Villa With Heated Pool, Tennis Court, Jacuzzi, Games Room And WIFI
About the property
- Villa
- Bedrooms6
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms5
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay0 - 7 nights
Villa in Moncarapacho, Eastern Algarve - Luxury Holiday Villa In A Peaceful Location Close To Airport, Beautiful Beaches And Golf Courses
This large villa is divided over three floors and offers beautiful views throughout of the surrounding area. You enter at ground level where you will find the spacious lounge with a fireplace including a large flat-screen TV. There is a separate dining area with a large table which seats 12 people. This dining area has access to the terrace and is adjacent to the kitchen. The kitchen is fully equipped and of very high spec. On the lowest level is the games-room, a ping-pong table and a football table. Also here is a large flat-screen TV, so ideal for kids to spend their time, (can connect play-station etc). Outside at the ground entry level you have a very spacious terrace with stairs (can be closed off so kids can’t get to the pool), leading to the large salt water pool with roman-steps with around 5m x 12m. There is also a separate Jacuzzi/Spa adjacent to the pool.
The ability to be able to welcome all our guests and provide as high service and facilities as we can, combined with a wonderful climate are some of the factors why for the first time in the history of the “Tourism Oscars” world travel awards, Portugal has won the title of leading destination in December 2017. It also clinched the best European destination back in October 2017. Portugal combines history, tradition, sun, nature and gastronomy with a cosmopolitan twist that makes it attractive to everyone.
One of the key features that most of our guests much appreciate is the modern style and high finishings of the property and that is highlighted in our guest reviews. The other key feature that is also much appreciated is the location of the villa, that although in a rural area it is also near the sea. The villa is located within a valley in a natural reserve and is on an elevated position, so that it has wonderful views of the countryside around but also of the sea at a distance. The villa is secluded but not isolated with no immediate neighbors either side in a peaceful location, ideal for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The nearest town of Moncarapacho is only 5 minutes drive away and the nearest beach is 10/15 minutes drive from the villa. Add to that the fact that it only takes around 25 minutes from the airport. So, our guests get the best of both worlds in terms of a peaceful location combined with very easy access and short distance to beaches and other facilities.
The Algarve enjoys one of the most stable climates in the world with its moderate and kind weather influenced by both the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas and its proximity to north Africa. Temperatures in the summer months from June to August can reach as high as 30°C. However, winds tend to keep the temperatures down a little with coastal breezes. During the spring and autumn months of March, April, May, September and October the temperatures in the Algarve average a pleasant 17°C to 19°C and this is accompanied with plenty of sunshine, although higher temperatures around 25°C can occur frequently. Temperatures in the winter months from November to February remain moderate and mild with bright sunny days with an average of 15 degrees.
Owner
The Owner
- Response time:
- within a few days
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 14, 2018
Amenities
- Internet
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 baby crib
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 12 (6 Bedrooms) Notes on bedrooms: 6 bedrooms in total. 3 are en-suite of which 2 with double beds, and 3 others with twin beds. Top 2 floors have air conditioning, climate control heating and flat screen TV. Modern style and luxuriously finished.
Bathrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower, shower, bidet
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, shower, bidet
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4toilet, shower
- Bathroom 5toilet, shower
- 5 bathrooms in total. 2 bathrooms have a bath, walk-in shower, double wash basins, WC and bidet. 2 other bathrooms have a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. The bathroom at the lowest level only has a shower and wash basin. Finishing very high!
Location Type
- Near The Ocean
- Rural
Theme
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Iron & Board
- Air ConditioningProvided throughout the top two floors. The lowest floor has fans in the two bedrooms.
- Garage
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Fireplace
- Linens Provided
- Living RoomThere is a large living room. The style of furnishing is modern but comfortable with a very large white leather comfy sofa. There is a large flat screen TV and DVD player. A nice double sided fireplace.
- Parking
- Towels ProvidedPlease note that towels are only provided for the internal of the property. Beach and swimming pool towels are not provided.
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- KitchenAir conditioned kitchen with cooker (electric hob and oven), granite surfaces, very high finishing modern units, large american style fridge freezer, microwave oven, dishwasher, toaster, electric kettle and other sundry gadgets.
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- Foosball
- Game Room
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
Outside
- BalconyOn top two bedrooms
- Deck / PatioLarge terrace at ground floor level.
