The house
This house stands on top of a cliff with spectacular wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean, located on the edge of Zambujeira do Mar, an unspoilt and picturesque small fishing village with a population of 900 inhabitants, on Alentejos south-west coast, just south of Vila Nova de Milfontes and to the north of Odeceixe on the Algarve border. Within the protected area of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina its beaches, some of them miraculously empty, constitute one of its most important attractions. Summer nights can be lively in the different bars, outdoor cafes and restaurants located five minutes walking distance from the house. Three attractive beaches and a rock pool are also just a short walk away. Due to its idyllic situation, the house catches the Atlantic breeze making air conditioning unnecessary. Once you arrive, you will find that use of the car is unnecessary except for exploring the countryside and neighbouring towns.
The semidetached five bedroom house has been completely renovated, redecorated and impeccably furnished. With 180 m2 living area, it offers large accommodation and is ideal for a large family or two families to share. It comprises four bedrooms and one bathroom on the 1st floor (one of them with full bunk beds), one twin bedroom and shower room on the ground floor. Two of the bedrooms have verandas overlooking the sea and the main bedroom has a large terrace where a 42 jet, six person hot tub has been installed. Lounge with fireplace and comfy seating for ten people, dining area seating ten persons, fully equipped kitchen, terrace, four garden chairs, two deck chairs, bbq, veranda, patio, balcony.
Laundry service (washing and drying) available only through the housekeeper upon request. Other services can usually be arranged for an additional charge paid locally.
Check-In: 4:00 pm / Check-Out: 11.00 am
Property owners have a very efficient team of cleaning ladies who come to clean the house, change the beds etc. prior to the arrival and after the departure of our guests. On two week bookings, the cleaning team will come in on Saturday for a changeover with fresh towels and bed linen and will also give the house a general clean.
Please make sure you adhere to the check-in/out times because our cleaning team often only have five hours for the house to be changed over for the next guests arriving the same day - it is a big house to clean and turn around in that time.
A returnable deposit of 250 Euros per booking will be held against breakages and damages.
A cleaning fee of 100 Euros per booking will be charged with the rental balance.
Sleeps ten persons, self catering.
The area
The house is located on the edge of Zambujeira do Mar, an unspoilt and picturesque small fishing village with a population of 900 inhabitants, on Alentejos south-west coast, just south of Vila Nova de Milfontes and to the north of Odeceixe on the Algarve border. Within the protected area of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina its beaches, some of them miraculously empty, constitute one of its most important attractions. Summer nights can be lively in the different bars, outdoor cafes and restaurants located within walking distance from the house.
Who will enjoy it
Beach lovers who want to get away from it all and enjoy the rustic appeal of this charming, unspoilt and still unknown area, away from the bustle and over development of the Algarve.
We particularly enjoy the simple pleasures of being able to walk across the cliffs to secluded beaches and to wander down to the village to sample local produce fresh from the daily market. In the evenings there is a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants all at reasonable prices. Go to the Hammock Bar for the best Caipirinhas in town! Youll be glad you only have to walk back home.
Our children love going to the main cool beach where Baywatch lifeguards monitor the progress of young bodies surfing, swimming and playing volleyball. We prefer to go to a secluded beach, fiveminutes walking distance from the house, (176 steps) which is cleansed by the sea on a daily basis.
The house is the best place to chill out and enjoy stunning views and amazing sunsets, while enjoying a drink or two in the hot water spa.
Who wont enjoy it
If you like crowds, lots of tourists and noisy night life, Zambujeira is not for you... It is certainly not boring, but OK and Hello magazines have not discovered the place yet (thank God). In fact you probably wont see any other Brits, as there are no hotels nearby !
There is an excellent Algarve Shopping Centre in Guia, near Albufeira in the Algarve, with a variety of first class shops, (1-1/2 hours drive). If the children insist, you could link the shopping to a visit to the nearby Aqualand and Slide & Splash water parks.
Inland are the Monchique mountains (1-1/2 hours drive), where you can enjoy the best chicken piri-piri in the world together with some of the renowned Alentejo wines.
There is an international music festival which takes place every year in the estate of Casa Branca outside Zambujeira at the beginning of August, which attracts crowds of around 30,000 young people and has featured international bands like Jamiroquai, Molokko, Portishead and P.J. Harvey.