Family Accommodation, Sea Views, Close to Village Centre,
Perfectly Located in Unspoilt Village Close to Fantastic Beaches
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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A spacious townhouse constructed of ecological brick, perfectly located in the unspoilt village of Carrapateira and within walking distance of a beautiful beach. The house is situated close to the village bakery and a typical local restaurant, near enough to the centre for convenience but far enough away to guarantee tranquillity. The village has a small shop, a market selling fresh vegetables, fruit, fish and meat and a number of restaurants and bars. There are also surf shops and bike hire. Carrapateira lies within the South West National Park and is ideal for surfing, hiking, biking, bird watching, sea fishing – or just relaxing.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 17 December 2011 - 31 May 2012 | €100 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 September 2012 | €150 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per night in euros. Prices held for four years running.
Changeover day
Thursday or Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double, en-suite, balcony with sea view. Bedroom 2 double bed, sea view. Bedroom 3 twin beds, balcony with country views. All bedrooms have traditional high wooden ceilings and built-in wardrobes. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite with bath, shower, washbasin, wc, bidet. Upstairs bathroom with bath, shower, washbasin, wc, bidet. Downstairs shower room with shower, washbasin, wc. |
| Kitchen: | Electric oven, 4 burner gas hob, large fridge-freezer + smaller fridge, washing machine, kettle, coffee machine, toaster. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious lounge/dining room with extending table to seat 8, woodburning stove, comfortable L-shaped sofa, rocking chair, TV and DVD player, exposed ecological bricks finished in traditional limewash. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels are provided and the apartment is cleaned before arrival. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge washing machine iron/ironing board tv |
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Outside
To the front is a small enclosed garden and parking space. Two of the bedrooms have balconies. There is a large balcony off the dining room furnished with a wooden table and 6 chairs; a door from the kitchen makes this convenient for alfresco eating. Steps from the balcony lead down to a large enclosed garden with a child’s swing at the end.
Coast/Beach
The sweeping sandy expanse of Carrapateira beach is easily reached with a gentle walk over the dunes, or an even shorter drive. There is a good restaurant nearby. Amado beach, famous for its surf, can quickly be reached from the main road or by taking the breathtaking clifftop track. The whole of the south-west coast is noted for its magnificent Atlantic-facing beaches; the more sheltered south coast is just a short drive away, as are historic Sagres and bustling Lagos.
Golf
Parque da Floresta Golf Club – 20 minute drive. Boavista Golf Club – 30 minute drive.
Special interest holidays
Surf schools at Amado beach and Sagres.
Horse riding centres nearby.
Sea fishing from the cliffs.
Bike hire in Carrapateira and Sagres.
Hiking along the coast or inland.
Travel
Faro 90 minutes (max). Seville 3 hours. Lisbon 3 hours.
It would be possible to reach the house by public transport from Faro or Lisbon (train to Lagos, then bus) but car hire may be more convenient.
Distances
Lagos 25 minutes by car. Aljezur 20 minutes. Sagres 20 minutes. Vila do Bispo 15 minutes. Arifana/Monte Clerigo 35 minutes.
Further details
There are bars and restaurants in Carrapateira, along with a small daily market and a village shop. Nearest banks are Vila do Bispo or Aljezur.
Booking notes
Minimum stay 3 nights. Deposit of 25% required.
Owner profile
Only our dog Meg is missing!
About the owner
We – Rebekka, Tim and George – live on the Gower peninsula in Wales with our dog Meg (a Sprollie).
Rebekka works as a translator and Tim teaches magazine journalism at Cardiff University. George is getting into surfing, which is a big sport on Gower – and in Carrapateira too.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
When we visited Portugal for the first time, long before we dreamed of owning a house there, we had a good look around the west coast and decided that of all the places we saw, Carrapateira would be the ideal place to live.
Apart from anything else, it had a lot of similarities to beautiful Gower but with guaranteed sun, fresher fish and cheaper wine.
When circumstances allowed, Rebekka came over with her mum and George to search for a property and after a bit of trial and error found this house in the location of our dreams – right in the heart of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina.
The bigger towns of Lagos and Portimao are an easy drive away. Alezur to the north and Vila do Bispo to the south have astonishingly good produce markets.
Unique benefits of the property
Lote 22 is close enough to the centre of the village to hear the fishmonger's siren when he arrives in the square. It is close enough to stroll to the surprising number of bars and restaurants that this deceptively small village offers. But it's perfectly positioned to be an oasis of quiet and tranquillity.
Importantly, it's also close enough to the beach to be able to walk there through the dunes. The coastline has numerous other beaches large and small, often at the end of a rustic lane, usually with a great cafe/bar.
If you're feeling active you can surf, windsurf, mountain bike, golf and walk the cliffs or inland hills.
Quite frankly, it's hard to think of a better place to have a holiday.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P3757
Contact Name:
Tim Holmes
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07778493718
Alternate Contact Details:
(PORTUGAL) +351 962454715
Iris Hommel
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