a short drive to the cultural and ancient city of Seville in Spain and Portugal's capital, Lisbon.

The Algarve is a relatively small area and has well maintained and easily accessible road system which makes touring and sightseeing very attractive and there are many fine places to visit, such as the 12th century Moorish Castle at Silves, the fortress and training school of Prince Henry the Navigator, and the lighthouse at Cape St Vincent which in olden times, before the discovery of the Americas, was thought of as the end of the world. There are also many cathedrals, churches, museums and stately houses of architectural interest.

In the 17th and 18th century Portugal was a leader in the discoveries of the New World, the Africas and Eastern trade. In recent years this little country has joined the European Union, has a very stable government and enjoys the comforts of modern Europe.

The Algarve is a very popular destination, the consistent good weather and top class golf courses being the main attractions. The region, from the Spanish border town of Villa Real de São Antonio to Cape St Vincent, is about a hundred miles and the depth of the county is less than five miles. The west has a backdrop of the Monchique Mountains with spectacular scenery, spa towns, monasteries, lush vegetation and protects the Algarve from rain. Hence the glorious climate all year round.

Food and wine are institutions here, as is spotless accommodation, courtesy to visitors, genuine friendliness and a pride in service. Most people are conversant in English. There is also an overwhelming respect for the law, which makes the Algarve a particularly safe and relaxing vacation destination.

The old and the new is very apparent here with modern hotels and resorts lying side by side with old farms where you can admire the fig, almond, olive and orange groves. Seafood is abundant and varied and there are many unusual dishes to try. Another aspect of the Algarve are the wide variety of beaches, all graced with thick grained golden sand and all very clean with nice beach restaurants.

The Eastern Algarve – the Sotaventa (leeward) coast, is the lesser known half of the region the pace of life is slower and has with a very different topography and character to the central and western Algarve the beaches are typically long, wide and flat. The west is typically with its coves and rock formations or longer beaches with a background of red cliffs and pine trees

Over the past 30 years, the Algarve has emerged as Europe's top golf destination, the 5-star golf resorts of Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura being famous throughout the golfing world.

Vale do Lobo / Quinta do Lago area

In the villa is a well stocked folder with all the details of the attractions so you can read at leisure and book you choices. Before departure for your holiday we provide an e-book with lots of information about the Algarve and Golden Triangle so you start planning your holiday.

The local area has a huge variety of activities to interest the whole family. Options include horse riding, fishing, yachting/sailing, champagne cruises, shark & dolphin watching, 4x4 safari tours & Cultural visits.

In Almancil there is a karting track if you need to burn off that adrenalin..... There is also an Aqua Park (10 mins drive on the other side of Quateria) and a Swim With Dolphin experience and Theme Park (30 mins drive on the Motorway).

Faro town is a 15 minute drive there is a large shopping centre the Forum that offers good facilties for supermarket and retail shopping. Faro Old Town has an interesting history and several historic landmarks worth investigating. There is a lovely harbour with restaurants dotted about. In Almancil (5 min drive) is a beautiful church with wonderful mosiacs that is open to the public. Quarteria & Loule both boast excellent markets that sells both fresh produce and local made prodcuts.

From Varandas Do Lago about 3/4 mile down the main road towards Vale Do Lobo are another good selection of restaurants including the Sao Gabriel - a Michelin star restaurant and the Thai Garden restaurant also highly recommended. I also recommend the several 'beach shack' restaurants collectively known as 'Julias' it is a 3 minute drive from the villa located on the Ancao beach where celebrity spotting is a favourite pastime.

The Quinta do Lago Shopping Centre is about a mile down the road, here there are many exclusive designers shops and some lovely restaurants/cafes. There is also a Italian restaurant that delivers pizza and pasta (and a bottle of wine) to the villa....the menu is in the folder...for those nights that you just can't be bothered to cook.

Golfing weekends can be arranged. Golf Guests can take advantage cheaper golf rates. The courses with discounted rates are: Vale do Lobo Royal, Vale do Lobo Ocean, Quinta da Lago Norte, Quinta do Lago Sul, Vila Sol, Vilamoura Old Course, Vilamoura Millennium, Vilamoura Pinhal, Vilamoura Laguna, Salgados, Benamor, Qinta Da Ria, Quinta de Cima. The information and rates are available please email the owner for details, costs and distance details.

