Villa for rent in Quinta da Saudade, Algarve, Portugal

Casa Amendoeira is a pretty two bedroom villa situated on the small privately owned Quinta da Saudade a mature development occupying 24 acres in a peaceful country setting amongst orange, almond and olive trees about 5 miles west of Albufeira. The Quinta overlooks farmland and the marshes of Pera where there is a wetlands nature reserve and the Salgados golf course is only a few minutes away. The Quinta has two swimming pools one large pool with a separate shallow end for smaller children and a quieter kidney shaped pool set in gardens near Casa Amendoeira. In addition there is a tennis court, mini golf, petanque, table tennis and a children’s play area with its own paddling pool.

The original farmhouse has been converted into an independently run bar and restaurant open at lunchtimes and evenings. There is also a poolside bar which serves light meals throughout the day and holds weekly barbecues in the summer.

The accommodation which is fully air-conditioned consists of two bedrooms both with twin beds, 1 with an ensuite and a bathroom with shower and electric towel rail. The kitchen is fully equipped with, microwave, large fridge/freezer, coffee maker, dishwasher. There is also a separate utility room with automatic washing machine. The sitting room has comfortable sofas, soft lighting, television, a CD/cassette player, wood burning stove, electric radiators and heaters making it ideal for winter lets.

The villa has two terraces one leading from the sitting room with table and chairs, parasol, barbecue and sun loungers and a large roof terrace, both have wonderful views across open farmland towards the sea.

The nearest beach about two miles away has long stretches of sand bounded by dunes with a beach bar and is never crowded even in August. Further along the coast are pretty sandy coves, hidden amongst stunning Algarve rocks and cliffs, with clear rock pools to explore. The fishing towns of Albufeira and Armacao de Pera are about ten minutes drive away with plenty of restaurants, shops, markets and nightlife. Closer to the Quinta is the old village of Guia with numerous inexpensive restaurants where chicken piri-piri is a specialty.

Prices include maid service every day except Sunday, electricity and gas, linen and towels (not beach towels). The rental of cots and high chairs are extra.