Hilltop House with Pool
Peaceful and Secluded Location
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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This beautiful property sits on the top of a hill on one hectare of land with wide sweeping south facing views of the local countryside and the sea. It is approached up a private 200m track which affords it total seclusion. The garden is mainly gravel with flower beds of prolific oleander, hibiscus, lavender, almond and carob trees. Shade is provided on the south and east facing terraces with deep verandas - perfect for al fresco dining and there is a totally private roof terrace for sun worshippers. The pool is 10m and salt water and has a covered barbeque area/pool house and outside shower. The property itself is full of character but has a brand new fitted kitchen with range cooker, Santa Caterina tiles on the floors, cane and pole ceilings but white double glazed French doors to every room. Two bedrooms are in the main body of the house and the third one has a separate entrance, en-suite bathroom, mini galley kitchen and private terrace. This property is the owners "home" .
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | €1250 | - | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €1400 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 1 October 2012 | €1250 | - |
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | One double bedroom and 2 twin bedrooms. 1 twin room with en suite and galley kitchen own TV (with Sky) terrace etc. All bedrooms have mosquito shutters and French doors to the terraces. Good quality beds and bedding. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room, wash basin and loo. Main bathroom with shower, washbasin, loo, bidet and bath. Fully tiled and supplied with constant hot water from gas heater. |
| Kitchen: | Brand new, (2010) kitchen with range cooker, sink and units in the main area. Juicer, toaster etc. Other machines (large fridge/freezer, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher) in adjoining utility room. Ample supply of cutlery, crockery glass etc. |
| Utility Room: | Large fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble drier, microwave and deep fat fryer. Vacuum cleaner etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Newly revamped living area. 32sqm living room with wood burning stove, three sofas, dining area. 3 sets of French doors leading onto dining terraces. TV, DVD, video machine, antique furniture and Sta Caterina tiled floor. Woodburning stove. |
| Other: | Wireless broadband thoughout. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and linen included with the exception of beach towels. Property cleaned once a week and linen renewed. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating air conditioning cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Constant hot water. A large mobile air conditioning unit. All rooms have mosquito netted French door access to the terraces. Broadband available on request.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Outside
Plenty of space, 5 individual terraces, barbeque area and use of large almond orchard. 10 metre pool. Plenty of garden furniture for different terraces.
Coast/Beach
Approximately 7km to beach. At Pedras del Rey - Barill Beach. 5km to unspoilt Ria Formosa small beach and swimming at high tide.
Golf
Golf is available at 4 local courses. Benamor is the nearest 10 minutes away, Quinta da Ria with 2 eighteen hole courses 5 minutes further and Castro Marim 30 minutes away on the Spanish border. All are interesting courses and offer special deals for green fees.
Travel
Faro airport 35 minutes away approximately 35km - via motorway. Car hire is essential. Seville offers another option 160k/two hours away in an Easterly direction.
Further details
The property is within walking distance of the village where there a excellent local restaurant "O Forno", the church, ATM, Post Office, Pharmacy and two mini supermakets offering meat, cheeses, local fruit and vegtables, free range eggs, wine and beer. On the road to Luz de Tavira there are a further two restaurants but the English in these mmight be a little more limited. The City of Tavira offers the best of old and new and has superb restaurants, and an excellent cultural programme offering everything from street theatre, festas, an outdoor international summer film festival , museums, weekly concerts held in various of the 36 churches and a world class art gallery. There is a daily, morning food market selling fish, meat, fruit and begtables. For those interested in architecture Tavira feasts the eyes having benefitted from a very strict planning/development policy which has ensured the retention of original features in all the old buildings. Look out for the typical clawed hand door knockers. The nearest beach is Barrill which is accessed either by foot or by taking the little small train. This beach is ideal for children but further towards Tavira is the extremly trendy Sta Luzia and its magnificent Terra Estreita beach which is difficult to beat. Access is via a speedboat from the jetty and costs about 3€ return. Other beaches abound to the West and East of these two and no visit to this area would be complete without seeing Isla Deserta - The boat for here leaves from just outside Faros old city walls. Cacelha Velha and Fabrica are also local and fun and have excellent lunch opportunities. Another worthwhile trip is a trip up the Guardiana river, either by boat or car. The Guardiana separates Portugal and Spain and numerous little villages cling to the West bank offering superb views and fun food. Alcoutim even has a little river "beach".
A stones throw from the house you can be in the unspoilt hills with simply wonderful walking.
Booking notes
10% at time of booking and the balance two weeks prior to arrival.
Guest comments
"Having to drag ourselves out of this little heaven" - guests from South Africa. "Algarve is a wonderful place. But your house is real paradise! Do not change anything!" guest from Paris. "We searched the internet for months looking for the perfect quiet getaway, we found it here!" guests from the UK
Owner profile
About the owner
As I cannot make up my mind between Southern Ireland and the Easter Algarve I commute between the two each year. I have owned property in the latter since 2003. Both locations are unspoilt, the people unspoilt and they offer something special.
I live on my own with a domineering, rescued German Shorthaired Pointer.
Finding and renovating property has always been the love of my live so all my properties are individual and furnished and equipped to a high standard. All are all in superb locations whether they be surrounded by the lush Irish countryside or Portugese orange groves.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Casa das Cicadas in a unique property in an exclusive, secluded location. I bought the property instantly without the need to even go inside it!
The village is one of the most sought after in the Eastern Algarve. Easy to access, full of character, close to the sea but set well enough back from the coast and motorway to offer peace and quiet.
Unique benefits of the property
A sense of privacy and space in a property with a magnificent salt water swimming pool, shady terraces, superb views, ........etc etc.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P163
Contact Name:
gaynor stapleton
(PORTUGAL) +351 967456330
Alternate Contact Details:
(IRELAND) +353 872829303
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