Algarve Tavira Luxury detached villa pool air-conditioning

Property: P436     BEDROOMS: 4  SLEEPS: 8  BATHROOMS: 3  RECEPTIONS: 2

Algarve Tavira Luxury detached villa pool air-conditioning

This is a large villa with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a huge ~500sqft (45sqm) lounge and an open-plan family room of ~350sqft (30sqm) which serves as kitchen + dining room.
The main living area of ~3000sqft (270sqm) sits on a garage/utility garden- level area of ~2400sqft (220sqm). Located within the main urban area of Tavira, it is positioned on a hill top with magnificent panoramic views out to sea over the town, along the Gilao river and over the surrounding countryside.
Satellite TV in family room and lounge; cable TV in master bedroom.

FEATURES:

Outdoor Pool - Onsite Parking - Separate Utility Area - Cable TV - Satelite TV - TV - Air Conditioned Bedrooms - Air Conditioned Reception Rooms - Double/Triple Glazed - Baby Cot Available - Baby/Child Friendly Pool - Pets Allowed - Near Golf Course - Near Public Transport - Near Shops/Shopping Facility - Security Gates - Safety Deposit Box/Safe - Balcony - Hob - Oven - Fridge Freezer - Fridge - Microwave - Dishwasher - Washing Machine - Tumble Dryer - Iron/Ironing Board - Telephone - High Chair - Barbecue 

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  www.portugolf.co.uk

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ABOUT THE PROPERTY:

This is a large, fully tiled, 250sqm/2700sqft villa with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, large lounge, large kitchen/dining room, several terraces, pool 11 x 5m (36 x 16ft) separated from the patio by a child security fence; for a photo portfolio see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/. There are two double bedrooms (one en suite with aircon, one with fan) and two twin bedrooms (both with fan). The villa is tastefully furnished and comprehensively equipped (indoors and outdoors) to cater for max eight guests. Cable and Satellite TV (BBC, ITV, etc) is provided, also DVD, CD, etc. WiFi broadband internet access is included, phone on request. The lounge and dining room are both air-conditioned. The lounge is quite large and has 2 x 3-seater and 2x2-seater couches Kitchen and dining room are separate; an open-plan arrangement results in a bright and airy setting. There is a large, shaded terrace off the kitchen. All windows in the villa (other than in the bathrooms) are equipped with shutters to guard against the sun in the summer heat.
While smoking is not permitted indoors, there are 8 sliding doors on the ground floor to the wrap-around terrace and each bedroom has a sliding door to a small balcony. Cleaning and linen each 6 to 8 days, towels and bathrooms each 3 to 4 days. Off road parking is available. Both the pool and the patio area are provided with garden furniture; the child security fence will be a boon to families with small children.
While a car may be desirable, it is not necessary. A footpath at the back of the villa leads to the Roman Bridge in 6 to 8 minutes walk. Taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive in Tavira (~€4 or ~£3 in town). There are inexpensive express buses serving the towns along the Algarve but also Seville and Lisbon. There is also a commuter train serving the coastal towns and connecting to the Faro to Lisbon express -- again, very inexpensive.
The ~7 miles/11km of beaches on Tavira Island are reached by ferry or by small train. There is even a remote, secluded nudist beach.
Tavira is still an active fishing port and boasts many good and inexpensive restaurants (and, unlike Spain, Portuguese restaurants open at ~19h00/7.00pm). There is a marked absence of the lager louts and disco bars which plague so many other resort towns.
For the golfer, there are several courses within 15 minutes; travel one hour and you have pretty well all of the Algarve courses available to you plus Isla da Canela and Islantilla just over the nearby Spaanish border.
Tavira is surrounded by the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve which abounds in flora, fauna, lepidoptera, etc. You can also go cycling or horseriding there. There is kayaking on the river in Tavira, surfing off Tavira Island, boat hire for sea fishing, etc.
For sightseeing, you have the Algarve Hills at the back of Tavira or the many fortified towns of the Guadiana Valley which forms the border between Portugal and Spain (Spain is 20miles/30km from Tavira).
Right through the summer, the Camara (town council) organises fairs, exhibitions, street theatre, a film festival, etc -- the town buzzes up to midnight and beyond.
Pricing is based on 8 guests but discounts up to 20% are offered Sept to June for parties of 4 to 7. A 5% discount applies for a two week stay, 7.5% for three weeks or more. Book 2009 before Dec 31, 2008, and you qualify for an extra 5% "Early Bird" discount. Long term winter let (Nov to March) is also available -- please enquire.
The property is managed by an English couple who live locally and who are on call should any emergency arise.

POOL:

The large 11m x 5m (35ft x 16ft) pool is separated from the patio area by a child security fence. Loungers, shade, shower, etc, are provided. High walls offer excellent privacy.
A professional pool-cleaning service ensures top quality is maintained.
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

PATIO:

The large patio area is separated from the pool by a child security fence and is provided with shade, loungers, dining table, etc.
The villa itself is surrounded by a marble-tiled terrace, part shaded. There is a also a large roof terrace.
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

PARKING:

Ample free on-street parking is available. There is also space for two cars in the driveway.

