Villa Ferragudo 5 Bedroom detached villa - private pool with fabulous view of beach - Algarve
Sleeps 9 to 10
Owner's Name :
18266
Telephone 1 :
004766969492
Telephone 2 :
Freephone 0800 011 2428
Privately owned Villa on a cliff overlooking the historic castle of Sao Joao do Arade, the river Arade estuary, the Marina de Portimao & the beach. This villa has its own private south facing pool, tropical gardens & terraces where you can benefit from the sun & solitude throughout the day. Praia Grande's Blue Flag beach 150 metres. The bright, airy & spacious lounge & dining area have south & west facing patio windows with direct access to the sun terraces that provide the perfect setting for a dream holiday. Ideal for alfresco dining whilst watching the waterborne activities. Patio doors from both of the middle floor bedrooms lead directly onto the pool area & the lower floor bedrooms also have patio areas. The villa is linked to the exclusive Vila Resort which is situated on the south side of Ferragudo village. The picturesque & unspoilt fishing village of Ferragudo, which appears unchanged for many years, is only a short stroll away through narrow cobbled streets.
Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in Ferragudo, Carvoeiro / Lagoa region, Algarve, Portugal Property type: villa , detached Accommodation type: self-catering Floor area: 700 m² Location type: Beach, Village Theme: family, activity General: towels provided, safe, sunbed, air-conditioning, central heating, linen provided Kitchen: grill, dish washer, fridge, freezer, hob, oven, microwave, washing machine Living room: fireplace seating for 8 people Dining: dining area seating for 10 people Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms, 1 WC Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure, Toilet - Toilet, Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,Shower Enclosure,Bidet, Bathroom 3 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,Shower Enclosure,Bidet, Pool Area - Outdoor Shower, Bathroom 1 is en-suite (no bath). Toilet is situated on the dining and living room level. Bathrooms 2 & 3 serve the bedrooms on the middle & lower floors. Outdoor shower is situated beside the private swimming pool. Bedrooms: 5 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 10 people Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed, En suite bathroom Bedroom 2 - 1 Large Double Bed Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed Bedroom 4 - 1 Large Double Bed Bedroom 5 - 2 Single Bed 3 doubles, 2 twins, 1 cot (space in any of the rooms). Bedrooms 2 & 3 lead directly onto the swimming pool area via patio doors. Each room is individually & tastefully decorated. All bedrooms have independent air conditioning units which remote control operated. Apart from bedroom 1 all have outside doors which lead out onto patio areas. Entertainment: tv, satellite or cable, radio, stereo system, cd, audio tape player, DVD internet access computer available, internet access Outside: garden, terrace, balcony, barbecue, parking, garage, 10 garden chairs, 8 beach chairs Swimming pools: communal pool, private pool Suitability: pets not allowed, non smoking only, low allergen environment, long term renters welcome, wheelchair inaccessible, suitable for elderly or infirm, children welcome Notes: Bed linen and towels are changed weekly. Additional maid service can be provided at a small extra charge. Please supply your own beach towels. One cot is available free of charge, but must be booked in advance. 'Central Heating' is provided by air conditioning units in each room. Wood burning stove in living area (fuel can be purchased locally). Computer & Internet access is available at reception (additional charges apply).
Layout of the villa The villa is approached through a small terraced garden area with a safe enclosed paved area suitable for children's play. The hall opens out into a large sitting/dining room with separate kitchen. To the left of the main door is the master bedroom with double bed & en-suite shower room. This is particularly suitable for the elderly or infirm (there is, however a flight of steps down to the pool area). A separate WC is also available on the living room level. Stairs lead down to the second double-bedded room, a twin-bedded room (both with beautiful castle & marina views) & bathroom with bath/shower. A second staircase leads down to the ground floor level where there is a further double bedroom, twin room & full bathroom. All bedrooms have ample wardrobe & storage space & all have air-conditioning/heating units. At the front of the house is a terraced garden with orange, lemon, figs, almond & banana trees. Around the pool area there are ample sun lounger's & a shower.
