Western Algarve. Privately owned holiday accommodation, direct from the owners.
Farmhouse with Large Private Pool
Peaceful Location 5 Minutes to Beach
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Quinta da Matina is a beautiful renovated farmhouse set on the edge of the village of Portelas, having views of Funchal ridge to the south and Monchique mountains to the north east. It is ideal for people looking for a tranquil location yet being very near the beaches and the historic town of Lagos with its many restaurants, beach bars, the marina, interesting shops and discos.
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| Rental periods | |
| 10 - 24 May 2008 | £1000 |
| 24 May - 7 June 2008 | £1000 |
| 7 - 21 June 2008 | £1000 |
| 21 June - 5 July 2008 | £1250 |
| 5 - 19 July 2008 | £1250 |
| 19 July - 2 August 2008 | £1850 |
| 2 - 16 August 2008 | £1850 |
| 16 - 30 August 2008 | £1850 |
| 30 August - 13 September 2008 | £1000 |
| 13 - 27 September 2008 | £1000 |
| 27 September - 11 October 2008 | £800 |
| 11 - 25 October 2008 | £900 |
| Other dates on application |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Additional number of people over 8 can be accommodated on folding beds at a cost of 50% of the pro rata rate. Cot hire charge is £30.
Changeover day
Change over day is Saturday, arrival time 14.00hrs vacating time 12.00 hrs. Luggage can be left before or after these times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom - Emperor size bed and patio doors opening onto pool terrace. Bedroom 2 - twin single beds and patio doors opening onto pool terrace. Bedroom 3 - double bed and patio doors opening onto pool terrace. Bedroom 4 - twin single beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 - with bath, shower over, bidet, toilet and basin. Bathroom 2 - en-suite to bedroom 2 - Shower, toilet and basin. Bathroom 3 - en-suite to bedroom 3 - Shower, toilet and basin. Cloakroom - with toilet and basin. |
| Kitchen: | Large fully equipped, cooker, hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, juicer, blender, toaster, kettle, all crockery, glassware and utensils. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, deep freeze, fridge freezer, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Large comfortable lounge with woodburner,T.V, DVD player, radio CD player,stocked with books and games, patio doors lead onto covered terrace for 'alfresco' eating overlooking the pool.The dinning room is spacious and has table seating for 8 people. |
| Other: | The entrance hall has plenty of space for prams, golf clubs etc. and has a cloakroom leading off. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
There is a maid five mornings a week, towels and linen changed once a week. |
Notes on accommodation
The farmhouse is spacious and 'L' shaped and on one level making it safe for children and easy for older people.
Folding beds can be provided for additional number of people. Please note for people that have allergies or problems with animals there are dogs and cats living with the owners on the adjoining property.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The property is single storey, there is virtually no step at the front door, one 12cms step between lounge and dinning room, two steps of 15 cms to bedroom areas, all the rooms opening out onto the terrace have just stone thresholds/step of 12cms, outside there is one step of 20cms from the covered terrace to the top terrace, there are 5 steps of 20cms down to the pool terrace, there is a ramp from around the pool down to the lawn area.
Outside
Outside there is a large private pool 15m x 5m x 3m in deep end - 0.9m in shallow end, the pool has underwater lighting which creates a luxurious ambience whilst dining in the evening on the covered terrace, surrounding the pool the walled garden has mature palms and many colourful sub tropical plants, there is a covered terrace with table and chairs, on uncovered terraces there are sunloungers, table chairs and umbrella, dual purpose built barbeque, the pool area can be secured against small children. There is a lawn area for children to play. The house is approached by a private drive opening onto a large paved area in front of the house and open garage.
Coast/Beach
Beaches in Lagos are about 2.5 kms, 5 minutes in the car.
There are many other beaches further along the south coast worth exploring within twenty minutes drive. The west coast is about 25 minutes and popular with surfers and is always quieter even in high season.
Golf
Palmares (which has spectacular views over the Bay of Lagos)and the new Boa Vista 18 hole Golf courses are 10 minutes away. Penina Golf course has choice of two 18 hole and a 9 hole courses and are 20 minutes away.
Parque da Floresta has a challenging 18 hole course and is 25 minutes.
Travel
Faro airport is 78 kms and under one hour drive on the new motorway to Lagos. Car hire is strongly recommended and we will be happy to arrange a hire car to meet you on arrival at Faro. We can let you have Car hire details and rates of a very competive local company whom we have dealt with for many years.
Distances
Portelas village centre is 500 m.
Lagos is 2.5 klms.
Pria da Luz 12 klms.
Portimao/Pria da Rocha 25 klms.
Faro 75 Klms.
Further details
For basics there is a mini market in the village. In Lagos there are supermarkets, fish and vegetable markets, banks, Museum, interesting churches a marina, watersports centre, tennis, golf, microlighting centre, there are very many restaurants both for indoor or pavement dining for all tastes and pockets, bars, discos, street entertainers. There is downhill mountain bike riding in Monchique.
Booking notes
When booking please give name, address, telephone number and other contact numbers, number in party and dates required.
A non returnable deposit of 25% is payable with booking, with the balance payable no later than 60 days prior to arrival.
For booking and further information
Mrs Hillary Nicholls
Tel/Fax: (Portugal) + 351 282 763000
Mobile: (Portugal) + 351 913223427
Email: Click here
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