An Elegant Villa and Cottage with Gardens and Pool
- Minimum stay:7 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
A handsome villa, with delightful mature gardens & a large private pool. It has a superb sunny (25 foot) sitting room at first floor level, with wood-burning stove, overlooking a pasture often grazed by goats. 2 French windows which lead onto a wide sun terrace looking towards the coastal cliffs. Steps curve down to the mature walled garden, peach, orange & lemon trees, vines & a gazebo. The pool is adjacent. The ground floor has 2 large twin bedrooms with French windows into the garden & 2 bathrooms (baths & showers). The optional cottage (Casita) has a sitting room, twin bedroom & bathroom. There is air-conditioning and heating if required.
The house has views over open countryside and over the quaint village roof tops to the coast. The area, being a National Park, is generally agreed to be the most beautiful in the Algarve and is richly endowed with wild flowers, rare birds and butterflies.
Golf, fishing, riding, tennis and sailing, are all only a few minutes away, as are little whitewashed fishing villages where the morning catch is sold and cooked, very cheaply.
Extra beds, cots, cribs and baby sitting available. Welcome pack provided. Experience a truly authentic village life, with friendly Portuguese neighbours plus comfort and privacy - a rare combination!
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Self-Catering
Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Low Allergen Environment
- Pets Not Allowed
- Not Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Television
- Books - Fiction / Non-Fiction
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
Theme
- Away From It All
- Historic
Attractions
- Ruins
- Naturist Beach
- Marina
- Autumn Foliage
- Bay
- Forests
- Churches
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Zoo
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Sight Seeing
- Eco Tourism
- Bird Watching
- Scenic Drives
- Horse Riding
- Walking
- Beachcombing
local services and businesses
- Babysitter
- Massage Therapist
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Medical Services
Location Type
- Near The Sea
- Village
sports and adventure activities
- Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Snorkelling
- Water Skiing
- Deepsea Fishing
- Surfing
- Wind-Surfing
- Diving
- Sailing
- Bay Fishing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Golf
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Paragliding
Arrival Day
- Saturday
catering options
- Self-Catering
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
General
- Activities Guide
- Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Heating
- Hair Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Toilet Paper
- Parking On Street
- Sofa Bed
- Iron & Board
- Firewood
Kitchen
- Toaster
- Hob
- Freezer
- 4 Ring Stove
- Grill
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Pantry Items
- Stove
- Oven
Outside
- Balcony
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Barbecue
- Patio
- Terrace
- Veranda
Pool / Spa
- Private Pool
- Outdoor Pool
property descriptor
- Detached
Reviews
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Comments from Owner Guestbook
Comments from Owner Guestbook
- Guest HRGuestBook375
- Date of stay 12/01/07
- Review Submitted 12/06/07
We have just returned from a magnificent holiday in your property. Very occasionally one manages to find a a location with unique charm. Your villa can only be described as spectacular. the sort of place which one sees on the cover of holiday brochures but never finds in practice. We would like to book it for the same time next year ; meanwhile we intend to improve our golf so that we can enjoy the beauty and challenges of the splendid course. Mr and Mrs J. Terry, Chester---This was our fourth visit to Villa dos Arcos, and every time we come we love it more. This year John’s highlights were several sightimngs of booted eagles seen from the path to the beach, Marsh Harriers seen from the terrace and a Hoopoe strutting in the garden. For us it is a perfect house in a perfect village and we are already looking forward to returning again next year. - John and Sue SDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 8/10
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 1 - May 10, 2013 7 night min stay |
£420 | |||||
May 11 - May 31, 2013 7 night min stay |
£550 | |||||
Jun 1 - Jun 28, 2013 7 night min stay |
£660 | |||||
Jun 29 - Aug 23, 2013 7 night min stay |
£1150 | |||||
Aug 24 - Sep 20, 2013 7 night min stay |
£750 | |||||
Sep 21 - Oct 25, 2013 7 night min stay |
£540 | |||||
Oct 26 - Dec 20, 2013 7 night min stay |
£390 | |||||
Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2014 7 night min stay |
£460 | |||||
Jan 5 - Mar 15, 2014 7 night min stay |
£380 | |||||
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Location
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1978
About the owner: The owner (not Margaret ) writes : I was a barrister, a Cambridge don and a schoolmaster at Oundle and, now after retirement , a professional artist, having been an amateur painter for many years previously. I hold annual exhibitions in London, Paris, and Oundle where I still live, in a 500 year old drovers' inn, having converted the ancient stables into an art gallery. I am also a keen musician , playing the bassoon in various chamber ensembles.
Why the Owner Chose Burgau:
The owner writes : I found this charming village almost by chance 35 years ago. I had come to Portugal in search of beautiful places to paint, but, dismayed by the wanton development along most of the Algarve coast, penetrated to the west Algarve,which was then virtually unknown, and discovered this delightful village, only a few minutes walk from the most stunning coast.
I was painting there when a villager told me about a ruined manor house (the Casa) which was for sale very cheaply, and having fallen in love with the village, I rashly bought it at once. This was the start of over 10 years restoration, and subsequently, the designing of a smaller house(the Villa) in its grounds, which is now completely separate.
It was a somewhat fraught experience at the time, but being finished it is an unfailing joy whenever I go there, either to paint or with friends and family (see photo, on the beach). Astonishingly, the village and environs have hardly changed since my first arrival and I bless the day when I made that impetuous decision to buy the old ruin.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The owner writes : There is too much to summarise here, but, briefly, I love the tranquility and beauty of the place with many of the old village characters whom I have known for 35 years, the wonderful views in all directions, the sense of peace and privacy in my gardens and pools, the astonishing bird life and the timeless quality of the place. I can't do justice to it here - you need to experience it for yourself !
Contact us
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Photos
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The private pool
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The secluded beach
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A street in the village
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The cottage (Casita do Pintor)
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Village roof tops from balcony
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Local fishing village
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Casa sitting room
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Part of the Villa garden
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Goatherd on the path to the beach
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The villa garden
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Villa sitting room
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Villa terrace looking onto the gardens
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Casa dining room
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Village farmer ploughing
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Sunset over the Cape
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Pool in the Villa
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View from the Villa sitting room
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Cliffs at Cape St Vincent
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