4 Bed Private Villa. Heated 10m pool. Tennis court. 800m to beach.

Casa das Amendoeiras is a large, 4 bedroom private villa on a quiet, secluded and gated plot set off the main road at the end of a private road. It is a truly excellent location for a family holiday, especially for those with young children or teenagers as everything you need is within easy walking distance.

ASPECT: The property is ideal for sun-lovers and shade-lovers alike ! The villa is south facing so the pool and patio areas get the sun all day from early morning to late afternoon although the property also benefits from a large covered and shaded balcony overlooking the pool area and because the property has it's own grounds completely surrounding the villa, there are also lots of shady places to relax on all sides of the property at different times of day.

LOCATION : The property benefits from sweeping, uninterrupted rural countryside views down towards Carvoeiro centre and yet is located just 800m from the centre of Carvoeiro and thus a short 7-10 minute stroll to the main resort beach and all the resort amenities including restaurants, shops, supermarket, pharmacy, bars (many with Sky Sports !) and nightly live evening entertainment during the summer months. There is a lovely play area near to the church at the top of the hill to the left of the beach where you can also join the cliff top ‘boardwalk’ with its spectacular views along the coast and out to sea. Within 5 minutes drive of the property are a range of activities including the world famous "Slide & Splash" water park, 3 golf courses, an outdoor driving range and a 12-court tennis complex with a gym. The location also has a very wide selection and different types of beaches and restaurants to suit all tastes.

REGION : Further afield (within 10-15 minutes drive) the region boasts two Go-Karting tracks, Aqualand, Zoomarine, excellent shopping in Portimao and Guia, and many more activities for children, teens and adults alike. The villa is just a 15 minute drive from the F1 track in Alvor (used for the Portuguese GrandPrix in 2020). And in 40 minutes you can be looking out over the whole of the Algarve from the top of the mountains at Monchique where you can collect your own natural spring water (take your own bottles). During the summer the villa is superbly located for the annual fair at Fatacil, Lagoa and the Medieval Festival at Silves. If sea-exploration is your thing, then you can join the dolphin sea safari or the pirate ship adventure from Praia da Rocha marina, visit the scuba diving centre at Quinta do Paraíso or take fishing trips and catamaran sailing trips from Lagos.

CAR-HIRE, TAXI and TRANSFERS : We are often asked by our guests if they need to hire a car. So here are our thoughts. A car/taxi is only required to get to the villa on arrival/departure or if you want to make trips further afield. Once in the villa, you can walk to the beach, many local restaurants and a small supermarket which stocks plenty of food including fresh bread every day. If this is enough for your group, then car hire is not necessary. As an alternative to car-hire, there are many taxi companies which you can book on-line in advance, that will take you to the villa from the airport and collect you for your return. We understand that some of our guests have also used Über for both airport runs and local trips which is now freely available across the Algarve.

However, if you prefer flexibility then car-hire is the way to go. There are numerous companies based at the airport and the collection and drop off process is quick and simple. Hiring a car enables you to explore the Algarve, to go to the larger supermarkets, to visit local towns, shopping centres, and other beaches, to take trips to water parks, amusement parks, to play tennis or golf, go-karting or to find local restaurants further afield. Personally, for many of the reasons above, we always hire a car from the airport.

SUPERMARKETS : If you have a car, the best big supermarkets are about a 5-10 minute drive from the Villa on the N124-1 road between Carvoeiro and Lagoa. This includes Intermarché, Apolonia, Aldi and Pingo Doce. There is also a small local supermarket just 2 minutes walk from the villa on the way down to the beach in the small building complex next to the Mama Mia pizza restaurant.

VILLA DESIGN : This family villa has been thoughtfully designed with family fun, entertainment and relaxation in mind. The property has undergone extensive improvements over the past few years and undergoes an annual winter maintenance and service improvement programme to ensure high standards of comfort are maintained for all our guests.

