VILLA 4B STUDIO, 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 about 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 and petanque. There are riding stables at The Quinta 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.
4B Studio has recently undergone refurbishment including new electrics, painting and new beds and mattresses. It is an air-conditioned studio situated near the top pool with countryside views and offers high speed internet and WIFI. The Studio can also be booked with Villa 4B to extend the accommodation to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a large roof terrace.
The Studio has its own independent access via external stone steps with a handrail. There is shared parking for one car with Villa 4B.
The bedroom has new twin beds, two chests of drawers and a hanging rail. There is a large shower room and a small well-equipped kitchen including a two-ring hob, fridge, microwave, crockery and cutlery. The sitting room has a 2-seater sofa, a single chair, dining room table and two chairs, chest of drawers and a television screen which can be used to download programmes from your computer.
The Studio has its own small private terrace with furniture and a portable barbecue and is situated very close to the Top Pool with sun-loungers and umbrellas.
The Studio has joint access to a washing machine which is situated in its own outside enclosure near the kitchen door of Villa 4B.
Villa 4B Studio rental is inclusive of maid service, hot water and cooking gas, air conditioning, towels and linen. Electricity is inclusive, except for November through to March.
The rent also includes the use of all the amenities at the Quinta except for a small charge for the tennis courts.
| January 1 to March 1 |
March 2 to March 29 |
March 30 to April 26 |
April 27 to May 24 |
May 25 to June 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £160 | £220 | £375 | £475 | £580 |
| June 15 to July 19 |
July 20 to August 30 |
August 31 to September 27 |
September 28 to November 1 |
November 2 to December 31 |
| £610 | £700 | £650 | £475 | £400 |
CASA BELA VISTA (3A), QUINTA DA SAUDADE
The Quinta da Saudade…..“a beautiful place to stay”
– Nick Knowles, BBC Holiday Hit Squad
Casa Bela Vista is situated on the beautiful Quinta da Saudade and benefits from having both a quiet location with wonderful views whilst being only minutes from all the amenities. The villa has air-conditioning and internet access.
Refurbished in 2023, the Villa has new tiled floors throughout and a restful pastel decor. The accommodation comprises a spacious living room, two twin bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, a large secluded balcony and a massive roof terrace.
There is a wood-burning fire for those Autumn and Winter evenings, when it can get a little chilly, and a television with satellite receiver for the occasional evening in or to keep the children occupied. There is also a video player and a music centre.
The double doors open onto the private balcony and provide a beautiful view across the valley. Walk through the doors from the living room and you will find yourselves on a beautiful secluded balcony with a view over the trees and across the valley to the coast beyond. Not surprisingly, this is everyone’s favourite spot for both breakfast as well as an early evening drink as the sun begins to sink below the hills. Leading down from the balcony are some steps to a path through the gardens which leads to the upper pool.
The (Casa Bela Vista) villa has a fantastic roof terrace. With a built-in barbecue and tiled dining table as well as sun loungers and a table and chairs, this is the place for lunch when you don’t want to interrupt your sun bathing. The view is magnificent, and was the reason the Villa was given its name. As the roof terrace is walled on three sides it is totally private and is, therefore, a haven of peace and tranquillity. There is a covered area to give some shade from the mid-day sun.
The Quinta da Saudade lies in a valley approximately five miles West of Albufeira and just a forty-minute drive from the airport at Faro. It is situated in open countryside surrounded by farmland and, towards the sea, a nature reserve. Naturally, the views are fantastic!
Apart from Albufeira the closest towns are Armacao de Pera to the West, and Guia to the North, both a mere three miles away. The land on which The Quinta stands was originally a fruit farm (‘Quinta’ is Portuguese for ‘farm’) and was developed some thirty years ago when the twenty-four single-storey, semi-detached villas were built to provide holiday homes for a group of mainly English owners.
The facilities on The Quinta (Casa Bela Vista) include two superb swimming pools, alongside one of which is a children’s play park with a paddling pool, swings and a slide, and for the older children (and adults) there is a crazy golf course, a petanque pitch and table tennis as well as an open sports field.
