Beautiful Apartment With Stunning Sea And County Views, 3 Shared Pools And Tennis Court,
Peaceful Resort, Great Location, 5 Minute Walk To 2 Beautiful Beaches
Sleeps 2/3 (1 Bedroom)
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Our spacious first floor one bedroom apartment has been luxuriously furnished with solid wood furniture designed with local interior designer Louise at Good Woods Interiors, making it home from home and more suitable to couples or families of up to 3. Facing east and west with south facing aspects on both sides, in a prime position overlooking the ocean and open countryside. Throughout, the apartment is furnished to a very high standard and is light and airy. The front terrace (views to the south and west) which has all day sun where you can watch the sun set in the evenings whilst having a pre dinner drink. There are also 2 balconies (lounge and bedroom), these are east facing so as well as the morning and early afternoon sun, provides a shaded spot later in the day. The partial sea views and views to the neighbouring villas and apartments provides a quiet spot away from the pool.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £250 | 3 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £325 | 3 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £300 | 3 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £345 | 3 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 July 2012 | £495 | 3 | ||
| 1 August 2012 - 3 September 2012 | £525 | 3 | ||
| 4 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £425 | 3 | ||
| 16 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £375 | 3 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £335 | 3 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £250 | 3 | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 2 January 2013 | £325 | 3 |
Notes on prices
Special offer for 5-12 June - 7 nights now reduced to £345 great price was £385.
Complementary wine and refreshments await you on your arrival, for that extra bit of luxury, toilerties and bath robes are provided.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible. The usual arrival time at the apartment is 2pm and departure time 10am, however, we will try to accommodate your arrival and departure times, depending on whether other guests are staying in the apartment.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Airconditioned with comfortable large king size bed, quality rugs, solid wood furniture includes a dressing table with large mirror, chair, bedside cabinets with lamps, fitted wardrobes with drawers, plenty of hangers, a safe, bathrobes & a hairdryer. |
| Bathrooms: | Contemporary bathroom, bath with shower over, glass screen, WC, bidet, vanity unit, hand basin inset, large mirror with lights & shaver point. Heater with hot/cold air & extractor fan. We’ve also included some complementary toiletries for you to enjoy. |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped modern fitted kitchen, granite worktops, stainless steel appliances, integrated oven/hob, washer/dryer, dishwasher, large fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, orange squeezer, coffee machine, saucepans, cutlery, crockery & glassware. |
| Living Rooms: | Spacious lounge/dining room with large 3 seater sofa, armchair, large rug. Sofa converts into a sprung double bed. Dining room table & 4 chairs, matching coffee table, console table, TV/DVD stand. 32in flatscreen TV & DVD player. IPod/MP3 docking station |
| Other: | Entrance hall has coat hooks, fitted cupboards for additional hanging space and storage for suitcases. Many books, games & DVD's. Video entry phone. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen, bath/hand towels & robes, tea towels & beach towels are included. For stays of two weeks or more, the apartment is cleaned weekly including linen & towel change. Additional maid service is available on request at an additional cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove garden oven parking fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating air conditioning cot high chair shared pool |
| Suitability: | children welcome |
| Location Type: | beach resort |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment has the advantage of air-conditioning units which blow hot as well as cold air. There are also heat panels for the cooler months. (There is an additional charge for the electric heat panels). There is a safe for your valuables, a selection of DVD’s, IPod/MP3 docking station, a selection of books and games. This is a non smoking apartment, however ashtrays are provided for use outside the apartment. We are sorry but pets are not allowed. Areias de Porches is a fairly new exclusive resort. It is a 2 storey small development of individually owned 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. This superb apartment has generous living accommodation including balconies on the lounge & bedroom and terrace at the front with views of the sea and countryside.
Accessibility
The apartment is situated on the first floor of a two storey building, accessed by a flights of steps and then 2 further small flights of steps.
Outside
The lounge & bedroom balconies and the front terrace all have tables and chairs. We provide 4 cushioned poolside sunbeds and an umbrella for you to use by the pools. Also everything you will need for a day on the beach including beach towels, a cool box, plastic plates, glasses and an umbrella. There are tennis rackets and balls for using at the full size tennis court (free of charge). Security guards patrol the complex for your extra peace of mind.
