Villa with Private Pool, Heating Possible at Extra Cost (not worthwile in Winter months ) .
Sleeps 6 (4 Bedrooms)
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Casa Ginjeira is in the magical setting of the unspoilt terraces of Monchique Mountain, with stunning views across the lower foothills to the coast beyond. It is surrounded by olive and citrus groves and ancient farmed terraces against a backdrop of eucalyptus and cork oak. The air is filled with the scent of eucalyptus and orange blossom and nothing but the sounds of gurgling streams, birdsong, chirping crickets and perhaps a lone frog. Nightingales are numerous in the spring, and other birds such as the Hoopoe, Azure-winged Magpie and Golden Orioles may also be spotted. Set in a large garden it is a haven of peace and yet only a five minute walk up the track to our favourite restaurant serving the best piri-piri chicken in the area. The market town of Monchique is just 4km away, where you can buy anything you may need.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £500 | - | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 28 April 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £600 | - | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1250 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £900 | - | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £550 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
A charge is made for extra days pro rata. Cost of electricity, gas for cooking and logs is included in rental, but cost for pool heating and central heating is charged extra according to oil used shown on the gauge. The pool takes a week to heat, so you will be charged for this if there has not been anyone else before you.
Changeover day
Flexible.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. 2nd bedroom with single bed and washbasin. 3rd bedroom with twin beds. 4th bedroom with single bed. All bedrooms open onto veranda. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to master bedroom with bath, shower and seperate wc and bidet. 2nd bathroom with bath, shower and wc. Separate lavatory off hall. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen with granite and marble work tops, fridge/freezer, cooker, microwave, electric toaster, juicer, kettle, and blender, all crockery, glassware and utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Laundry room with washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room with log burning stove and TV with English Channels, Sky, video dvd and cd player. Telephone. Bookcase with many books and cupboard with games, videos dvds and cds. Wifi broadband. |
| Other: | Dining room with large table seating 10, and doors leading onto the verandah. Poolside cottage with ping pong table. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels provided. Towels for the house only, not to be taken to the sea. Linen changed once a week. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) pool heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Casa Ginjeira is a comfortable house attractively furnished by the artist owners who have cherished it for 40 years. The granite walls keep it cool in the hottest weather.In the sitting room there is a large selection of books on the shelves and a cupboard full of games, videos and cds as well as a guitar for any musicians who have been inspired by the nightingales. The house has central heating and a wood burning stove, and is available out of season.
Accessibility
The house is on one floor only, however the pool is on the terrace above and can only be reached by the stairs. (there is a hand rail.)
Outside
All the rooms open out onto a deep South facing veranda with views to the sea. There are chairs for relaxing and a table and chairs for al fresco dining. To one side is an olive grove where you can laze in a hammock, and below is a secluded garden with flowers and jacaranda trees. A windy path leads further down to the orange grove, where you are welcome to pick oranges for your breakfast. The large pool (10m x 5m) is fed by mountain spring water and is up some steps behind the house with a fantastic view to the sea. There are plenty of sun loungers and a tiled table and benches for eating under the olive trees. There is a cottage on the same level with a ping pong table and various beach games/boogie boards et. There are also four bicycles for client's use.
Coast/Beach
The South coast is about half an hour away (27km). Forty five minutes of driving on empty roads through beautiful mountain scenery takes you to the unspoilt West coast beaches with their natural habitats and great surfing. Beautiful beaches west of Lagos can be reached in under an hour and the Alentejo is only an hour north of Monchique.
Travel
1 hour and 15 minutes to the airport. Car hire is essential.
Distances
The attractive town of Monchique is 4km down the hill.
Further details
Jose, who has worked for us since 1970, looks after the pool 3 mornings a week. He farms the terraces near the house and you can buy organic vegetables from him. His grand daughter Eulalia is the house manager. She is fluent in English and will deal with any problems or questions you may have.
Booking notes
A non-returnable deposit between £100 and £250 on making the reservation. The balance will be payable 6 weeks before arrival. Heating the pool can be very costly out of season because the nights get cold up the mountain. In the high summer it is not necessary anyway.
Guest comments
From the moment we set eyes on this astonishingly beautiful place we have found it difficult to tear ourselves way. Trips to the beach or other towns have left us longing to be back here- surrounded by the heady fragrance of orange blossom and accompanied by the croaking frogs and the tinkling of the bells around the goat's necks just below in the valley. 2010
We loved every second of our holiday in Portugal. thanks for keeping the place so charming and inviting,it holds so many happy memories for our family even though we have only been there twice. E.T. August 2009.
'We had a wonderful time in Portugal and really liked Casa Ginjeira. Once again your villa is beautiful and has the best views that a person could ask for.' (June 08).
Just to tell you what a lovely time we had in your charming house and gardens. We both loved the artistic flair and spaciousness of it and when I close my eyes I can still hear all the birds and frogs and cicadas joining into a big concerto. May 2011
Owner profile
About the owner
My husband is an artist and writer and I am a violinist. We live in Somerset.
Year purchased: 1970's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We first came to Portugal in !968 and fell in love with the Monchique area. In 1970, whilst on a walk in the valley we found a half-built house nestled on a magical site among cultivated terraces with stunning views to the coast, from Portimao to Lagos. We finished the building, made a large pool and planted many trees including mimosas and two palm trees, which are all now fully grown. Over the years we have had family holidays in all seasons and now the younger members of the family love it as much as we do.
Unique benefits of the property
Casa Ginjeira is ideal for a completely relaxing holiday of gentle strolls around the mountain, lazing by the pool and walking up to the local restaurant, but it is also ideally placed for venturing out, with easy access to the South and West coast. As well as taking trips to the sea, there are miles of empty lanes that wind around the valley to be explored on foot or on the four bicycles that are for use of guests.
The wonderfully dark evenings (no light pollution here) can be spent out on the verandah watching the twinkling lights of Portimao on the coast or trying to spot shooting stars in the vast blanket of stars above.
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