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Studio in the Old Village (Ref: 8257)
self-catering room/studio in Vilamoura, Portugal
self-catering room/studio in Vilamoura, Portugal
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£130 to £400 (GBP) p/w
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room/studio
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self-catering
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2
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West Algarve room/studio rent details
The Old Village
The Old Village was created some 20 years ago as a complete community, although it is only 15 minutes walk to the Vilamoura marina. The architecture of the ‘village’ is reproduction 18th century Portuguese where the walkways are alternately classic and rural facades. The well tended gardens are always very colourful. The complex is free from traffic, and the walkways are a local version of cobbled streets. The Old Village is surrounded by the beautiful fairways of the Pinhal golf course.
At present, there are two swimming pools, and a third will be in operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family friendly with a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at the pool and the centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is less than 100 m. from the studio. Access to the pool is by 'pool cards' a deposit for which is charged by the agents, Alternativas. The second pool is not suitable for young children, due to the depth of water. This pool is smaller and has a more restricted area for sunloungers. There is a children’s play area just over 100m from the studio.
The Condominium of the Old Village make a charge of 1.5 euros per sun-lounger per half day. The studio has two comfortable reclining seats on the terrace for the afternoon sun.
Some 50m. from the studio are the shops. The supermarket provides a comprehensive service, best of which is the wonderful bread and rolls which arrive early each morning. Although a little restricted in terms of space, it offers a wide range of goods. There is also a wine and spirits shop, along with two cafes where excellent snack meals are available. There is another café, with computer facilities,(the Nautic Bar) some 150m. from the studio. There are two restaurants in the development. The Princess Garden restaurant is a splendid backdrop to the smaller of the two swimming pools. The Casa do Lago is on Church Square.
Although the Old Village is not a large complex, there are few examples of such a wide range of services being provided so conveniently.
At present, there are two swimming pools, and a third will be in operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family friendly with a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at the pool and the centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is less than 100 m. from the studio. Access to the pool is by 'pool cards' a deposit for which is charged by the agents, Alternativas. The second pool is not suitable for young children, due to the depth of water. This pool is smaller and has a more restricted area for sunloungers. There is a children’s play area just over 100m from the studio.
The Condominium of the Old Village make a charge of 1.5 euros per sun-lounger per half day. The studio has two comfortable reclining seats on the terrace for the afternoon sun.
Some 50m. from the studio are the shops. The supermarket provides a comprehensive service, best of which is the wonderful bread and rolls which arrive early each morning. Although a little restricted in terms of space, it offers a wide range of goods. There is also a wine and spirits shop, along with two cafes where excellent snack meals are available. There is another café, with computer facilities,(the Nautic Bar) some 150m. from the studio. There are two restaurants in the development. The Princess Garden restaurant is a splendid backdrop to the smaller of the two swimming pools. The Casa do Lago is on Church Square.
Although the Old Village is not a large complex, there are few examples of such a wide range of services being provided so conveniently.
Vilamoura area,and the surrounding attractions
The Old Village is an integral part of Vilamoura – a resort which has been created to the highest standards- the golf courses - the marina – the shops – the restaurants – the casino – the hotels – the cinema – the sports facilities. All are excellent.
Closeby the Old Village are the fairways of the Pinhal golf course, the nearest of the five Vilamoura courses. Each of the courses has a driving range, and there is also a Golf Academy for honing all aspects of the game while the sun shines on your back.
A little further on is Vilamoura tennis, which you see as you stroll down to the shops at the marina. The tennis club has many fine courts with full facilities. At the heart of the facility is the restaurant. Also, less than one Km. away are two bowling greens.
In Vilamoura restaurants and bars abound, but the greatest concentration is to be found round the marina, filled with the most stylish of yachts. The marina is about 15 minutes walk away, and the beach is another 10-15 minutes. On the way down, you pass the Roman archeological remains. The Falaisia beach stretches from the marina entrance away to the west with Albufeira in the distance. The beach is unspoiled with no vehicular access being allowed. A river separates the car park from the beach.
