Holiday August/September 2009
Review Submitted: September 8, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
This is a rural 'away-from-it-all' property with plenty of space, easy to find and secure.
We (family of 4) found the coast was only reachable after a short drive but the pool facilities at the property are very good. The beach at Isle de Tavira is large and clean with good facilities.
The local amenities again, are a short drive away and directions are reasonable. The local town (Tavira) is a lovely place for an evening visit and something to eat. Similarly, Villamoura isn’t that far away either.
The property was built 20-25yrs ago and we found that it is in need of some elements being modernised. A new TV and Freesat has been provided which gives you access to the usual UK channels so you can stay in touch however:
- the hot water was really far too hot for a property with children,
- only one shower worked well enough for comfortable showers (oddly low water pressure, old shower mixer systems and changing from very hot to quite cool randomly)
- the furniture and kitchen equipment/utensils were functional but not modern
- the fridges (were old)
- the two (gas) ovens need to be lit by hand
- air con is available in the bedrooms (the ones we were given access to)
Overall, this property is in good sized grounds, is ideal in size and location if you are looking for remote and rural. You will not be disturbed by traffic (the main road to Faro is close by, can be heard but is not intrusive). The pool is excellent for families and there is a good supply of toys for the kids to play with.
With modernisation, this would make an excellent property and be more comparable with other properties within the Algarve region
Owner's Response: We have addressed the issue of the hot water and are reviewing water pressure etc. We are buying a new, modern cooker for the kitchen.
This autumn there will be a huge landscaping project to make the garden even more attractive and create a large, elegant eating/drinking area away from the pool.
Furniture, kitchen ad kitchen equipment are not new, but we believe this is reflected in the price of the villa; to have everything spanking new would markedly increase the weekly rental price. We felt that especially this and next year price was more important to the client than age of equipment.
Since buying the villa last April we have made marked improvements, such as putting air conditionning into ALL the bedrooms, a new state of the art flat screen tv with satellite, new curtains, childrens' toys, lilos, etc. these improvemnents will continue into 2010.
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