- GolfWhy not try some of the Eastern Algarve golf courses many within 10-25 mins of the Villa. Championship courses like Cima, Castro Marim, Benamor, Ria and also a 9 hole par 3 just outside Moncarapacho at Colina Verde - £25 per round. There are an additional 5 more courses 20/25 mins away in Ayamonte on the Spanish border. Moncarapacho is just 5 mins away by car with shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, petrol station, internet café, pharmacy, doctors, dentist, banks, churches and museums. The Villa is within easy distance of Tavira – regarded as the loveliest town in the Algarve with the 4th best beach in Europe. Also only 10 mins drive to Olhao with shopping, markets and some of the finest fish restaurants in the area. Pronounced ‘ol-ee-ow’, Olhao is a busy modern town with a gem of a waterfront. Its fishing port is the most important in the eastern Algarve and its fish market is the biggest. It also has many shops, restaurants and an entire summer festival.
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Tennis
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool
Attractions
- churches
- forests
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- eco tourism
- horseback riding
- outlet shopping
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- scuba diving or snorkeling
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- sailing
- deepsea fishing
- snorkeling
- sound/bay fishing
- swimming
- tennis
- water skiing
- wind-surfing
Notes
- Notes on accommodation: All the facilities being offered are for the private use of our guests. The Villa offers air conditioning and climate control heating throughout the top two floors (ie. 4 bedrooms (3 en-suite), lounge, dinning room and kitchen). The bedrooms on the first floor are both en-suite. On the ground floor one of the bedrooms is en-suite with the second having a bathroom just outside. The two twin bedrooms on the lowest level have no aircon but have fans instead. With all the facilities available this villa is very suitable for families looking for either an early spring holiday or a later autumn break ensuring that you will have all the comforts required. During the night the temperatures can drop and with climate control in place it will ensure that you will keep warm. Also in early spring or late autumn the pool is normally too cold for kids or fragile adults but with the option of having pool heating in place that is no problem. It offers "MEO" Sat. TV with 65 channels, some English spoken. Outside: Outside at the ground entry level you have a very spacious terrace with stairs (can be closed off so kids can’t get to the pool), leading to the large pool with roman-steps with around 12m x 5m. There is also a separate Jacuzzi/spa adjacent to the pool. The Saltwater pool can be heated on request. There is also a tennis court for the sole use of our guests. There are palm trees around the villa with some grassed areas in particular at the front of the house. The villa is located within a valley in a natural reserve and in an elevated position, so it has wonderful views of the countryside around it. From the terrace at night you can enjoy wonderful views of the night sky - the Milky Way is easily visible because there is no light pollution. The villa is secluded but not isolated and there are no immediate neighbours on either side. It is in a peaceful location ideal to have a relaxing holiday. There is also a fantastic BBQ for you to enjoy cooking and eating all fresco. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Weekly cleaning provided. This includes fresh towels and bed-linen once a week. Additional cleaning possible on request. Other: There is a separate air conditioned dining area adjacent to the living room with stylish modern furniture enough for 12 people to seat at the table and close to the kit
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. You must contact the owner directly to request cancellation.
25 Reviews
Latest reviews
Stunning Villa with Wonderful Views, Family Holiday to Remember
It's always a pleasure when we feel that we were able to provide our guests with a fantastic holiday experience.
It's also very rewarding to know that the villa offers a variety of entertaining facilities that I can see from Holly's experience is more accentuated if more time is spent at the Villa rather than travelling around, partly because of opting for taxis rather than car hire, or simply preferring a quieter holiday away from it all.
We are also very pleased to hear that Holly knew the area very well from previous holidays, and with that knowledge and still having spent weeks looking for a perfect villa she decided to book Villa St Miguel.
We are also extremely pleased to hear that the professional support of my management team led by Sara and Ian was considered second to none, as that is what we aim for every single time, and that is very much appreciated when recognised by our guests.
Most importantly to us is the feedback received from guests, as that helps us improve what's on offer to ensure we can provide the best possible experience and service, and our guests are best placed to provide us with that information. We are pleased to inform that the recommendation to have another fridge at the lower level has now been implemented so that drinks can be kept chilled and much closer to the pool area. We also have acquired additional sunbeds and mattresses as suggested.
Thanks Holly for choosing Villa St Miguel and it has been a pleasure to welcome families such as yourselves that not only know how to get the best out of it, but also are respectful to the property and that is much appreciated.
We very much look forward to welcome you again in the near future :)
Nice modern house
I am pleased you had a nice stay at the villa and appreciated the high standards of service provided by my manager as that is always our objective and to make our guests feel at home as much as possible. I am also pleased you managed to get the house nice and warm using the climate control heating.
We do our best to give as clear information as possible to our guests and although the villa has 4 very high spec bathrooms in the top two floors, including en-suites, we make it clear on the website that the one on the lower floor only offers a walk in shower and washbasin.