A car is not essential since distances are short and taxi fares modest. If a car was required for the holiday, it might be worth contacting Zitauto (email – zitauto@clix.pt). Alternatively local agents in the Old Village – Alternativas – can organise shorter hires.
It can be good fun to use the ‘Vilamoura trains’, which actually run on the road. The different road circuits, and the time-tables are available at all local agents.
Next door to Vilamoura, is the seaside town of Quarteira. It too has a convenient beach, and being close to shops and cafes, has a different atmosphere. The weekly market takes place on Wednesday. There is also a fruit market and a fish market open every day. The town is filled with all the shops and business you would expect, but there are a number of very special restaurants and cafes.
There are a number of water parks in the Vilamoura/Albufeira area. Many have dedicated bus services available. The nearest is about 1.5Km away, just past the Vila Sol golf course. The Zoomarine also has a bus service and is beyond Albufeira. They boast a birds of prey show, a sea Lion show, lakes and gardens, an aquarium, swimming pools, dolphins, as well as the park amusements – giant wheel – pirate ship – flume ride – mini roller-coaster, etc.
We are in between the two large shopping centres. There is one at Faro, but we prefer Algarve Shopping on the main road, just beyond Albufeira. There is a huge selection of shops – Zara is always good value – but there are too many fashion and shoe shops to mention. They have an immense supermarket, a food court and a range of restaurants, along with an 8 screen multiplex cinema. They offer a free shuttle bus service.
Whether you are looking for peace and quiet, or for an active holiday, such as horse riding, you will find a comprehensive choice of activities in Vilamoura, or if you want to scratch the surface of Portugal and the Portuguese, you will want to explore the market town of Loule, less than 10Km. inland.
If you do visit Vilamoura, we hope you will, like us, find that it is a most agreeable area, and that the people are friendly and very pleasant.
Closeby the Old Village are the fairways of the Pinhal golf course, the nearest of the five Vilamoura courses. Each of the courses has a driving range, and there is also a Golf Academy for honing all aspects of the game while the sun shines on your back.
A little further on is Vilamoura tennis, which you see as you stroll down to the shops at the marina. The tennis club has many fine courts with full facilities. At the heart of the facility is the restaurant. Also, less than one Km. away are two bowling greens.
In Vilamoura restaurants and bars abound, but the greatest concentration is to be found round the marina, filled with the most stylish of yachts. The marina is about 15 minutes walk away, and the beach is another 10-15 minutes. On the way down, you pass the Roman archeological remains. The Falaisia beach stretches from the marina entrance away to the west with Albufeira in the distance. The beach is unspoiled with no vehicular access being allowed. A river separates the car park from the beach.
A car is not essential since distances are short and taxi fares modest. If a car was required for the holiday, it might be worth contacting Zitauto (email – zitauto@clix.pt). Alternatively local agents in the Old Village – Alternativas – can organise shorter hires.
It can be good fun to use the ‘Vilamoura trains’, which actually run on the road. The different road circuits, and the time-tables are available at all local agents.
Next door to Vilamoura, is the seaside town of Quarteira. It too has a convenient beach, and being close to shops and cafes, has a different atmosphere. The weekly market takes place on Wednesday. There is also a fruit market and a fish market open every day. The town is filled with all the shops and business you would expect, but there are a number of very special restaurants and cafes.
There are a number of water parks in the Vilamoura/Albufeira area. Many have dedicated bus services available. The nearest is about 1.5Km away, just past the Vila Sol golf course. The Zoomarine also has a bus service and is beyond Albufeira. They boast a birds of prey show, a sea Lion show, lakes and gardens, an aquarium, swimming pools, dolphins, as well as the park amusements – giant wheel – pirate ship – flume ride – mini roller-coaster, etc.
We are in between the two large shopping centres. There is one at Faro, but we prefer Algarve Shopping on the main road, just beyond Albufeira. There is a huge selection of shops – Zara is always good value – but there are too many fashion and shoe shops to mention. They have an immense supermarket, a food court and a range of restaurants, along with an 8 screen multiplex cinema. They offer a free shuttle bus service.
