Description: The Quintassential Algarve Holiday apartment cottages are 4 self catering apartment cottages, 1200 feet above sea level in the Central Algarve all with sea views & equipped, furnished & decorated to very high standards & 15 minutes from the airport.
The Quintassential is open all year round so that guests can enjoy the 3000 hours of sunshine the Algarve has to offer. We understand that with low cost airlines it may be better to travel on days other than Sunday or Thursday, so we are flexible with our arrival and departure days.
The apartment cottages can be let individually or together for large parties and the cottages cater from 2 13 people and there is large pool, heated during the winter months and a freestanding hot tub spa jacuzzi. There are three one bedroom accommodations and a large two bedroom apartment cottage. Two of the accommodations also have gas central heating.
The Quintassential occupies an acre of hilltop set, totally fenced and accessed via electric gates in breathtaking Algarvian countryside in the centre of the sunny Algarve in total peace & tranquillity 15 minutes from Faro International Airport & the coast and overlooking the market town of Loulι. There are spectacular panoramic sea views from Faro to Portimao. Parts of the Quintassential date back to mid 19th Century and are divided up into four cottages, one large two bedroom apartment cottage, Orange and two newer one bedroom apartment cottages, Lemon and Carob and a rustic duplex cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces and Bar-B-Q areas. All accommodations have been furnished to a very high standard with cane and pine furniture.
The Orange Cottage is the largest of the apartment cottages at Quintassential, a large two bedroom rustic cottage decorated in typical Algarvian dιcor of white washed walls and with a brand new fully fitted modern kitchen including an electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, filter coffee machine, hand held electric blender & toaster.
The Lounge/diner is tastefully decorated and has a comfy leather three piece suite, 36 inch widescreen TV, Satellite TV (free to view channels), DVD (small selection of DVD’s available) video player (small selection of videos available) & radio/CD player (guests to bring own CDs), a selection of books, puzzles, chess set, playing cards, ceiling fan & the Orange Cottage boasts an original 19th century fireplace that now houses the wood-burning stove. This is a beautiful feature during the cooler winter months making the cottage very cosy. Double doors lead on to the very large private terrace with it’s own table and chairs, brick Bar-B-Q area and reclining chairs.
The bathroom has a new luxury double walk-in shower, washbasin, WC, bidet and sloping wooden ceiling. The Orange Cottage bedrooms consist of one double bed & one twin bed both with sloping wooden ceilings. There is also a digital security safe in the cottage.
The Orange Cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & an infant.
Outside The Quintassential is blessed with panoramic seaviews and spectacular countryside views, just what you need for a tranquil and relaxing holiday. The gardens at Quintassential are marvellous with many bushes, plants and fruit trees, along with quiet areas to relax and absorb the views.
The Quintassential has a large pool area, the pool measures 10 x 5 m and cushioned sun loungers, and parasols etc are provided for the use of the guests. The Quintassential now also boasts at the pool area its own hot tub spa Jacuzzi for guest use. The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April and there is no additional charge for heating the pool.
From June 2008 there will also be a children’s play area with swings, slide, see-saw all amidst an orange grove. For those who have a little more energy, there will also be a table tennis table available for guest use along with table football.
Extras On arrival the owners will meet you and awaiting your arrival will be a very generous welcome hamper in your accommodation compliments of the house. For all the adult guests, bathrobes are provided for use during their stay, pool towels are provided to use only at the Quintassential and the apartment cottages have hairdryers, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards. Guests will need to bring their own beach towels. There is a laundry service available for guests staying at the Quintassential for a small additional charge payable locally.
The Quintassential Cottages are non-smoking cottages and car hire is essential.
Prices from 1st November until 31st March include heating.
We do everything possible to ensure that families with children have a holiday that is both fun and relaxing. With children of our own we know how important it is to keep kids happy and entertained on holiday, within a safe and secure environment. The Quintassential is totally fenced and accessed via electric gates, so a very safe place. There is a lot of space for children to play and to discover nature, play with Alfie our children loving dog, we have two dogs and three cats in total. The apartment cottages are all separated from the pool area, the pool area is enclosed and gated to give parents of toddlers that extra piece of mind. We have a children’s play area available from June 2008 designed for little ones situated on a large lawned area amongst an orange grove. There is a slide, swings, seesaw, playhouse etc, this area adds an exciting dimension for all the visiting children and keeps them occupied for hours. There is also a seating area for adults to relax, unwind and top up their tans. For babies we have baby paddling pools to use on our pool terrace or your accommodations private terrace We do not charge for children under the age of 2 and can provide a range of equipment for babies and toddlers free of charge, meaning you can travel lighter! The following equipment can be made available to all our guests on request:
· Travel Cot with linen - two available · Moses Basket with linen for babies up to 3 months one available · High chair one available · Baby Bath with towels two available · Reclining chair (up to 6 months) with attachable activity toy one available · Floor activity centre (up to 6 months) one available · Feeding equipment - children’s cutlery, bowls, cups etc each accommodation has a selection · Chicco steam bottle steriliser one available · Baby Bottle warmer one available · Large Chicco Playpen one available · Electric hand blender each cottage has one available · Changing mat one available · Potty one available · Child toilet seat and step one available · Bed Guard one available · Chicco pushchair (up to 12 months) one available · Satellite TV (CBeebies!) - Lemon, Carob and Orange Cottages have Satellite TV · Small selection of videos and DVD’s · Selection of preschool toys Our accommodations are available to rent separately or together (subject to availability), which provides the perfect opportunity to bring grandparents or child minders along too.
For enquiries/booking contact info@quintassential.com or www.quintassential.com |