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Beautiful 3 bed Family Villa W/Pool, Tranquil Rural nr village .
- Villa
- People: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, Nr Tavira, Only 20 mins from Faro Airport,
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) - 2 double beds and 2 twin beds. Cots can be arranged on request Notes on bedrooms: Ground Flr: Bedroom 2 -double, with lots of fitted wardrobe space, close to family bathroom. Ground Flr: Bedroom 3 -twin, en suite, fitted wardrobes. 1st Flr: Master Bedroom - double, en suite, fitted wardrobes, patio doors to private varanda with views of villa gardens, pool and hillside
Facilities
Featured
- TV
- Children Welcome
- Satellite or Cable
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Washer & Dryer
- Internet
- Heater
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Fireplace
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Shower room 1Toilet, ShowerUpstairs large main bedroom en suite, 2 (Jack & Jill) basin
- Shower room 2Toilet, ShowerDownstairs, adjacent to 2nd bedroom
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath with shower, Bath, BidetDownstairs, en suite to twin room
- Ground floor: Family bathroom adjacent to bedroom 2 with shower, wc, basin, heated towel rail. Ensuite bathroom to twin bedroom 3 : bath with shower, wc, basin, bidet, t/rail. Bathroom to Master Bedroom: en suite has large walk in double shower, twin basins, wc, heated towel rail.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
- village
General
- Air conditioningSplit air-con heaters are located in main living areas and bedrooms. They are very efficient and should not to be left on whillst outside doors are open or when the villa is unattended.
- HeatingSplit air-con heaters
- Linens providedFresh bed linen, towels, bath mats, plus tea towels are provided
- Washing machineEfficient new washing machine is installed and an outside drying line plus racks are provided, plus pegs and a quantity of washing liquid and fabric conditioner for guests' convenience
- Clothes dryerOutside washing line and also drying racks available
- FireplaceVery efficient log fire in living area. Some fire wood is provided.
- Parking availablePlenty of secure parking is available on gravel large drive to the side of the property. The area is fenced off and is secured with an electric gate
- InternetFREE Wifi hotspot
- Towels availableBath towels are provided for villa use. Pool and beach towels are available from the property manager on request (as detailed in client's own booking form)
- Wireless InternetThe wifi hotspot is adequate for general use ie. mobile phones, ipads and laptops etc. However, it is on a data plan and therefore is unsuitable for downloading large files and excessive streaming.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Kitchen roll
- Basic soaps
- Toilet roll
- Living RoomThe living/dining room is on a split level, the lounge area has 2 comfy sofas and an armchair, a TV, DVD and CD players, split air-con/heating, log fire, magazines, books, CDs and DVDs
Kitchen
- DishwasherZanussi dishwasher installed
- FridgeLarge upright fridge/freezer
- HobElectric Hob/grill
- OvenVery efficient electric oven
- Microwave
- Grill
- Coffee makerSaeco coffee machine and grinder, plus separate electric percolator machines is provided
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Pantry itemsThe owners leave guests a selection of items such as tea, coffee, sugar, condiments free of charge for their convenience.
- Dishes & utensilsDishes and utensils are plentiful and of very good quality, like you'd find at home, plus there is a great selection of glassware, cutlery and crockery
- KitchenFully fitted & exceptionally well equipped kitchen, with electric hob and cooker, dishwasher, kettle, toaster, filter coffee maker, orange juicer, microwave, quality crockery, cutlery and utensils
- Kettle
- Dining table
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningDining room with table seating for 6 on the smallest round setting. Two leaves are available to insert, adding several more place settings - up to 8. Child's high chair available on request.
- Dining table
Entertainment
- TelevisionSmart TV is installed, plus DVD player.
- Satellite/Cable TVSatellite TV channels available including UK terrestrial BBC/ITV plus news channels and numerous others
- StereoCD player, iPod dock
- DVD playerStandard DVD player is provided
- BooksA small paperback book library is available for guests' enjoyment
- GamesBats and balls, cards, Scrabble and Mastermind, kids' buckets/spades
- Games for kids
- Music libraryA selection of CDs are available for guests' use
- Video libraryA selection of DVDs are provided for guests' pleasure
Outside
- GardenBeautiful mature well maintained private Mediterranean style gardens, with olive & carob trees, cacti, colourful shrubs offering shade + sun. Terrace tables , chairs and sun recliners provided.
