Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Front from Driveway
Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Front from Driveway
Weekly Rate (GBP) £625 - £900
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of this Sao Bras de Alportel region holiday villa
1 double and 2 twin bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 1 shower room. Sleeps max 6

Monte das Pedras is a privately owned house situated in one acre of south facing hillside with panoramic views of the valley and village of Gorjöes beyond. The tranquil natural rock garden setting makes for an ideal 'get away from it all' holiday. Whilst secluded, it is ideally situated between the towns of São Bras de Alportel (a typical Algarvian town) and the well-known market town of Loulé. Good shopping and restaurants are all within 6 kilometres.

Extensive terracotta terraces surround the house and 9X6.5m private pool (which can be heated) with sun-loungers, furniture and barbecue for al fresco dining. A roof terrace is ideal for sun-tanning or a cool evening place to view the Mediterranean sunsets and night sky. Shade is provided by covered terraces.

The house is furnished in local pine with comfortable settees, an open fire for cooler evenings and air conditioning for when hot. French windows open onto the breakfast terrace with extensive views south across the olive groves

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Front from Driveway

Front from Driveway

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Pool area

Pool area

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental
Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - View from lounge across breakfast terrace

View from lounge across breakfast terrace

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Dining Area

Dining Area

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - View from front twin room

View from front twin room

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Front twin bedroom

Front twin bedroom

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Bathroom

Bathroom

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Driveway 2

Driveway 2

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Shower room

Shower room

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Shaded Pool terrace

Shaded Pool terrace

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Driveway

Driveway

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - View to South 1

View to South 1

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Parking area

Parking area

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - View to south 3

View to south 3

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Pool terrace

Pool terrace

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - View to South 2

View to South 2

Sao Bras de Alportel region villa rental - Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Nearest Airport : Faro at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Loule at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Loule at 6 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Gorjöes at 3 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Gorjöes/Palaguiera at 3 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Monte das Pedras is situated down a quiet non-tarmaced lane in beautiful countryside 20 minutes drive from Faro Airport, mid-way between Loulé and São Bras de Alportel. Set in one acre of hillside it has no neighbouring properties within view. Depending on the season it offers wonderful spring flowers, spectacular sunsets and good walking and birdwatching, certainly a place to unwind. North lie the mountains and conservation areas of cork oak and eucalyptus forests and the Alentejo, whilst the Spanish border is only 45 minutes east.

It is 25 minutes from beaches and top class golf facilities at Val do Lobo and Quinta do Lago.

There are a number of small food shops and bars in nearby Gorjoes and Agostos, with a good European restaurant less that 2km away, and good supermarkets and restaurants in Loulé and São Bras de Alportel, none more than 6km away.

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Changeover Day: Thursday

Rental rates for this holiday villa in Sao Bras de Alportel region, Algarve

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27 Apr 2012 31 May 2012 £625 - - - - - - 1 Week
1 Jun 2012 28 Jun 2012 £660 - - - - - - 1 Week
29 Jun 2012 12 Jul 2012 £800 - - - - - - 1 Week
13 Jul 2012 30 Aug 2012 £900 - - - - - - 1 Week
31 Aug 2012 27 Sep 2012 £700 - - - - - - 1 Week
28 Sep 2012 8 Nov 2012 £625 - - - - - - 5 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • The above prices are for occupancy of FOUR people. RATES ARE INCREASED FOR 6 PEOPLE - PLEASE ENQUIRE. The pool can be heated for an additional £85 per week - please indicate whether you wish this. Price includes maid service twice a week for cleaning, a good welcome pack of groceries and the services of a local manager. Swimming towels are not provided. Payment by £sterling cheque please. A deposit cheque of £200 or 20% of rental, whichever is the greater, will be required with a completed booking form which we will send you following a confirmatory telephone call/e-mail from us, if you wish to continue with the booking . The final payment will be due 6 weeks before departure together with a separate £200 breakage deposit cheque, which we do not bank and is destroyed if there is no deduction to be made. We will also be happy to arrange low cost car rental with a reliable well established local company. Please call us if you have any questions at al

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday villa in Sao Bras de Alportel region in Algarve

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 200 m²

Location Type:
  • near the sea
  • rural

Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all

General:
  • mosquito magnet
  • air-conditioning
  • ceiling fans
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • stove top burners
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • microwave
  • oven
  • washing machine

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure

Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Cot, Travel cot
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
  • 1 double, 2 twins, 1 cot
Entertainment:
  • CD
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
  • TV
  • DVD
  • audio tape player
  • stereo system
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • table football

Outside:
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • parking
  • 12 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool
  • heated pool

Suitability:
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • low allergen environment
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed

Onsite Equipment:
  • thermos flask
  • cooler small

Attractions:
  • restaurants
  • ruins

Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • walking
  • bird watching
  • scenic drives

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cycling
  • golf
  • tennis
  • hiking

Notes: Whilst all on one level, the house is unsuitable for those with mobility difficulties or toddlers as there are steps up from the drive and around the pool area.A high chair and baby bath are available but please advise if needed. Free standing fans and mosquito nets in the bedrooms,electric heaters and a large ceiling fan in the living room are provided. We have recently installed one large air conditioning unit which will chill or heat air depending on the temperature set. The large tiled pool , 9x6.5metres which can be heated by arrangement, has wide steps and a central handrail leading down. 6 Sunloungers and cushions are provided. A bamboo-covered terrace from the pool store provides shade for eating al fresco. A built-in charcoal barbecue is at the rear together with a staircase to the roof terrace. Steps from the pool area lead down to the drive and round to the breakfast terrace. A car is essential to enjoy the location and the surrounding area to the full.

Reviews for this holiday villa rental in Sao Bras de Alportel region, Portugal

Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
average rating of 4.6666665 based on 6 reviews
business
Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17844
+44 (0)1452-722875
Sao Bras de Alportel region Algarve
5

Relaxing holiday villa

Review Submitted: October 10, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
We stayed for only a week at the villa in September 2011, and wish we had stayed for longer.
The villa is very private, yet has good access to local towns, particularly Loule, and is a short drive to a major supermarket, which we found very useful. Although there are numerous restaurants within easy reach, we preferred to cook and eat at the villa, as the kitchen was so well equipped, not something you usually find in a holiday rental, and the various patios around the house were lovely for al fresco eating.
The property is maintained to a high standard throughout, and is spacious. Although there were only the two of us, the property would really suit a young family. All the rooms are spacious, the pool is lovely, and the garden and outside areas can be explored and enjoyed by all.
Getting from Faro airport was easy, the directions provided were really clear. The only thing we would do differently would be to accept Angela's kind offer to sort the car hire for us - the firm recommended by Jet2 were not very good!
All in all, a lovely holiday at a great location. We very much hope to return and would highly recommend Monte das Pedras.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 2/2
business
Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17844
+44 (0)1452-722875
Sao Bras de Alportel region Algarve
Nederland
4

Een prachtig plekje

Review Submitted: October 23, 2010 Date of Stay: October 2010
Een geweldige plek om met vrienden vakantie te vieren. Het huis is geschikt voor 6 personen, maar dan misschien wat vol. Hoewel, je bent meestal buiten. Prachtig uitzicht, alleen de weg er naar toe vergt wat stuurmanskunst. Heerlijke bedden en de keuken voorzien van alle gemakken. Mooi zwembad, een paar fijne terrassen en een allervriendelijkste buurhond, die af en toe even aan komt rennen (schoenen binnen zetten!). Zeker een plek om naar terug te keren.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
4 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 1/1
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Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17844
+44 (0)1452-722875
Sao Bras de Alportel region Algarve
UK
5

Fantastic views

Review Submitted: September 11, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
A really comfortable villa with everything you need. A great pool and two excellent patio areas which make al-fresco dining a must. However, the star of the show is the villa's location. Set up in the hills with superb panoramic views for miles around. Almost totally isolated with no one nearby it makes the villa the perfect place for just getting away and relaxing. A cool dip in the pool, an even cooler drink on the patio and just watch the world go by in perfect peace and quiet.

Plenty of good restaurants are nearby and excellent local beaches are only a 25 minute car ride away.

All in all Monte is the perfect place for a relaxing, get-away holiday. Thoroughly recommended.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 3/3
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Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17844
+44 (0)1452-722875
Sao Bras de Alportel region Algarve
Preston
5

Lovely Villa....with Great views

Review Submitted: May 2, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
Monte das Pedras is a lovely villa with great views from the pool and breakfast terrace, it is comfortably furnished with a very well equipped modern kitchen. The children appreciated the TV and DVD player and the games came in very handy particularly as the weather wasn't too kind to us!

Outside, the pool was kept clean by the caretaker and there's plenty of outdoor furniture.

With a car, the villa is within easy reach of a numer of restaurants and supermarkets .

Overall I would definitely recommend this villa.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 2/2
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Peaceful, not isolated, hillside country villa , pool, stunning views
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p17844
+44 (0)1452-722875
Sao Bras de Alportel region Algarve
Gloucestershire
5

Monte das Pedras

Review Submitted: May 8, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We have now been to the villa 3 times and each time it gets better. What more can one say than "absolutely fabulous".
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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Helpful votes: 2/2

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