Whether you are looking for peace and quiet, or for an active holiday, such as horse riding, you will find a comprehensive choice of activities in Vilamoura, or if you want to scratch the surface of Portugal and the Portuguese, you will want to explore the market town of Loule, less than 10Km. inland.
If you do visit Vilamoura, we hope you will, like us, find that it is a most agreeable area, and that the people are friendly and very pleasant.
Golf in the Algarve
The Algarve is famous for golf for three reasons – the climate – the number of golf courses – and the quality of these courses.
It started in Vilamoura with the course now called ‘The Old Course’, but there is golf all along the Algarve now. The most recent growth area is the eastern end of the Algarve now boasting 4-5 quality courses. In addition, there two or three good courses across the border in Spain, no more than an hour’s drive from the Old Village.
Vilamoura has recently unveiled its fifth and most expensive course – the Victoria, designed by Arnold Palmer – where golf’s World Cup is to be played late in 2005. The next, in order of price, is the classic Old Course, with its fairways totally bordered with a special pine tree, through which no golf ball travels. It is an exquisite layout. The next is the Millennium course, five holes of which is classic Algarve golf. The rest, although good, are a little open. The next is Pinhal, again with an abundance of pine trees, and water hazards on three holes. Finally, with water on eight holes, we have the aptly named Laguna course.
Local agents can arrange discounts on many of these and other courses, but if you were interested primarily in Vilamoura, you can arrange directly, a variety of golf packages at very good prices with Lusitur, the Company owning the Golf Courses.
Each of the courses has a driving range. There is, in addition, an independent Golf Academy, with a driving range. The putting and short game practice facilities are very good. They also offer golf on their three hole circuit.
It started in Vilamoura with the course now called ‘The Old Course’, but there is golf all along the Algarve now. The most recent growth area is the eastern end of the Algarve now boasting 4-5 quality courses. In addition, there two or three good courses across the border in Spain, no more than an hour’s drive from the Old Village.
Vilamoura has recently unveiled its fifth and most expensive course – the Victoria, designed by Arnold Palmer – where golf’s World Cup is to be played late in 2005. The next, in order of price, is the classic Old Course, with its fairways totally bordered with a special pine tree, through which no golf ball travels. It is an exquisite layout. The next is the Millennium course, five holes of which is classic Algarve golf. The rest, although good, are a little open. The next is Pinhal, again with an abundance of pine trees, and water hazards on three holes. Finally, with water on eight holes, we have the aptly named Laguna course.
Local agents can arrange discounts on many of these and other courses, but if you were interested primarily in Vilamoura, you can arrange directly, a variety of golf packages at very good prices with Lusitur, the Company owning the Golf Courses.
Each of the courses has a driving range. There is, in addition, an independent Golf Academy, with a driving range. The putting and short game practice facilities are very good. They also offer golf on their three hole circuit.
extra information about this Vilamoura room/studio rent
A cot can be obtained. The sofa is convertible and suitable for children.
Cleaning and laundry services are supplied twice weekly by our agents, Alternativas. Additional services are available from them.
inside this Vilamoura room/studio rent
sleeping :
The room/studio comprises 1 bedrooms in total;
1 twin and 1 cots.
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This gives room for up to 2 people.
Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.
general :
The room/studio has 1 bathrooms for your party's use.
entertainment :
The room/studio has
television satellite/cable. The music system will play radio.
eating & living :
There is room for 3 in the living room and 3 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, crockery, glassware, cooking utensils.
Smoking :
This is a non-smoking room/studio
Pets :
Pets are not welcome
Wheelchairs :
Not suitable for wheelchairs
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The room/studio is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool.
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25 min from Faro airport.
5 min from Golf courses.
5 min from Golf courses.
booking preferences for Vilamoura room/studio rent
Preferred Booking Start Day :
Any day of the week.
Preferred Booking End Day :
Any day of the week.
The earliest arrival time is:
3 PM
The latest departure time is:
10 AM
West Algarve room/studio rent reviews
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