Vacation Rental Description
Ideally located in an exclusive area of Vilamoura, this charming 3 bedroom fully furnished, detached villa has its own private swimming pool and garden. Only a short walk to the beautiful marina which has many wonderful restaurants and a shopping complex, casino, beach, golf, tennis, bowls and water sports. The villa has a spacious lounge with Satellite television and DVD/CD player, separate dining room, fully fitted kitchen and utility, marble staircase, upper sun terrace overlooking the private garden/secluded pool area. There is a patio with built-in BBQ for dining alfresco, cot and high chair available, private car parking. Regular maid service, gardener/pool attendant and villa manager. Only 25 minutes from Faro airport. Perfect for families and golfers.
Further details
Vilamoura Marina has something for everyone, young or old, with its wide range of restaurants and bars, you will enjoy a fantastic day or night out. Apart from the superb golf courses, marina and beach, there is also a lawn bowling club, tennis centre, sports club, shooting club and equestrian riding school. Vilamoura is a special place, a unique leisure and recreation resort community where the pace of life is so easy. It is a place for rest and relaxation but also for pursuing active pastimes and sports; a friendly and safe residential haven, but also a vibrant and exciting nightlife centre. Away from the hectic pace and the stress of the modern world, all who visit are revitalized by the lifestyle, the convenience and the hospitality of this truly special place.
Beach:
A 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk is Vilamoura's 2 blue flag beaches which stretch for about 5 miles. The villa is close to the town of Quarteira (10 minutes in car but can also be accessed by a 5 minute walk from the Marina) where a super fresh fish and vegetable market are open every day. There is also a lovely promenade running along side the beach which brings the walker/s to the beach of Vale de Lobo.
Golf:
Villa Rafales is about a 3 minute walk to The Pinhal Golf Course and in Vilamoura there are 6 of the best courses on the Algarve, the newest being Victoria which held the Golf World Cup in 2005 and is rated one of the best courses in Europe. Vilamoura has 6 championship standard 18 hole courses: The Old Course, The Pinhal Course, The Laguna; The New Victoria, The Millennium Course and Vila Sol. The Portuguese Open has been played at Vila Sol for two years running.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Hob/Stove, Oven, Fridge/Freezer, Iron & Board, Room Fans, Cot, Highchair, Barbecue
Spacious lounge with wood burning fire, Satellite TV, DVD/CD player. Separate dining room with table/chairs, highchair.
Books, magazines and board games available.
All linen and towels supplied (except beach/pool towels). Towels changed mid week and bedlinen changed weekly.
Private garden, patio surrounding the swimming pool, outdoor shower, built in barbecue, garden tables and chairs, sun loungers. Upper sun terrace which is ideal for early morning coffee, sunbathing or late night drinks. Private car parking.
Activities
The nearest supermarket is a 5 minute walk, The Old Village is a pleasant 10 minute walk from the villa which has a supermarket, restaurants and bars. The marina is an easy 15-20 minute walk/5 minute drive. Quarteira, Almancil and Loule (all traditional Portuguese villages with restaurants, shops, bars and banks) are a 10-15 minute drive from the villa. There is a 'Swim and Slide' park 10 minutes drive away.
Travel Options
- Travel Info: Faro is the nearest airport about 25 minute drive. Main roads in the Algarve are of excellent standard and well sign posted. Taxis are readily available. Please contact the property owner for further details.