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Quinat da Escocia
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Swimming Pool
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Quinta da Escocia is a large comfortable farmhouse, all on one level set in its own beautiful 100 acres of pine, eucalytus and cork trees on the fringe of the small village of Pincho. The garden and grounds abound with bourgainvillia, hisbiscus, oleander and other native shrubs and plants. Wonderful fresh air scented with pine and eucalytus. It offers complete privacy, seclusion and tranquility and is a wonderful retreat for the holidaymakers who want to get away from the daily bustle and relax in lovely country. It has wonderful wild flowers in April, May and June and endless superb walks. The West Coast is 20 mins drive where you will find miles of beautiful coastline and sandy beaches. The south coast is also 15 mins drive where you can find lots of lovely beaches. Lagos is a lovely, bustling, historic, old town with lots to see and do. Large choice of restaurants and bars to suit tastes. Golf, horse riding are close and the house is very safe and suitable for small children.
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View of Quinta from East
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Sitting Room Leading to Dining Room
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Rental periods |
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| April / May |
£700 |
| June |
£800 |
| 5 - 19 July |
£1000 |
| 19 July - 30 August |
£1200 |
| September |
£800 |
| October |
£700 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Low season prices by negotiation. 25% deposit on all bookings.
Balance payable 8 weeks before departure.
Winter arrangements by arrangement.
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday.
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds.
Bedroom 3 with twin beds.
Bedroom 4 with twin beds.
Bedroom 5 with bunk beds. |
| Bathrooms: |
En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, wc, bidet.
One additional bathroom, with bath, wc, bidet.
One shower room with wc. |
| Kitchen: |
Large well equipped farmhouse kitchen with dishwasher, gas cooker, fridge freezer, two fridges. Large kitchen table. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine and ironing area. |
| Living Rooms: |
Large reception area. Hall and sitting room with wood burning stove and digital television. The house has an extensive library of books to suit all ages and tastes. |
| Other: |
Dining room to accommodate 10 people, leading into spacious reception area. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Excellent maid 6 mornings a week (Mon to Sat). All linen and towels supplied and changed every week. Lucilia is an excellent laundress and will cook/babysit by negotiation. Please bring your own beach towels. |
Notes on accommodation
An English house manager looks after the house and lives in Bensafrim and is on hand to sort out problems and give advice on most things. We have a folder in the quinta with information. Cot and high available through our house manager at a small charge.
Swimming pool is 10m x 5m and has a secure fence round it to keep out over enthusiastic toddlers from getting to the pool without being supervised.
There is an extensive library to suit all ages. Suitable wheelchair access. House and terrace all on one level.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
pets accepted |
Accessibility
The house and terrace are fully wheelchair friendly. The pool area is difficult owing to a flight of 8 steps' requiring two strong adults.
Outside
Large terrace. Two outside eating areas. Stone built BBQ. Lockfast (10x5 metre) pool and surround with ample sun loungers. New refurbishment of pool and pool area completed this year, smart balustrading instead of fence round top of pool, new shade canopy and new retiling and steps into pool.
Coast/Beach
The farmhouse is located roughly equidistant from the sophisticated south coast and the wilder natural west coast.( Approx. 20 mins by car) The South coast offers a wide range of beautiful beaches (Lagos 15 min. drive). Windsurfing, sailing, watersking and jetskiing is available The west coast has miles of unspoilt, natural coastline and wonderful sandy beaches and some good beach restaurants. Armado has a surf school (equipment can be hired) which is run by our housemanager's son, Toby.
Golf
There are 6 very different golf courses within 15 miles: Palmares, Penina, Boa Vista, Parques da Floresta, Alto and Morgado.
Special interest holidays
Horse riding and trecking through miles of unspoilt country is available through our English house manager within 2 miles.
Extensive walks through miles of beautiful countryside, famous for its wild flowers in spring and excellent birdwatching country - nightingales to listen to when dark!
Travel
Faro airport is 60 miles or 60 mins on the new A22 motorway (some do the airport in 50 minutes!)
Distances
Lagos 10 miles. Aljezur 12 miles. Monchique 20 miles.
Shops in Bensafrim or Odiaxere are 15 minutes drive away.
Further details
Adequate shops, daily market, bank and post office in Bensafrim and Odiaxere. Large Supermarkets and other shopping in Lagos. Municiple fish/vegetable/meat market mornings only in Lagos and Aljezur and weekly farmers market Saturday mornings only near bus station in Lagos...worth a visit. Abundance of restaurants/bars to suit all tastes in Lagos.There is a new restaurant in the village of Pincho run by our maid's daughter, Sandra. Also several restaurants in Bensafrim.
Booking notes
25% deposit at the time of booking and balance payable 8 weeks before departure.
Guest comments
"Lovely old farmhouse, magical position and wonderful maid."
For booking and further information
Susan Blackett
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1387 880 283
Email: Click here
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and has advertised this property with us since January 2004.
Property Ref P705
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