Farmhouse and Cottage in Mexilhoeira Grande, Alvor, Algarve
Traditional Quinta with Private Pool
Peaceful Location, 15 Mins from Beach
3 Bedroom Farmhouse and 2 Bedroom Cottage
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A traditional Portuguese farmhouse with additional cottage and private pool set in its own valley on 9 acres of land. The property offers complete peace, privacy and seclusion but is only 2 minutes from local restaurant and 10/15 minutes from shopping / golf / beaches at Alvor. The whole property is available to rent between June and August, and between September and May, the 2 bedroom cottage is available (with exclusive use of the pool).
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Whole property (price per week) | Quinta only (price per week) | Cottage only (price per week) |
| 29 August - 31 October 2008 | Not Available | Not Available | £400 |
| 31 October 2008 - 27 February 2009 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| 27 February - 26 June 2009 | Not Available | Not Available | £450 |
| 26 June - 28 August 2008 | £1450 | Not Available | Not Available |
| 29 August - 26 October 2008 | Not Available | Not Available | £450 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. 15% deposit secures the booking, payment in full 8 weeks before booking commences.
Changeover day
Friday during high season. May be flexible at other times of year.
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Cottage (2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4)
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The cottage contains 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen and living room. Outside is a covered terrace with table and chairs. Bedroom 1 - twin beds, chest of drawers, wardrobe and fan. Full length glass doors directly out to covered terrace and pool. Bedroom 2 - twin beds, chest of drawers and fan. Bathroom with bath and shower attachment, wash basin, wc & bidet. Kitchen has oven, hob, built in fridge/freezer and microwave as well as all essentials. Living room has 3 piece suite, chest of drawers, TV with Freeview channels, DVD and CD player. Full length glass doors out to covered terrace with table and 6 chairs. |
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Notes on accommodation
There is a separate laundry/utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and clothes airer. All towels (including beach towels) are provided. The owners are also happy to provide travel cot, pram/buggy, steriliser, babygym & highchair on request.
Accessibility
Both properties are single storey. There are some steps from the car parking area to the terrace of the quinta, and the odd step between rooms inside the quinta.
Outside
The properties are set in 9 acres of land, allowing complete seclusion from the outside world if required. The gardens are well-established and mature with a variety of palms, fruit trees as well as various herbs which guests are very welcome to help themselves to. There is a 12m x 5m swimming pool with Roman steps adjacent to the cottage. There are 6 sun-loungers and umbrellas, as well as a built in covered table with 6 chairs at the opposite end to the cottage. There are 2 built-in Beefeater gas barbeques. One is at the end of the terrace by the main Quinta and is set up next to a built-in table; the other is adjacent to the pool and cottage. There is wireless internet access and Sky TV in the Quinta and freeview in the cottage.
Coast/Beach
15 minutes by car to the vast and popular beaches at Alvor. Other popular beaches at Meia Praia, Praia do Rocha, Carvoeiro and the beaches near Ferragudo are all within 30 minutes. For the more adventurous, there are a host of less well known beaches and coves west of Lagos and the surfing beaches on the Atlantic coast easily reachable within 1 hour.
Golf
Meridien Penina and its 3 courses are less than 10 minutes in the car. Morgado 15 minutes, Alto 15 minutes, ramacho/Pinta 20 minutes, Palmares 20 minutes. There is also a 9 hole par 3 course at Val de Milho around 25 minutes away.
Travel
Faro Airport is around 55km and takes just under 1 hour in the car. Due to the rural location of the property, a car is essential.
Distances
Portimao 12km, Alvor 19km, Lagos 22km, Caldas de Monchique 14km, Monchique 17km, Silves 20km, Carvoeiro 25km.
Further details
Senhora do Verde has a small village shop for essentials but the Portimao Retail Park with supermarket and cashpoints is only 8km away.
The local bar and restaurant in Senhora do Verde is popular and busy (it also provides a take away service - the chicken piri-piri is a favourite!). Portimao and Alvor have an abundance of restaurants and night spots. The owners can provide a well-researched list of restaurants around the Algarve!
In addition to the beaches and fishing villages along the coast, places of interest include the castle at Silves, the spa-village of Caldas de Monchique, and the Marina and picturesque streets of Lagos.
Booking notes
Contact the owners by phone or email. Bookings are secured by a 15% deposit, full payment 8 weeks in advance.
For booking and further information
Hamish and Stephanie Allen
Tel: (Portugal) + 351 282 496 232
Mob: (Portugal) + 351 919 548 728
Email: Click here
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