Vacation Rental Description
A bright and airy apartment, with automatic air-conditioning, it is south-facing, overlooking the swimming pool, children's pool and landscaped gardens. The large main lounge/diner area has a 2-seater and 3-seater sofa (easily converted into double bed). This living/dining room has a dining table and 6 chairs, 2 sofas, fireplace, air-conditioning, cable TV, DVD player and CD/cassette player. Bright and airy living area with 2 patio doors leading to terrace overlooking the swimming pool area with a further table with 6 chairs and a parasol. There is a small portable Barbeque. Stairs lead to large roof sun-terrace with 4 reclining sun-loungers. The apartment is 100m from the famous 5 star Villa Sol Hotel and the Villa Sol Golf Clubhouse. Five mins drive to Quarteira resort and beach and 5 mins drive to Vilamoura marina and beach. Three mins drive to a water park and 6 mins to go-karting in Almancil. Bedroom 1 has a super king size bed. Bedroom 2 has twin beds and built-in wardrobes, en suite shower, wc and wash hand basin. The main bathroom has a jacuzzi bath with a shower overhead, wc, bidet and sink. Bright and airy kitchen with table and chairs. Fully fitted with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle and toaster. Utility room off the kitchen has a washing machine, drying area, iron and ironing board and also houses the gas boiler for the water and heating. The hall has a built-in wardrobe opposite the main bathroom. The apartment is cleaned before arrival and weekly. Towels and bedding will be changed on a weekly basis. A midweek service can be arranged at an additional cost. Air-conditioning can provide hot and cold conditions as appropriate. Electronic shutters are on living room patio doors and both bedrooms. The apartment is situated on the first floor, up one flight of stairs. Both terraces overlook the swimming pool and landscaped gardens. There are sun loungers also available at the pool area. Cars can park outside the apartment on the road, however, there is an underground car park underneath the apartments, with designated spaces. Vila Sol has its own private beach and is just a 15 min drive away. It offers beach restaurants, water sports, children’s activities and a crèche facility. Vilamoura beach is only a 5 min drive away. The gentle sloping beach of Quarteira is less than 5 mins drive away and is excellent for young families. Faro airport is only a 15 min drive away. Car hire is recommended but taxi hire is readily available and inexpensive. Leaving Faro follow the signs for Portimao and Albufeira until you get to Almancil and then head for Quarteira and Vilamoura. Turn right at the Vila Sol roundabout after the Aquapark. Public transport is frequent and also inexpensive. Both Easyjet and Aer Lingus provide daily flights to Faro from Belfast International but many other UK airports also offer regular flights to Faro. At the entrance to Vila Sol resort, there is a supermarket, a bank with ATM, an English pub serving food, restaurants, coffee shop, bakery and other shops. Quarteira is a 15 minute walk away with lots of shops and at least one chemist. Whilst no phone or internet is available in the apartment, internet access is allowed using the Vila Sol hotel's wireless network (€5 for an hour and €10 for 24 hours). Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. 25% of the cost is payable on booking with the balance due 2 months before departure.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
Dryer
DVD
Garage
Heating
Ice Maker
Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Shared Pool
Sterio
TV
Washer
Activities
Adventure Sports
Gym
Restaurant
Shopping
Tennis
Theme park
Vila Sol has its own private beach which is just a 15 min drive away. It offers beach restaurants, water sports, children’s activities and a crèche facility. Vilamoura beach is only a 5 min drive away. The gentle sloping beach of Quarteira is less than 5 mins drive away and is excellent for young families. The apartment is set within the exceptional 27-hole Vila Sol golf course which is a Championship course that has twice hosted the Portuguese Open. It has a fabulous club house including the Green Olive 5 star restaurant. There are many other golf courses in the area including Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Vilamoura with it’s marina, shops, restaurants and bars is approx 5 mins by car, as is Quarteira. Almancil is less than 10 mins by car. A large aquapark is 3 mins away by car and Albufeira and the Zoo Marine is approx 20 mins away. The Vila Sol Spa is a 3 min walk from the apartment.