Holiday villa Moncarapacho, Algarve, Portugal.

A wonderful location for family holidays including the essential
comforts and necessities that older people and wheelchair users
require. A large one level area with paved tracks leading around
the fruit tree orchard and beautiful and natural hilly environment,
plenty of covered terrace area allowing for outdoor living, for all
to enjoy! A large covered south facing patio with dining area
overlooks the 9 x 5m pool, which also can be heated and used by
wheelchair users with the help of a manual lowering device with
seat. Sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed from this panoramic view
point. A selection of beaches can be reached in 15 mins by car and
charming rural towns and villages are all within 10 mins from this
authentic and peaceful hamlet setting.
Bedroom 1 on groundfloor with large double bed, set at appropriate
level for wheelchair user with rope/wood ladder for leverage.
Bedroom 2 on groundfloor with optional twin beds/double bed.
Bedroom 3 on first floor with double bed.
Bedroom 4 on first floor with 2 single beds.
Two purpose built wheelchair friendly bathrooms, wheelchair for
showering provided. Both have showers, wc, sink and are located
next to bedrooms on the groundfloor. One bathroom with toilet on
first floor.
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge freezer with ice water dispenser,
dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine, kettle and fully equipped
service and utensils. Kitchen located by front door and opens out
to living and dining area.
Washing machine in utility room adjoining kitchen and covered
terrace.
A spacious and naturally light living and dining area with glass
doors along one side allowing full sea view.
A large marble table near kitchen and comfortable seating.
TV with optional satelite programmes provided by ASTRA, CD and DVD
player and radio.Air conditioning is available at an extra cost of
100 euros per week.
Top floor bedroom is large, colourful and friendly and has access
to two spacious terraces with panoramic views. The bed is set on a
large round base, the single bed which has a very comfortable
mattress and can be screened off by curtains.
Although ergonomically designed for a wheelchair user, this house,
pool and the surroundings are perfect for all people of all ages to
enjoy.
There is pool heating though for the summer season that the house
is available for let we think it is not necessary.
There is also a wood burning stove in the living room and
underfloor heating, though not appropriate for summer lettings!
All doorways allow wheelchairs comfortable manoevering space, light
switches, taps and handles, beds and storage are all at an
accessible height.
There is a wheelchair on the premises for use in the bathroom,
purposely water resistant. Toilet seats and all bathroom fittings
are customised, plus shower seats for elderly or unstable users. A
levered seat has been especially designed for lowering wheelchairs
users or unsteady walkers into the pool water.
Our pool is 9 x 5m with a depth that goes from 1.10m to 1.50m so it
is not suitable for diving. 7 sunbeds and mattresses are provided
by the pool. An outdoor shower area is set by the pool.
A large wooden ceiling provides wonderful shade over an outside
patio, perfect for dining outside in front of the pool and
magnificent sea views.
At the back of the house is a purpose built barbeque area with
seating, near the fruit orchard. Trees include lemon, avocado,
orange, guava, fig, carob, olive and sharon fruit.
Covered parking is found at the entrance of the property. All the
outside areas can be lit at night.
There are five golf courses in the vicinity, the closest being a 10
minute drive away, in Maragota, only a 9 holes course. The others
are 18 hole courses and are reached within 25 minutes drive.
Benamor is 5,500m par 71
Quinta da Cima is 6,256m par 72
Quinta da Ria is 6,110m par 72
Castro Marim is 5,466m par 72
More information: www.algarve-golf.info
Fuzeta beach is the nearest to Casa Aurora, being a 15 minute car
drive away. A charming beach reached by a small boat trip from the
mainland over to the island. On the mainland itself the river
provides a fine beach aswell, protected from waves and less windy
on windy days!
There are plenty of lovely and peaceful beaches which can be
reached either directly by car or by foot, miniature train and
ferry boats, including the larger boats that take visitors out to
the beautiful islands.
Faro airport is reached within 30 minutes drive. Car hire is
necessary to get to and fro from this location.
Alterntively, cheaper flights often can be found to Jerez de
Frontera, in Spain. Car hire is advisable for the journey to
Portugal as public transport is not very direct.
The nearest small shop is found in Estiramartens, 1 km away.
Moncarapacho which offers more amenities and has its own distinct
rural charm about it is 7km away.
The lovely historic town of Tavira, with all its pavement cafes and
restaurants and outdoor entertainment during summer months is about
15 - 20 minutes drive away.
Seville can be reached in 2 hours and Lisbon in 3 hours.

Nearest Airport: Faro 25 mins drive

Nearest Beach: Fuzeta 20 mins drive

Nearest Shops: 10 mins walk

Hire Car: Recommended

We require a 30% deposit within one week of making the booking, the balance is due no later than eight weeks before the arrival date.
We will confirm the arrival of funds and send driving instructions by email.
Arrangements will be made for meeting at the house for handing over the key on arrival and departure.


Cancellation refunds
Up to 8 weeks – no cancellation charge
4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded
Less than 4 weeks – no refund
We are flexible on the changeover day, though would prefer tp keep bookings close as possible. Departures must be before 10am and arrivals after 1pm, unless otherwise agreed beforehand.

Prices for 6 to 8 people 100 euros more than quoted.

Facilities: Washing Machine. Dishwasher. Cot Available.

Outdoors: Private Pool. BBQ. Garden. Parking.

Entertainment: Satellite TV.

Activities Nearby: Golf. Water Sports. Horse Riding. Flora and Fauna.

Allowed: Children Welcome. Pets Allowed. Smoking Permitted. Long Lets Available.

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