Further information

What is the accommodation like ?                                  Facilities

All the accommodation is on one floor. There is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom. They share a bathroom with WC, washbasin, and bath with shower. The main living area of the house is a large 'L'-shaped room containing two seating areas, a dining area and the kitchen with breakfast bar. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, including a dishwasher. Doors open out from the lounge areas to the shaded conservatory, open shaded area and the front terrace - all of which have fabulous views down to the coast. There is a further WC and shower in a small room off the rear-terrace.

What outside spaces and facilities are there ?

There is a long, south-facing terrace with panoramic views to the coast, with a shade area set back equipped with sun loungers and dining table. There is also a long shaded terrace to the west of the house, with a built in barbeque. To the rear of the house there is a large terraced area where the raised plunge pool is situated. This area is accessible from the kitchen and is completely enclosed by the house, by a fence and gate, and by the land behind. This makes it entirely private and also very safe for small children. The plunge pool is 5 m in length and roughly tear-drop shaped. It is protected from the breeze to the north by clear panels. Adjacent to the pool is a shaded seating area and there is ample room for sunbathing on the sun-loungers. There is also a built-in barbeque. To the north of the house, you have direct access to the miles and miles of hills. There is also a shaded eastern terrace and there is plenty of space to park. All in all, the house has a range of different outside spaces and facilities which makes it perfect for fresh-air summer living.

On which day(s) can we arrive/leave ?

Change over days are Saturdays. Check-in is at 15.00 hrs and check-out 11.00 hrs.

For how long can we stay ?

The minimum stay is 7 nights. You can stay for one, two or more weeks.

How close are the nearest food shops ?

Fresh bread and fish arrive to the village each day by van, and water, beer etc can be bought in the tiny village shop and cafe. There is a good small supermarket and a daily produce market five minutes drive away at Vila Nova de Cacela. There is another small supermarket close by at Conceição de Tavira. There are larger supermarkets and many other food shops 10 minutes drive away in Tavira.

How close is the nearest restaurant ?

There is a local café/bar and restaurant-on-request just a kilometer down the road. Otherwise, the nearest restaurants are at Vila Nova de Cacela, 11 km away.

How close is the nearest beach ?

The nearest  beach is at Manta Rota, 13 km away. 

What is there to do at Casa Ceramista ?

Casa Ceramista is in the hills, so you make your own entertainment. Its an ideal place to get away to, relax and set your own not-too-strenuous agenda each day. You can walk in the hills directly from the house. There are great beaches and golf courses close by. If you want to explore by car, its about equidistant from Tavira, Vila Real and the Spanish border.

Do we need to hire a car ?

Yes. Casa Ceramista is off the beaten track, so a car is essential.

How far is Casa Ceramista from the airport ?

Casa Ceramista is about a 50 minute drive from Faro airport.

Can we smoke in the house ?

No.