There are plenty of opportunities to play tennis nearby in Vale Do Lobo. I can arrange court times in the Tennis Valley (14 flood lit courts) of VdL. There are professionals on hand to help you improve any aspect of your game, regular lessons can be arranged for you.

A stroll along the beach will take you to Quinta Do Lago or Vale Do Lobo both offering an excellent selection of restaurants and bars to enjoy a few cocktails in ! A morning or afternoon spend wandering the Ria Formosa is a relaxing experience - the area is heritage protected and boasts a number of rare birds, so don't forget your binoculars.

It is advisable to have a car while on holidays - it makes it easier to go exploring or bring back your finds from the local markets. We can arrange you car hire for you - prices are from E90 low season, E125 mid season, E160 high season. The car can be arranged for collection from Faro Airport or can be delivered to the villa for you.

There are a number of reliable taxi companies that operate in the area, if you wish to go out for the evening and fancy a few drinks, you will be able to. Vilamoura is about 10 minutes drive away and has a very upbeat nightlife with a good selection of 'sports' bars and nightclubs - and the Casino for those who think that lady luck is on their side.

We also have available a personal airport 'meet and greet' & return drop off service with private transfer to the villa, the transfer cost includes baggage assistance, car seats for children and orientation tour of the villa.
This a local payable cost of E40 one way E70 return for upto 4 passengers.

How to get there

BA, Easyjet, Monarch, Globespan, Thomson, BMI all run a good schedule of flights from the UK to Faro.
Aer Lingus & Ryanair fly from Ireland. TAP Portugal have flights from most European cities and Transavia covers the Northern Europe routes.

Alternatively you can fly into Lisbon or Seville - it is less than a 2 hour drive on excellent EU funded motorways - and you can do a bit of sightseeing on route. If you are interested in this option I can help you with advice and directions.

I recommend the websites www.skyscanner.net or www.kayak.com to see the best price for your flights, it is a very easy and compact site that loads up all airlines departing from your airport of choice with the times and most importantly the cost, so you compare the airlines at a glance.

I can arrange car hire for you at very competive rates - please email for the current costs for car rental.

I can also arrange a meet and greet service or private car airport drop off from Faro airport for a small locally paid cost.

A fun web site to use is www.wunderground.com it is a 'weather site' that has historical weather data for Faro and also a 'trip planner' option that gives you a really good idea of what type of weather to expect when you are on holiday.

Activities near Vale do Lobo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
We have tried to think of everything that you would need or want for a luxurious holiday. There are many extras that have been included in the villa, laptop, Plasma TV's in the lounge and bedrooms, Sky satelite with full Sports package, stereo & CD's, DVD players & about 100 movies, Playstation PS3 & games, lots of board games even books and magazines. The entire villa has full reverse cycle airconditioning including units in all bedrooms. There is a safe installed in the villa so you can keep you valuables securely contained.

Both upstairs bedrooms have the own full bathroom and have direct acess via sliding doors to a large balcony with tables and chairs. The down stairs bedroom is suitable for mobility impaired guests, there is an en suite shower room, the sliding doors give direct access to the terrace, pool and garden area. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have plasma TV's, DVD players. Two hairdryers are supplied in the villa.

Breakfast in the morning can be taken on your balcony, enjoy a freshly made cappaccino from the expresso coffee machine in the kitchen - and forget about having to make a bed or tidy dishes away - the maid will be in soon and take care of it all.

The kitchen is equipped with all the gadgets and gizmo's you need to whip up a fantastic meal, there is a separate breakfast table in the kitchen, also in the open plan lounge there is a formal dining table, outside there is another dining area.

All the furnishings in the villa are new - the master bedroom is a haven for mum & dad after a hard days chilling about the pool, there is a king size bed, air conditioning and an abundance of fitted wardrobes. Your bathroom is fully stocked with lots of goodies to pamper yourself with. The lounge room is very light and spacious with 3 sets of sliding doors accessing the garden, terrace and pool. There is a 42' plasma tv and large, comfy sofas, squishy cushions and cuddly throws to snuggle under at night while relaxing with a hot chocolate.

