Holiday villas and apartments in Monte Francisco, Eastern Algarve , direct from the owners.
Luxury Villa with Large Heated Private Pool
Located on the Edge of a Traditional Portugese Village
Sleeps 12/14 (6 Bedrooms)
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Sleeps 14. 6 bedroom (2 en-suite), 5 bathroom villa with air con/heating to all bedrooms and lounge. Enclosed 12m x 6m heated pool. BBQ with seats and tables under a pergola around the pool for shaded alfresco dining. Games room with pool table. Full UK Sky TV, DVD player. Roof terrace. An orchard with a selection of fruit that you are welcome to pick when ripe. Situated on the outskirts of the village. 5 minute walk to the centre of the village where there are several traditional Portuguese bars and restaurants and a choice of mini markets. 5 mins drive from the ancient town and castle of Castro Marim and the marina town of Vila Real. 10 mins drive from Monte Gordo with all its bars, restaurants, shops and Casino. 10 mins drive to Ayamonte in Spain for a change of pace, with its Tapas bars and late night entertainment. Only 5 miles to the best beach on the Algarve, Praia Verdi Beach. There are several golf courses in the area, Castro Marim Golf Club can be seen from the villa.
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| Rental periods | |
| 30 August - 4 November 2008 | £1100 |
| 4 November - 21 December 2008 | £700 |
| 21 December 2008 - 4 January 2009 | £1000 |
| 4 January - 4 April 2009 | £800 |
| 4 April - 30 May 2009 | £1200 |
| 30 May - 18 July 2009 | £1350 |
| 18 July - 29 August 2009 | £2150 |
| 29 August - 31 October 2009 | £1200 |
| 31 October - 19 December 2009 | £800 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK pounds. Discount available for 2 week or longer bookings, except peak period. £150 extra per week for heating the pool from November to end of February, £100 all other times. Air-con/heating £100 per week June to end of September and December/January, £50 for all other times. Credit card payments accepted via Pay Pal with a 4% surcharge.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover (flexible). Arrival after 4pm, departure by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double bed, balcony. Bedroom 2 double and a single bed. Bedroom 3 three single beds, balcony. Bedroom 4 twin beds, balcony. Bedroom 5 double bed ground floor, private patio. Bedroom 6 twin beds ground floor, front patio. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1 en-suite, walk in shower, wc, bidet. Bedroom 2 en-suite, walk in shower, wc. Bedrooms 3 & 4 share a corner bath/shower over, wc. Bedrooms 5 & 6 share a walk in shower, wc. Also, ground floor walk in shower, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen with cooker, hob, American style fridge/freezer, washing mashine, dish washer, microwave, coffee machine, juicer. Table and chairs to seat 12. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with seating for 14. Full UK Sky TV, DVD. Log fire. Access to front porch. Also access to secluded shaded patio. Dining room is part of kitchen with table to seat 12. |
| Other: | Games room with pool table. Large private roof terrace. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Villa is cleaned once a week. Linen and towels provided, including pool towels, with a weekly change. |
Notes on accommodation
The pool is on the same level as the villa and is surrounded by a 1.5 metre wall with a gate for access. It is also around the back for privacy, with easy access to the kitchen and games room.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Accessibility
Easy wheelchair access to lounge, kitchen/dining area and ground floor bedrooms and pool. However, there is no special provision made in either ground floor shower room/WC's.
Outside
Private 12x6m heated pool with 1.5m wall surround, at the rear of the villa, with gate access. Large patio area around pool with a barbecue, table and chairs to seat 14 under a pergola for shade. Sun loungers. Shaded patio with access from lounge and hall with seating for 6. Landscaped gardens to the front, with a selection of fruit trees.
Coast/Beach
This part of the Algarve coast enjoys long sandy beaches. Between Tavira and Monte Gordo there are 5 blue flag beaches. The fantastic soft sandy beach of Praia Verde is less than 10 mins drive from the villa. Car parking, beachside restaurants and bars all present. Villa Real, less than 10 minutes away, has a wonderful marina.
Golf
Discounted golf available i.e. 2 and a buggy from 96 euros. Castro Marim 5 mins drive (due to long driveway). It might at first look intimidating, but it is not the longest and is a more forgiving course than it appears. Quinta da Cima. 15 mins drive. Championship course. Named in the 2004/5 Peugeot Golf Guide as the best course in Portugal. Quinta da Ria 15 mins drive. Same guide says this is the second best course in Portugal. Benamor. 15 mins drive. Based on an original design by Sir Henry Cotton. Located in open countryside with views of the ocean and the mountains. The new course at Esuri, just 10 mins away in Spain, for those who like links courses. From June 2007 the new Jack Nicklaus signature course at Monte Rei is open, approx 10 min drive away. From early 2008 the new Seve Ballesteros course at Quinta do Vale opens, only 5 minutes drive away. Plus many more.
Special interest holidays
Piloted and crewed yacht charter available. Based at the marina in Vila Real approx 10 minutes drive from the villa. On the outskirts of Vila Real de Santo Antonio (approx 10 minutes drive) there is a municiple Sports Complex which is one of the most highly regarded centres in Europe. The complex is a high performance training centre and it is recognised by the Portuguese Olympic Committee as an Official Training Centre. Aside from athletics it is also a tennis club.
Travel
Car hire is recommended. Faro Airport is a 40 minute drive, Seville Airport 80 mins drive. Airport pickup available if required.
Distances
5 minute walk into local village. 5 minute drive to the ancient town and castle of Castro Marim. 10 minute drive to the marina town of Vila Real. 10 minute drive to Monte Gordo. 10 minute drive to Ayamonte, Spain.
Further details
There are 4 water parks and two theme parks along the Algarve – all within one and a half hours drive, Zoomarine and Villamoura water parks approx 45 minutes. The villa itself is close to a huge nature reserve which has designated nature trails and bird watching facilities. There are lots of locations offering organised activities, such as horse riding or 4X4 'Safaris', within easy driving distance. For those of you who enjoy a night out on the town the nearby Monte Gordo and Ayamonte (Spain) offers lots of bars, restaurants and clubs as well as featuring a great casino complete with nightly shows for a really great night out. Tavira, about a 20 min drive, is really worth a visit. There are mini-marts (corner shop style) in the village as well as several bars, cafes, restaurants, mostly less than 5 mins walk away. For supermarkets, Banks, internet cafe's etc Castro Marim and Villa Real are a short drive away. There are directions in the villa to the best local supermarkets. For those that require the internet, there is free access at the municipal buildings at Castro Marim and Vila Real, also wi fi is available at the square in Vila Real.
Booking notes
20% deposit required on booking, and balance paid 8 weeks before holiday. £400 damage deposit.
Guest comments
We did have a great holiday – hardly ever out of the pool which everybody loved! We will certainly be recommending the villa to others. Mrs. A.S. (September '08)
The villa, gardens and pool area were all top quality and of the highest standard and all adults and kids had a fantastic week. Mr. W. B. (September '07)
Back to wind and rain after a wonderful experience in Monte Francisco. Villa is superb and the area is very interesting.
Mr. G. R. (August '08)
For booking and further information
Adrian Matthews
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