Spacious and Charming Traditional Farmhouse in the Costa Vincentina Nature Reserve
Peaceful Location,10 Minutes Walk to Burgau Fishing Village and Pretty Beach
Sleeps 6/7 (3 Bedrooms) Plus cot
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Quinta das Estrelas is a tastefully refurbished Algarvean farmhouse surrounded by 5 acres of private grounds with fig, olive, almond trees, grape vines and horse paddocks. This fully licensed rental property enjoys a country location with easy access to Burgau village and its amenities. There is a plunge pool for guests sole use. This spacious house is designed both for character and modern comfort. Ideal for all holiday parties, families, couples, walkers, golfers and sports enthusiasts. The location enjoys easy connections to the main roads for exploring, whilst enjoying all the benefits of the village nearby for relaxing close to home. The Quinta is ideally located for surfers with easy access to the West and South. Extras available on request include: additional maid service and a cook. We also cater for any special occasion and can arrange, a celebration cake, champagne, flowers, or a home made meal with wine to be ready for your arrival.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 January 2012 - 30 March 2012 | £475 | 7 | ||
| 31 March 2012 - 15 April 2012 | £525 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £575 | 7 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £625 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £945 | 7 | ||
| 21 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £975 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £675 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £575 | 7 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 17 December 2012 | £485 | 7 | ||
| 18 December 2012 - 1 January 2013 | £575 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices listed are for the property per week and shown in UK Pounds. Euro payments are also accepted. Prices include a weekly maid service and all utilities:electricity, gas, water and logs. Discount offered to couples based on sharing any 1 of the 3 bedrooms (except high season) Oct to April £25 per week. May, June + Sept, £35 per week. Winter discount of £100 per week for longer rentals of 4 weeks or more. A 50% deposit is required on booking and the balance on arrival.
Special offer
Due to cancellation 15% off dates between 22nd July to 19th of Aug, Also offers for June 16 to 23
Changeover day
Arrival day flexible. Normally you will be required to arrive after 2pm and depart by 11am on your day of departure to allow for cleaning. Wherever possible will will accommodate you around our other bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedrooms are spacious airy and comfortable with large fitted wardrobes. Fans for summer cool and winter heaters are supplied. Terracotta floor tiles and beams. Master bedroom with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with twin beds and Z bed |
| Bathrooms: | 2 fully equipped large bathrooms with traditional Portuguese tiles. Both bathrooms have full sized baths with shower over, WC, sink, bidet and shaving sockets. A portable hairdryer is provided. Heater in 2nd bathroom for winter comfort. |
| Kitchen: | 5m x 5.6m Very large well equipped country kitchen/dining/family room with tables, chairs and sofa. Cooker with gas hob and electric oven and grill, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, coffee machine, kitchen utensils. Woodburning stove. Door leading to terrace. |
| Utility Room: | External laundry house containing washing machine, BBQ and beach fun items. Winter clothes drying service if needed. |
| Living Rooms: | 5.6 x 4m. Large character lounge with log burner and country views. 2 comfortable sofas, coffee table and sideboard. Freeview UK TV. DVD and CD player, English books and games for your entertainment. Two pairs of patio doors opening on to sun terrace. |
| Other: | Baby facilities: travel cot and highchair available on request. Extra accommodation;this property is linked with property ref. P3799 in Espiche village which sleeps a further 3 people. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are provided (except beach and swimming towels). Maid service is provided once a week to clean the villa and change the linen. Extra maid service available at 10 euros per hour. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Location Type: | rural village |
Notes on accommodation
Qta. das Estrelas is very spacious, light and airy, combining modern convenience with tradition. All rooms are tastefully furnished with country views. Character features include large entrance hall, traditional Portuguese tiles, terracotta floors and high wooden beamed ceilings. The thick walls help to keep the property warm in winter and cool in summer. For additional comfort fans are provided for summer cool and electric heaters for winter warmth. Lounge and kitchen also have working wood burners. Ideal for couples wanting peace and space or comfortably houses groups up to seven (or 8 with baby). Children are very welcome, but please be aware that the pool area is not safety fenced. Sorry, no pets - resident horse and Shetland pony (attended to twice daily).
Outside
The farmhouse is set well back from the Burgau road and is approached by a private drive. The house is sited in the centre of the land with no immediate neighbours. The South facing terrace has traditional Santa Catarina tiles and views over horse paddocks and countryside toward Burgau village. BBQ. loungers, table, chairs and sun umbrella are provided for outdoor eating and relaxation. There is a separate lawned area with 4.6m circular plunge pool (depth 1.2m) and feature bread oven. To the rear of the house are stables, ample parking, paddocks and country views. Enjoy picking your own figs, almonds, plums and grapes when in season.
Coast/Beach
Easy 10 minute walk to the lovely sandy Burgau beach with beach bar/restaurant. This pretty sandy bay is flanked by spectacular cliffs. The Algarve is famous for its beautiful sunsoaked beaches and any more are easily accessible by car all along the coastline. The rugged and wild west beaches of the west coast are a surfers paradise and located in a protected natural reserve.
Golf
The Algarve is renowned for its golf courses and weather for the perfect game. There are 4 public courses within easy access by car. Approx 10 minutes: Espiche Golf, Boa Vista and Parque da Floresta. 15 Minures Palmares, 20 minutes: Penina.
