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Monte Albano - peaceful country views
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Fully modernized country house in nature reserve near Bensafrim, 16 min from Lagos (city, marina and beaches). Set within 140 hectares of private land, comprising a large private lake. Nearby is the Barragem de Bravura, a very large lake with picnic beaches. Totally quiet area. You hear only wind and birds. No other houses are nearer than 1km. The walls are traditional 60cm thickness and isolating, the (wooden) roofs are high, newly finished wooden floors are comfortable, kitchen has microwave and washing machine (laundry) and is newly fitted - as are the 2 bathrooms with bidet and shower. On the large covered terrace a plunge pool (private) offers a cool splash or place to relax. A large stone-built BBQ upon the terrace. Satellite TV provides international channels. 100% solar electricity (AC). Central Heating (in winter) in Monte Albano. Distance only 10 min from A22 highway. West and south coast beaches within easy reach.
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Barbecue and plungepool
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Lagos streets at night
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 Rental periods |
 Monte Albano 1 (private occupancy) |
 Monte Albano 2 (private occupancy) |
| June |
550 euros |
450 euros |
| July / August |
650 euros |
550 euros |
| September |
550 euros |
400 euros |
| Winter |
450 euros |
400 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property(s) per week in Euros. Max 4 persons per unit. Both units can be rented. Long lets 600 per month. Payments in euros to Lustrina Lda, Vila do Bispo, Portugal
Changeover day
Preferably Friday.
Villa Monte Albano 1
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Villa Monte Albano: Bedroom 1 - 2 x 2m double bed, and large entresol with 2 x 2m bed. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, WC and bidet towel heater. Separate apartment 2nd bathroom with shower, WC in annex (garage). Cooker, fridge, microwave, 4b gaz, espresso machine, washing machine 4b gaz extra oven and deep freeze in annex apartment (included). Spacious and high (cool) living/dining with efficient fireplace (and central heating in winter) Sat-TV, video. Cleaning linen and maid service 1 x per week are included. Extras (babysit, child care) will be charged for. Lawn and large private terrace, barbeque, plunge pool. The plunge pool is suitable for bathing, fresh water from lake.
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Villa Monte Albano 2
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Villa Monte Albano 2: Bedroom 1 - 1.60m double bed, and large entresol with 1.60m bed. En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, WC and bidet towel heater. Separate 2nd bathroom with shower, WC in annex (annex). Cooker, fridge, 4b gaz, espresso machine, washing machine 4b gaz extra oven and deep freeze in annex apartment (included). Spacious and high (cool) living/dining with efficient fireplace (and central heating in winter) Sat-TV, Cleaning linen and maid service 1 x per week are included. Lawn and large private terrace, barbeque, plunge pool. The plunge pool is suitable for bathing, fresh water from lake. Lawn is 200 m2, suitable for Tai Chi exercises and Yoga classes.
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Notes on accommodation
Monte Albano 1 and 2 were recently built upon the ruins of an old estate. In the garage of Villa Monte Albano a mini apartment is built as an adjoining annex, complete with 2nd bathroom and small living/kitchen. Solar panels (14) provide abundant but theoretically limited power - in summer 24hrs, in winter 9-12 hrs. In summer month you can run the laundry machine in daytime without jeopardizing television/dvd after sunset. Important note: to ensure privacy, only one part of the villa (1 or 2) will be rented in the same period.
Accessibility
Not recommended to wheelchair users. Pets welcome.
Outside
Villa Monte Albano - Lawn and large private terrace, barbeque, plungepool (private). The plungepool is suitable for bathing, not for swimming. It offers a cool place to relax and splash in the summer. Large lawn (200 sq.m.) provides space for golf practise (light balls), Tai-Chi and Yoga.
Coast/Beach
West beaches: 25 min by car. South beaches: 18 min by car Large dam and lake Barragem de Bravura (canoeing only) 8 min by car, within walking distance. Ideal for lakeshore picnics. West beaches (Carrapateira, surfers paradise) are large and deserted. South beaches: sea can be calm like a mirror. Depending on wind direction.
Golf
3 championship courses within 18 min drive. Parque do Floresta (Budens). Boavista (Lagos). Palmares (Meia Praia) accept players without restrictions. Golf handicap certificate not necessary. No jeans etc. Bookings: see the websites (type the above names in search engine).
Special interest holidays
2 sit-on-top canoes (Rotomod, France) are available for surf-riding, or for canoeing on the large lake Barragem de Bravura (8 min). Bring roof rack. Deposit asked.
Travel
Faro airport 50 min. Only 10 min from access to A22 motorway to Lagos, Portimao, Silves, Monchique thermal resort
Distances
Local supermercado and bank: 10 min. Lagos 4 large supermercado's 18 min.
Further details
Trips to Monchique (superb mountain views) and Sagres (Port and Fort of Henri the Navigator) recommended.
Booking notes
After initial confirmation please pay into the account of Lustrina Lda, bank Credito Agricola, Vila do Bispo, Portugal, at NIB 0045 7150 40129150613 77. Account No: 40129150613. 40% at booking, 60% 6 wks before arrival.
For booking and further information
Mr Krop Tel: (Netherlands) + 31 6 26720717
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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