Reviews of Property: 5 Star Luxury Villa with Private Pool overlooking the Golf Course

Description Villa, 220 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities near the sea, pool, terrace, balcony, air-conditioning
Rates per property (GBP)
£625 - £995/week 
Mike & Tina Le Clercq
+44 (0)1297-442012
+44 (0)7879-823674
Speaks: English

7 Reviews of Property 402331 in Castro Marim, Portugal

Rating
5 out of 5

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Viewer Lisbon, Portugal
Review Submitted: August 24, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
For people who are looking for a luxury villa in a quiet environment this is the one.
A part for all the needed and luxury facilities we can recommend this property due to the efficient and quick maintenance.
The location is excellent not only for golf players but also to people who wants to rest from city confusion and noise.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are pleased you enjoyed your stay in a different part of your fabulous country, and that you found the villa met and exceeded your expectations.
This area has always been very popular with both the Portuguese and the Spanish, and the British are now discovering why. It is a hidden gem on the Algarve coast.
We hope we can welcome you back to the villa in the near future.
Kind regards,
Mike & Tina
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Rating
5 out of 5

Amazing Villa

Dom&Karen Bristol
Review Submitted: August 10, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
We had a fantastic stay at this villa. The standard of accommodation was of the highest quality with all of the mod cons you would ever need.
The property was very clean and serviced regularly throughout our stay, e.g. rubbish collection, etc. There was also clear advice with regards to local supermarkets, eateries, beaches, and so on. You could not want for anything else!!
We particularly liked the fact that the villa (although only a short drive from Faro) is located in a region of Portugal where there aren't that many Brits about, in fact it seemed to be where the Portugese go on holiday. In addition, it was nice being so close to the Spanish border (a few minutes drive) and the town of Ayamonte, which is excellent for restaurants.
The nearby beaches were also great, very clean and well suited to young families due to the shallow waters.
I would (and in fact have already) recommended this villa to friends. Thanks again Mike & Tina!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Many thanks for your comments.
As you say, this part of the Algarve is still relatively undiscovered, and offers fantastic beaches with miles of sandy beaches.
Having Spain only 5 minutes drive away is an added bonus giving further choices for shopping, eating and golf courses.
We look forward to seeing you again in the near future.
Kind regards,
Mike and Tina
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Rating
5 out of 5

5* luxury

Lja21 Perth & Kinross, Scotland
Review Submitted: July 28, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
This villa is everything we were told it would be. We have stayed at many 5 star hotels and villas on our travels, and this villa will rank amongst the best. It is actually bigger than it looks on the photos. I think it was the most relaxing holiday we have ever had. the views over the golf course are superb.
I would recommend it to anyone. Everything about it was wonderful.
Exceptionally clean, and well maintained, wonderfully quiet, yet within 5 - 10 minutes drive of beautiful towns both in Portugal and Spain.
Good choice of food at the clubhouse and service great too.
We will return.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Quality Holiday in Peaceful Location with Stunning

Peter Charles London
Review Submitted: June 30, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
The description of this Villa was absolutely accurate.
The property is exceptional. Very clean and extremely well appointed.The location on the golf course is superb with fantastic views. We loved eating and sitting out on the terrace - very private and not overlooked..
Our favourite beach was Praia Verde which has an excellent Beach Restaurant ( 20 Mins away) . Lots of good restaurants within a short car journey from the villa. ( car essential ) .
Good customer service with local representative on hand if needed. I would not hesitate to recommend this Villa to any of my friends.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are delighted you enjoyed your stay at the villa.
We agree, there is nothing better than sitting round the pool watching the sun go down with a glass in your hand.
Looking forward to your return visit next year.
Regards,
Mike and Tina
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Rating
5 out of 5

A true home from home

Chres Devon
Review Submitted: November 13, 2008 Date of Stay: October 2008
We thought maybe the villa would not live up to our expectation, but it certainly did and more. The pictures do not really do it justice as the villa is bigger than we thought.
The villa is the very end one, so has fabulous views not only over the golf fairways, but over to the bridge that links Portugal with Spain.
Our family enjoyed the peaceful location, and the golf at Castro Marim itself was superb. (Being able to hire the owners golf buggy was a real benefit too.)
The villa was spotlessly clean and ready for our arrival, and our contact with the owners efficient and prompt.
Our only regret that we only had one week, but we shall hopefully visit again next year.
We particularly liked this part of the Algarve, having stayed in the more touristy Vilamora area last year, and the nearest town of Vila Real was busy with locals going about their business. (Great indoor fish and veg. market here every day, and town square full of restaurants).
The beach was wide, sandy and stretched for miles, and we loved the beach cafe at Cabeco.
We also found the clubhouse itself very good for snacks and evening food as a very reasonable price, and just a stroll from the villa.
We would recommend this villa, and this part of the Algarve.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great Portuguese Retreat

