Spacious Villa with Large Private Pool and Countryside Views
Rural Location Only 10 Min from Beaches, Golf and Towns
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Villa Mimosa provides the best of all worlds. Located in a small rural hillside hamlet, amongst small farms and orchards, only minutes away from several beautiful beaches, coastal towns and the Spanish Border. The historic town of Castro Marim with castle and fort, and the local nature reserve is less than 5 min away. Seaside towns of Monte Gordo, Vila Real and Ayamonte (in Spain) with a wide range of restaurants and bars are nearby. Easy access for golf courses in the Algarve and Spain. Modern comfortable light villa equipped to a high standard with a large private pool set in landscaped gardens with terraces and BBQ over looking farmland, olive groves and orchards. Equipped for a great holiday for all ages with air conditioning, beach toys, books (lots), games, DVDs, beach towels, pool toys, equipment for children, lots of information about places to go to eat and relax. Ideal for exploring both Southern Spain and the Algarve. Fly into Faro or Seville. Car hire/taxi info given.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 4 September 2011 - 2 October 2011 | £750 | - | ||
| 2 October 2011 - 30 October 2011 | £550 | - | ||
| 30 October 2011 - 1 April 2012 | £450 | - | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 30 April 2012 - 1 July 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £975 | - | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 30 September 2012 - 28 October 2012 | £550 | - | ||
| 28 October 2012 - 31 March 2013 | £475 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. Discounts for long lets. House swop considered. 25% deposit required on booking, balance 6 weeks before holiday. £100 refundable breakages deposit payable with final payment.
Changeover day
Changeover day normally Saturday, but can be flexible dependant on bookings. Villa will be ready by 4pm and should be vacated by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and full en-suite bathroom. Bedroon 2 with twin beds and en-suite shower room and patio doors to terrace. Bedroom 3 with twin beds patio doors to terrace overlooking pool. Bedroom 4 with adult sized bunk beds. Cot available. |
| Bathrooms: | Family bathroom with bath and shower. Full En-suite bathroom with shower to bedroom 1. En-suite shower room to bedroom 2. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen/diner is very well equipped with hob and oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, kettle etc and washing machine and an extensive range of kitchen equipment. Table seats 8. The kitchen leads directly to an outside patio with BBQ. |
| Living Rooms: | Large well furnished lounge with two french doors onto terrace overlooking the pool area. Open fireplace, satellite TV with English and local channels, DVD, video recorder with selection of DVDs, video tapes, and music centre and a wide range of games. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Cleaning service before and after stay. Additional cleans/linen changes can be arranged. All linen and towels, including beach towels provided. English caretakers provide assistance if required. Washing machine and line available. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv air conditioning room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The villa is all on one level with large grounds and although not wheelchair compliant is suitable for people with milder forms of disability. There are steps to the pool terrace.
In winter wood is available for fire in lounge together with heaters should they be needed.
Outside
The villa is in a lovely location surrounded by farmland and orchards. It is situated in a large garden with pool and terraces. The private 10x5m pool has a large patio with great views over the countryside. There are ample recliners, outdoor furniture and umbrellas. There is a large barbeque outside the kitchen and two further terraces. The garden is landscaped with lawn area, cloths line, fruit trees (help yourself to any thing that is ripe, figs, dates, oranges, lemons etc) and drive areas which can accommodate up to four cars.
Coast/Beach
10 min drive from superb and extensive beaches at Praia Verde and Monte Gordo. Many more within half an hour. The beaches are large you can choose ones with facilities close to towns or more private quite ones. Sea warm in summer and ideal for children.
Golf
Idealy located for golf courses on the Portuguese Algarve and Spain.
4 Golf Courses within 15 minutes drive are:-
Benamor Par 71
Castro Marim Par 72
Quinta da Ria Par 72
Quinta de Cima Par 72
Plus another being constructed within 5 mins drive.
Special interest holidays
Close to large natural reserve ideal for bird watching.
