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luxury villa with secluded private heated pool,aircon, WiFi and large games room
- villa370 m²
- Sleeps: 13
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 1–7 nights
Villa In Traditional Portuguese Village, Short Drive To Beach Or Golf
Bedrooms
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 4
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with shower, Bidet
- Shower room 2Toilet, Shower
- Shower room 1Toilet, Shower, Bidet
Location Type
- Rural
- village
General
- Air conditioningindividual cooler /heater units in lounge bedrooms and annex
- Heatingopen fire in the lounge in addition to the electrical heater/ air-con unit
- Linens providedAll bedrooms
- Washing machine
- FireplaceLiving room and Annex
- Parking availablesecure parking available for up to 5 cars
- InternetBroadband, nominally 12 Mbs. WiFi
- Towels availableIncluding beach/pool towels
- Fitness room/equipmentGames room. Pool, Table tennis, Table football
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Living RoomVery large room. Patio doors on two sides. 42inch plasma TV, IPTV
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee maker
- Toasterand toasted sandwich maker
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensils
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 12 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningThere are an additional small dining table and 4 chairs in the annexe
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite/CableDish available but not Sky box
- StereoVia TV and DVD
- DVD player
- BooksVarious books, but they come and go.
- Table football
- Games roomLarge games room Pool, Table tennis, Table football
- GamesAssortment of board games
- Ping pong table
- Pool table
Outside
- GardenOrchards to the rear and side with mainly oranges and lemons, grapes figs and peaches . All are available to eat by guests of this villa (exclusive ownership ) but some guests next door feel free !
- BalconyAll three upstairs bedrooms
- VerandaLarge with table and chairs .
- Deck/PatioIn addition to the ground floor there are two roof terraces, one on first floor and one very private on the roof..
- GolfDiscounted golf available ie 2 and a buggy from approx 90 euros. Castro Marim. 5 min drive (because of the long driveway). It might at first look intimidating, but it is not the longest, and is a more forgiving course than it appears. Quinta da Cima. 15 min drive. Championship course. Named in the 2004/5 Peugeot Golf Guide as the best course in Portugal. Quinta da Ria. 15 minute drive. Same guide states this is the second best course in Portugal. Benamor. 15 minute drive. Based on an original design by Sir Henry Cotton. Located in open countryside with views of the ocean and the mountains. The new course at Esuri, just 10 minutes away in Spain is worth checking out. In June 2007 the new Jack Nicklaus signature course at Monte Rei opened, approx 10 min drive away. In October 2007 the new Seve Ballesteros course at Quinta do Vale opened, less than 10 mins drive away. Plus many more. Golf packages, pre-booked courses, car etc available via. Proluna. Please ask.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleDownstairs
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Heated pool
- Private poolWalled and gated, secluded , not overlooked
Onsite Services
- Private chef
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The villa lounge, annexe and all bedrooms have air-con/heating. There are full size cots and 2 high chair Bedding and towels are changed weekly and the villa is cleaned at the end of stay . Additional laundry and cleaning can be done at extra cost . All towels including pool towels are provided.There are hand held hair driers . There is an ironing board and iron in the annex . The whole site and facilities - pool, games room , orchard etc. is exclusive to the single party making the booking : nothing is shared . Outside: Grounds of approx half acre. 7m x 4m private heated pool with sun loungers. Covered barbecue area with stone furniture. Secluded shaded patio with stone furniture (see photos). 2 roof terraces offering complete privacy. Landscaped gardens. Orchard, normally having oranges, lemons and other fruit available to eat.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets - Please askPlease ask
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 13
Cleaning practices
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Follows regional health guidelines: Clean & Safe (Portugal)
Map
Special interest holidays:
On the outskirts of Vila Real de Santo Antonio (approx 5 minutes drive) there is a municiple Sports Complex which is one of the most highly regarded centres in Europe. The complex is a high performance training centre and it is recognised by the Portuguese Olympic Committee as an Official Training Centre. Aside from athletics it is also a tennis club.
Coast/Beach:
This part of Algarve coast enjoys long sandy beaches. Between Tavira (30km West) and Monte Gordo (6km S/E) there are 5 blue flag beaches. The fantastic soft sandy beach of Praia Verde is less than 10 mins drive from the Villa. Car parking, beachside restaurants and bars all present. Villa Real, less than 10 minutes away has a wonderful marina.
Just over the border, (Ayamonte is 10 minutes drive) are the beautiful unspoilt beaches of Isla Canela.
Travel:
Car hire is recommended, although there are taxis available from village/locally. Faro Airport is 40 mins drive, Seville Airport 80 mins drive. Airport pickup is available if required. There is also a rail service from Faro to Villa Real, costing less than 5 Euro per person. Taxi from Villa Real station to the villa is approx 8 euro.
Distances:
5 minute walk into local village. 5 minute drive to the ancient town and castle of Castro Marim. 5 minute drive (can be walked) to the new clubhouse at Castro Marim golf course which has a fine restaurant. 10 minute drive to the marina town of Villa Real. 10 minute drive to Monte Gordo. 10 minute drive to Ayamonte, Spain. 20 minute drive to Tavira. 40 minute drive to Faro.
Further Details:
There are 4 Water Parks and 2 Theme Parks along the Algarve all within 1 hours drive, Zoomarine and Villamoura water parks approx 45 mins. The villa itself is close to a huge nature reserve which has designated nature trails and bird watching facilities. There are lots of locations offering organised activities, such as horse riding or 4X4 'Safaris', within easy driving distance. For those of you who enjoy a night out on the town the nearby Monte Gordo and Ayamonte (Spain) offers lots of bars, restaurants and clubs as well as featuring a great casino complete with nightly live shows for a really great night out. Tavira, about a 20 min drive, is really worth a visit.
The old passenger ferry between Vila Real and Ayamonte, (approx 2 Euro) is worth a trip, it lands within a two minute walk away from Ayamonte's central square with all its surounding cafe/bars and shops. There are also river trips from Vila Real up the Guadiana to Alcoutim.
There are mini-marts (corner shop style) in the village as well as several bars/cafes/restaurants, mostly less than 5 mins walk away. For proper supermarkets, Banks etc Castro Marim and Villa Real are a short drive away. Directions in the villa to the best local supermarkets will be supplied.
There is free internet access available at Castro Marim (in a small square opposite Caixa Geral De Depositos bank) and Vila Real (behind block furthest away from marina in square) in council operated internet shops. There is also an internet cafe at Monte Gordo, its one of the first shops you come to on the beach front when travelling from Vila Real. But if you have a laptop which has Wi Fi, it will work anywhere in the square at Vila Real. It costs 5 euros for 1 hour, but they only accept Visa credit cards.
Hosted by Adrian Matthews
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Living in north Wales
Adrian Matthews purchased this villa in 2012
Why Adrian Matthews chose Monte Francisco
The villa is conveniently located for a variety of facilities, and the area offers good value regarding golf and eating out.
- Languages:
- english