Holiday villas Tavira, Faro, Algarve, Portugal.

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This is a large, fully tiled, 250sqm/2700sqft villa with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, large lounge, large kitchen/dining room, several terraces, pool 11 x 5m (36 x 16ft) separated from the patio by a child security fence. There are two double bedrooms (one en suite and aircon, one with fan) and two twin bedrooms (both with fan). The villa is tastefully furnished and comprehensively equipped (indoors and outdoors) to cater for max eight guests. Cable and Satellite TV (BBC, ITV, etc) is provided, also DVD, CD, etc. WiFi broadband internet access is included. The lounge and dining room are both air-conditioned. The lounge is quite large and has 2 x 3-seater and 2 x 2-seater couches Kitchen and dining room are separate; an open-plan arrangement results in a bright and airy setting. There is a large, shaded terrace off the kitchen. All windows in the villa (other than in the bathrooms) are equipped with shutters to guard against the sun in the summer heat.
While smoking is not permitted indoors, there are 8 sliding doors on the ground floor to the wrap-around terrace and each bedroom has a sliding door to a small balcony. Cleaning and linen each 6 to 8 days, towels and bathrooms each 3 to 4 days. Off road parking is available. Both the pool and the patio area are provided with garden furniture; the child security fence will be a boon to families with small children.
While a car may be desirable, it is not necessary. A footpath at the back of the villa leads to the Roman Bridge in 6 to 8 minutes walk. Taxis are plentiful and relatively inexpensive in Tavira (~€4 or ~p3 in town). There are inexpensive express buses serving the towns along the Algarve but also Seville and Lisbon. There is also a commuter train serving the coastal towns and connecting to the Faro to Lisbon express -- again, very inexpensive.
The ~7 miles/11km of beaches on Tavira Island are reached by ferry or by small train. There is even a remote, secluded nudist beach.
Tavira is still an active fishing port and boasts many good and inexpensive restaurants (and, unlike Spain, Portuguese restaurants open at ~19h00/7.00pm). There is a marked absence of the lager louts and disco bars which plague so many other resort towns.
For the golfer, there are several courses within 15 minutes; travel one hour and you have pretty well all of the Algarve courses available to you plus Isla da Canela and Islantilla over the border in Spain.
Tavira is surrounded by the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve which abounds in flora, fauna, lepidoptera, etc. You can also go cycling or horseriding there. There is kayaking on the river in Tavira, surfing off Tavira Island, boat hire for sea fishing, etc.
For sightseeing, you have the Algarve Hills at the back of Tavira or the many fortified towns of the Guadiana Valley which forms the border between Portugal and Spain (Spain is 20miles/30km from Tavira).
Right through the summer, the Camara (town council) organises fairs, exhibitions, street theatre, a film festival, etc -- the town buzzes up to midnight and beyond.
Pricing is based on 8 guests but discounts for smaller parties apply Sept to June e.g., party of four 20% discount, party of six 10% discount. A 5% discount applies for a two week stay, 7,5% for three weeks or more. Book 2009 before Dec 31, 2008, and you qualify for a further 5% Early Bird discount. Long term winter let (Nov to March) is also available for max four guests -- please enquire.
The property is managed by an English couple who live locally and who are on call should any emergency arise.

Set on one of the several hills in Tavira Town, the villa overlooks the old Roman Bridge and looks out to sea over the town centre. It is a 6 to 10 minute walk to the town centre -- a car is not essential.

Nearest Airport: Faro 30mins (Seville 2 hours) 30 kms

Nearest Beach: Ilha da Tavira (Tavira Island) 2 kms

Nearest Shops: 500 meters

Restaurant 500 meters

Bus station 500 meters

Hire Car: Not necessary

Coming from Lisbon/Faro or from Spain/Seville on the A22 motorway, take the one and only Tavira exit. In the exit, take the N270 direction Tavira. After ~4km come to a roundabout on the N125 (the ordinary road linking Faro to the Spanish border). Here turn left (east) toward Spain (Espanha), Villa Real do Sto Antonio -- ignore the Tavira sign. After ~1km you come to a tall bridge over the River Gilao. Immediately before this bridge there is a turn to the left signposted for Tavira. Turn left here and, after ~60m, immediately left again into Urbanizacao Colina da Asseca. This is a one way system. After ~150m the roads turns to the left and you now pass some terraced apartments on your right. Another 150m and you come to a T-junction. Immediately in front of you at this point is Lote 79; its neighbour to your left is Villa Boa Vista (Lote 80).

Preferred changeover day is Saturday but this can be flexible, particularly outside of July, August. Arrival time is 16h00 (4pm), departure 11h00 (11am); unlike Spain, local time is the same as in UK (one hour behind France, Germany, Spain, etc). Arrival and departure can be flexible depending on timing of guests before and after your stay. A service charge of GBP20,00 or Euro 25,00 applies if you arrive after 8pm (20h00).

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Minimum rental 7 days.
Prices are based on 8 guests. Rates Sept to June discounted 20% for party of four, 10% for party of six.
Discount 5% for two week stay, 7,5% for 3 weeks or longer.
Further 5% for 2009 booking made in 2008 -- possible total 12,5%.
Long lets Nov to Mar on request.
Booking Deposit 25% non-refundable.
Balance 8 weeks prior to start.
Security Deposit GB£300, €400.
Final cleaning £72/€90 on each rental.
Late arrival surcharge:
£20 or €25 after 20h00

Change Over Day: Flexible

Sept 27 to Oct 04 now only £600 or €750 for party of four, £675 or €844 for six.
Discount 5% for two weeks, 7,5% for three weeks or longer.
Discount 5% for 2009 booking made before Dec 31, 2008.

Facilities: Airconditioning. Heating. Washing Machine. Dishwasher. Cot Available.

Outdoors: Private Pool. BBQ. Garden. Parking.

Entertainment: Satellite TV. DVD Player. Video Player. CD Player. Radio. Broadband Internet.

Activities Nearby: Golf. Tennis. Water Sports. Horse Riding. Flora and Fauna.

Allowed: Children Welcome. Long Lets Available.

Name: Niall GRAY MOONEY
User Registered: 24 Jan 07
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