THE SUMMER HOUSE has beautiful timber-beamed rooms, and
a private secluded pool, set in spacious sub-tropical
gardens. The Summer House - so called, because it’s
where the owners used to spend their summers, before moving
back to the ‘big house’ - forms the West wing
of their large, traditional Portuguese country home. The
superb Summer House is a completely self-contained part
of the main house, with its own driveway, parking area,
and gate, leading to its own garden, pool and entrance
door. The Summer House has a wonderful tranquil countryside
setting where you can completely relax.
The Summer House is sunny and light, with comfortable
beds (kingsize double bed), ceiling fans, and plump sofas.
The house is surrounded by beautiful sub-tropical gardens
with many exotic plants and trees: pepper trees, mimosa,
carob and palms Patio doors open onto a covered terrace
which runs the length of the house, with four steps leading
up to the secluded plant-fringed pool, and sunbathing
deck. The pool is approximately 3.5 metres in diameter
and 90cms deep. It can be floodlit at night, and has a
poolside shower. Barbecue, patio furniture and sun loungers
are provided. The Summer House is the perfect place to
relax and restore your spirits.
The Summer House stands on hillside with views of orange
groves, vineyards, and ancient olive trees. There are
cafes, tavernas and restaurants within easy walk, and
a sleepy traditional village 3 mins drive away also offers
mini-markets, post office, and pharmacy. It’s only
6 mins drive from beautiful medieval Tavira with its riverside
restaurants, and several uncrowded golden sandy beaches.
The beautiful unspoit Eastern Algarve has miles of uncrowded,
wide golden sandy beaches, safe for children. Refreshments/meals
and parasols, are available on all local beaches. Particularly
beautiful is Tavira Island which can be reached by a short
ferry ride. Tavira is a picturesque town, with narrow
cobbled streets, a good selection of riverside restaurants
where you may eat "al fresco, old palaces, castle
ruins and ancient Roman bridge spanning a wide river.
There is a large daily vegetable and fish market, a wide
variety of small shops. The Spanish border is only 30
minutes, and historic Seville is 1.5 hours drive. The
Summer House is 30 minutes from Faro airport.
Flights to Faro Airport with eg EasyJet, British Airways,
Monarch, Air 2000, TAP, Thompson-fly, etc. Also flights
to Seville airport with eg. Ryan Air from London Stansted.
(Drive takes under 1.5 hrs, Seville to The Summer House).
Also flights available to Cadiz, & Jerez, Spain Car
hire is recommended to get the best out of the Eastern
Algarve.
