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Quinta da Relva |
Monchique, Algarve, Portugal |
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Ideal for those wanting some peace and quiet, this carefully restored farm cottage is nestled in a valley which enjoys stunning views of foothills and the coast. With a private swimming pool, and 4 acres of grounds, it affords you complete privacy and seclusion, yet is only 3km from the mountain town of Monchique. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 6 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The house is ideal for those wanting peace and quiet, it has always been very popular for honeymooners. The house is unfussy and comfortable. Families with children enjoy the opportunity to spend days at home by the pool, climbing trees, making dens and picking wild flowers. The house has been home to us and our children, so there are boxes of toys children's tapes and books. There is a gallery with a lounging area with books. You are very welcome to bring a pet. There are 4 acres to explore and no busy roads. The property is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, crisscrossed with footpaths through forests filled with flowers and birds. At the back of the mountain there are breathtaking views, and eagles circling overhead. At Christmas you can cut a Christmas tree from the grounds and light an enormous fire. Monchique has a very simple traditional Christmas. Electric heaters and electric fans are in the house. TV arranged on request. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The west coast (40 mins drive) has an unspoilt rugged coastline, with surfing beaches and cliff walks through national parkland of outstanding natural beauty. The south coast (30 mins drive) has gentle sloping beaches, watersports and beach bars. The nearest golf courses are Penina and Alto Golf which are 45 mins drive and Morgardo, 25 mins drive. The small town of Monchique is 10 mins drive (3km) and has shops, restaurants bars and a daily market. The nearest restaurant is 15 mins walk. The famous spa at Caldas de Monchique is 20 minutes away - or we can arrange for a masseuse to come to the house. In the house there is a folder containing detailed information about places to eat, walk and shop. We can recommend horse riding and mountain biking as well as guided walks. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Nearest airport is Faro which is approximately 1 hr 15 mins drive. Lisbon takes 3.5 hours. The house is 10 minutes drive from Monchique. |
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Nearest airports:
| Faro 1hr 15mins drive |
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Nearest train station:
| Portimao |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Monchique |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 15 Mins walk or a few mins by car.Town 3kms |
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Nearest beach:
| 35 mins to south. 45 mins to West |
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Nearest shop:
| 3kms |
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Nearest market:
| 3kms |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
DianaHudson |
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Contact Phone No. |
+44 7939062487 / +441306882635 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Horse Riding / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
There are three bedrooms (one double and two twins). One of the bedrooms opens out onto the roof terrace. There are two bathrooms, one on each floor. The traditional style handmade fitted kitchen with chestnut cupboards and marble tops is fully equipped and includes a dining area. There’s a utility room which leads off the kitchen. The sitting room contains a large chestnut settle with cushions, four wicker chairs, a large antique chest and side tables. There’s also an open fire in here, and an internet connection, as well as a door into the garden. The gallery area has a floor level lounging and books. Towels and linen for the house are provided and changed once a week by maid who cleans and arranges flowers and waters and tidies the garden. The pool is cleaned once a week.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
The house is situated in 4 acres. There is a dining area outside the kitchen with a granite table and barbeque. The swimming pool and garden is reached by a level path. This is particularly useful for people with small children as access to the area can be more easily monitored. Around the pool area are 4 wooden sunbeds with mattresses, wrought iron table and 4 chairs and an umbrella. There are pool toys in the woodshed. The pool is 5m x 10m, 2metres at the deep end and 1.2m at the shallow end where there are wide steps for easy access. The rest of the property is terraced with a variety of olive trees, fruit trees. and wild flowers. There are stunning views from the higher terrace to the foothills and coast. You are welcome to help yourself from our allotment and fruit from the trees.
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Further Details |
The Quinta is ideal for those keen on walking, painting and birdwatching or holidaying with children and dogs. There are no busy roads. Footpaths stretch for miles from the property into the hills with stunning views and flora and fauna. It is possible to use the house as part of a larger groups and the owner can make arrangements for other houses in the area. Special interest holidays can also be arranged by the owner who runs a training company. Teachers can be provided for a range of topics, painting, personal change management and management development. This is the real Portugal, it is not a resort and there are few tourists. Those who do visit tend to come for lunch and to look at the view. This is the history of how we bought the Quinta: About 28 years ago we went looking in Portugal for a 2 bedroom house with no garden. Portuguese friends suggested we might like to visit a friend on the mountain - she knew a farmer who had some land. More out of curiosity the anything we went round to his house and sat in his kitchen, then went in his car to take a look. I remember coming over the hill ricocheting off the bolder on an unmade up track it was dusty and starting to rain. It was also love at first sight, the next morning we bought it -2 shacks and 5 acres, not quite what we had in mind! It took 2 years for me to become a Portuguese resident to make the sale official, then we sold the top shack and an acre and with the money renovated Quinta da Relva with the help of a local builder who still knew all the 'old ways'. It was 10 years from the start to when we opened for business...
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Conditions of
Rental |
Bookings are secured with a 20% deposit. The remainder is to be paid 30 days before the booked date. The house is fully insured. Long lets are at reduced prices by arrangement. We prefer Thursday as a changeover day, but this is negotiable
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Other Information |
Child Friendly
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What visitors have said about Quinta da Relva |
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What a heavenly place - thank you so much. All the systems worked beautifully and we all had such a relaxing hols. The house is so beautiful and we had friends who sweltered on vale do lobo but we had the lovely breeze. The Lilo burst so we brought you another one. Please can we come again!??!
The Walker Family, UK, Aug 2009 
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Just a belated thank you for our time at Quinta de Relva. You have created a very special place there which was right up our street . Everyone had a wonderful time and we had some sadness on the last day about going home….the true mark of a great holiday
The Sladen Family, UK, Aug 2009
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This has got to be the most beautiful place we have ever stayed. We had wanted to find somewhere as special as this for our honeymoon and we have not been disapointed.
Ann & David Hoon, London, Sep 2008
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