VILLA 4B, QUINTA DA SAUDADE

The Quinta da Saudade…..“a beautiful place to stay”
– Nick Knowles, BBC Holiday Hit Squad

The Quinta da Saudade is a small British-run estate of privately owned villas occupying twenty-four acres just 5 miles west of Albufeira and 45 minutes drive from Faro airport.

Nestling in the peaceful country setting of an old hillside farm estate and set amid orange, almond and olive trees. The nearest beach is less than 2 miles away, with a magnificent stretch of sand, bounded by dunes where it’s always possible to escape the crowds, even in August.  A range of beach bars and restaurants can be found along this long stretch of beach.

There are two swimming pools, a children´s play area, tennis court, restaurant and bar, mini-golf course, table tennis, a pool bar which is open in high season and petanque.  There are riding stables with a lovely choice of horses for all abilities that can be taken out for gallops across the dunes and beach or slow hacks through the countryside.

Nearby there is a splendid 18-hole golf course where discounts may be available.  There are many attractive country walks and a wetlands nature reserve nearby with a wealth of bird and plant life not commonly found in the UK such as Purple Heron, Little Bittern, Alpine Swift and many more.   Also within 10 minutes are major attractions such as Zoomarine Water and Sea Life Park and Algarve Shopping Centre.

Villa 4B has recently undergone refurbishment including new electrics, painting throughout, a new bathroom and newly tiled roof terrace with new pergola, barbecue kitchen and fridge, terrace furniture and sun-loungers. It has new beds and mattresses.  Towels and linen are provided.  It is situated near the top pool with superb sea and countryside views. 

The villa has two bedrooms, one with a new super king bed and the other with new twin beds.  There is a wall safe in the main bedroom.  The accommodation can be increased to three bedrooms and two bathrooms if the independent 4B Studio is booked at the same time. See 4B Studio for further information.

There is a new bathroom which includes a walk-in shower, toilet, sink, heated towel rail and heater.

The villa is air conditioned (hot and cold) throughout and has high speed internet and WIFI and has a UK VPN allowing streaming of UK content.

The sitting room has large doors leading onto a lovely sun terrace with a large built-in tiled seat, table and chairs.  Adequate shade is provided with a fully adjustable awning.  The terrace has both countryside and sea views with wonderful sunsets. There is a lockable side gate.

In the sitting room, there are two comfortable sofas, dining room table and chairs, coffee tables, standard lamp, TV, iPod dock music, games and books.

The kitchen is fully-equipped with a large fridge/freezer, gas cooker, oven, dishwasher, electric kettle, microwave, toaster and is well stocked with crockery and cutlery for all your self-catering needs.  The washing machine is situated within its own outdoor enclosure directly outside the kitchen door and is shared with 4B Studio.  The gas hot water boiler is outside the villa to suit modern standards.

The large rooftop sun terrace has magnificent sea and countryside views.  There is a pergola to provide much needed shade, with a large patio table and chairs, built-in tiled seating, an extra tiled table, built-in barbecue and kitchen area including a rooftop fridge ideal for al-fresco dining.  There are also chairs and sun-loungers with cushions for all available within two cushion boxes.  Lighting is available on the roof terrace to enjoy warm summer evenings and spectacular sunsets.

There is a parking directly outside the Villa.

Villa 4B rental is inclusive of maid service during the week, hot water and cooking gas.  Electricity is inclusive, except for November through to March.

A complimentary welcome pack is provided on arrival which includes 5L drinking water, loo roll, matches, soap, cloth and sponge.  There is an Aldi 5 minutes drive from the villa to purchase supplies.  Food packs are available for an additional costs and details can be provided.

The rent also includes the use of all the amenities at the Quinta except for a small charge for the tennis courts.