(DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE ON ADVERTISED PRICES FOR DATES IN JUNE & JULY - PLEASE ASK) Villa El-Gharb is a truly outstanding 4 bedroom property in a beautiful, peaceful, rural and secluded setting, which affords absolute privacy. Situated well away from the noisy tourist areas in a country setting yet only 5 minutes drive to the gorgeous beaches of Balaia, Falesia, Olhos D'Agua and only 15 minutes drive to the stunning beaches of Praia de Sao Raphael and Do Castelo, which are further along the coast. Although situated in a rural area the villa is close to Albufeira, with only 5 minutes drive to the Old Town or the New Town (The "Strip" as it is sometime known). It is only a few minutes drive to everything you could possibly want, supermarkets, a pharmacy, many local shops and cafes. There is a mini-market available for essentials only a few minutes walk away and also close to a couple of bars and cafes. There is easy access to the A22 motorway and the EN125; driving time to Faro airport is 30 to 35 minutes with Vilamoura only 15 to 20 minutes drive away. If you don't want to drive there is a bus stop close at hand with a frequent service into Albufeira, which takes about 10 minutes. Car hire is recommended but not absolutely essential. The villa sits on its own on a large plot surrounded by fields and orchards, mainly orange trees and typical Portuguese countryside. In keeping with the surroundings the garden is well stocked with mature shrubs, palm trees and flowers, which border the large private pool adjacent to the terrace. The garden is fenced and very safe for children. In terms of accommodation, the villa is on 2 floors, there is a large lounge/dining room and a large fully fitted kitchen. On the ground floor there are three large bedrooms, two of which can be made either as a double or twin. One has an en-suite shower room with patio doors leading to the terrace and poolside area. The other two share a large well appointed shower room / bathroom. On the first floor there is a fabulous master bedroom with a terrace looking over the pool and has a beautiful new shower room; again can be made up either as a double or twin. All bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes. The sun terraces are secluded with no other property overlooking the villa or pool area; if you want absolute privacy this villa is villa is perfect. The property is fully double glazed, has an alarm system, Satellite TV (not Sky), heating, fully air-conditioned, Wifi internet, BBQ, automatic garden irrigation system, extensive garden lighting and solar panels for hot water. There is a large driveway and parking area and entry is by electronic gates. For the safety of young children the pool can be fenced off if requested at the time of booking, or well before arrival. The villa is fully equipped to a very high standard with quality white goods and quality guest and pool towels are provided See the location map for a view of the surrounding land and fields. Please note, not all of the items displayed in the photos will be available as some are personal items. NOTE 1 - 25% DEPOSIT PAYABLE UPON BOOKING. NOTE 2 - WHEN BOOKING A VILLA YOU SHOULD ENSURE THE VILLA IS LICENSED BY THE LOCAL COUNCIL IN PORTUGAL. IF NOT IT WILL NOT HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY THE COUNCIL AND AWARDED A SAFETY CERTIFICATE. OUR VILLA IS LICENSED BY ALBUFEIRA COUNCIL. NOTE 3 - MINIMUM AGE FOR BOOKING IS 25. GROUPS OF YOUNG SINGLE MALES AND FEMALES, STAG & HEN PARTIES ARE NOT ALLOWED. NOTE 4 - SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE VILLA. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF SMOKING IN THE VILLA THE SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE RETURNED. NOTE 5 - NO PETS ARE ALLOWED. NOTE 6 - NO EVENTS OR PARTIES ARE ALLOWED. NOTE 7 - PRICES QUOTED INCLUDE A FULL CLEAN UPON DEPARTURE. FOR 2 WEEK BOOKINGS A FULL CLEAN AND CHANGE OF BED LINEN / TOWELS WILL BE PROVIDED AFTER AROUND 7 NIGHTS. FOR 7 DAY BOOKINGS NO ADDITIONAL CLEANING WILL TAKE PLACE, HOWEVER, ADDITIONAL TOWELS WILL BE PROVIDED, BED LINEN WILL NOT BE CHANGED. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND A CHANGE OF BED LINEN CAN BE REQUESTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. NOTE 8 - SORRY BUT THE VILLA IS NOT SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS. NOTE 9 - PLEASE NOTE THAT BOOKINGS OF GAPS OF MORE THAN ONE DAY FROM ANOTHER BOOKING, PARTICULARLY IN JULY & AUGUST, MIGHT NOT BE APPROVED. THIS IS BECAUSE OF THE LOSS OF INCOME TO THE OWNER IN THE HIGH SEASON. NOTE 10 - BOOKINGS OF LESS THAT 7 NIGHTS MIGHT BE ACCEPTED WITH THE OWNER'S AGREEMENT NOTE 11 - PRICES FOR 2025 WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL MID 2024