Quinta Tara - Secluded Hilltop Villa and private Pool
Villa with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden, Swimming Pool
Discover the little known treasures of Tavira and its surroundings or spend time at home - Quinta Tara, your own private paradise! This luxuriously fitted villa overlooks the rolling hilltops of the Asseca valley, an 8 min walk from the amenities at Prego and a 8 min drive from the quaint and historic town of Tavira. A variety of white, sandy beach islands and lagoons within a 10 min drive.
The house attracts plenty of sunlight and is a wonderful space for families. Breakfast under the almond trees, lounge around and swim in the refreshing pool, have a fresh fish barbeque on the terracotta patio and then catch a beautiful sunset from the roof terrace absorbing the varied hues and rolling shapes of the landscape - what a dream day!
A spacious and light master bedroom with en-suite shower room with power shower opens onto a galleried landing. This overlooks the comfortable living room with farmhouse furniture, 3 settees and an inglenook fireplace. This villa has cable tv with several english speaking channels a dvd and video player and surround sound system. There is plenty of cross- ventilation and ceiling fans in bedrooms. The windows are all double-glazed with fitted mosquito nets, consistent throughout the house. The luxuriously fitted kitchen has a washing machine, 5-ring gas hob, an electric oven, a large fridge and freezer, a microwave, a kettle and toaster. The kitchen has beautifully finished units and granite surfaces with ample storage. A further double and twin bedroom are also on the ground floor together with another bathroom with a bath and shower.
The half-acre garden has almond, lemon, orange and fig trees and is enclosed by a dry-stone wall. A spacious, sunny and shaded terrace surrounds the house with pergolas of grape, wisteria and bougainvillea. A rooftop terrace can be reached by exterior stairs. A newly-built mosaiced pool with dimensions of 8m x 4m and a depth of 1.8m x 1m has far-reaching views of the Asseca valley and is very secluded. The pool is terraced and has an outdoor shower and a built-in barbeque area at one end.
Facilities for this holiday villa in Tavira, Eastern Algarve
Property
Type:
Villa
Nearest Airport:
Faro - 35 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
in village - 1 kms
Nearest Restaurant:
in village - 1 kms
Nearest Beach:
Tavira - 10 kms
Nearest Golf Course:
Quinta da Ria and Benamor - 15 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Town, Watersports
Bedrooms:
2 Double Bedrooms, 1 Twin Bedroom. A spacious and light master bedroom with en-suite shower room opens onto a galleried landing. A further double and twin bedroom are also on the ground floor.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms. upstairs bathroom has newly fitted power shower, bidet, sink and toilet downstairs has bath tub with shower, toilet, bidet and sink
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine, Iron. The luxuriously fitted kitchen has a washing machine, 5-ring gas hob, an electric oven, a large fridge and freezer, a microwave, a kettle and toaster.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Local English speaking caretakers available for assistance at all times.
Dining:
Seating for 8. A large wooden dining table seating 8 near the kitchen and a large garden table on the terraces, aslo seating 8.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System. SKY free to view and Cable television with some english speaking channels, DVD and Video player with surround sound system
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. An healthy alternative to chemical pools, our pool is a saltwater pool.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Tavira, Eastern Algarve
There are three new golf courses in the vicinity . A variety of beaches are along the coast as well as a bowling club, tennis courts and a health clubs.
Tavira Island beach is a 10 minute drive away. Reached by a short ride in a charming ferry (for a euro return!) you will discover wonderful golden, sandy beaches, beach bars and restaurants on an island 10 miles by 1. Sta Luzia village next to Tavira also has the beautiful beach of Barril, situated in a nature reserve and reached by a toy train. Within the Algarve there are over 100 beaches all within an hour to an hour and a half drive. All you have to do is choose!!
For golfers, there is a lovely new 36 hole golf club called Quinta da Ria just to the east of Tavira at a place called Fabrica. There is also the less challenging Benamor course, designed by Henry Cotton which opened in 2000 on the outskirts of Tavira. Benamor golf course near Cabanas is a 10 minute drive with a further new golf course, Quinta da Ria another 5 minutes further down the road. The more famous courses at Villamoura are all a 40 minutes drive away on the motorway.
Tavira is renouned for its 38 historic churches and its four beautiful bridges spanning the Gilao river which divides the town and allows for spectacular riverside views of the medieval town and river life. Numerous cafes and restaurants line the river, public gardens and quiet squares, offering an array of traditional patisseries and fresh fish dishes. The castle walls border the medieval centre of town, encompassing tranquil gardens and a camera obscura. From here scan over the rich tapestry of peaked rooftops to the estuary leading through the mosiac of salt pans and far out into the Atlantic.
Just nearby to Quinta Tara feast your eyes on a spectacular natural waterfall and a true 'blue lagoon'!
Rental rates for this villa
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
US Dollar
30 Aug - 27 Sep 2008
€1200.00
£952.38
$1542.86
27 Sep - 1 Nov 2008
€950.00
£753.97
$1221.43
4 Apr - 27 Jun 2009
€900.00
£714.29
$1157.14
27 Jun - 18 Jul 2009
€1100.00
£873.02
$1414.29
18 Jul - 29 Aug 2009
€1400.00
£1111.11
$1800.00
29 Aug - 26 Sep 2009
€1100.00
£873.02
$1414.29
26 Sep - 31 Oct 2009
€900.00
£714.29
$1157.14
Rental Notes: 50% within 2 weeks of request, remaining 50% 8 weeks before arrival.
Bookings less than 4 weeks before arrival, 100% payable at time of booking.
Cancellation refunds: Up to 8 weeks – no cancellation charge 4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded Less than 4 weeks – no refund
Property will be inspected prior to arrival and departure and all breakages must be refunded in full. Guests will have a contact number in case any assistance is required. Once weekly linen and towel change, 24 hour contact available with caretakers.
Transport is needed for this location and we can arrange this with a reputable local company with good rates, whom meet at the airport. Please enquire.
Long let available from october to april at 300 euros per week.
Guestbook
"I just wanted to send you a short email to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at the villa last week. Despite awful weather!!!! The villa is so spacious and well equipped and the surrounding pool and gardens are beautiful. We would certainly not hesitate to recommend to friends and family. " - Lynne Maharaj
Availability of Quinta Tara
This property is normally available
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and October each year.
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Owner joined site on:
11 November 2003
Property listed since:
04 November 2003
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