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Casa Sargocal, Sobradinho / Alfeicao, Loule, Algarve, Portugal

Location: Casa Sargocal lies about 2km, to the West of Loule just off the Loule to Boliqueime Road. It takes about 20 minutes from Faro airport. It is situated on a South facing slope of the range of hills lying slightly inland from the coast. The location is quiet, peaceful and rural (but not isolated; there are other villas in the vicinity, the nearest being about 250m away on the other side of the road) and has been declared a conservation area. A detailed location map is available here. Manuel's Bar is a short walk from the villa.

There are views of the coast which is about 20 minutes drive away. The villa lies directly inland from the Quinta do Lago to Vilamoura stretch of the Algarvian coast which has many sandy beaches, golf courses and numerous entertainments of every description.

Loule is the principal market town of the Algarve which has recently undergone considerable modernisation. It has, however, retained its charm and now benefits from supermarkets, banks, shops and restaurants. The covered market selling local produce, particularly fresh fish, meat and vegetables, is a must. It is open 6 days a week but is especially busy on a Saturday.

The villa is handily placed for accessing the motorway at either Loule or Boliqueime and from there Seville can be reached in an hour and a half, Lisbon in about three hours and Cape St Vincent and the West coast, with its fabulous surfing beaches, in an hour. Albufeirra, Portimao, Lagoa, the pine forested Monchique and Faro itself are all within easy reach.

The Villa is arranged on 4 levels. Please click the links to view plan layouts of the levels (in Adobe PDF format).

Level 1 Plan - Level 2 Plan - Level 3 Plan - Level 4 Plan

The layout of Level 1 (view plan) is as follows:

1. Bedroom 1: double bed with built in wardrobe and bedside tables. Double doors to the south and east. Outside terracing.
2. Bedroom 2: bunk beds. Built in wardrobe. Double doors to east. Outside terracing.
3. Bathroom 1: situated between bedrooms 1 and 2 and accessed from both. Shower, hand basin and W.C.

Note: entry to the basement (level 1) rooms can only be made from the outside. There is no internal access from the main villa.

Level 2 (view plan) - swimming pool measuring 10 x 5m. It is about 1.2m deep at the shallow end and 3.5m deep at the deep end. There are steps in one corner of the shallow end. It has underwater lighting. The pool is surrounded by ample south facing terracing for sunbathers.

Level 3 (view plan) - Ascending by steps to ground floor level there is then a wide main terrace with an outside table and umbrella, seating 12. There is some shade here from the overhanging balcony above. There are wrought iron railings guarding the drop from this terrace to the lower swimming pool terrace. There is a selection of canvas and fibre glass recliners.

The layout of Level 3 is as follows:

Please note that the plan is slightly inaccurate in that the steps down to the swimming pool terrace remain in the middle, not the sides.

1. Kitchen: modern, fully equipped with granite surfaces, double drainer, washing machine, dishwasher, large fridge freezer, separate drinks fridge, oven, hob, extractor, microwave, electric kettle and toaster. There is a single door from the kitchen to a small side terrace facing West which, in turn, leads to the main terrace and the barbecue terrace.
2. Very large living room/dining room: 2 sofas, 2 arm chairs and dining table and chairs, TV/DVD, music system, woodburning fires. There are 3 sets of double sliding doors opening onto main terrace.
3. Bedroom 3: twin beds, built-in wardrobe incorporating chest of drawers, bedside tables and bathroom 2 en suite comprising bath, shower, w.c. and basin.
4. Bedroom 4: twin beds, bedside tables and built-in wardrobe incorporating chest of drawers; sliding double doors opening onto a secluded side terrace facing East which, in turn, leads to main terrace at front.
5. Bathroom 3: bath, shower, bidet, w.c. and basin
6. Barbecue terrace: to the west of the villa with outside kitchen, charcoal barbecue, fridge and sink.

Internal stairs leading to first floor (Level 4 - view plan) on which you will find:

1. Private roof terrace: facing East and South with balustrade.
2. Bedroom 5: double bed and bedside tables. Picture window facing East and double sliding doors to private roof terrace referred to above. Use of small built-in wardrobe at top of stairs.
3. Bedroom 6: twin beds and free-standing wardrobe, side tables. Double sliding doors to small private roof terrace facing West from which external stairs lead down to ground floor side terrace outside kitchen.
4. Bathroom 4: with bath, shower, basin, bidet and w.c.
5. Bedroom 7: the master bedroom. Large with 6ft sleigh bed, picture window facing South and overlooking the swimming pool. Built-in wardrobe incorporating chest of drawers. Double sliding doors facing East opening onto the private roof terrace.
6. Bathroom 5: bath, shower, basin and w.c.

Generally: Every bedroom save bedroom 3 has direct access through double sliding glass doors to one of the terraces. There is a cobbled drive with ample parking. Most windows have lockable, retractable shutters. There is outside security lighting, front and back as well as ordinary outside lighting. The villa will be ready at 4.00 p.m. on the day of arrival and we would ask you to vacate by 10.00 a.m. on day of departure to allow time for cleaning.

The swimming pool terrace is surrounded by a rendered brick wall. The drop between the main terrace and the swimming pool terrace is protected by wrought iron railings. The roof terrace is balustraded. There is no cover or other security for the swimming pool. Parents obviously have to be vigilant and should consider this before making a booking.

Maid Service: the villa will be cleaned with fresh linen and bathroom towels provided. There is no further maid service included in the rental. If you require additional maid service then please specify your requirements beforehand and we will let you know the cost, which must be prepaid. Beach towels are not provided and bathroom towels must not be used as such.

Weekly Rental: Prices shown are per week, or any part thereof.

2nd July to 10th July 2010	£1,250
31st July to 7th August 2010	£1,750
21st August to 28th August 2010	£1,750
4th September to 31st December 2010	£1,250

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HOLIDAYS, ESPECIALLY SHORT BREAKS, OFTEN AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT COMPETITIVE PRICES. PLEASE RING.

Monthly, or longer lets are available particularly from October to April; price negotiable. A deposit of one third is required with booking. Balance not less than 8 weeks before departure.

If you require further information or would like to make a reservation, please contact Nick or Elizabeth Coates directly - details are shown below. When we are unavailable, please leave a message and we will contact you as soon as possible.

Work Telephone: 0207 377 2790

Home Telephone: 01626 354936

Post: The Manor House, Manor Road, Abbotskerwell, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 5PR

E-mail: nec@barkeraustin.com

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