Holiday villa in Vila Nova de Cacela, Eastern Algarve, Portugal
Countryside Villa with Private Pool and Large Garden
Tranquil Location, Beautiful Beaches and Golf a Short Drive
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) plus cot
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Quinta Diana is a 3 double bedroom single storey Algarve villa set in 1.5 acres of indigenous gardens. The villa has its own solar heated natural saltwater pool. Located in the gentle foothills from the coastline, the setting is private and tranquil yet a short trip by car to the nearest village and to miles of sandy white beaches. The villa has large outdoor patio areas and a large fenced plot; a built in BBQ and patio, a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, video and DVD, music system and air conditioning in the bedrooms. There are many local restaurants with superb food and good prices, beach cafes and bars. Manta Rota has miles of sandy beach, Tavira is great for a day out or a trip to the island. Cacela Velha and other local villages offer an interesting view of local Portuguese life and history.
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| Rental periods | |
| 1 January - 28 March 2008 | £600 |
| 29 March - 28 May 2008 | £700 |
| 29 May - 27 June 2008 | £680 |
| 28 June - 29 August 2008 | £935 |
| 30 August - 26 September 2008 | £900 |
| 27 September - 27 March 2009 | £600 |
| 28 March - 29 May 2009 | £700 |
| 30 May - 3 July 2009 | £800 |
| 4 July - 4 September 2009 | £1100 |
| 5 September - 2 October 2009 | £900 |
| 3 October 2009 - 26 March 2010 | £600 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Bookings are normally from Saturday to Saturday in peak season. At other times this may be negotiable. Check-in time is from 3pm on day of arrival through to 10am on day of departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Each bedroom has a king size double bed with twin single mattresses. Simple built-in wardrobes. Each room has wall mounted air conditioning/heating. Double glazed windows and gauzed fixtures for mozzies. All rooms with light and sunny aspects. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to one bedroom with shower, WC and basin. Family bathroom with shower over bath, WC, bidet and wash basin in vanity unit. |
| Kitchen: | Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. Fully equipped with crockery and cutlery. Kettle, toaster and coffee machine. Tumble dryer in garage. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room with dining table seating 6. Seating in lounge area for 6 with satellite TV, DVD, video and music system. 2 sets of double doors leading to patios for BBQ area and to front of villa. Flooring simple Algarvean tiles. Enclosed log fireplace. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bed linen, bath towels and beach towels provided at commencement of stay - if maid service is required or an interim clean this may be arranged as an extra with the local manager. |
Notes on accommodation
The villa is ideal for family holidays with room for children to play and adventure. Also well suited for couples seeking an 'off the beaten track' holiday home within a short car trip to lovely sparsely populated beaches, restaurants and the quaint town of Tavira. Golf on the doorstep and Spain a short trip over the border. Set in the hills in a small hamlet there is no passing traffic or overhead planes. To date security has never been an issue.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Accessibility
The property is on a single storey. The pool is set away from the villa down a path and some steps both of which can be lit at night. It is necessary to use the car to visit the local village and nearby beaches. There are countryside walks on the quiet roads around the area.
Outside
There is ample patio furniture for sitting and dining outside including a built in table under a pine tree and built in BBQ. The pool has its own large sunbathing patio with sunbeds and brollies and a shower. The pool is 8x4m and approximately 1.3-1.6m in depth. The temperature is boosted by solar panels. It is a salt based system which is kind to skin, eyes and hair - about teardrop level of saltiness - it is serviced weekly and will light at night till about 11 pm for night time swims. The area around the villa is fenced and largely left to indigenous vegetation with fig trees, cork oak and a variety of shrub plants. The villa is relatively secluded and nestles in a small hamlet of 6-7 other residencies.
Coast/Beach
The nearest beaches are at Manta Rota approx 5-10 mins drive from the villa. The beach is miles long, wide, white and sandy and forms part of the Ria Formosa: a protected area with little development. Along the coastline there are many areas where the sea comes into a tidal lagoon area which provides a more sheltered setting for young children. Trips out to sand spits are provided by local boat services: Tavira Island is a fun day out: the island has cafes and restaurants and toilet facilities.
Golf
The two superb courses of Quinta de Cima and Quinta de Ria which opened in 2000 are approx 10 mins drive from the villa. Superb views of the sea and coastline. Nice club house and great golf! Voted as two of the best in the Algarve. Monte Rei is a newly built 36 hole course approx 5 mins away - only opened in 2007. Also nearby is Castro Marim towards Spain and Benamor towards Tavira.
Travel
Faro airport is the most convenient and is approx 55km away. The drive takes just under an hour and is mostly on the A22 (IPN1) only the last 200 yards to the villa is unmade road. A car is essential and best picked up from and delivered back to the airport.
Distances
Vila Nova de Cacela is a local market town approx 5km away - it has all you generally need - fresh fruit and veg market with fish daily, butchers, bakery, bank, pharmacy, supermarket and a couple of restaurants. Manta Rota offers seaside cafes and restaurants. Cabanas (8km) is a popular holiday spot and has a promenade of cafes and restaurants. Tavira (12km) offers sightseeing - churches, old Roman bridge, as well as wide choice of restaurants and boat trips to the island.
Further details
There are plenty of beach and coastline walks and bird life is reputedly good along the Ria Formosa. Tavira is a pretty port city with many churches, Moorish architecture and small side streets to explore. A trip to Spain is feasible - Seville is approx 2 hours by car.
Booking notes
To secure a booking a 30% deposit will be taken. The outstanding balance must be settled a month prior to the holiday. The deposit is non-refundable on cancellation. Our English lady manager will either meet you at the villa on arrival or call out to you shortly after. She lives locally and is on call should you encounter any 'technical' problems with the villa.
For booking and further information
Diana Humphreys
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)20 8856 6823
Mobile: (UK) +44 (0)7747 033299
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