The Riding Stables at the Quinta have some fabulous horses available for hacks or lessons.
There is also a pristine all-weather tennis court which is available for guest’s use and beside the lower pool there is a pool bar which as well as being open for snacks and drinks during the summer, also hosts the Saturday Night Barbecue – always a popular event and an ideal opportunity to meet other holidaymakers. The old Farmhouse is now an excellent restaurant and bar.
The Algarve is famous for its beaches and just over a mile from The Quinta are two of the most fabulous stretches of sand in the area. Reached by foot or, more usually, by a ten-minute car ride, the beaches are almost never crowded and completely devoid of hotels or complexes.
Besides a small charge for the tennis, all the facilities on the Quinta are included in the price of the rental of the villa. Logs and electricity are charged as extras during the Winter months. The price chart for this villa is given below. Contact us today for booking it.
| January 1 to January 3 |
January 4 to February 29 |
March 1 to March 28 |
March 29 to April 18 |
April 19 to April 25 |
April 26 to May 16 |
May 27 to June 13 |
June 14 to July 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £600 | £460 | £500 | £645 | £690 | £815 | £910 | £1,180 |
| July 11 to July 18 |
July 19 to August 29 |
August 30 to September 26 |
September 27 to October 24 |
October 25 to November 28 |
November 29 to December 19 |
December 20 to December 31 |
|
| £1,280 | £1,350 | £1,030 | £755 | £640 | £565 | £640 |
CASA DA PRAIA
Casa da Praia is a modern three bedroom air-conditioned villa set on a vantage point, secluded by pines, just above Praia Grande beach in Ferragudo, just outside Portimao. Casa da Praia is the best option if you are looking for Algarve villa to rent.
This charming holiday villa offers tranquil views across the Arado river mouth to the Atlantic ocean, towards the setting sun and Sagres on the Western Algarve.
Accommodation consists of a double bedroom with en-suite shower room and two twin bedrooms sharing a bathroom.
The sitting room is light and spacious and opens out onto a large terrace with superb views. There is a wood burning stove for the cooler months. There is a large satellite television and DVD player. The dining area has seating for ten people.
The kitchen is well-equipped and amongst the usual appliances is a dishwasher and microwave. There is a separate laundry room.
The outside space is spectacular with views out to the river and sea. There is a barbecue terrace, partly shaded, where you can enjoy the yachts and fishing boats peacefully passing by. The pool is 10×4 metres with Roman steps.
The beach is just a short fifty meters walk away. There are a number of fresh fish and seafood restaurants in the village and a much wider choice in the town of Portimao, just a few miles away. There are a number of golf courses within a twenty-minute drive, including the World-renown Penina. The Carvoeiro Tennis Club is three kilometres from the villa.
Maid service is included two hours a day four days a week and a wonderful welcome hamper is included.
The villa has wireless internet. Given below is the price chart for the Algarve villa to rent.
| January | February | March | April | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3000 euros | 3000 euros | 3000 euros | 3500 euros | 3500 euros | 4875 euros |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| 6065 euros | 6065 euros | 4875 euros | 3500 euros | 3000 euros | 3000 euros |
VILLA 4B TOP AND STUDIO, 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 approximately twenty-four acres about five miles west of Albufeira.
Nestling in the peaceful country setting of an old hillside farm estate and set amid orange, almond and olive trees, the Quinta is about forty-five minutes drive from the Airport at Faro.
The nearest beach, less than two miles away, is a magnificent long stretch of sand, bounded by dunes, where it is always possible to escape the crowds, even in August.
There are two swimming pools, a children’s play area and pool, tennis court, restaurant and bar, mini-golf course, table tennis and petanque. There are Riding Stables at the Quinta with fabulous horses that can be taken out for gallops across the dunes or slow hacks through the countryside.
There are attractive country walks in the vicinity and there is a wetlands nature reserve nearby with a wealth of bird and plant life not commonly found in the UK. Purple Heron, Little Bittern, Alpine Swift, Bee Eater, Red Necked Night Jar, Azure Winged Magpie and more.
