Location: Brancanes, Portugal, Europe (15 minutes from Faro Airport)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Quinta d Helvete is a beautiful, well-maintained, five-bedroomed villa, situated in the Eastern Algarve village of Brancanes between the fishing town of Olhao and village of Moncarapacho within 15 minutes drive of Faro Airport.
Click on the link at the bottom of the page for more information and photographs.
The villa is in a secluded location set in its own picturesque gardens and grounds, which contain orange, lemon, lime, carob, and pomegranate trees.
The location, although secluded, is within five minutes drive to the very pleasant Portuguese fishing town (with its daily fish market) of Olhao and also Moncarapacho with its historic village square. It is still very convenient for all local amenities, supermarkets, and some of the best fish restaurants in the Algarve.
The beautiful beaches of Ria Formosa can be reached from a short ferry ride at the port of Olhao, a must for all beach lovers.
The lovely historic town of Tavira is only a 20-minute drive away. The excellent Forum Shopping Centre at Faro is also a ten-minute drive away. This boasts great restaurants and shopping on most nights until midnight!
GOLFING IN THE ALGARVE - as expected, golf is predominant in the Algarve and Quinta d Helvete is perfectly situated to capitalize on some of the best courses around:
* Moncarapacho - nine-hole to a good standard; ten-minute drive.
* Benamor - 18-hole PGA; 20-minute drive.
* Quinta da Rey - 36-hole championship links course; 20-minute drive.
* Vale de Lobo - PGA championship well reputed; 20-minute drive.
* Vila Sol - PGA championship well reputed; 20-minute drive.
* Plus many more courses all within 20- to 30-minute drives!
Quinta d Helvete has five double-size bedrooms and its own private swimming pool with plenty of furniture for lazing and entertaining, together with a barbecue for al fresco dining. The villa is fully furnished and equipped and also has satellite TV and fully-equipped kitchen.
The property is fully secure with fencing around the whole perimeter of the property and its grounds. Maid service is once a week and also the pool will be regularly maintained. Linens and towels will also be provided.
Quite simply, Quinta d Helvette is the perfect location for a relaxing, carefree, peaceful holiday.
No pets allowed.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, & Dec .. £ 550/week.
Apr, May, Oct .............. £ 750/week.
June,Sep, .................. £1000/week.
Jul & Aug .................. £1200/week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #29176
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