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Quinta Catevento
Three old farmhouses renovated in antique style, in peaceful location with pools. Sleeps 2 - max 14 nr. Tavira, Fuzeta, Moncarapacho Off-the-beaten-track
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Prices (in pounds Sterling, per week, per house, regardless of the number of people staying - subject to the maximum number).
Discounts - Book Casa da Eira and Casa da Vinha together, or, all three houses together, for one week = 10% discount, for two weeks 15% discount. The XE.com Universal Currency Converter Further information Casa da Avó sleeps max 4
What is the accommodation like ? Floorplan The oldest part of the quinta, Casa da Avó dates back over 400 years and is a quaint, homely cottage with lovely period features. It sleeps up to 4 people in one double bedroom and one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room and WC. There is separate shower room with WC. There is a cosy kitchen and dining room, featuring the old bread oven and a small wood burning stove. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, including: oven, four ring hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric kettle, toaster. There is a washing machine in the courtyard. How big is the house ? The interior floor area of the house is 800 square feet / 74 square meters. What outside spaces and facilities are there ? Casa da Avó has a large (10X5m) private pool in its own garden. The pool terrace is equipped with table and chairs, and sun beds. Adjoining the house, there is an enclosed cobbled courtyard equipped with barbeque and dining table and chairs. There is a private cobbled parking area.
Casa da Vinha sleeps max 6
What is the accommodation like ? Floorplan You will not find a farm house in the Algarve more packed with original features, original furniture and antiques than Casa da Vinha. The is 'The 19th century house' Algarvian style. It sleeps up to 6 people in a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and 2 single bedrooms. There is a bathroom with bath/shower and WC, and a separate shower room with WC. There is a lounge and a separate drawing room. There is a large kitchen with dining table, fully equipped for self catering. For the winter evenings, there is central heating and the lounge has an open fire. With Casa da Eira, it is ideal for parties up to 10 people. How big is the house ? The interior floor area of the house is 1751 square feet / 162 square meters. What outside spaces and facilities are there ? Casa da Vinha shares a large (7x7m) pool with Casa da Eira. It has a large terrace adjoining the pool, equipped with barbeque, dining table and chairs and sun beds. Off the kitchen, there is a small private courtyard, featuring the original bread oven and stairs to the roof terrace. The roof terrace has views over the vine yard to the pine covered hill of Pinheiro and to the sea.
Casa da Eira sleeps max 4
What is the accommodation like ? Floor plan Recently renovated, Casa da Eira makes a very spacious house for 2 - 4 people. There is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. Between the bedrooms is a bathroom with WC. The lounge, dining area and kitchen are in one huge open plan room with traditional cane ceiling. The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering, including: electric hob and oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, electric kettle. The lounge has a TV (Portuguese only) and a radio. There is a card table for the sharps. For winter evenings, there is central heating and the lounge has an open fire. With Casa da Vinha, it is ideal for parties up to 10 people. How big is the house ? The interior floor area of the house is 853 square feet / 79 square meters. What outside spaces and facilities are there ? Casa da Eira shares a large pool (7x7m) with Casa da Vinha. It has a cobbled terrace facing south to the fields. There is a barbeque, dining table and chairs and sun beds. There is a shaded car parking space. Further information on Quinta Catevento On which day(s) can we arrive/leave ? Change-over days are Saturdays. Check-in time is 16:00 hrs (4pm) and check-out time is 11.00 hrs (11am). For how long can we stay ? The minimum stay is 7 nights. You can stay one, two or more weeks. In winter, longer stays attract discounted prices. How close are the nearest food shops ? The nearest food shops are at Luz de Tavira, 3 km away. There is a small daily fruit, veg and fish market, a good butchers', a grocers' and a small supermarket. Larger supermarkets are at Moncarapacho (10 minutes drive away) and Tavira (15 minutes drive away). How close is the nearest restaurant ? There is a great local restaurant specializing in sea food close-by on the waterfront ( a good walk or 2 minute car drive). Its incredibly popular with the Portuguese and with foreigners living locally, but is unknown to tourists. It serves good food at very reasonable prices. How close is the nearest beach ? The nearest beaches are at Fuzeta (ten minute drive), Barril (five minute drive), and St.Luzia (ten minute drive). What is there to do at Quinta Catevento ? Quinta Catevento is of the beaten track so there are no organised activities near-by. However, with the lagoon, salt-marshes and pine hill on your doorstep, its a great place for bird watching. Artists may also find fruitful motifs in the boats and people working along the shore, the local houses, and the landscape of the Ria Formosa. The area is mainly flat and is traversed by many dirt roads, making it suitable for walkers, runners and cyclists. Do we need to hire a car ? We suggest you do, though the local town is only 1.5km away. How far is Quinta Catevento from the airport ? Quinta Catevento is about a 30 minute drive from Faro airport. Can we smoke in the house ? No. Ash trays are provided outside for smoking. What else should we know about Quinta do Pinheiro ? Most furniture, fittings and fixtures at Quinta Catevento are antique. So if you like antique, come, but if you like modern, try one of our other houses. |
