ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE::
The accommodation is rented from Saturday to Saturday.
The villa will be ready for occupation by 16h00 (4.00pm) on the day of arrival. You will be met by an agent at the villa and a complimentary welcome pack is provided.
The main shopping area is in TAVIRA with its daily fresh meat, fish and vegetable markets together with a large 'Pingo Doce' supermarket that caters for all your needs.
You will be required to vacate the villa by 10h00 (10.00am) on your day of departure, however this could be flexible depending on the arrival of any clients following your departure.
When handing back all keys on your departure day the damage deposit held will be returned, in the same currency that was paid less any deductions if necessary.
Towels and linen are provided.
FERRY AND CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS::
FERRY : P&O Ferries offer a 25% discount on all crossings and is available to anyone who makes a booking for a property advertised on Holiday Rentals by calling P&O Reservations on 0870 520 2020 and quote 'Holiday Rentals Retail Promotion 86654'.
CAR RENTAL : Discounts are available with 'EPI' (a very reputable company) offering excellent rates with offices in Faro and Monte Gordo whereby arrangements can be made to have the car picked up and dropped off at the airport. Their contact details are available upon request.
GOLF::
Portugal has just been voted the number one of golf courses in the world!
There are many golf courses to choose from in the Algarve region but within an 8 kilometre drive from the villa just east of the ancient city of Tavira is Benamor which was completed in the spring of 2000 and is set among the peaceful surroundings of a construction-free golf resort.
Also just a short drive away is the Golfe da Quinta da Ria one of two Par 72 courses that is set in the spectacular location of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve and has been described by experienced golfers as 'the most beautiful course in the region'.
Golf:
This is Europe's foremost winter golfing destination.
The east Algarve has formed its own association to promote the region as a 'new tourist' destination. This part of the Algarve now has four 18 hole golf courses (and one 9 hole) with more under construction - and apart from emphasising these, the association wants to draw attention to the completely different undeveloped atmosphere.
BENAMOR was the first 18 hole course to open in this area and lies between the Tavira coast and uplands of Serra do Caldeirao. It offers views both southward to Atlantic Ocean and northward to the hinterlands.
On the QUINTA DA RIA estate are another two 18 hole par 72 courses near the coast between Tavira and Monte Gordo.
The stunning layout of QUINTA DE CIMA is a series of lakes connected by a stream skilfully incorporated as an added challenge to players. Again this is a 18 hole par 72 course. All these courses are just a short drive from the villa.
Guest Book:
During our stay in June 2005 we found that the description and photos did not do the villa justice. Everything you could wish for was available in the villa to the point we only left to go into town to shop. Thoroughly recommend a stay here. - MRS M HANDLEY 2005
I totally agree with M Handley but would also recommend booking the chef to come to the villa and cook. Have already re-booked for next year - MR R SMITH 2005
What a great place to totally relax and unwind - MR & MRS W COOK 2006
So much space in the grounds and villa even though we had twelve people staying we never felt on top of one another - MR & MRS A CHAPEL 2006
Please tell the owners that their house it's a very nice and beautiful house, we all like it very much and appreciate their concern. Also we will repeat the experience for next year !! - MRS A GOMEZ 2006
We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquility that the villa was able to offer without feeling isolated. MR & MRS C HUGHES June 2007.