The villa is also regularly restocked the little things like tea, coffee, toilet paper and general food items. You will find shampoo and hair care products, bath and toilet soap, sun screens, baby nappies, after sun lotion, first aid kit and even washing powder - all these things help make you holiday so much easier not to have to worry about the little things. As an added extra all the bed linen, bath and beach towels are provided for you while on holiday.

For the children there is a selection of toys and pool/garden toys to keep them entertained. Life jackets are supplied free of charge, so you can relax with the children enjoy the large, private pool.

During your stay if you have any problems or require assistance we have on hand our Manager Joe who speaks perfect English, he can help you with anything you need - even changing a light bulb or medical assistance if required. This ensures everything about your holiday will go smoothly.

In charge of Domestic Services is Lita who will ensure your stay is like being in a 5 * Hotel - Lita will organise your daily maid service and can arrange any shopping you require. Lita can organise babysitting for you too - if you fancy a few nights sampling the Michellin star restaurants that surround the villa.

Further details outdoors:
The large heated geometric shaped pool with intergrated steps into the pool is surrounded by a terrace and paved area - there is a bbq, sun loungers, outdoor table and chairs to enjoy al-fresco dining in the warm evenings.

The garden is lawn and flowering shrubs. The entire property is fenced and completely secure for the little ones to go for a wander there are plenty of toys to play with and keep them amused.

In the evening fire up that bbq - the fresh fish from the Quarteria market is not going to cook itself, sit back on your sun lounger and watch the sun set - its all so easy to forget the rest of the world when you are in your own little paradise :-)

Further details

Changeover days are flexible, but, during the summer months (high season) it is more likely to be on Wednesday. It would be necessary to vacant the villa by 10.30am on the day of departure in the high season, arrangements can be made for bag storage. Sorry this villa is not available to groups of young adults.

This villa sleeps upto 6 adults only - the additional 2 beds can only be provided for children or babies.

Conditions

For low and mid season rentals securing deposit must be paid on time of booking this is 50% of the total booking cost.
For high and peak season rentals the deposit required is 25%.
All deposits are non refundable.

ALL rentals - the balance is to be paid 8 weeks before arrival.
A security deposit of £300 is payable before arrival.
The security deposit will be refunded in full within 14 days after departure if the property has been left in an appropriate condition.

The quoted rates include a daily maid service with regular change of sheets & towels and complimentary welcome basket including wine and food on arrival.
The rental includes preparation of the villa also cleaning on departure and heating and/or air conditioning.
All bed linen, bath and beach towels are provided..

Cancellation refunds:
Up to 8 weeks – loss of deposit
4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks – 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks – no refund

Please ensure that you have purchased travel insurance prior to departure.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	10 Jun 08	1 Jul 08	1500£ 1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	1 Jul 08	1 Sep 08	1950£ 1,950	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Sep 08	10 Sep 08	1400£ 1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	10 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	1000£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
ex Oct 1/2 term & Xmas	1 Oct 08	1 Apr 09	500£ 500	150150	150150	2 Nights
Mid Season	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	1000£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Jun 09	1 Jul 09	1500£ 1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak Season	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	1950£ 1,950	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	1400£ 1,400	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	550£ 550	200200	200200	Flexible

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

During the low season the villa can be rented as 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms depending on your requirements.

If rented this way the maximum occupancy per bedroom is 2 adults (a child will be accomodated in the first bedroom at no extra charge).

The cost in low season - 1 Oct 2008 is from

1 bedroom £500

2 bedrooms £600

Whole villa £800.

The cost for the villa in the October half term and Christmas 2008 is £900 for the week.

During low & mid season the pool heating is an optional additional cost of £100 per week.

The nightly rate is low season is based on 2 adults sharing 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom.

Each additional bedroom with ensuite is £100 per night.

Availability

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/62209

Contact details for home 62209 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Erika Mountain
Tel:	+351 912 023067
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