Casa Romantica

The accommodation

There is a double bedroom with a super king sized bed and en-suite bathroom, which has patio doors out onto the pool. There are also 2 twin bedrooms. There is also a large sofa bed in the lounge. All the bedrooms have air conditioning, built-in wardrobes and mosquito nets on all the windows. Baby cots and additional single beds are provided free of charge. There is an en-suite bathroom with a shower attached to the master bedroom. There is family bathroom with a shower. Both these bathrooms have twin sinks. There is also a separate shower room and a shower by the pool. The kitchen is fully fitted with all modern appliances and a built-in marble dining table. Large fridge/freezer, cooker, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. The dining room has a large dining table, which seats up to 8 people. Comfortable living/dining room with wood-burning stove for winter use and patio doors leading out onto a large terrace with sun loungers and umbrellas by the pool. Children's play area next to the lounge with access to a large cupboard full of children's toys. All entrances to the pool area are lockable with gates - therefore safe for children. There is also a safe for personal possessions. All towels (except beach towels) and linen are provided. Baby strollers, high chairs and baby cots are provided free of charge. Linen for the baby cots is also provided free of charge. There is a maid service 3 times a week and a welcome pack of essentials for when you arrive.

Setting

There is a private 9x5m mosaic heated swimming pool with an outdoor shower and sun terracing around the pool. There are small steps into the shallow end of the pool for children to use. There is a tiled marker on the base of the pool, which shows where the pool goes from shallow end to the deep end. The shallow end is 1 metre deep and the deep end is 2 metres deep. There is also a roof top sun terrace providing panoramic views over the mountains. The property is totally enclosed with safe areas at the back and side of the villa for young children to play. At the rear of the villa there is a separate seating/dining area with easy access to a built-in BBQ. There is also a shaded area near the swimming pool with a large table and chairs to eat. There are also public gardens and a children’s play area. Local bars and restaurants are within easy walking distance and the village of Guia is famous for its numerous (25 plus) good value restaurants. There are also there daily fish, fruit and vegetable markets as well as supermarkets. Guia is only a 5 min walk from Casa Romantica. The villa is in an ideal location for golfers and holidaymakers alike with Vilamoura being on 15 minutes away. The town of Albufeira and the new Algarve Shopping Centre are only a 5 min drive from the villa. The villa is only 30 mins drive from Faro airport. Car hire is not essential.

Activities and attractions

The villa is 10 mins drive from Albufeira, Carvoeiro and several water/theme parks. The beaches of Gale (Praia da Gale) and Castello are a 10 min drive away with excellent stretches of fine sand, panoramic views, beach bars and water sports. Local attractions include Water Slide Parks, Zoo marine (Aquarium/Seals/Dolphins), Krazy World (mini golf, reptile and animal parks), Zoo - Barão São João (Tropical birds, monkeys, domestic animals), Water skiing, Surfing, Swimming, Scuba Diving and Jet ski. The Salgados Golf course in Vale De Parra and Balaia golf course in Albufeira are just 10 minutes drive away. Vilamoura and Penina golf resorts are only 15 mins drive away. Several mini-markets are only a 5 minute walk away. There is a large super-market and Makro 5 mins drive away. Cliff Richard's Adego Do Cantor vineyard and Vida Nova winery is only a few minutes drive away.