Recent design improvements include :

▪️Addition of a rear ground floor extension incorporating the 4th bedroom and ensuite
▪️Creation of a modern, open-plan kitchen and living space with breakfast bar, supporting a truly ‘connected-family’ living style experience
▪️Creation of a gaming area on the first floor landing area with PlayStation console, two handsets and numerous games.
▪️Addition of FREE WiFi with unlimited usage
▪️Installation of full air-conditioning to all bedrooms and lounge area
▪️Complete renovation of all three bathrooms to provide three powerful shower facilities.
▪️Modernisation of all ceramic floor tiling throughout the property.
▪️Construction of a mini tennis court, a purpose built clothes drying zone and a superb outdoor, covered barbecue 'kitchenette' area.
▪️Complete renovation of swimming pool, including new pool tiling and the addition of pool heating. Please note that the pool is completely gated - i.e. with gates that can be closed at all entries to the pool area. Thus you are able to prevent small child access to the pool area from the house without adult assistance.
▪️Newly replaced and upgraded solar panelled water heating system, providing constant hot water.
▪️Recently replaced bed frames and mattresses in all bedrooms.

BEDROOMS : The villa has four double bedrooms, one on the first floor and three on the ground floor. Bedroom 3 has four single beds, configured as a bunk bed and two separate single beds. The other 3 bedrooms have standard size double beds (5ft). The villa therefore comfortably sleeps up to 10 people (8 adults + 2 children in the bunk beds). Cots can also be provided. All bedrooms have patio doors with shutters which can be secured at night to darken rooms although all bedrooms also have curtains as well.

BATHROOMS : There are 3 bathrooms in the villa. Two are as adjoining en-suites to bedroom 1 on the top floor, and bedroom 4 on the ground floor. The third bathroom is standalone (I.e not ensuite) and also on the ground floor. This is shared by bedrooms 2 and 3. All bathrooms have toilet, sink with vanity mirror, towel rail and shower unit. A baby bath is also provided.

OUTSIDE AMENITIES: The property’s outdoor amenities include a superb 10m x 5m swimming pool (pool heating available*) with sun-loungers, parasols and wicker garden seating, large covered barbecue with sink and lighting, 8m x 5m mini tennis court, separate clothes drying area, mature citrus orchard garden where you can pick your own oranges and lemons, and an extensive driveway. A balustrade with gates completely surrounds the pool meaning access can be secured for small children. Pool towels are provided.

*POOL HEATING : Please note that pool heating is available all year round at an additional charge payable for the full length of your stay. Standard charge is calculated at £25 per day. For bookings starting between 1st October and 30th April there is an additional £10 per day winter supplement (I.e £35 per day). Please note that the heating needs to be put on about 4 days before your arrival to ensure the water reaches the correct temperature. For this reason, requests for heating only for part of your holiday cannot be accommodated. Pool heating is only available for your full stay. Please also note that, in the winter months, if it rains during your stay, it may not be possible for the pool heating system to maintain a constant warm temperature in the pool.

INTERNAL AMENITIES: Inside the property includes air conditioning in all four bedrooms and the living room. (Please note that there is no heating or air-conditioning in any bathrooms). Dressing tables with hairdryers are provided in all bedrooms. Sufficient linen, bedding, bath towels and pool towels are provided for all guests. The property features a modern open plan kitchen/living area with breakfast bar, fully stocked kitchen with oven, microwave, touch hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. An iron and ironing board are provided. Cots and high chairs are also available to hire locally. The living room furniture is no longer new and so does now show some signs of frequent use with marks and a few scuffs, but it is all completely functional.

INCLUSIVE SERVICES : Complimentary maid service is provided at least once during your stay (more for stays longer than a week). The pool will also be cleaned and serviced at least once a week during your stay.

ENTERTAINMENT: There are two playstations (both PS2 and PS3) in a separate games room on the first floor with an extensive range of games and two handsets for each console. The villa has FREE WiFi, a TV with local TV channels (including various English news channels and a DVD player (with large selection of English language films and children's DVD's), a small selection of summer reading books and a range of family board games for guest use. A small selection of bats, balls, air-beds, rings and foam floats are provided for use around the pool and tennis court (although this is subject to being left in suitable condition by previous guests). Buckets and spades are provided for guest use at the beach.