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Pool area
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Eat Alfresco near the Pool
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Quinta das Casuarinas is our beautiful, spacious, comfortable home, with a wonderful feeling of privacy & seclusion, being set in grounds of 3 acres. The southerly panoramic views are towards the village of Portelas & the historic old town of Lagos & the sea where there are miles of beautiful sandy beaches, only 2 miles away. Bougainvillea, morning glory, oleander & acacia grow abundantly around the villa. There are many covered, shaded areas for escaping the midday sun - one of which overlooks the huge securable pool terrace - providing seating for supervision of young children - an area for alfresco dining with a BBQ. Looking west there are further covered areas (just outside the 2nd sitting-room ) - a second dining area plus a comfortable outside ‘sitting-room’ from which to enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks with a view of the garden and setting sun. Many beautiful golf courses are within easy driving distance. Plus surfing on the west coast -1/2 hour drive away.
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View to Garden from Westerly Terrace
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Swimming pool at night
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Rental periods |
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| Christmas / New Year 2008/9 |
£950 |
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| 15 March - 17 May 2008 |
£950 |
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| 17 May - 28 June 2008 |
£1250 |
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| 28 June - 12 July 2008 |
£1450 |
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| 12 - 26 July 2008 |
£1975 |
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| 26 July - 9 August 2008 |
£1975 |
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| 9 - 30 August 2008 |
£1975 |
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| 30 August - 16 September 2008 |
£1250 |
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| 16 - 30 September 2008 |
£1250 |
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| 30 September - 5 November 2008 |
£1100 |
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| 5 November - 15 March 2008 |
£495 |
For 2/4 people -negotiable for fuller house. |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
No extras. Reductions for small parties for last minute bookings.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday. Out of peak season we are able to be more flexible. Generally access after 2pm and departure by 10 am. Luggage can be left before 2pm on arrival day and left to be picked up after 10am on departure day.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
2 bedrooms with double beds an en-suite bathrooms (1 optionally so).
To understand this check out Owners web site floor plan.
2 bedrooms with twin beds.
1 bedroom with adult size twin beds and a set of childrens bunks. |
| Bathrooms: |
3 Full bath-rooms. 1 en-suite, 1 optionally en-suite.
Plus one full bathroom.
All of the 3 bathrooms have bath with shower, basin, WC, and bidet. |
| Kitchen: |
Fully equipped to a high standard, and linked to dining and 2nd sitting room. Doors lead onto westerly shaded dining/sitting room terrace. For chilly evenings a wood-burning stove, plus 2nd independent TV with free view, Sky, BBC radio and TV programs. |
| Utility Room: |
There is a casinha, a little cottage across from the kitchen - where Ascensau does all the house ironing. In the kitchen there is a dishwasher and washing machine, plus a separate iron and ironing board in the house for guests to use. |
| Living Rooms: |
The 30'sitting room has 3 large sofas+chairs, satellite TV with BBC, Sky, DVD & video, CD/Audio tape facilities. Doors lead out to the covered dining terrace with gas barbecue - near the pool. For chilly evenings there is a wood-burning stove. |
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All the rooms have mosquito nets except the children's room which has a screen over the opening window. All beds have electric blankets - (for winter lets). All rooms have adaptors for appliances brought from the UK. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Maid service. Ascensau comes in 5 mornings per week. Bath towels and linen are included and changed weekly or as necessary. Pool and beach towels not included. |
Notes on accommodation
For a floor plan, local photographs and more information please click on owner’s website link at the bottom of this page. If you would like a detailed colour brochure please ask.Please feel free to telephone and ask lots of questions. The swimming pool: there are 2 large gates to prevent over enthusiastic toddlers from getting to the pool unsupervised. The property is enclosed by a mixture of fencing and / or hedging with a gate at the bottom of the drive. The house is built on one level and is suitable for the elderly and infirm, except perhaps for the 4 steps down to the pool terrace. An English manager looks after the house and is on hand to sort out any problems, welcome guests and give help and advice on most things.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| microwave |
dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
| satellite tv |
tv |
telephone |
room fans |
| cot |
high chair |
barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Accessibility
We have a regular guest who is in a wheelchair - please talk to me for further details. The villa is constructed on one level - with the exception of the steps down to the pool and it's terrace and the steps onto the lawn .
