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Beautifully Restored House, Sleeps 6, Spectacular Views, Broadband, Pool, Aircon
- villa
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 5 nights
Country House near Silves, Central Algarve, Portugal - Peaceful Location, Great Restaurants, 10 mins historic Silves, 15 mins Silves Golf, 10 mins Riding
Bedrooms
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1 with large double bed has double doors to large terrace with amazing views to the hills. Bedroom 2 with twin beds and views to hills and window to pool area. Bedroom 3 with full sized bunk beds (cot available) and balcony with views to hills.
Facilities
Featured
- Parking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- No Smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Fireplace
- Internet
- Heater
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Shower room 1Shower
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Bath (no shower), Shower, Bidet
- Upstairs Bathroom 1 has bath view a view! large shuttered windows, heated towel rail, shower cubicle. Downstairs bathroom 2 has underfloor heating and luxurious walk-in shower.
Safety features
- First-aid kitFamily bathroom on the first floor
- Smoke detectorkitchen and Landing
- Fire extinguisherkitchen lounge and 1st floor landinlanding
- Carbon-monoxide detectorkitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beach
- Rural
- village
General
- Air conditioningThere is an additional charge for the Air Conditioning. This is £91 per week / £13 pd which can be paid up front or in €uro equivalent to our House Manager after arrival.
- HeatingHeating is via the Air Conditioning which is an additional cost .This is £91 per week / £13 pd which can be paid up front or in €uro equivalent to our House Manager after arrival
- Linens provided
- Washing machine
- FireplaceWe can provide a cost for firewood.
- Parking
- Internetfree Wi-fi
- Towels providedBath Towels and Pool Towels provided. Please note the towels are not to be taken to the beach.
- Iron & board
- Living RoomThe open plan lounge has two large comfortable sofas, desk area and window seats.
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Fridge
- HobGas Hob
- Oven
- Microwave
- BBQ
- Coffee makerCafetiere and stainless steel hob top expresso maker.
- Toaster
- Dishes & utensils
- KitchenThe newly fitted kitchen is open plan to the main living area and has double doors to the pool terrace. Gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer. Well stocked crockery, glasses and cooking utensils.
Dining
- Seating for 6 people
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- Dining
Entertainment
- TelevisionThere is a 32" Smart TV which is primarily for playing DVDs and you can access your Netflix / Amazon account. No satellite TV, No UK stations.
- StereoThere is a stereo which can play CDs and has a minijack input for playing via iPads, iPhones, iPods etc.
- DVD player
- BooksThere is a collection of books left by guests over the years
- GamesThere are some board games. Also a set of Boule for playing outside.
- ToysSome toys for smaller children
- Video libraryThere are some DVDs
Outside
- GardenAt the front of the house is a large garden area with ample parking, mature olive and pepper trees, and red sandstone walls. This is a great place for kids to run around safely or a game of boule.
- BalconyBed 2 has a balcony with views to hills
- Deck/PatioThe dining terrace has a large dining table and chairs as well as built in seating with upholstered cushions. This terrace is shaded by a pergola with built-in barbecue and steps up to the pool.
- GolfSilves Golf is the closest course at 15 mins but many others are within 25 minutes.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Private poolThe pool is 2.7m x 3.2m x 1.2m (9'x10'6"x4') and perfect for cooling off, lolling around and playing with the kids. It has beautiful views across the valley and a separate gated (lockable) terrace.
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper included
Notes
- We lovingly restored the house with wooden floors in all bedrooms and wax polished terracotta tiles throughout downstairs. The painted windows, shutters and chestnut beamed ceilings together with the thick white walls gives the house a special ambience. Please do ask if there is any additional information you need.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter:
- After Booking is confirmed you will have to fill out an identification form each Client which will be sent directly to you via your email.
Location
Special interest holidays:
There is a great riding centre 10 minutes drive away. They do country trekking for experiences riders as well as kids sessions and one to one for all levels.
Coast/Beach:
Located 10 minutes from the historic town of Silves means that the house 25 minutes drive from the lush mountain landscape of Monchique as well as some of the most spectacular beaches in Europe such as Praia da Marinha, Benagil, Prianha and Albandeira.
Travel:
Faro airport is 40 minutes drive. Car hire is essential.
Distances:
Close to the large reservoir 'Barragem do Arade', 7km from Silves. The area has great local restaurants (closest at 2km is walkable), country walks and beautiful spring flowers giving it a true sense of the 'real' Algarve. Fabulous beaches, golf, horse riding and other outdoor activities, fun days out for kids at Slide and Splash, Zoomarine and Crazy World are all within 25 minutes drive.
Further Details:
Silves has a large supermarket as well as a great local produce market which spills out on the surrounding streets. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and the imposing red sandstone castle. There are particularly good local country restaurants within 10 mins drive in Vale Fuzeiros which serve delicious food at very reasonable prices. We will send a googlemap with locations of recommended restaurants, best beaches, golf etc with all confirmed bookings.
Owner
Trisha Kalitowski
- Languages:
- english, portuguese
About Trisha Kalitowski
Trisha's family moved to the Algarve from Africa in the early 60s and she grew up going to Portuguese school in and around Portimao. Terraquina the perfect place for us to come and visit family and friends with our children. In 2005 we had a wonderful year living here full time with the kids whilst renovating the house, but now live in London and try to get back as often as we can. For us it is a 'home from home' and we hope that everyone who stays here feels the same. Toby & Trisha.
Trisha Kalitowski purchased this villa in 2001
Why Trisha Kalitowski chose Silves
We chose to buy the house here as it is such a beautiful unspoilt area which feels unchanged from when Trisha was growing up in Portugal during the 70s. We had always visited Silves and friends recommended trying the great restaurants in the area so we soon narrowed our search to 10 mins drive from Silves.