KITCHEN:

The comprehensively equipped kitchen includes:
4-plate hob, Oven, Microwave
Jug kettle, Coffee percolator, Toaster, Sandwich-toaster,
Juicer, blender
Double sink, dishwasher,
American fridge
etc
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

UTILITY AREA:

The utility room includes washer, drier, iron/ironing board, etc. A clothes line is also available outside on the balcony.

DINING AREA:

Cooking and dining facilities are ample to provide for up to eight guests. The dining room is air-conditioned.
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

LIVING/LOUNGE AREA:

The air-conditioned lounge is ~7x7m (22x22ft). It has 2 x 3-seater couches and 2 x 2-seater couches. Satellite TV (Sky "Free to air" including BBC, ITV, Sky News, CNN, etc -- you can also bring your own Sky card!), CD, DVD, VCR, etc are provided.
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

BEDROOMS:

The master bedroom is en suite. It has a kingsize bed and is air-conditioned; each of the other three bedrooms has a fan.
There is a second double bedroom and two twin bedrooms. All bedrooms have ample wardrobe and drawer space, mirror, etc. All bedrooms have a French door opening on to a small balcony.
There is a large roof terrace beside the master bedroom offering panoramic views over the Algarve hills, over the Roman bridge and the old town, and out to sea.
Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla/

CLEANING INFORMATION:

Bathrooms are cleaned and towels are changed each 3 to 4 days.
NOTE: You need to provide your own beach/pool towels.

Full cleaning and linen changed every 6 to 8 days.

Additional maid service available on request.

CHANGEOVER NOTES:

Normal changeover day is Saturday but flexible -- however, early booking discount may not apply other than to normal changeover day.

LINEN NOTES:

Linen changed once every 6 to 8 days, towels every 3 to 4 days.
NOTE: You need to provide your own beach/pooltowels.

Additional change of linen + towels on request.

PET NOTES:

One small, well trained pet may be acceptable – please enquire. An extra cleaning charge of GBP72 or Euro 90 will be applied.

There is also a "pet hotel" nearby which we can recommend.

BABY FACILITY:

Two travel cots suitable for up to ~2 years of age are available free of charge.

We do not provide stroller or car seat.

LOCAL AMENITIES/ATTRACTIONS:

Tavira remains an active fishing port and is justifiably famous for its many and inexpensive fish restaurants.

The local Camara (town council) organises a wide variety of activities and entertainments during the year -- street theatre and music; book fairs, antiques fairs; arts & crafts fairs; a film festival; visiting dance, theatre and music groups, etc.

The nearby beaches of Ilha da Tavira offer 13km of fine white strand -- and a remote nudist beach.

The Ria Formosa nature park surrounds Tavira. The Algarvean hills, while not officially a nature park, offer a further opportunity to commune with nature -- or just to wander.

The Guadiana Valley (the border between Spain and Portugal) with its many walled towns offers some excellent sightseeing -- you can also take a river cruise to see the towns. Tavira itself has many Moorish remains -- and, of course, a Roman Bridge still in everyday use.

Golf courses abound, there are three within 10 mins drive: Benamor, Quinta da Cima (once rated the best course in Portugal by the authorative 2004 PEUGEOT Guide) and Quinat da Ria -- all offer excellent lunch. Drive 20 to 25 mins and you have Quinta Vale, Monte Ria and Castro Marim. Almost all of the ALgarve's well known course can be reached within one hour, as well as several magnificent courses just over the border in Spain (e.g., Islantilla, Isla da Canela, etc).

And there is always the sun and the water sports if you run out of things to do!

Photos see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla

BOOKING NOTES:

The villa is equipped to accommodate up to eight guests (there are two cots available).
Prices are based on a party of eight but discounts for smaller parties apply September to June: Discount 20% for party of four, 10% for six.
A small pet may be included subject to prior approval subject to an extra cleaning charge of Euro 90,00 or GBP 72,00 per stay.
Minimum stay is one week.
A non-refundable booking deposit of 25% (minimum Euro 400 or GBP 300) is required to secure reservation.
The balance is payable 8 weeks (56 days) prior to start of rental.
The balance is partially refundable as below and insurance is recommended:
- 75% on cancellation within 55 to 42 days before rental start
- 50% on cancellation within 41 to 28 days before rental start
- 25% on cancellation within 27 to 14 days before rental start
- 0% on cancellation less than 14 days before rental start

Payment may be made as follows at renter's option:
- by UK or Irish cheque;
- Bank transfer in GBP to NatWest
- by bank transfer in Euro to BANIF Tavira or to Bank of Ireland;
- by credit card via PayPal in Euro, GBP or US$.

Please advise your preferred method of payment.

Location map, see http://picasaweb.google.com/PortuVilla

BATHROOM/ENSUITE:

Each of the three bathrooms has twin WHB, Cabinet with mirror, WC, Bath/Shower, Bidet, Hairdrier, etc.

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