Front terrace leading onto gardens

The pool

Lounge

Front of house

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods
24 May - 27 June 2008	£500
28 June - 18 July 2008	£550
19 July - 29 August 2008	£650
30 August - 26 September 2008	£450
27 September - 1 November 2008	£350
2 - 30 November 2008	£200
1 March - 25 April 2009	£350
26 April - 23 May 2009	£450
24 May - 27 June 2009	£550
28 June - 18 July 2009	£600
19 July - 30 August 2009	£700
31 August - 26 September 2009	£450
27 September - 1 November 2009	£350

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.

Changeover day
We are flexible with arrival days as a lot of the low cost airlines fly mid week. Check in time is 3pm and check out 11am but again this is also flexible and will be advised accordingly.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
This accommodation is most suitable for families and couples. For families wishing to travel together there are two other houses available on the complex - Ref P1183 and P4520. Cot and highchair are available on request. Sorry no pets are allowed. Guests are asked to bring their own beach towels please. Guests are kindly requested not to smoke inside the house but to use the outside areas.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
There is a large swimming pool (shared just with the other residents) with a lawned area for sunbathing. Steps lead the pool and are gated. Sunbeds and umbrellas are provided for use at the pool or in the gardens of the complex with tall pine trees for shade. The house has a spacious front patio area with tables and chairs for dining outside and a BBQ located at the back of the house just outside the kitchen area. The compex itself sits in grounds of mainly grassed areas and is gated for extra privacy.

Coast/Beach
Just 400 meters away is the award winning Falesia Beach with its stunning red rock cliffs and golden sands beach. The longest beach in the Algarve, it offers an excellent choice of facilities including parasols, sunbeds and in high summer there are water sports available. The beach is ideal for walkers and there are a limited number of bars and restaurants but all offering various mouth watering cuisines to suit all tastes including fantastic fresh sea food.

Golf
There are many high quality golf courses within a ten minute drive of the accommodation. The closest is the neighbouring Sheraton Pine Cliffs Golf Course which includes the famous 'Devils Parlour'. Close by are a range of courses at Vilamoura including the Millennium, Laguna, Victoria and Vilamoura's' Old Course. There is also a golf academy and driving range.

Travel
Faro airport is just 30km away and is just 40 mins drive to the accommodation. As the Algarve spans a large area with wonderful sights and attractions, car hire is highly recommended to explore, but not essential for this villa as there are a number of good restaurants and bars within walking distance and the beach is a 5-6 minute walk away. Taxis are reasonably priced. Transfers can also be arranged for you if requested.

Distances
An excellent selection of bars and restaurants as well as a supermarket are located very close to the complex for those not wishing to travel too far. Acoteias village is 1.4 km away - just a few minutes by car or a pleasant walk and has a great selection of very popular bars, restaurants, shops, supermarkets, internet access and a bank. Vilamoura is only a 10 minute drive away with its stunning marina and if in need of some fabulous nightlife - Albufeira is only a 10 minute taxi ride away.

Further details
There are many major attractions for all the family to enjoy including Zoo Marine (where you can swim with the dolphins), horse riding on the beach and some brilliant fun filled waterparks all within a half hour drive of the house. Locally there is golfing, tennis, horse riding and a sports facility. 2 large shopping centres are 'Algarve Shopping' in Guia and 'The Forum' in Faro just 20-30 minutes by car. The Algarve Shopping, is a large mall which is approx. 15 minutes drive away. Here you will find a variety of shops, a big supermarket, a bowling alley, a multi-screen cinema (most films are in English with Portuguese sub titles) and a food hall. The water parks are within easy reach - Aqualand and Slide & Splash being the most popular. The parks all provide buses that will pick up you up and return locally. If you want to get away from the coast for the day then a drive to Monchique and Foia (the highest point of the Algarve) is highly recommended. On the way you could visit the castle in Silves and stop for lunch of chicken Piri-Piri in the small mountain town of Monchique. It will take you less the an hour to get there. Alternative ways of exploring the Algarve are by joining one of the many jeeps that head out each day (high season) to explore the unspoilt Algarve. This is a great day out for the family and will pick up and drop off in the area. As Acoteias is ideally situated between Vilamoura and Albufeira there are plenty of great boat trips leaving from both Albufeira and Vilamoura marinas everyday. You can choose from a full or a half day and this can often include a trip into the caves and grottoes of the beautiful Algarvian coast line. If you fancy a drive into Spain then the border is only a 50 minute drive and Seville approx two hours depending on traffic. There is a Algarve Information Book in the house with lots more information on the local area as well as great days out.

Booking notes
A 25% deposit is required to make a reservation. The balance is due 8 weeks before your date of arrival. A refundable breakages/damages deposit of £150 or 200 euros is required to be paid in cash on arrival. Providing there is no damage or breakages this will be refunded on your day of departure.
Cancellation charges are as follows:
Up to 8 weeks - no cancellation charge
4 - 8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded
2 - 4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks - no refund.

Guest comments
Thank you once again for a fabulous holiday - the apartment was gorgeous and spacious. Didn't realise it would be that big... it was bigger than our house!!. Loved the area as well, really nice and quiet and fab location for food, shops and beach. Went to Albufeira for a day out which was nice but we all agreed it was to busy and couldn't wait to get back to the pool - which we had to ourselves most of the time! - frm Jemma & Family.
We've had the most enjoyable stay. Apartment has everything one needs, very peaceful, yet near enough to all you need. The square is really good and eveybody is very happy to serve you and make your stay enjoyable. The beach here is fantastic. We'ver had the best of weeks - Margaret & Friends.
Thank you so much for the fabulous villa! It was a pleasure to stay here while touring the Algarve. Fabulous and great location. A lovely place to unwind, sit in the sun, walk down to the beach, have a drink or lunch in the square. Marty & Friends Canada.

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