The resort has 3 exclusive communal pools, 2 adult and a children’s pool
Landscaped lawns, shrubberies, native trees and palms surround the apartments. Benches are placed around the resort to enjoy the beautiful sea and countryside views.
There are ample parking spaces within the resort and a secure underground parking space for the sole use of guests to our apartment (automatic key entry to underground garage).
The resort is peaceful and safe for families, couples and golfers alike.
Coast/Beach
A five minute stroll takes you to two of the most beautiful beaches in the Algarve. Praia Nossa Senhora da Rocha, with full amenities and can also be accessed by car and Praia Nova, a quiet peaceful beach which can be accessed through a tunnel in the rocks from Praia Nossa Senhora da Rocha or down a flight of stairs and is generally a quieter beach.
Both are overlooked by the historic Nossa Senhora da Rocha chapel perched on the cliff tops, where there are panoramic views along the coast.
Golf
Golf on the Algarve is truly unique and an all round unforgettable experience. There are 7 courses within 20 minutes of the resort and then a further 3 courses within 30 minutes. The closest are the Oceanico courses of Nick Faldo and Christy O’Conner Jnr (within 10 mins), next are the Pestana courses of Gramacho and Vale da Pinta, all are championship standard and Gramacho/Pinta regularly host ladies and mens senior European tour qualifying events. A little further but within 30 minutes are the CS group courses Morgado and sister course Alamos and the Pestana Alto course.
These all make the apartment ideally placed for the independent golfer who likes to have the flexibility of a quiet location but within easy reach of these great, but a little quieter, courses.
Special interest holidays
Day Spas available at 5* resorts closeby.Water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing, canoeing, sailing, surfing, kyaking and deep sea fishing are available. Also cycling throughout the region is a wonderful relaxing way to see the Algarve – organised cycling trips are available. Walk along the breathtaking coastal paths with views over cliffs and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with hidden creeks and spectacular cliff tops, peaceful countryside in the mountains still untouched by developers. Organised walks are available.
Bird watching - the Algarve is such a haven for birds and those who love to observe them. The region’s geography; wetlands, saltpans, marshes, and lakes both brackish and freshwater means it is a great spot for seeing many lovely species, such as White Stork, Bustard, Black-shouldered Kite, Hoopoe, Southern Grey Shrike, Lark and Cattle Egret. Autumn sees the migrations, with thousands of bird species making the journey from northern Europe to Africa.
Travel
The journey from Faro airport to the apartment is a very direct route via the A22 motorway and takes approximately a 40 - 45 minute to drive. There is a choice of car hire companies at the airport or you could have your own private minibus transfer from the airport that provides great value and is available from us at J&S Transfers. A car is not essential unless you want to explore more than the local area, local taxis are cheap and readily available.
Distances
Nearest Airport Faro 56km
Nearest Motorway A22 (Junc 7) 6km
Nearest Train Albufeira (Ferreiras) 15km, Tunes 18km
Nearest Beach two beaches 400m
Nearest Town - Armacao de Pera 2-3km
Nearest Villages - Alporchinhos centre 1/2km, Porches 3km
Nearest shop - 5mins walk
Theme parks - Aqualand approx 5mins, SlideNSplash & ZooMarine approx 15mins
Nearest Golf courses - Salgados, Nick Faldo, O'Connor, approx 10mins
Nearest shopping centre - Algarve shopping approx 20mins
Further details
There is one large supermarket and 2 local convenience stores within walking distance. There are also several shops, bars and restaurants all within walking distance too. A regular bus service runs east to Armacao de Pera through to Albufeira and west to Portimao and Lagos.
Porches is renowned for its pottery and ceramics. Many a day tripper heads here to the pottery factory to purchase delightful and distinctive blue, green and turquoise pottery.
