Fully detached cottage in its own grounds with very private heated pool
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 2
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min Stay: 4–7 nights
One bedroom Cottage near Sao Bras de Alportel, Eastern Algarve, Portugal - Private And Peaceful Location In Small Sleepy Hamlet With Wonderful Country Views Over The Hills
Bedrooms
Owner
Ian and Mags
- Languages:
- english
About Ian and Mags
Our main criteria is for guests to relax and enjoy the cottage , pool plus the hot tub all in total peace . We have very high standards as far as accommodation is concerned . We supply a generous large welcome pack with wine, beer , milk , bread etc for all guests on arrival . We also supply wood for the wood burning fire in cooler months and most of our guests enjoy the hot tub on the pool deck which is heated all year round up to 38/ 40 C . The cottage is in its own grounds so totally private and we want all guests to leave Lemon tree cottage feeling fully relaxed and refreshed .
Ian and Mags purchased this Cottage in 2007
Why Ian and Mags chose Municipality of São Brás de Alportel
We love the wonderful views over the hills with some lovely sunsets . The area is very peaceful and relaxing .
Amenities
Featured
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Fireplace
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Safety features
- Smoke detectorKitchen
- Fire extinguisherKitchen
- Carbon-monoxide detectorKitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Village
General
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Linens Provided
- Washing MachineWe supply washing powder etc
- Fireplace
- Parking
- Internet free WI-FI available in the cottage
- Towels Providedwe also supply pool towels
- Safe
- Wireless Internet
- Wood StoveWe supply firewood in the cooler months .
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomLounge with comfortable sofa, TV, freeview satellite English channels, free wi-fi , DVD player, mini CD player, air-conditioning and shelving with board games and books. Log burning fire place wood is supplied November to March for cosy evenings in .
Kitchen
- DishwasherWe suppy dishwasher tablets
- Refrigerator
- Stove4 ring gas hob
- OvenSmall oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Pantry ItemsWe supply a generous welcome pack for all our guests
- Dishes & Utensilswe supply everything you should need for your holiday .
- Kitchen
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music Library
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / GardenThe cottage has a lovely garden for guests to enjoy .
- Beach Towels
- Porch / Veranda
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThere are numerous golf courses along the Algarve for every level of golfer, most within 25-40 minutes drive, lists can be supplied. Highly recommend booking on-line from home before hand as it is a lot cheaper. You can now hire golf clubs at Faro airport.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private PoolThe pool is very Private and is not overlooked at all . The pool is for sole use of the guests plus it has a cover to help keep the temp up . The pool is 8m x 4m It can be heated at additional cost .
- Hot TubThe hot tub is heated up to 40C for guests to enjoy and it is wonderful to sit in at night watching the stars .
- Spa Whirlpool
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: The cottage is of a traditional build, stone walls, cane and pole ceilings however all windows are double glazed and shuttered to help regulate inside temperature. Also the windows and patio door are fitted with fly screens for your comfort, air-con is supplied to main area and more fans can be supplied. A generous welcome pack is always supplied with our compliments of fridge essentials plus beer and wine. Smoking is not permitted inside the cottage but guests are welcome to smoke outside the cottage . We provide cool bags with ice packs, beach mats along with sun umbrellas for the beach. Outside: Outside there are several terraces at varying levels (the higher you go the more stunning the view). Barbecue and garden furniture, parasols, sun loungers etc. Very Private heating optional 8x4m swimming pool to relax away those long summer days with roman steps. Jacuzzi spa heated to 40c all year round for guests to enjoy, it is wonderful to sit in watching the stars at night with a glass of wine. The cottage garden has it own lemon tree and the lemons are wonderful in a cold drink sitting in the swing seat watching the sun set over the hills. The cottage also has many herbs which the guests are more then welcome to pick. Outside the cottage on the terrace is a table and chairs with a BBQ for alfresco dining. The cottage also has private parking . The Pool can be heated in cooler months via heat pump which can heat the pool up to 28C . At the end of the pool deck we have a Cabana with a awning where guests can sit out of the sun in two comfortable arm chairs . Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Cleaning and fresh linen and towels are provided once per week (more often if required), also included are pool and beach towels.