4B and 4B Studio have recently undergone refurbishment including new electrics, air con, painting throughout and a newly tiled roof terrace with new pergola, BBQ kitchen and fridge, terrace furniture and loungers. It is situated near the top pool with superb sea and countryside views.
Booking the villas together provides 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with the Studio having an independent access – ideal for adult couples or teenagers who want their own space.
4B is situated near the top pool with superb views across to the sea and has recently been renovated to provide modern facilities whilst still retaining the charm of a traditional Portuguese villa.
The main villa has two bedrooms, one with a new super king bed and the other with new twin beds, wardrobes, dressing table and hair drier. Towels and linen are provided. There is a wall safe in the main bedroom.
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 patio doors onto a sun terrace with large built-in tiled seat, patio table and 4 chairs. Adequate shade is provided with a fully adjustable awning. The large roof-top terrace has both countryside and sea views where you can watch wonderful sunsets. There is a lockable side gate. In the sitting room, there are two comfortable sofas, dining table and chairs, coffee tables, standard lamp, TB, Ipod dock music, games and books.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a large fridge/freezer, gas cooker, oven, dishwasher, electric kettle, toaster and microwave 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 new pergola providing much needed shade, with a large patio table and 6 chairs, build in tiled seating an extra tiled table, build-in BBQ and kitchen area including a rooftop fridge ideal for al-fresco dining. There are also patio chairs and loungers with cushions available within two cushion boxes. Lighting is available on the roof terrace to enjoy warm summer evenings and spectacular sunsets.
Below the main villa, with its own independent entrance, the Studio can be accessed by external stone steps with a handrail. The studio is air conditioned with new twin beds, 2 x chest of drawers, hanging rail and hair dryer. The sitting room has a 2-seater sofa, single chair, dining table and two chairs, chest of drawers and TV screen which can be used to download programmes from your computer. The kitchen is well stocked and includes a two-ring hob, fridge, microwave, crockery and cutlery. The Studio also has its own private sun terrace with patio furniture and a portable BBQ.
Villa 4B and 4B Studio can be booked separately to sleep up to four and two people respectively or together to sleep a total of six. The villa rental is inclusive of maid service, hot water, air con and cooking gas. Electricity is inclusive, except for November through to March.
The rent also includes maid service and the use of all the amenities at the Quinta, except for a charge for the tennis court.
| January 1 to March 1 |
March 2 to March 29 |
March 30 to April 26 |
April 27 to May 24 |
May 25 to June 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £390 | £570 | £800 | £1,000 | £1,216 |
| June 15 to July 19 |
July 20 to August 30 |
August 31 to September 27 |
September 28 to November 1 |
November 2 to December 31 |
| £1,300 | £1,607 | £1,360 | £1,000 | £845 |
VILLA 4A, 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 approximately twenty-four acres about five miles west of Albufeira.
Nestling in the peaceful country setting of an old hillside farm estate and set amid orange, almond and olive trees, the Quinta is about forty-five minutes drive from the Airport at Faro.
The nearest beach, less than two miles away, is a magnificent long stretch of sand, bounded by dunes, where it is always possible to escape the crowds, even in August.
There are two swimming pools, a children’s play area and pool, tennis court, restaurant and bar, mini-golf course, table tennis and petanque.
There are Riding Stables at the Quinta with fabulous horses that can be taken out for gallops across the dunes or slow hacks through the countryside.
There are attractive country walks in the vicinity and there is a wetlands nature reserve nearby with a wealth of bird and plant life not commonly found in the UK. Purple Heron, Little Bittern, Alpine Swift, Bee Eater, Red Necked Night Jar, Azure Winged Magpie and more.
Accommodation at villa 4A Quinta Da Saudade consists of two twin bedrooms and two bathrooms. The second bedroom and second bathroom is accessed via outside steps so this particular villa would be unsuitable for families with small children.
There is a well-equipped kitchen. It has a washing machine, fridge/freezer, double sink and microwave oven.
The sitting-room has satellite television and a video recorder and there is a large dining room for entertaining. For winter occupation, there is a good stove/open fire in the sitting-room.
