Quinta das Casuarinas – Near Lagos in the West Algarve
The large pool terrace – looking west
Quinta das Casuarinas -
Has been our beautiful, spacious, comfortable first or second home for nearly 25 years .
It has a wonderful feeling of privacy and seclusion, being set in three acres
of its own grounds.
The southerly panoramic views are towards the village of Portelas,
the old town of Lagos and the sea only 2 miles away.
Bougainvillea, morning glory, oleander and acacia grow abundantly around the villa. There are many covered, shaded areas for escaping the midday sun – one of which overlooks the huge securable pool terrace – providing seating for supervision of young children – and an area for alfresco dining with a BBQ.
BELOW – The setting Quinta das Casuarinas enjoys .
To the south the villa has a view from the pool terrace and the westerly terrace of the small village of Portelas. The village has changed very little over the years – there is a small shop selling all the basics and two simple, small Portuguese resturants – and a Tapas Bar .
Looking south west across the pool terrace
BELOW – Pool and Terrace lights for late evening swims
The pool is large with plenty of sunbathing space all around it,
with a covered terrace for escaping the midday sun. There is a
good supply of sunbeds and poolside furniture, and there are
two large gates to prevent over- enthusiastic toddlers from
getting to the pool unsupervised.
The villa is on mains electricity and mains water plus bore hole water and there is a telephone.
We have a small management company - with three staff who speak fluent English and Portuguese. Their office and homes are in Luz – only a short distance away and they are only too pleased to help with any problems or queries which may arise. The pool is cleaned weekly or more often if needed.
Preparing the villa for guests and cleaning while guests are in residence – is done by Ascensau – she lives only a short distance away – always has a ready smile, is thorough , kind and reliable .
BELOW - The sitting room is spacious and comfortable with a music centre and Satellite television.
There is a Wood Burning Stove for chilly evenings and an electric fan to cool you down if it gets too warm!
There is a large selection of books including reference books – to help with the odd crossword clue —
Two sets of sliding glass doors – one set leads to the outside, covered dining area with views over the pool terrace and beyond to the sea, two miles off. The second leads to the terraces on the west side of the villa
Alfresco Dining – seating for 12
and a large gas barbeque – the fresh fish from the local Lagos fish market is truly delicious.
Looking south across the pool terrace
BELOW – The Pool Terrace looking west
Southerly aspect
Bedrooms – There are five bedrooms
No.1 – Kingsize bed with ensuite bathroom – ( below ) southerly view across the pool terrace
No.2 – Large double bed with optionally ensuite bathroom – looks south across the pool terrace
No.3 – Nearest to the above has twin beds – also looks south across the pool terrace
No 4 . – Family bedroom with twin beds and a set of bunks – looks east
No 5. – Twin beds – looks west across the garden
The third – “guest” bathroom is off the hall – near the front door
ABOVE and BELOW - Double bedroom ( with ensuite bathroom ) – This bedroom has a southerly view accross the pool terrace to the hills opposite.
BELOW – Looking East
Twin bedded room – looking south
Double bedroom – with optionally ensuite bathroom
BELOW - Family room with two full size adult single beds and a set of bunks -
and a book shelf full of childrens books
Marble bathroom – All the bathrooms have baths, shower, bidet, loo and basin
BELOW – Twin bedroom looking west
There are five bedrooms and three bathrooms ( one of which is en-suite, the
second can be ensuite if you choose ) . Four double bedrooms face south and
three have french windows opening onto the large pool terrace.
BELOW - The kitchen is well equipped – with all the gadgets that most cooks would need – plus a shelf full of glossy cookery books to help if you run out of ideas. There are several barbeque books plus Delia, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson to name but a few and a wide variety of herbs growing in the garden. There are cool boxes if you fancy taking a picnic for a day out somewhere.
This area incorporates a dining table and family sitting room with comfortable sofas from
which to watch the setting sun through the arched windows. There is a wood burning stove for chilly evenings and an electric fan to keep you cool when the weather hots up !
There is a second television with freeview – BBC etc – plus a video and DVD Player
There are doors from this sitting area to the west terrace – another exterior
dining area and sitting area
Alfresco dining – looking West. For the evenings there are spot lights above the table.
ABOVE and BELOW - A good spot for morning coffee.
Or evening drinks while you enjoy the wonderful sunsets
There are lots of herbs growing near the kitchen for your use – A Bay tree, Rosemary
Thyme, Oregano and pots of Mint, Sage, Chives, Parsley and Basil.
ABOVE and BELOW – The terrace on the west side of the villa
BELOW – Looking East to the West side of the villa
Steps to the Roof Terrace – where the view is extensive.
Big skies – sunrises to East – sunsets to the West
The Quintal – walled garden leading to the front door
Aerial View – taken a some years ago – since when the garden has greatly matured.
The roofs of the covered terraces on the west side have been tiled – with traditional bamboo underneath .
Floor Plan - to help you plan your accommodation requirments
