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An elegant villa and cottage with gardens and pool in a truly unspoilt village.
- Villa
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min Stay: 7 nights
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms for 4 + optional cottage for 2 - 4
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom 4
VILLA : 2 twin bedrooms CASITA (cottage) : 1 twin bedroom, 1 twin futon in studio. Cot available in Villa or Casita (free). Additional beds in Villa (£50 per person)
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- No Smoking
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Bathroomtoilet, shower
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, bidet
- VILLA. 2 full bathrooms CASITA (cottage) : 1 shower room with basin and toilet.
Safety features
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First-aid kit
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near the ocean
- Rural
- Village
General
- TelephoneGood mobile 'phone signal. No fixed land line, but free wi-fi available so that wi-fi calls can be made.
- Air Conditioning
- HeatingAir conditioning also provides heating. Individual oil-filled heaters also available.
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linen , table cloths, tea towels etc. provided
- Washing Machine
- FireplaceTraditional Algarve fireplace with wood-burning stove.
- ParkingUsually possible to park directly outside the Villa
- InternetThe property has wi-fi connection.
- Towels ProvidedAll towels ( bath and hand) provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWood burning stove for winter ; logs available locally.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomWood burning stove, TV and DVD. The sofa in the sitting room can be converted into a double bed.
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry Items
- Dishes & Utensils
- KitchenWell equipped kitchen with all necessary utensils, crockery and cutlery. Picture window overlooking the garden.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- TelevisionInternet connection offers wide range of programmes, both British and European.
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- BooksSmall library of books in various languages, including several guide books. Bird-log for keen bird-watchers, with venues and details, regularly up-dated .
- Video LibraryExtensive selection of DVDs available including children's .
Outside
- Lawn / GardenCharming mature garden with orange, lemon and peach trees, fruiting vine arbour and gazebo .
- Balcony
- Beach Chairs
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio1st floor sitting room has large French windows leading to spacious, south facing terrace with dining facilities, overlooking the garden , pool and quaint village roof tops towards the coast.
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisCourts available at Parque de Floresta, 1 mile away.
- GolfParque de Floresta, 18 hole scenic course 1 mile away. Very beautiful and unusual course with water holes etc.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleNB. Listed facilities include both the Villa and the Casita (optional cottage). Please contact the owner for more details and website.
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private PoolGood sized private pool in its own walled garden, surrounded by flower beds and bougainvillea.
Notes
- The facilities listed include both the Villa and the optional Casita (cottage). A generous welcome pack of food and wine is provided. English speaking baby-sitter available. Housekeeper speaks English.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Parties/events allowed - Sorry, no stag parties or hen parties.Sorry, no stag parties or hen parties.
Max guests: 8 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter:
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Map
Owner
Patricia Bird
- Languages:
- english
About Patricia Bird
The owner (not Patricia , who is a friend of the owner and is dealing with the bookings ) writes : I was a barrister, a Cambridge don and a schoolmaster and, after retirement , a professional artist, having been an amateur painter for many years previously. I hold regular exhibitions in London, Paris, and Oundle where I still live, in a 500 year old drovers' inn, with an art gallery converted from the ancient stables. I am also a keen musician , playing the bassoon in various chamber ensembles, and on numerous occasions have brought chamber groups to the Villa and given concerts in the Algarve.
Patricia Bird purchased this Villa in 1978
Why Patricia Bird chose Luz
The owner (not Patricia) 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 and the conversion of two old barns into a cottage (Casita) in the Villa grounds. 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.
What makes this Villa unique
The owner (not Patricia) 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 !