Casa Vista Montanha is a Villa with Private Pool & Mountain Views
Country Location but only 10 mins drive to the Beach and Town
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) + cot
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Beautiful private villa with pool (fenced & gated for safety) set in a country location with stunning views. Casa Vista Montanha (mountain view) is a white Algarvian style property maintained to a much higher than normal standard. Air-conditioning throughout. Manicured lawns & beautifully landscaped grounds containing orange, lemon, carob & palm trees. Large lounge with wide screen Satellite TV & DVD player, cream leather recliners. The lounge has a bay window which overlooks the pool deck now with 2 new pergolas for shade. Separate dining room with period furniture. The master bedroom has a stunning hand carved double bed with 'Tempura" mattress & patio door to the rear terrace with it's panoramic views. 2 twin bedded rooms, one with door to breakfast terrace. Sat TVs in 2 bedrooms. New en-suite bathroom with under floor heating, massage shower with music! New family shower room. BBQ on rear terrace. CAR hire included in rental price (upgradeable). Big terraces surround the villa.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 September 2011 - 30 September 2011 | £1140 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2011 - 31 October 2011 | £815 | 7 | ||
| 1 November 2011 - 31 March 2012 | £495 | 7 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £815 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1140 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1650 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £1140 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £815 | 7 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 31 March 2013 | £495 | 7 |
Changeover day
Thursday is our preferred changeover day but we can be flexible if required.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with hand carved period double bed with Tempura mattress. Door direct to terrace overlooking pool deck & stunning view. Sat TV. En-suite. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Door to breakfast terrace. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. Sat TV. Cot available. |
| Bathrooms: | New en-suite bath/shower room to bedroom 1 with huge corner bath, massage shower, double sinks, wc and bidet. Underfloor heating. Music in shower! New family shower room with massage shower, sink, wc, bidet & under floor heating. |
| Kitchen: | Our very attractive fully fitted cream kitchen is only a year or so old. With microwave, cooker, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer etc. New Bosch appliances when the kitchen was re-done. Plenty of crockery, glasses etc. unlike some rental properties! |
| Utility Room: | Clothes washing machine, drier & iron/board which the maid uses to save you the trouble. |
| Living Rooms: | Very large lounge with views towards the mountains. Patio doors on to 2 different terraces. Bay window overlooking the pool & view. Very comfortably furnished to a higher than normal standard. Cream leather recliners. Widescreen sat TV with DVD player. |
| Other: | Separate dining room, beautifully furnished with large period table sitting 6. FREE wireless internet connection. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels & linen are included. Not beach/pool towels. Our maid, Maria, comes in 3-5 mornings a week during peak season, this does vary according to time of year. She speaks English & maintains the villa to a very high standard. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access central heating air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Wood burning fires in the lounge and dining areas. Mosquito screens to all windows. Air conditioning. Heating. Suitable for children as the pool is fenced and gated. For peace of mind we have an alarm system which is very easy to use.
Outside
Plenty of parking available on drive. 3 terraces and so you can find sun or shade any time of day. Built in new BBQ on the large patio at the back of the villa facing the unspoilt views across open countryside. New big pergola over BBQ for decent shade whilst dining. Large, private pool with stunning views, shower on pool deck, plenty of sunloungers. The pool area is very tastefully gated (low, decorative, wrought iron) for the safety of small children. For decent shade two further new pergolas on pool deck so that umbrellas are not required. Beautifully landscaped grounds with wild area running down to unspoilt valley below. Steps and paths for easy access. Orange, lemon, carob and palm trees. 2 manicured lawns. You can walk through our grounds to the countryside below, it is then a very nice walk to several restaurants for lunch!
Coast/Beach
Several wonderful golden sand beaches, including Praia de Vau Beach, within 10 mins drive. Alvor village is the nearest and very nice in the evenings with penty of excellent restaurants. Meia Praia beach at Lagos is very long and so never crowded. There is windsurfing, tennis courts, sunloungers with shade and 5 restaurants on the beach.
Golf
There are 4 golf courses within a 15 min. drive of Casa Vista Montanha.
Penina - The closest, only a two min. drive up the road. The world famous 'Penina'. This Championship Course is the masterpiece of Sir Henry Cotton & his favourite course. Beautiful greens, big swimming pool, several very nice restaurants. The Portugese Open was held here in both 1998 & 1999.
Alto Club - The 'Alto Club' is set in rolling countryside with lovely views to the sea. Again designed by Sir Henry Cotton it features the longest par 5 in Europe.
