Mountainside Villa In Landscaped Gardens With Great Views & Pool – Home 8762766 Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- 11 sleeps
- min stay varies
Mountainside Villa In Landscaped Gardens With Great Views & Pool – Home 8762766
- Villa
- 5 bedrooms
- sleeps 11
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Relva de Cima is situated at an altitude of 600m on the south side of Fóia mountain, the highest peak of the Sierra de Monchique mountain range 15 miles inland from the Algarve coastline. An unspoiled picturesque part of the Algarve that enjoys breathtaking views, irresistible local charm and excellent regional food. A three week holiday in 1993 travelling the length and breath of the Spanish and Portuguese coastline was enough to realise Monchique must be one of the most idyllic places the world has to offer. I fell in love. A month later I was the proud owner of a broken down vacated farm house – My retirement project! We moved from the bustle of Hong Kong and started the decade build in 2000. The property is surrounded by wild trees & land with an abundance of flora & fauna. A paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, conservationists & orienteers. Its remote roads and tracks offer a fantastic cycling and running environment. The garden started off as a front lawn but soon grew and grew as I couldn't resist developing it with my 25 year old digger !! Dry stone walls separate the different lawn tiers which replicate the traditional walls farmers used to section off their crops. The property itself was built around an existing old farm house constructed from granite and mud visible by the sheer thickness of the walls (up to 3 feet thick). Where possible, natural locally sourced materials were used hoping to create a timeless Algarvian environment. Being at an altitude of 600 meters, the sun can be very powerful during the day but offers cooler evenings and is that much fresher, and generally cooler than the coast, which can be very hot and muggy mid summer. Evenings can be spent sitting around the open outdoor fire and you have the advantage of cooler sleeping conditions. Many evenings have been spent simply star gazing, waiting for the shooting stars and spotting satellites moving across the crystal clear skies & listening to the crickets chirping happily in the background.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: King bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Full bed
Bedroom 5: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (heated)
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Satellite TV
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.53) £100.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
James M.
Tourist License
26540/AL
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 11 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 05 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- Portugal
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 6 reviews
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6 reviews
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- 6
- Very Good
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“Perfect. Just perfect.”
Thank you so much James for welcoming us to your beautiful villa. My brother booked this a a getaway last summer for; him, his wife, 2 friends and their baby, and my family of 5! There was so much s… More
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“Fantastic villa in a breath taking location with spectacular views”
James thank you very much for taking care of us and of our needs during our stay in Monchique. You definitely go the extra mile to ensure everyone enjoys their break including hunting down baby Caleb&… More
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“Superb family villa in excellent location with perfect host”
From booking through to our stay and then after, our experience with James was excellent. He is extremely helpful, but at the same time non-intrusive. The villa is in a beautiful location up in the… More
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Response from the owner Nick and family were the perfect guests. I would recommend them without hesitation to all. Nick's communication was on the button making my life very easy. They all respected the rules and treated the villa as if it was their own leaving it in perfect condition. To top that it was my great pleasure meeting them and having them as guests.
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“Flabbergasted !”
Me and my lover John visited this fantastic villa in the sweltering months of July! and let me tell you, crikey ! what a place. We were warmly greeted by the friendly host James, who in my opinion loo… More
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“A superb villa and ultra responsive owner”
A superb villa suitable for a big family or 3 couples with children, in top condition and a pool to die for. We stayed there for a week with our children and their companions, so 3 bedrooms "en s… More
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“What a fantastic place”
What a fantastic place! Nine of us stayed, 6 adults and three grandsons. The villa was large enough for everyone to have a private space or to gather together on the terrace, in the garden, in the lou… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with James (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send James (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact James (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view James the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send James (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send James (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to James (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from James (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. James (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call James (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact James (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send James (the owner) a message.
If James (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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