The village of Porches, although small also has some history behind it. The parish church with its bell that rings twice on the hour and tolls every quarter thereafter, was built in 1886 on the ruins of its 16th century predecessor. Porches was granted a royal charter in 1286. It has a history that goes back 1000 years into Moorish and Roman rule. Princess Caroline of Monaco has amongst others been at mass in this church, while visiting the discreet resort of the nearby Vila Vita Hotel & Spa which offers five-star facilities available to non residents.
Algarve Shopping with its 22 restaurants, 130 shops including many designer shops, bowling alley and multi screen cinema is only a fifteen minute drive away and a new shopping centre in Portimao opened in April 2011.
Further afield there are many other places to visit such as Vilamoura, Silves, Faro, and Portimao. A 20 minute drive eastwards takes you to the old fishing town of Albufeira (also now a centre for night life, the strip and old town areas). Further east (30 minutes from the apartment) is Vilamoura with its large marina which hosts some very glamorous vessels, it is a lively resort with numerous restaurants and bars and five golf courses.
Booking notes
A 25% non refundable deposit is required on booking, provisional bookings will be held for 7 days awaiting your deposit. The balance together with a £200 breakage bond is to be paid 8 weeks before your arrival date. The bond will be returned within 72 hours of departure providing no damage has occurred. Discounts for long lets available off peak, please contact us for details.
Guest comments
Thank you for a very clean and comfortable apartment and the special welcome touches. Denise & Chris May 2011
We’ve had a really lovely holiday. The apartment is beautifully done out and made it feel home from home as you’ve equipped it with everything we could possibly need. Thank you for providing us a beautiful base for our holiday – I’m sure we’ll be seeing you again Sam & Adam May 2011
Wonderful holiday – thanks for making the apartment just what we needed for our stay Freda, Reuben & Kevin July 2011
Had the most wonderful time! Made extra special by Stella who cannot go far enough to help! Thank you Stella & Jon for making this holiday perfect. Simon & Maria July 2011
We both had a fantastic time here, Stella & Jon were both very helpful and the apartment was gorgeous. Chelsea & Nathan Aug 2011
We had a fantastic and very relaxing time here. Your apartment is gorgeous and has all the facilities to feel at home. Maria, Luis & Tiago Aug 2011
Owner profile
About the owner
We bought our apartment from new 4 years ago. We had been to the Algarve a few times and fell in love with it, like many people we dreamed of owning a property here. One day we decided to see if we could make it happen and applied to the TV programme ‘A place in the sun’, following acceptance on the programme we stumbled upon Areias de Porches and fell in love with the apartment and area instantly so we didn’t need the help of ‘A Place in the Sun’. Two years later we took another large step and moved to Portugal permanently and we now operate a successful Private Airport Transfer Service and do transfers to the resort for many owners and their guests. We live only 10 minutes away and personally manage the apartment ensuring it’s spotlessly clean. It has recently had a fresh coat of paint.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose an apartment in this location
We love the area because of its perfect location, being close to many beautiful beaches and also close to the countryside. It has a lovely relaxed, laid back feel about it, so is a fantastic place to 'get away from it all' but at the same time you have everything you would want close to hand. There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance and the supermarket and shops are all within walking distance too, so it's close enough to everything you need. Being in central Algarve means it's a great place to be based for access to the rest of the Algarve including the waterparks, shopping centres, golf and much more. It's an ideal location for couples and families and anyone who wants a peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Unique benefits of the property
Our personal service ensures that the apartment is spotlessly clean and we provide the extra little touches such as tea, coffee, sugar, milk, water, fruit and a bottle of wine for your arrival. Also those other necessities you need when you arrive such as washing up liquid, dishcloth, kitchen towel and toilet paper. We can also organise a food pack (for an additional €10) which includes cereal, bread, butter, jam and orange juice, especially useful if you arrive after the shops
close. All linen and towels are provided and everything you need for the beach. We provide bathrobes for your use as well as some luxury bath products. We can organise cakes, flowers or champagne for all special occasions. There is a detailed information pack with all you need to know about the apartment and area.
For booking and further information
Property Ref P9359
Contact Name:
Stella Cox
(PORTUGAL) +351 914918355
Alternate Contact Details:
(PORTUGAL) +351 282315382
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