Last week of August/first week of Sept (actual dates vary) there is a three day medieval event in the local castles which also takes over the whole town.
Ideal for golfing holidays.
Travel
Faro Airport is 45 min drive. Seville Airport 80 min drive. Car hire is recommended and available at Faro and Seville Airports. Some people have relied on taxis only.
Info available on car hire or taxis
Distances
Historic Castro Marim 5 min drive, with Castle, fortifications, and bank, post office, supermarket, police station and traditional cafes and bars. 2000 hectare nature reserve 5 min drive with over 153 species of bird. Spanish Border, Rio Guadiano, 7 min drive, with numerous historic towns up river both sides of the border. Seaside towns of Monte Gordo and Vila Real are 10 min drive Ayamonte(Spain) 15 min drive, all with supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Seville 80 min, Faro 45 min.
Further details
Nearest restaurant at Rio Seco, 3 min drive, 10 min walk, more in Castro Marim, and many, many, more in Monte Gordo, and Vila Real. Traditional Portuguese, Mexican, Indian, Chinese, Italian and more. Lots of local and some English bars.
Several local markets (Castro Marim on 2nd Saturday, and Vila Nova de Cacela on 3rd Sunday of each month) offer a huge range of local produce and clothes at very reasonable prices. Ayamonte is noted for its gem stones and jewellery and Vila Real for linen.
Water parks, river trips, historic towns, of road, bike riding, walks, sailing some of what is available in area.
Large medieval festival in late summer (dates vary).
Booking notes
Deposit of 25% unless within 6 weeks of departure, then the full amount is required. Returnable deposit of £100. Payment by cheque of bank transfer.
Guest comments
"The villa has been cool,spacious and the pool inviting.This part of the Algarve has much going for it, Good beaches and good restaurants" Kevin 2006.
"Very much appreciated the home comforts provided by the villa, plus the space, the convenience, the superb views and most of all the wonderful pool. All exceeded our expectations." Wistow 2007.
"First impressions fantastic. Fantastic villa in a fantastic location. Ideal location to visit loads of fantastic beaches and so on" Les and Janice 2009.
House swap
House swap considered. 4 bed, sleep 6.
Owner profile
About the owner
We love this part of Portugal as it is both unspoilt with great beaches but also has lots to do. We were not really looking to buy but saw Villa Mimosa and fell in love with its beautiful setting and the whole atmosphere of the place. We put a pool in and went through the interesting process of doing building work in Portugal and have spent a quite bit of time landscaping the grounds.Things grow so quickly it is great fun.We stay there as much as we can, work permitting, and want to share it with others as we enjoy it so much and it helps with the upkeep. As such it is set up with everything we can think of to make it a great place to stay. Hope you enjoy it.
Allan and Ailsa.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We had stayed in the Western Algarve and enjoyed it but felt it was not very traditional and that you could be in any Spanish or Portuguese area. When we visited the Eastern Algarve loved it. We felt we had the best of both worlds. There was lots to do but you could get into the traditional areas very easily.People are so friendly locally and it feels unspoilt. Plus you can get into Spain so easily.We really like the fact that you can choose from so many options of things to do, traditional and modern and then come back, open a bottle of wine, watch great sunsets and be in the countryside overlooking orchards.
Midnight swims are not unknown.
Unique benefits of the property
Villa Mimosa is in the countryside but close to so much in both Spain and Portugal.
There are traditional towns like Castro Marim, busy seas side towns with wide variety of places to drink and eat like Monte Gordo, market towns like Villa Real the nearby Spanish towns and the inland towns.
You can explore Seville and the region of Spain which is very different to Portugal.
The river between Spain and Portugal and up both sides are fortified towns.
The local markets are amasing as are the beaches.
There are lots of activities to do from water parks to swimming in the local resevours, bikes and so on
Villa Real is the winter training ground for lots of sports and there are numerous golf courses.
Chill by the pool, select from the library or go for the activities, it has it all!
For booking and further information
Property Ref P908
Contact Name:
Ailsa Claire
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07788416215
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