In terms of bedrooms, the ones on the top two floors are of a very high standard with some offering ensuite, with sliding french windows offering plenty of natural light and lovely views with some of them having a balcony or terrace. As for the two bedrooms on the lower floor, one has a window facing the swimming pool and the other has an internal window so without natural light.
Unfortunately this year in December Portugal experienced some cold temperatures reaching at night as low as 4 degrees. The villa is however well equipped and provides climate control heating as well as a double fireplace as described on the website. Although it is also equipped with underfloor heating, this is a slow and less efficient kind of heating and is not on offer, and because children could easily turn on the underfloor heating in the summer months it was considered safe practice to disconnect it at the mains. Because the villa is a large villa and was empty the weeks before Christmas it takes a little longer to warm up to start with if low temperatures are being experienced.
One of the key features that most of our guests much appreciate is the modern style and high finishings and the other is the location of the villa, that although in a rural area it is also near the sea. The villa is located within a valley in a natural reserve and is on an elevated position, so that it has wonderful views of the countryside around but also of the sea at a distance, ideal for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The nearest town of Moncarapacho is only 5 minutes drive away and the nearest beach is 10/15 minutes drive from the villa. Add to that the fact that it only takes around 25 minutes from the airport. So, our guests get the best of both worlds in terms of a peaceful location combined with very easy access and short distance to beaches and other facilities.
I wish all our guests an excellent stay in 2018.
Great holiday
Relaxing week in Portugal
I am very pleased you had a fabulous holiday and enjoyed staying at the villa and all the local area has to offer. It was interesting to hear you chose the Faro beach, although there are many other lovely beaches in the area, including Fuseta and all the other beautiful islands, such as Tavira, Armona etc, some accessible within 5 minutes by water taxi or main service, but also many other beaches along the coast. The Ria Formosa area has it all to offer to adventurers guests. The villa is located in a rural location and although the majority of our guests find their way without getting lost, there will be a few occasions when that's not the case. Should that happen Sara will always be at hand to guide you as the villa is only 15 to 20 minutes from Faro airport. We will certainly be looking at the instructions to see if they can be improved and thanks for your comment.
Fantastic
Thanks James for your appreciation. We are always very pleased if returning guests still leave the villa fully satisfied as our aim is always to try and improve on what's on offer.
A Wonderful Time!
Thanks very much James for your feedback and great appreciation and I am very pleased you had a wonderful time during your two weeks stay at the villa.
We always aim to provide the best possible service at all times to ensure our guests are satisfied not only with the villa but the supporting service from my management team.
We appreciate all feedback we get from our guests as that is crucial for us to increase the quality of the service we provide and certainly will take on board your suggestions.
Thanks again for allowing us to be of service.
Location
Coast/Beach: A 10 minute drive will bring you to the coastal town of Fuzeta, lying within the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. There is a small beach on the lagoon in the town itself. Take the small ferry across the lagoon (five minutes) and you reach the miles and miles of sand, sun and sea of Isla de Armona. There is a restaurant and facilities where you land. The beach has white sand, clean warm water, and is backed by dunes - one of the very best in Europe. Most of the beach is empty even in peak season. Travel: The villa is situated 15Km to the east of Faro airport and car hire is essential. That will enable you to visit a wider variety of the beautiful beaches, a coastal wetlands national park and the many unspoilt towns and villages most with very reasonably priced restaurants in the area. Distances: The nearest town is Moncarapacho (5 minutes drive), a charming small town with all the basics: 2 good small supermarkets, market, restaurants, bank, fuel, post office, newspapers and plenty of cafe's. The large coastal town of Olhão is 15 minutes drive away - a paradise for lovers of fish and sea food. Tavira - the cultural and historic town at the center of the Eastern Algarve - is just 20 minutes drive away. Further Details: Olhao is very Portuguese, very Algarvian and very un-touristic. The pedestrian shopping area winds in cobbled streets through the moorish-looking old town to the waterfront with its markets (fruit, veg, meat, deli as well as fish), its cafes’s, parks and sparkling views out over the Ria Formosa lagoons.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Booking Notes: We accept payments in British Pounds and Euros by bank transfer. We require a 25% deposit when confirming booking with the balance payable 60 days prior to check-in. Changeover Day: The changeover day is always on a Saturday. We ask guests to vacate by 10am and to arrive between 4pm and 9pm to allow time for thorough cleaning and preparation of the villa. Notes on prices: Prices are per week in UK Pounds. Please note that pool heating is optional and there will be an extra charge of £175 on the top of your quoted amount for your pure letting and will be added to your final balance. There is also a £250 breakages deposit that will be returned within 14 days of departure. Minimum stay and period of rental: The minimum stay at the villa is a week and it can only be rented out for full weeks.