There are tables and chairs for eating out as well as sun loungers and umbrellas. Bedding and towels are provided but not towels for the beach or pools.
The villa is for four people but an extra bed or cot can be put in for a child or baby at an extra cost. The villa has wireless internet.
The villa rental is inclusive of maid service, hot water and cooking gas. Electricity and logs are also inclusive, except for November through to March.
The villa is air-conditioned
A complimentary starter pack will be put in the villa consisting of eggs, milk, butter, sugar, coffee, tea, bread, drinking water and white wine.
The rent of Villa 4A also includes the use of all the amenities at the Quinta Da Saudade, except for a charge for the tennis court. The second bedroom and second bathroom are accessed by a few outside stairs and therefore this villa would be unsuitable for families with young children.
Bookings are on a weekly basis and we can be flexible with this villa.
| January 1 to February 20 |
February 21 to March 27 |
March 28 to April 17 |
April 18 to May 22 |
May 23 to June 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £180 | £250 | £410 | £450 | £550 |
| June 20 to July 3 |
July 4 to August 28 |
August 29 to September 18 |
September 19 to October 23 |
October 24 to December 31 |
| £780 | £900 | £750 | £450 | £220 |
VILLA 8A, QUINTA DA SAUDADE
The Quinta da Saudade is a small British-run estate of privately-owned villas occupying approximately twenty-four acres about five miles west of Albufeira.
Nestling in the peaceful country setting of an old hillside farm estate and set amid orange, almond and olive trees, the Quinta is about forty-five minute drive from the Airport at Faro. The nearest beach, Praia Grande, is less than two miles away, a magnificent long stretch of sand, bounded by dunes, where it is always possible to escape the crowds, even in August.
There are two swimming pools, achildren’s play area and pool, tennis court, restaurant and bar, mini-golf course, table tennis and pétanque.
There are Riding Stables at the Quinta with fabulous horses that can be taken out for gallops across the dunes or slow hacks through the countryside.
There are attractive country walks in the vicinity and there is a wetlands nature reserve nearby with a wealth of bird and plant life not cmmonly found in the UK. Purple Heron, Little Bittern, Alpine Swift, Bee Eater, Red Necked Night Jar, Azure Winged Magpie and more.
Villa 8a is a spacious two bedroom, two bathroom fully air-conditioned villa that has recently benefited from refurbished bathrooms and updated furnishings. Accommodation at the villa consists of one double bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin bedroom with separate bathroom. There is a well-equipped kitchen. Amongst its equipment is a washing machine, fridge/freezer and microwave oven. The villa has its own internet access available for guests to use. The sitting-room has an internet enabled television which has access for clients to log into their own Netflix, Amazon, iPlayer, ITV & Apple TV accounts.
Villa 8a also benefits from significant amounts of private outdoor space, the main mterrace off the living area has a covered dining area and plenty of room for sunbeds. 8a also benefits from a very large private roof terrace, which compromises of a new seating area and pergola ideal for that bit of shade or to watch the sunset and a number of sunbeds which benefit from all day sunshine.
For winter occupation, there is a good woodburning stove fire in the sitting-room and a portable radiator. The air conditioning units also act as heaters.
The sitting-room has sliding doors which lead to large terrace with a built in BBQ and a shaded dining area. There are tables and chairs for eating out as well as sun loungers and umbrellas. Bedding and towels are provided but not towels for the beach or pools.
The villa benefits from a covered car port which is particularly useful in the hot summer months. Please note that access to the villa is by several steps which would make it unsuitable for wheelchair users.
The villa has maid three times during the week. Electricity and logs are also inclusive, except for November through to March.