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Smoking allowed
No pets
Children not allowed
Max guests:2
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
39 Reviews
Lovely relaxing holiday
Had a lovely week at the idyllic Lemon Tree Cottage, pictures online don’t do it justice. Mags & Ian were very helpful without being intrusive. Welcome pack way beyond what you would expect. 10 min drive to town with great choice of shops and restaurants, 30 min drive to beach which went on forever in both directions and 50 mins drive to Albufeira. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing to recharge their batteries and hope to return.
Perfect getaway
A lovely cottage, a very generous welcome pack in a beautiful setting provided all we needed for our trip to the Algarve. Thankyou Ian and Mags , we loved our stay and will certainly return.
The cottage was lovely. In a very peaceful and private setting. It had everything we needed.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lemon Tree Cottage. Mags and Ian were so welcoming. We were looking for somewhere quiet and relaxing to spend a few days and the cottage was perfect for that. It was so peaceful and although there are houses nearby, it was really secluded and private. The welcome pack that was supplied had everything we needed to get started and the kitchen was well stocked with utensils. All in all we had a fabulous stay. Wish it could have been longer!
Peaceful location
We were given an extremely warm welcome by the owners, Ian and Mags, and provided with an excellent welcome pack containing a variety of foods and drinks. The cottage was exactly as described, beautifully presented and equipped with everything we could possibly have needed. The environment lends itself to a very relaxing, peaceful holiday and yet we were only a 10 min drive to the nearest town with all its amenities. The pool is wonderful positioned to get maximum sunshine, as are the terraces. Ian and Mags are readily available if needed but give total privacy.
Private Paradise
My girlfriend and I stayed here in June for a week. It was great, we had complete privacy, great pool and hot tub.
The welcome gift basket was a really nice touch.
Was perfect for our week of R&R.
Amazing Cottage
We stayed here for a week in May. It was simply perfect for the 2 of us. The private pool and jacuzzi were great!
The welcome basket was great given we flew in so early and were both wrecked. It had everything we needed to get started.
The cottage is in a peaceful location with lovely views. The viewing platform was an added bonus and was great for a sundowner drink.
The owners helped us organise quad biking and gave great recommendations for places to eat. The lamb at the Tia Bia is superb.
We absolutely loved it and i’d highly recommend it for couples.
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Special interest holidays:
A very safe unspoilt area , ideal for rambling country walks along the many mountain tracks to suit all levels of fitness and abilities or just unwind and take in the peace and quiet. Bird watching and star gazing are also widely available in this area. These are just some of the birds you can see in the summer months. Golden oriel, Bee-eaters, Red rumped swallows, Azure winged magpies , Nuthatch, Great spotted woodpecker and Jays . The wildflowers in the spring cover the hills which is very colourful to see . Mountain bikes can be hired - please enquire when booking .
The local bird watching was excellent and i am sure that any UK birder would be excited with the range of species to be seen in the area . I am also sure that there are other species to be found in the area that i missed .Alex and Liz May 2017
Coast/Beach:
There are many wonderful beaches along the Algarve. Some of our personal favourite beaches are Barril, 25 minutes by car also Praia de Faro 25 minutes by car. Quarteira, Vilamoura etc approx 35 minutes by car. We have lots of information in Lemon tree cottage about all the beaches along the Algarve .
Travel:
Car hire is essential and can be pre-booked online for pickup and return to the airport. Nearest airport is Faro - 25 minute drive.
Distances:
Our local town is 5 minute drive (Sao Bras) many shops, supermarkets , cafes banks, restaurants etc. Alportel village - 4 minute drive with 2 cafes. Loule - 20 minute drive large indoor market, many shops and restaurants etc. Faro - 25 minute drive. bars, night clubs and many historic places of interest also a large shopping mall and cinema. Tavira - 25 minute drive situated on a river with roman bridges, castle ruins, gardens, restaurants and bars. Estoi - 15 minute drive. Pink Palace.
Further Details:
step back in time and relax. The countryside around us has many kms of tracks to walk, to suit all abilities of walker or mountain biker, the tracks are scattered all around the hills adding to the pure peacefulness of the area, you could wander for miles without meeting another soul. There are also many lakes for you to visit, waterfalls and picnic areas. For bird enthusiasts there are many and varying species dependent on time of year. The wild boar and the lynx are said to be resident in these parts. For astronomers and stargazers alike the night sky is second to none due to the very low levels of light pollution. However far removed from the world this all sounds we really are no distance from all amenities, beaches , golf, water parks etc.
Guests can enjoy horse riding and Pony trekking along the tracks around the hills near the cottage .