Details for cottage 1

For 4 people plus baby or child. Cottage 1 is the original farmhouse and has the feel of a family home. The entrance hall with its Moorish tiled floor leads you into the spacious twin bedroom, family bathroom and comfortable lounge area with settees etc. The double bedroom is located at the rear of the property and has excellent storage space. The separate well equipped kitchen with beautiful rural aspects has everything for self-catering including cutlery, crockery, 4-ring cooker with oven, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster, electric kettle and coffee percolator. Towels are provided but not for beach use. Private outside terrace with teak table, chairs and umbrella. This farmhouse has a real rural feel with traditional cane and eucalyptus ceilings throughout and the kitchen still retains its large walk under cooker hood.

Location: Silves < Algarve < Portugal

Quinta Julia is ideally situated 3km from the historic Moorish town of Silves, in central Algarve which is the most southerly area of Portugal. It is just 45 minutes from Faro International airport. Visitors to Silves will be impressed by the castle and cathedral as well as the first class restaurants, pavement cafes and bars, and excellent shopping facilities with a wonderful market selling organic fresh fruit and vegetables and meat & fish products is a joy to explore. The beach resort of Armacao de Pera is only 15 minutes away, offering a good choice of bars and fish restaurants set on miles of golden sands with water sports and shaded sunbeds. Close-by there are many stunning secluded 'secret' coves, like Marinha, where you can chill out with a good book or simply soak up the sun for that perfect tan. For the adventurous you are less than 10 minutes away from some fabulous water parks where you will find scary white knuckle rides as well as more gentle slides aimed at toddlers.

Details of The Quinta ( the 4 cottages combined)

The 4 individual cottages are collectively called `The Quinta` and it is now available as a single rental unit. This 7 bedroom traditional Algarvian farmhouse offers spacious and flexible accommodation for large groups. As it is divided into 4 self contained cottages it gives privacy and independence for groups of family and friends and has excellent communal facilities like the large swimming pool, gardens and outdoor eating facilities. Groups feel together yet not crowded into 1 big house. With 4 kitchens, 5 bathrooms, 3 living rooms and at least 10 sitting areas outside you can always find a quiet spot to relax away from the crowd. The poolside bar and large communal BBQ with it`s outdoor eating area are great focal points.