The rent also includes the use of all the amenities at the Quinta, except for a charge for the tennis court.
| January 1 to April 4 |
April 5 to May 23 |
May 24 to May 30 |
May 31 to July 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £600 | £850 | £1,000 | £1,100 |
| July 12 to September 5 |
September 6 to September 26 |
September 27 to October 31 |
November 1 to December 31 |
| £1,200 | £1,000 | £750 | £600 |
VILLA ACOTEIA
Villa Açoteia is a four bedroom air-conditioned villa with a cascade pool near Tavira in the Eastern Algarve. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and is situated on the ground floor. There is a further double bedroom on the ground floor with separate bathroom. On the first floor is a twin bedroom and a further bedroom with double bunks that share a bathroom. Both the master and twin bedrooms have mosquito nets over the beds. Algarve villa rentals can provide you all types of booking of villas.
On the ground floor is a small but well equipped kitchen with breakfast table and appliances include a washing machine, dishwasher and microwave. The sitting/dining room has a log fire for the cooler months and there are French doors leading out to the terrace. There is satellite television, DVD player and a surround sound system.
The comfortable but compact interiors are decorated in sea and sky hues and some modern art pieces, whilst the outdoor areas have been designed for enjoying the great Algarve weather. There is a shaded sitting/dining terrace with a barbecue area on the ground floor, plus a covered roof terrace on the first floor.
The pool is 10 x 4 metres with Roman steps and cascade. It is 1.76 meters deep and surrounded by decked terraces and a rock garden, set within a small plantation of fruit trees with distant views of the Ria Formosa estuary, a natural park in south-eastern Algarve.
There is also a round gazebo which provides a spacious shaded and cool lounging area by the pool.
Families with toddlers should please note that there are some unprotected drops around the swimming pool.
The villa is located in a peaceful location not far from the sea – the only disturbance here could be the infrequent service from the small railway line which runs approximately 150 metres away. The grounds of the property are totally enclosed with an entry gate.
There is maid service two hours a day three days per week. Extra maid service, baby sitting and personal laundry can be arranged on request.
Tavira is about seven kilometres away and is one of the most architecturally attractive towns in the Algarve with its origin dating back to around 2.000 BC. It has several beautiful empty beaches with sands that seem to go on forever, fields of orange trees, heavy with the scent of blossom and houses with dazzling whitewashed walls and distinctive chimneys decorated to resemble fine tracery of lace.
The nearest golf course is twenty kilometres away and the airport is approximately thirty five kilometres away. You can reach the Spanish border in about thirty minutes.
The Ria Formosa Nature Reserve includes all the sand bar islands from Faro to Manta Rota and is rich in bird and marine life. Within the reserve are the beaches of Ilha da Tavira, an island which lies opposite the town and has long beaches with good amenities with a regular ferry crossing. Here you can check the rates which Algarve villa rentals offer.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2040 euros | 2040 euros | 2040 euros | 2040 euros | 2520 euros | 3000 euros | 3480 euros | 3480 euros | 3000 euros | 2520 euros | 2040 euros | 2040 euros |
VIVENDA SUMMERTIME
Vivenda Summertime is a large and comfortable six bedroom villa with pool and tennis court that has recently been completely refurbished to a high standard. It is situated in the picturesque fishing village of Carvoeiro.
The Vivenda Summertime has air-conditioning. Accommodation consists of six twin bedrooms that can be made into doubles if required. There are a further two bedrooms which can sleep three in each bedroom in a combination of single or double beds, as required. All bedrooms have either an en-suite bathroom or shower room.
The open plan living room is on the first floor and has three large sofas, an open fireplace, satellite television, DVD player, video and music centre. There is also a large supply of books and a Sony Playstation 2. The dining table seats twelve comfortably and offers great ambiance. For al fresco dining, there is a large dining terrace with oak tables and chairs to seat fourteen people. There is wireless internet throughout the villa.
The villa has a huge fully-equipped kitchen which has two large fridges, oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave, juicer, toaster, bread maker etc. There is a separate laundry room with two washing machines.
The villa has shutters on all the windows for added security and to keep the rooms cooler during the Summer months.
The swimming pool is solar heated and measures 6 x 11 metres with a separate children’s pool which is 0.4 metres deep. The terrace is large and has twelve sun beds, tables, chairs, and built-in barbecue. There is a pool table as well as a new table tennis table.
The tennis court was rebuilt in 2003, and is a modern all weather hard court.
