Property Type:
Villa
Sleeping Capacity:
5
Rates:
£220 - 640
Description of Holiday Villa
The Villa is located in a magnificient country side setting. It is a delightful Villa with pool - built in a traditional algarvian style. The Villa is set in three acres in the hills overlooking the valley with breathtaking spectacular views. It's peaceful surroundings invite you for either long walks or just a peaceful rest. The Villa is 2 km away from the centre of Santa Catarina, which is a typical rural village of the region.
The Villa is comfortably furnished and comprises a fully fitted kitchen, lounge with a traditional stone fireplace. A dining area with french windows opening to a patio with stairs leading from here to the roof sun terrace with wonderful views.
All windows and doors are doubleglazed to either keep the heat out of the house in the summer and the warmth in the winter. All windows have mosquito screening. All rooms have built in marble heaters.
Both bedrooms, one twin bed and on double bed, sleeping 4 in total, have en-suite bathrooms, one with bath one with shower.
The rooms are charmingly furnished in cottage style. The master bedroom has french windows opening onto the patio area with stairs leading to the pool, which has a large sunbathing area and a built in BBQ.
Golf Facilities
Within a radius of 40km there are 14 golf courses to choose from. The closest golfcourse to the villa is a 9 hole golf course in Maragota near Moncarapacho, about 7km away.
About 2 miles to the east of Tavira you find the Benamor golf course, lying opposite the new developped residential area of Conceicao which is situated in quiet surroundings neighbouring the fishing village Cabanas.Further towards the eastern coast you find two premium golf courses, Quinta da Ciam and Quinta da Ria. Further spectacular golf courses can also be found by driving towards the western coast in Villamoura and Quinta do Largo.
Beaches / Coast
Superb sandy beaches are within easy reach, about 15km away. All have EEC Blue Flag for cleanliness and poolution free water.
You can choose from island beaches like Tavira Island, Armona, Culatra anf Farol Island, from long sandy beaches running along the eastern coast at Barril Beach, Fuzeta, Manta Rota, Praia Lota, Altura, Praia Verde, Monte Gordo and Vila Real. Alle within easy reach of up to 30 minutes drive. Or try the more western rocky coast towards Albufeira.
Special Interest
The property is ideally located for long walks in the hilly surroundings where you can catch beautiful views to the sea. It is also a paradise for bird and insect watchers and on can find some exceptional species in the surroundings. The surrounding of Sta Catarina offers all kinds of possibilities to have an acitve holiday, such as Golf, Tennis, bycicling, mountaqin biking, swimming of course and all kind of water activieties. On a wet day the Forum Algarve Center in Faro offers 9 modern cinemas, shopping in tastefully decorated shops or just ding out in one of the numerous restaurants.
Further Details
The centre of Santa Catarina is about 2km from the Villa and is a typical rural village of the region. It contains a mixture of tavernas, cafés, minimarkets, a post office and a bank. There is also a small daily fruit and vegetable market. Santa Catarina also hosts a traditional portuguese Sunday market once a mont, where you can find everything from goats, leatherwork and local culinary specialities to T-shirts.
The Villa is approx. 15km from Tavira an ancient and picturesque town in the eastern Algarve. TAvira offers something for all, from leisurely walks through the old center to live bands playing in various locations in the evening. In addition Tavira offers historical churches, a castle and a museumm, a colourful market, excellent shopping facilities and numerous bars and restaurants.
Location of Holiday Villa
Santa Catarina Centre is only 2km away and is a typical rural village of the region. It contains a mixture of tavernas, cafés, minimarkets, a post ofice and a bank. There is also a small daily fruit and vegetable market. Santa Catarina also hosts a traditional portugues sunday market once a mont, where you can find everything from goats to leatherwork and local specialities to T shirts.
Casa da Tranquilidade is approx. 15km from the ancient and picturesque town on Tavira in the eastern Algarve. TAvira offers something for all. historical churches, a castle and a museum, a cliourful marke, excellent shopping facilities and numerous bars and restaurants.
Directions to Holiday Villa
The nearest airport is Faro, approx. 30km away, the spanish border can be reached in about 30 minutes and Lisbon is 3 hours drive away.