Sam Osmond Bristol
Review Submitted: August 24, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Had a brilliant time staying in the villa. The area was beautiful, the beaches were amazing not to mention the weather, throughout our stay I could of counted the number of clouds we saw on one hand, a mild contrast to the UK!. The villa itself far exceeeded expectaions, and catered for all our needs. The pool was a real benefit to have and all the rooms were really good, all with the own en-suites. It was great being able to sit outside admiring the stunning views and having barbeques using local produce that we had purchased from the permanent indoor market in Villa Real de Santantonio. There were several supermarkets which were very easy to get to including in VRS and Ayamonte (Spain) which is only 5km away. The villa itself offered privacy and comfort along with the feeling of exclusivity. The country club offered a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, the staff being very friendly along with the customers. The food up their was one, if not the best food we had outside of the villa and a very reasonable rates. We had many recommendations for places to eat most of which in Monte Gordo, it's a shame we didn't have the time to try them all. The restaurants we ate at were also very good and none of us were disappointed. Monte Gordo is an amazing town offering a wide array of shops. I could not believe how busy it got, though really started getting busy after 9pm and the atmosphere was really positive. There was a also a ferris wheel which seemed to run all night, it never seemed to be empty. The times we visited Monte Gordo we went by taxi which was very reasonable, the staff at the club house being more that happy to organise the booking for you. On arriving at the villa there was an extremely comprehensive information pack which gave details of how to reach the supermarkets, beeches etc along with other important contact numbers such as doctors etc. It also gave details of some of the local restaurants. We were also provided with plenty of information before travelling and found it very easy finding the villa from Faro Airport. Overall we had a brilliant time and will definately be booking again, hopefully next time for longer and maybe we'll take up golf before the next visit as the course looked amazing. Thank you for a great holiday.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, People with Disabilities, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Many thanks for your kind comments, and we are pleased that you had such a great time in this relatively undiscovered part of the Algarve.
We have tried to make our villa a true home-from-home, and are delighted when our guests enjoy their stay as much as we do.
There is so much to see and do in the area, but without the crowds that you find in the Western Algarve.
We look forward to seeing you again in 2009.
Kind regards,
Mike & Tina
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Fantastic Summer Break

Alex & Claire Bristol
Review Submitted: August 21, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
Well then, where to start! This villa was everything said and more. It really was a peaceful location with exceptional views. My girlfriend and i were here for a week but really wish we could have made it at least two. The villa has been furnished stunningly, the pool is perfect and the location idyllic. The villa itself is extremely well laid out, clean and brilliantly well maintained. The amenities are superb with plasma tv, quality furniture, air con, washing machine, bbq to name just a few. All bedrooms are of a great size and brilliantly presented.
If you want to stay at home and chill out on the super sofas whilst making some dinner in the excellently equipped kitchen, this villa is ideal. We tended to use the bbq if we were staying in - it was great and you can cook absolutely anything on it.
Alternatively, you can stroll down to the clubhouse and grab a bite and something to drink there. The food is sensational and extremely good value, you could eat there every night, with brilliant views looking onward over the golfcourse and beyond.
Even if you are looking to go out and about, Castro Marim & Monte Gordo are only a 5/15 min drive away and doesn't cost a penny. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to get stuck in with. The restaurants tend to specialise in the freshest seafood, but also cater for everything else. If you're feeling like something different, there's chinese and indian restaurants too.
The beaches in this part of the world are beautiful and are only a 5 min drive away. I would recommend Praia Verde strongly. The beach is long, the water lovely and there is a great seafood restaurant situated there. You can also grab snacks, drinks & ice creams from the shops.
Whether you are a couple, family, or golfers, this villa and its surroundings caters for it all. It's fantastic!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Glad to hear you had such a lovely time and the villa accommodation exceeded your expectations.
Having owned and managed holiday accommodation here in the UK, we have endeavoured to make our villa welcoming to guests, and introduce them to this stunning part of the Eastern Algarve.
We always enjoy our visits, and wish we could stay longer. There is always so much to see and do, or just while away those sunny days by the pool with a glass of something or another.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Until then,
Kind regards,
Mike & Tina
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