Special interest holidays
7 day stay holidays including full board and daily maid service: Yoga and/or surf retreat. Yoga and horseriding retreat. Horseriding only. Sustainable golf. Please visit http://www.yogasurfalgarve.com/
Travel
Faro airport is approx 1 hours drive on the new motorway, Seville 2.5 hours and Lisbon 2.5 hours. Car hire is recommended but not essential. A local bus service is available from Burgau village and various trips can be arranged with pick ups in Burgau. Taxi from Faro airport approximately 80 Euros.
Distances
Burgau is the next village west from Praia da Luz. The pretty and historic town of Lagos with its marina and walled town is about 15 minutes drive east. Sagres and the stunning west coast are a 25 minute drive west. The beautiful old Moorish capital of Silves and its castle approx 45 min drive away. Monchique town, mountains and Spa also 45 mins.
Water Parks/Zoomarine approx 40 minutes (also available by pick up service).
Further details
Burgau village is just a 10 mins walk away from the quinta. This remains a small and picturesque fishing resort. Narrow cobbled streets tumble down to the lovely sandy beach backed by cliffs. The slipway is lined with colourful fishing boats. Winding side alleys weave up to the clifftops with spectacular views. The village has restaurants, cafes, bars, provision and gift shops to choose from. There is also a multibank machine, newsagents, butchers and mobile post office and fishmonger. The Burgau Sports Centre has a swimming pool which is heated during winter months and also offers sports facilities and children's activities. At the next village of Praia da Luz, a 5 min drive from Burgau. There is a bank, 24hr multi lingual medical centre, dentist, optician, hairdressers and cinema plus plenty more bars cafes and restaurants. Other activities available locally include 4 golf courses, horse-riding, surfing, water sports, scuba-diving, archery, deep-sea fishing, boat trips, jeep safaris, tennis, gymns, and spectacular walks on inland and coastal paths. The historic and scenic town of Lagos and its marina are just 15 mins away by car. With its buzzing atmosphere, Lagos hosts a variety of bars, restaurants, shops, cafes and street entertainers making its friendly atmosphere a delight by day or night. Lagos shops are open till late in the summer months. Imagine cobbled streets, white washed houses and quaint fishing villages combined with dramatic coastlines, blue skys, many hours of sunshine, a relaxed lifestyle, excellent cuisine, and welcome to the Algarve.
Booking notes
Quinta das Estrelas is available all year round. A 50% deposit is required to secure a reservation. The balance is due on arrival at the Quinta. We aim to cater for all your comforts and provide a meet and greet service upon arrival. Your travel can be by taxi, bus transfer or we can advise you on car hire. Wecan recomment day trips and nights out and places of interest. Further pictures and information are available by contacting the owner.
Guest comments
Hi Susan, Just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed the yoga and surfing retreat. As newcomers to both activities we were initially a little nervous but you and your friendly team couldn“t have made us feel more at ease. The beaches were stunning, the food and accomodation excellent and I am now a regular yoga practitionar. Hope to be able to return in 2012 Andrea and co. Amsterdam.
We are already looking forward to our next trip to Quinta das Estrelas. Charming accomdation and location. Thank you for everything. Chris and Mary, Norwich.
Spacious, elegant home, lovely village with excellent facilities, friendly people, great food, weather, beaches and Countryside. HAppy kids. What more could we have wanted. Daniel sends Treacle a big kiss. Gail and Norman, Doncaster.
Owner profile
Me with Layla
About the owner
My name is Susan. I was born and raised in England where I studied Fine Art and now live in the Algarve with my Brazilian born partner Peter and surf mad son Adam.
I always had a desire to live in warmer climes and after looking around Europe settled 10 years ago in the South West of Portugal where the sun warms my body and the light and beauty calm my restless mind and feed my artistic spirit. I teach yoga and painting and in my leisure time enjoy the beaches, my horses and the rest of my menagerie. Everyday I feel blessed to live in such a wonderful part of the World, doing the things I love with such incredible people. I am inspired by: all my students, my clients, my friends, my family and the nature that surrounds me. Portugal is both my place of residence and my spiritual home.
Year purchased: 2000
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I searched hard for a property with peace, privacy, countryside views and also near the sea and amenities.
I was not looking for a big project but fell in love immediately with this Quinta, even though it was a daunting, dilapidated dwelling. Its location was everything I hoped for, so near to Burgau and in a nature reserve. Over the next couple of years I lovingly restored this neglected old building into its current happy form. We love both the friendly family-orientated beach resorts of Burgau and Luz as well as the more wild beaches of the West Coast. The nearby delightful historic town of Lagos with its old centre is perfect for shopping, nightlife or to catch up on some culture. Everything is very easily accessible from the Quinta: shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Unique benefits of the property
From this location you can have any kind of holiday you could wish for:
Nothing is far from the Quinta, from world class golf to picturesque fishing villages with friendly local restaurants.
Surf the wild untamed West Coast or swim with children on gently shelving family friendly beaches at Burgau and Luz, walk, bird watch or horse ride along the coastline or in the natural park.
Or just stay and relax at the Quinta and watch the sun go down from the terrace while the barbeque sizzles and enjoy the nature around you.
We have tried to equip the villa with everything to make your stay enjoyable, including personal touches such as games, books, D.V.D.´s and music.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P296
Contact Name:
Susan
(PORTUGAL) +351 915233504
Owners Website: Click here
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