There is a Pro-Lite ball machine and balls for hire. The machine is great for practice at all standards. It can give a real work out if that’s what you want, or just simply slow it down for a leisurely knock. There is badminton too!
A gated path leads from the terrace to the tropical garden which has an open summer house with table and chairs and a hammock. Along one side of the summer house is the pond with water lilies and all sorts of fish and small green frogs.
Vivenda Summertime has central heating for the cooler months. There is a telephone and fax machine in the owner’s cottage for client’s use if needed.
A child’s high chair and two cots are also available as are two push chairs, all included in the price. Linen is provided although clients are requested to take their own towels for the pool and the beach.
During the winter months, the heating is charged as extra.
Carvoeiro has grown up around a small fishing village in the centre of the Algarve, seven kilometres West of Portimão. The village has its own pretty beach, where small restored fishing boats offer trips for tourists. There is a large selection of restaurants, bars and ever improving shops in town and surrounding countryside and there is an intimate night club which is open in the summer months only.
There are no high rise hotels or large apartment blocks in Carvoeiro.
Whilst the town has its own pretty beach, there are many more beautiful beaches, plus the golf courses, water parks and much more, all within ten minutes drive., seven kilometres West of Portimão. The village has its own pretty beach, where small restored fishing boats offer trips for tourists. There is a large selection of restaurants, bars and ever improving shops in town and surrounding countryside and there is an intimate night club which is open in the summer months only.
There are ten golf courses within a fifteen minute drive including Penina, Pinta, Gramacho, Alvor, Palmares and Salgados. Tee times can be organised with discounts on most courses.
| January 1 to February 10 |
February 11 to April 21 |
April 22 to May 12 |
May 13 to June 16 |
June 17 to July 14 |
July 15 to August 25 |
August 26 to September 22 |
September 23 to October 27 |
October 28 to December 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 euros |
2310 euros |
2975 euros |
3550 euros |
4200 euros |
5500 euros |
3550 euros |
2400 euros |
1900 euros |
CASA COLINA
Casa da Colina (The House on The Hill) is a four-bedroom air-conditioned villa on the magical Quinta da Saudade with its own heated pool. It is a fifteen-minute drive from Albufeira. It is a traditional Algarve-style house in a unique position with magical views overlooking Gale beach to the front, beautiful countryside to the right and the mountains of Monchique in the distance.
The accommodation consists of a beautiful sitting room having an unusual beamed ceiling and an Algarve style stone fireplace together with a wood-burning stove. The colorful soft furnishings reflect the courtyard garden outside. There is a small separate dining room comfortably seating six or eight people. The kitchen shows off the hand-painted Algarve tiles and consists of a large double gas cooker, microwave and large fridge. An outer kitchen houses a dishwasher, washing machine and a small fridge for cooling bottles.
The master bedroom, with its king-sized bed, enjoys spectacular views. It has its own dressing room and bathroom en suite. There are two further bedrooms downstairs. The pink bedroom has two twin beds with a recently refurbished en suite bathroom. The blue bedroom is smaller and can have two small single beds for children or can be made up as a double bed as required – this room uses the third downstairs attractively tiled blue shower room. There is a further cloakroom. All bedrooms have the advantage of air conditioning.
The fourth bedroom suite, having its own staircase, has its own bathroom, sitting room and small kitchenette – the views from the windows upstairs are stunning!
The house overlooks the swimming pool, which can be heated in the cooler months, and the courtyard garden is a delight at all times of year especially in the Spring when the freesias abound. There is a built-in gas barbecue on the terrace. The house has great charm being built in a semi-bungalow style with a pantile roof. The house offers total privacy and sits on its own land amounting to in excess of an acre. In the garden grow olive, carob, almond, pomegranate, fig trees and many other exotic treats. The addition of a petanque pitch is fun. There is also a table tennis table.
There is now a safe swimming pool surround that can be erected on request – this is not in use under normal circumstances but of course is essential when young children are using the house.