Outside
From the pool terrace there is a lovely, southerly, sweeping view of countryside and the village of Portelas- (towards the old historic town of Lagos and the sea - 2 miles away). The swimming pool is surrounded by a huge terrace, plenty of sunbathing space all around it, and a covered terrace for escaping the midday sun. There is a good supply of sunbeds and poolside furniture and there are 2 large gates to prevent toddlers from getting to the pool unsupervised. There are several shaded spots for a quiet read - a game of cards or peaceful drink. There is a choice of dining tables outside - under the covered terraces for alfresco meals. One near the pool has a large gas BBQ. The other on the westerly terrace - nearer to the kitchen. Also on the westerly terrace - away from the pool and next to the lawn - we have an outside sitting-room where you can enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink while watching the setting
Coast/Beach
5 minutes drive to nearest beaches. Abundance of beautiful sandy beaches all around Lagos. Windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing and jet skiing all available.
Surfing and surf schools on the west coast beaches 1/2 hours drive. Day trips and equipment organised from Lagos, or you can hire boards etc., on Armado Beach.
Golf
Palmares golf course 5 miles (fantastic sea views). Penina golf course 8 miles (Henry Cotton designed). Boa Vista golf course 4 miles new said to be very good! Parque da Floresta golf course 12-15 miles. Morgado 7kms inland from Penina - beautiful unspolt coutryside. No villas yet!
Special interest holidays
Lagos (2 miles from the villa) is a beautiful, walled town full of lovely old buildings. There is a mass of bars, restaurants and interesting little shops. The local produce market offers a huge choice of fish, flowers and fresh fruit, and it is still possible to eat a simple seafood meal with wine for around £7 per head.
Travel
Faro airport 56 miles from house less than 1 hour's drive on the new motorway. As you leave or arrive look out for the roundabout with the sculptures!- next to the 24hr / 7 day week - petrol station. Car hire is a BIG advantage - I can recommend a local company who are reliable and do not over-charge. No charge for extra drivers - and no inspection with a magnifing glass ! How-ever it is essential to carry your driving licence and your passport when driving .
Distances
Portelas is 1/2 mile from the house and has a shop and 3 restaurants. The lovely old walled town of Lagos is 2 miles.
The Moorish capital of the Algarve, Silves, with its Castle, Cathedral, Moorish sculptures, Cork Museum 40 mins. Caldas de Monchique the small spa town in the hills - famous for Chicken Piri Piri approx 40 mins drive. Cape St.Vincent the south-westerly point of Europe next to the small town of Sagres where the fish couldn't be fresher! approx 45 mins drive.
Further details
Horse riding stables are within 5 minutes drive, and tennis courts within 3 miles. Painting classes are available for most of the year but not in high summer. Slide and Splash water park 30 minutes. Zoo 10 minutes. Marine water Park about 30 minutes. Information about banks, doctors is all available in the villa. Plus info' on safari trips in to the Algarve Interior!! - Boat trips with barbecues etc., etc. There is a multi-plex cinema in Portimao - a Cultural Centre in Lagos - and the old Slave Market in Lagos where you can enjoy the work of local artists. I'm sure I have missed things out!! But we have a file of information in the villa! There is a mass of restaurants, bars and clubs within a few miles - no shortage of choice to suit everyones taste - and taxis are cheap!
Booking notes
Deposit of £200 for bookings between 6 Nov 2004 and 19 March 2005. 25% deposit for all other bookings.
The remaining rent is payable 8 weeks before your holiday.
Plus a security deposit cheque of £200 against telephone calls - breakages/damage. It is very unusual for me to have to cash this.
Guest comments
We all enjoyed a wonderful holiday.The villa was perfect. We all appreciated the space,the beautiful setting and facilities. The villa is very well equiped and very homely. Our party felt it was the eaiest and best holiday they'd had in years. Thank you for organising it so well.
Thank you! Thank you! We had a most heavenly time! Really everything was pefect- so comfortable and really homely - could we please book 2 or poss 3 weeks next summer?
We really enjoyed our stay in your wonderful home.We encountered no problems at all.Ascensao (the maid) was a wonderful asset. Thanks again.
Fantastic holiday yet again ( our 4th!) We would all like to return again next year for the same dates if not already booked?
A note to say how much we enjoyed our 2 weeks in your lovely villa .Ascensau was her usual delightful self. As you can gather we had a wonderful holiday.
An ideal perfect holiday.Made my 1st Cataplana with Ascensau! We all had a wonderful time.Saw dolphins & a turtle!
For booking and further information
Jill Parkinson
Tel/Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1749 674479
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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