- BalconyUpper floor veranda (see veranda section)
- Deck chairs
- VerandaThe master bedroom has a large veranda to the front of the property, with spectacular elevated views of the surrounding rolling hills and countryside. Suitable for sunbathing, relaxing and dining
- TerraceKitchen terrace with round marble table and accommodates 6-8 chairs + space for sunbathing. Large cobbled terrace infront of house for BBQs, dining and sunbathing (6-8 beds) Terracing around pool area
- Outdoor Furniture
- Golf9 hole course (Colina Verde)- Benamor, Castro Marim, Quinta do Vale, Vila Monte, Quinta da Cima, Quinta da Ria and Monte Rei. Val do Lobo (Royal and Ocean courses), plus Quinta do Lago Vilamoura
- Fire pit
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessibleThe villa is in an elevated position and is on several levels, with interior and exterior steps and would not provide easy access for wheelchairs, though may be sutiable for impared mobility
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private poolThe beautiful 8 x 4 metre pool (unfenced). 1m deep at the shallow end and 2m at the deep end . The pool is accessed by steps in the corner of the shallow end. UNSUITABLE FOR YOUNG/ NON-SWIMMERS
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: Casa do Riacho is conveniently located 200m from the road linking Tavira, Santa Catarina and Sao Bras (EN270) and access is via a small country lane. The villa is alarmed and is protected with a fence on 3 sides and has a remote controlled electric gate. There is air conditioning/heating in all the main rooms and an open log fire in the living room Outside: The villa has numerous terraces and lovely well kept exotic Mediterranean style gardens. There are plenty of places to sunbathe and relax in the sun/shade with a good supply of sunbeds and chairs. The garden and pool get the sun all day. The area is ideal for walkers, joggers, cyclists, wild life watchers, country trails and hill walks of varying distances and levels of difficulty . The swimming pool is 8 x 4 meters and around 1m in depth dropping to about 2m in the deep end. The water is chlorine treated. The pool is terrace level to one side but is unfenced, so is not suitable for unsupervised small children and non-swimmers. Also ,there is a Mediterranean garden immediately below the far side edge of the pool. which children should be instructed to stay clear of (contains prickly cacti). There is a lovely kitchen patio with a large marble table ideal for meals and general entertaining and a larger marble table (for 8) on the front terrace. Utility Room: This utility room is off the kitchen and has fitted cupboards, washing machine/drier, iron, ironing board and washing/cleaning equipment and a large fridge freezer. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: The villa will be cleaned and prepared for guests' arrival with all linens and towels (beach towels on request) provided. For 2 week stays, we clean and change towels and linens after the first 7 nights. Manager contactable throughout your stay. Other: The spacious dining room is adjacent to the kitchen. It has a round dining table ,which can be extended to seat 8 people. It has split aircon/heating.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Age depending. Pool may preclude young children. Age depending. Pool may preclude young children.
No pets - At owners discretion. Please checkAt owners discretion. Please check
No events
No smoking - Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas.Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas.
Max guests: 6 - Pls enquire regarding babies and small childrenPls enquire regarding babies and small children
Minimum age of primary renter: 25 - At owners discretion. Pls check At owners discretion. Pls check
- The villa is built/furnished to a high spec and guests are asked to treat it with respect. All activities on the premises are at the guests' own risk.
- Day of arrival check in is from 4PM Luggage can be dropped off before check in time. Check out on departure is before 10AM
- Occupancy: Maximum occupancy: 6 (pls check re babies and infants) Families are very welcome. Pls check suitability for babies, infants and children.
Location
Hosted by Charles and Lisa
Ask a questionAbout Charles and Lisa
We are Lisa and Charles Davies - a professional couple who reside in the South of England. Having had strong family and business connections with Portugal for more than 30 years, we spent a number of years finding the perfect location to build this idyllic villa, which we completed in 2009, to our own very high specifications (at the time not with rental in mind). We continue to spend as much time as our schedule allows at Casa do Riacho with our family and friends and are very happy to share the experience with others who may appreciate it as much as we do, when we can't be in residence.
Charles and Lisa purchased this Villa in 2009
Why Charles and Lisa chose Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Having spent so many years visiting the Algarve, we know it intimately and believe we have uncovered a hidden gem! The Eastern Algarve is very unspoilt and much quieter the the touristy Central and Western part of the region, yet still within very easy reach of it when the desire takes us to make a visit. We were so lucky to find a suitable plot just outside the small, friendly and tranquil town of Santa Catarina to build our dream villa. We feel its location is perfect ie. close to the airport and within easy reach of many amenities and connections to the rest of the Algarve, other parts of Portugal and a stone's throw from the Spanish border. For us, the villa is home from home and we feel relaxed the moment we arrive here. Feedback from our guests suggest they have the same experience.
What makes this Villa unique
Beautiful, well equipped and completely self contained, luxurious, home from home. Private and safe location, not overlooked, quiet/rural but not far from civilisation, walking distance (10 mins max) from the small town of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo. 15 mins drive from the Tavira, which in our opinion is the most unspoilt and beautiful town in the Algarve, a short drive to beautiful sandy and uncrowded beaches and central to amenities. You will get a real taste of Portugal here . The restaurant prices are not as inflated as Central and Western Algarve, yet it is within easy reach of these areas by car. In our opinion it's far more beautiful and relaxing. The local people are lovely, friendly and many speak English.
- Languages:
- English
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