Vacation Rental Description
Surrounded by open countryside, Eiras Velhas is situated on a private estate 8 km from Lagos and 3 km from the beautiful bay of Praia da Luz. It is a short walk from the village of Almadena with its restaurants and cafes and a few kilometres from the fishing villages of Burgau and Salema. The beautifully renovated old farm buildings cluster round a sunny courtyard containing large bougainvilleas, old vines and trees, a working well and a fish pond. The whole estate offers a high degree of seclusion and security making it ideal for families and larger groups. Guests are invited to enjoy the mature gardens, lawns, large sheltered swimming pool and sunbathing terrace. There is also a BBQ area and summer kitchen shaded by flowering vines and a huge pepper tree, for informal get-togethers. Self-catering accommodation comprises one 3 bedded cottage and two 2 bedded cottage. There are also two 2 studios, one of which has mobility appliances
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cooking Utensils
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
- TV
Notes on accommodation
All the cottages and suites have their own individual character and feature huge thick walls making them cool in summer. The summer kitchen has a washing machine for guests use. Satellite TV and DVD players, tea/coffee making facilities, together with a toaster, fridge and Microwaves are all provided in each apartment. The gardens make this property an ideal location for weddings.
Accessibility
All accommodation is on ground level with the exception of Bird of Paradise which is on 1st floor level with sun terrace.
Outside
The whole estate is set in acres of mature gardens with a large lawn area and old trees providing many shady areas when the sun gets too much for you! The accommodation is set round a courtyard with plenty of tables and chairs provided for outside living. There is a large 14 x 7m swimming pool with secluded sunbathing terrace and plenty of sun beds and parasols.
There is ample parking for cars.
Activities
- Adventure Sports
- Biking
- Boating
- Cinema
- Fishing
- Gym
- Horse Riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Night Clubs
- Restaurant
- Sailing
- Shopping
- Tennis
- Theme park
- Water Skiing
- Water Sports
- Zoo/Wildlife
Parque da Floresta and Boavista golf courses are within a few minutes drive while Palmares is aproximately 12km away. We can help in booking a round of golf and have a set of clubs which guests are welcome to use
Artist classes are held once a week in the grounds and all guests are welcome to participate.
Bi-weekly mountain bike tours of the local area are held by the owners and all guests are welcome.
Bird watching and walking tours can be arranged for you and we are on site help with any advise and book
We can also arrange Spa days on your behalf at any of the local golf resorts and we have our own masseur who will happily arrange treatment in the luxury of your own apartment
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Faro at 80 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Lagos at 15 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Almadena at 0.25 kilometers distance
- Travel Info: Eiras Velhas is just off the main EN125 main road which joins the A22 motorway at Lagos making it less than 1 hour from Faro Airport and approximately 2.5 hours (motorway all the way) from Lisbon. Car hire is strongly recommended.