The villa is situated six miles west of Albufeira close to the famous village of Guia where you may sample the delicious chicken piri-piri from one of its many typical Algarvean restaurants. The villa is approached through the ‘Pineapple Palm’ entrance leading to the well-known Quinta da Saudade estate. It must be pointed out that this is open to the public but persons using Casa da Colina are not eligible to use the communal swimming pools unless invited. On the other hand, the tennis court is available at any time. The Restaurant, open six days a week during the summer months and serves a good variety of food. Weekly barbecues are held on a Saturday night in the summer, which are great fun for the family – persons using Casa da Colina will be most welcome but booking is essential.
Since 2004 the new Marina in Albufeira opened – although the colours of this new venture are not to everyone’s taste this must be an overall asset with the addition of many new restaurants and trips to the caves, boats to hire, etc.
Maria, the maid, works a 5-and-a-half-day week excluding Bank Holidays, making the beds, washing up and generally tidying up the villa. Her husband is the gardener who comes in twice a week.
On arrival at the house there will be a food parcel provided with enough food in the fridge for your first breakfast with wine and water also supplied.
Due to weight restrictions when flying Beach Towels are now provided.
The house is now fully equipped with WIFI/internet.
Although both the beach and the shops are a good walk away, a car is essential.
| January 1 to February 28 |
March 1 to June 18 |
June 19 to August 27 |
August 28 to October 31 |
November 1 to December 31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2,940 | £3,690 | £2,940 |
CASA PALMELA (12A), QUINTA DA SAUDADE
Casa Palmera (Villa 12a) is a two bedroom air-conditioned villa situated on the beautiful Quinta da Saudade, a small estate of privately-owned villas. It occupies approximately twenty-four acres about five miles west of the tourist resort of Albufeira
The Quinta nestles in the peaceful country setting of an old hillside farm estate. It is surrounded by orange, almond and olive trees and is about forty-five minutes drive from the Airport at Faro.
The nearest beach is less than two miles away. It is a magnificent long stretch of sand, bounded by dunes, where you can escape the crowds, even in August.
There are two swimming pools, a children’s play area and shallow pool. The Quinta also has a tennis court, table tennis, petanque and crazy golf in the orchard. On site is a restaurant and bar in the old farmhouse. And there is a pool bar open throughout the day.
The Riding Stables at the Quinta da Saudade have some fabulous horses that are available for gallops across the dunes or slow hacks through the countryside.
There are attractive country walks in the vicinity and there is a wetlands nature reserve nearby with a wealth of bird and plant life not commonly found in the UK. Purple Heron, Little Bittern, Alpine Swift, Bee Eater, Red Necked Night Jar, Azure Winged Magpie and more.
The villa comprises of two good sized air-conditioned bedrooms, one double with ensuite and one triple with single beds.
The kitchen is well-equipped.
The sitting room has a log burner for the winter months, air-conditioning, wireless internet, a music player and plenty of books and games. French doors open out onto a larger private terrace with an outdoor dining area with a built-in barbecue, and a further terrace below with sun loungers
The villa has a roof terrace which is the ideal place for watching the sun setting.
Beneath the villa there is a laundry broom with a washing machine, ironing board and an extra fridge freezer.
The Quinta da Saudade is five miles west of Albufeira and is perfectly located for many day trips to entertain all the ages. Zoo Marine, water parks, dolphin cruises, paddle-boarding; cave trips, there are many trips in the area and can be booked via the Quinta Office. Salgados golf course is a five minute drive away
Bedding and towels are provided but not towels for the beach or pools.
The villa rental is inclusive of maid service and utilities. If you are staying in the villa between November and mid-April, you will be charged for electricity and logs. This is when we charge a basic rent for the villa.
The rent also includes the use of all the amenities at the Quinta da Saudade. There is a small charge for the tennis court.
Bookings are on a weekly basis from Thursday to Thursday, but if your holiday has to start on specific days, please let me know – we can be flexible.
| January | February | March | April | May | June |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £350 | £535 | £410 | £665 | £630 | £905 |
| July | August | September | October | November | December |
| £1045 | £11185 | £910 | £555 | £429 | £420 |