Activities for all the family The villa has its own private pool (heating extra) & there is a further communal pool close by. Ferragudo's Praia Grande is a large unspoilt sandy beach with 4 bars/restaurants & lots of space for the kids to enjoy volleyball, football, digging, fishing or swimming. It's a safe beach sheltered by the harbour walls & it has a wind-surf centre. Pedloes, canoes & kayaks available for hire. Supervised canoeing up the river can be arranged through the Tourist Office in the village. Zoos, a marine park & aqua parks within easy driving (organised excursions available). Attractive coastal & inland walks for the enthusiast. Algarve Shopping complex is 18 kms away & Portimao is also a good shopping centre. Recent investment in Portimao has created an attractive town & riverside area. Music concerts are held on the waterfront & the annual sardine festival is worth a visit. Bookings can be made for the 6 golf courses, tennis & boat trips (with fishing) all close by.
Other Activities Aqua fun parks, soft ball play area, zoos, castles, boat trips, English speaking cinemas
Featured Review 5/5Family stay - July 2008 Nowis, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, UK Review Submitted: August 08, 2008, Date of stay: July, 2008
We had a fantastic 2 week stay.. The house itself is great & the layout lends itself very well to a large family (we were 2 sets of parents, 4 children all 5 or under & 2 grandparents!). The photos on the site don't do it justice, particularly the area around the pool - it doesn't show you the view out over the beach & castle.
Ferragudo itself is about 10 minutes walk - really nice place with plenty of restaurants & little shops hidden away. It caters very well for tourists but is not what I would call a tourist resort. We used the water taxi service a couple of times to go over to Praia da Rocha & Portimao - fab service.
Ferragudo is charming and for a relatively small village it is blessed with an abundance of good quality restaurants (at least one for each night of a two week stay!) serving fresh fish and all manner of typically Portuguese cuisine. The children will find plenty of their favourites on the menus. The village square comes alive during the summer months when it is the centre for an eclectic mix of entertainment including Portuguese folklore, English & Portuguese popular music groups dancing and children's entertainers. The bars surrounding the square are popular, relaxing and family orientated where you can enjoy a bottle of Portuguese wine, a cold beer, a coffee or an ice cream. The popularity of the area is evidenced by the growing number of ocean going cruise liners that are calling into Portimao. All our guests can also use the facilities of the Vila complex which includes reception, swimming pool and pool bar.
Local activities diving, surfing, swimming, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, golf, wind-surfing, water skiing, paragliding
Transfers to and from Faro Airport It is perfectly possible to enjoy a holiday here without a car although to fully appreciate what the Algarve has to offer we would recommend car hire (details of competitive suppliers can be provided on request). Full directions to the property will be supplied. We can arrange a taxi from the airport (approximate cost is 60 euros each way). As an alternative, why not take a taxi from the airport and hire a car later in the week – car hire can be arranged by Vila reception or in the village. Once you are at the villa the shops, beaches, restaurants and entertainment are all within easy walking distance. Organised coach tours run to the aqua and marine parks. There is a regular local bus service (with a stop close by) which runs between Portimao and Carvoeiro. As a novel way of getting around you could always book a water taxi to take you across the river to Praia de Rocha and Portimao
Spring (per week)
March : 2009 £ GBP
April : £1350
May : £1435-1650
Summer (per week)
June : £1750-1950
July : £1950-2295
August : £2295
Autumn (per week)
September : £1350-1450
October : £1350
November : -
Winter (per week)
December : -
January : -
February : -
Notes to the rental rates
Rental rates quoted are for full occupancy.
Generous discounts may be offered for less than full occupancy (contact advertiser direct to discuss).
A deposit of 30% of the total is required on confirmation of booking with the remainder payable eight weeks prior to the start of the holiday.
There will be an additional charge for the heating of the swimming pool.
A security deposit of £150 is payable in advance against damage, ie painting, repairs, or any extra cleaning which may be deemed necessary over and above that which would normally be expected and is refunded after completion of the holiday.
Welcome pack can be arranged on request.
An additional supplement of £100 per week (or pro rata) is payable for the Christmas/New Year period
