Overview

Quinta dos Vales is an outstanding wine and art estate located in the heart of the Western Algarve, near the village of Estombar and a short drive to Carvoeiro, Portimao and the beautiful local beaches. The unique combination of high-quality award-winning wines and stunning sculptures set in the beautiful gardens makes Quinta dos Vales a superb relaxing holiday retreat for up to 50 guests.

Offering a luxurious farmhouse, villa and cosy apartments, the estate is also open to visitors, there is a wide range of activities including wine tastings and guided tours of the farm and wine cellar. Also with a swimming pool, tennis and sauna on-site (local charges apply), whilst golf, beaches coastal resorts and a water park are only minutes away. Wellness & sports packages can be arranged and Quinta dos Vales is widely recognised as one of the Algarve's finest wedding venues in a very charming and memorable countryside location.

The Casa Margarida farm cottage is the most private property and is located in the middle of the estate. It has the charm of a house which was built in the early days of the last century. After a complete renovation in 2009 it has all the advantages offered by modern building technologies. Surrounded by wine, plum trees and the animal area the house has autonomy and privacy. The materials used (natural stone, wood and terracotta tiles) underline the country style of the house.

Casa Margarida is a cosy house with 2 bedrooms, one of which en-suite, 1 bathroom downstairs, a small living room and kitchen. It has its own pool, converted from a cistern, pool deck and sun loungers. Ideal for a family with children or 2 couples, Casa Margarida sleeps up to 4 adults and 1 child, using an extra bed.

Living Areas

The kitchen is well equipped with appliances including electric hobs, oven, fridge freezer, dish washer, coffee maker and washing machine. The living room has a flat screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning and DVD player.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

Bedroom one is on the first floor of the villa, this is a twin room with a/c; and bedroom two is a double room with a/c and an en suite shower room. There is an additional full bathroom on the ground floor of Casa Margarida.

Outside Space

Outside, Casa Margarida has a large private pool, a charcoal BBQ and terraces with sunloungers and patio furniture from which to enjoy views of the vineyard.

Elsewhere in the estate, there is also a large communal pool; the common sauna; a tennis court; children's playground; wine tastings and guided tours of the farm and cellar; workshops including painting, ceramics, sculpture, cork crafting, cooking lessons and show cooking; sports & wellness packages including golf, tennis, massage treatments and pilates lessons. (Local charges apply for activities and tours).

Location

Quinta dos Vales is located in the heart of the Western Algarve, near the village of Estombar and a short drive to Carvoeiro, Portimao and Lagoa. There are numerous golf courses within driving distance of Quinta dos Vales, of which the closest are Gramacho (3km), Pinta (4km) and Silves (12km).

The closest of the Algarve's water parks, Slide & Splash, is only 2 kilometers away and there are several beautiful beaches in the Lagoa municipality, of which the closest are Ferragudo (7km) and Carvoeiro (9km). In driving distance you will find other attractive beaches such as Praia da Rocha and Praia do Vau in Portimão, or Meia Praia in Lagos amongst others.

The closest traditional market is in Estombar, there you will be able to buy fresh fish and vegetables, as well as bread and meat, it is open daily in the mornings, except Sunday. Otherwise there are supermarkets within close driving distance in Lagoa and Carvoeiro.

Other Items

Rates include a daily maid cleaning service (except Sundays and public holidays), bathroom towels changed twice a week and bed linen changed weekly. Electricity included in the rates, please use A/C responsibly.

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