Palmares - 'Palmares' is a real treat! With spectacular views out over the Bay of Lagos and a course that runs right down to the beach! It combines links-style golf on the first 9 holes with a second nine which are slightly more hilly.
Carvoeiro - The two 'Carvoeiro' courses. Set in an area of undulating land 'Pinta' & 'Gramacho' are the work of master course designer Ronald Fream. 'Gramacho' is unique in Europe with 18 tees, 18 greens.
Travel
Faro airport is approx. 40mins drive. Car is essential and is included in the price (upgradable). A very easy drive on the new motorway.
Distances
Portimao is 10 mins drive with it's new marina, sardine restaurants, supermarkets and shops. Lagos 15/20 mins. drive, also with a marina and a very nice old town with cobbled streets and squares full of shops, restaurants and cafes. Silves is well worth a visit, set on a hill and surrounded by orange groves, with it's medieval fort, about 20 mins drive.
Further details
Supermarket is just 5 mins drive. Several local restaurants within a few minutes drive at night or a lovely walk from the bottom of our grounds across an unspoilt valley at lunchtime. You can enjoy lunch with fresh local produce and a bottle of wine for about 6 euros each! Try a trip up the mountain for a chicken piri-piri lunch and stunning views back to the coast.
Booking notes
20% deposit required to confirm booking with remainder being due 8 weeks before you travel.
Guest comments
COGRAM family, 2008.
Thank you for a wonderful holiday spent at your villa. It was a beautiful setting and we made full use of the pool & bbq areas. I am sure we will book again. They did!
CARVER family, August 2009.
One week was not enough! Villa, pool & weather all great, we've all had a fantastic holiday & feel very relaxed. A very friendly welcome from Maria who kept the villa looking lovely.
WAPLINGTON family, September 2009.
On arrival everything was clean & spotless - well done Maria (don't loose her!). The kitchen was so well stocked, we were impressed. The double bed was sooooo comfortable! Our first time in Portugal and this holiday made a great first impression.
GOLDS family, 2010.
We had a really super holiday in Portugal. We will certainly be recommending your villa to our friends.
GRIFFIN family, August 2011.
Have stayed before & loved the villa but the new kitchen & bathrooms made it even better! We so enjoy the pool, gardens, views and walks... thanks!
Owner profile
Me with my husband Jannie and 'Puppy'!
About the owner
Casa Vista Montanha is a much loved family home belonging to the Joyner family. I live in a most beautiful part of Surrey surrounded by some stunning countryside. I am married with one daughter, Harriet. She has visited our villa several times every year since she was born! One of our first photographs is of Hatty sat in a pink baby bath under the palm tree on the back lawn. The palm tree was about a metre high and Hatty was 6 months old. The palm tree is now much higher than the house and Hatty is now 24 years old! My husband is also as big as a house... an ex rugby player! We have a little Papillon dog called 'Puppy'. My parents, Roy and Shirley Joyner, are retired and so are able to stay at the villa the most. They go in the winter when the property is in not so much demand.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We bought the land for our property about 30 years ago. We chose this area because we are only 10 minutes from the sea yet in a quiet country location, perfect in August! We have stunning views across unspoilt countryside to the Monchique Mountains. The area is called 'Serra e Mar', mountains and sea. The best of both worlds! We had the villa designed and built to our own requirements. Spacious rooms, lots of terraces, large pool and all facing the panoramic view. From the property we can get to the west coast easily, well worth a visit for it's more rugged coastline. Easy access to the old road which goes into the mountains, you hardly pass a car most of the way. Go up for Chicken Piri-Piri! The new 'boardwalk' at Alvor (8 million euros worth!) is fantastic & opens up the lagoon.
Unique benefits of the property
The nearest village is Alvor on the coast, 10 mins. drive. Lovely & traditional! Close to Portimao & Lagos, nice towns, good shops & excellent restaurants. All sorts of boat trips along the stunning coast or up the river to Silves, spot the turtles, or out into Lagos Bay to see the dolphins. There are several excellent restaurants within a 5 min. drive, including:-
Fonte de Pedra
Traditional Portuguese restaurant. Local dishes, fresh local produce at reasonable prices - main dish approx. £8-10. Live music on Friday evenings - you will have to book. Excellent food, friendly atmosphere - say hello to Carlos the owner from us!
O Tasco
5 mins. drive, excellent Portuguese dishes made with local produce, even more reasonable prices - main dish approx. £6-8. Decor is basic. Wine starts at 9.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P716
Angela Joyner
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1306 743098
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7736 879223
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