Frequently asked questions (For accessibility FAQs please go to our Accessibility page & click FAQs)
Can you provide a travel cot & high chair
Is the air conditioning free? Which rooms have aircon
How far is the villa from the nearest beach
How far is the villa from the nearest shops
How far is the villa from the airport
Can you provide a travel cot & high chair
We have two travel cots & 2 clip on high chairs which are available free-of-charge. We request that you bring you own linen for the cot(s). Please tell us that you will need them & they will be put up for you. The master bedroom the twin room & the casinha have sufficient room for a cot.
Pools in Portugal can often be surprisingly cool, even in warm weather. This is because of the coastal Atlantic breezes which, although helping you to keep you from getting too hot, also suck heat out of swimming pools.
We offer one of the most environmentally friendly pool heating systems which, for most of the summer, uses only a tiny amount of energy to heat the pool by solar energy, designed & built by ourselves. When used in conjunction with our pool cover temperatures in the range 26 - 31C (79 - 88F) are usual.
We also provide some supplementary heating overnight when needed (usually late summer/autumn) using a highly efficient air source heat pump. We guarantee 25C (77'F), provided the pool cover is used also. We provide this level of heating free of charge.
If you require a higher temperature, then we can allow unlimited heating up to a maximum temperature of 30'C (86'F) (provided the pool cover is used also) for a supplement of £10 per day.
Is the air conditioning free? Which rooms have airconPool heating
All main rooms in the villa have air conditioning, each room being individually controllable. (n.b. the 4th bedroom, hallways & bathrooms do not have air conditioning). This facility is offered free of charge but we make some restrictions on operation of the units, not to cause inconvenience but to prevent inadvertent misuse. Specifically:
How far is the villa from the nearest beach
The nearest beach is Meia Praia - 2 miles of sand. About 15 - 20 mins by car. Go to Villa Details > Area for more details
How far is the villa from the nearest shops
The nearest shops are in Mexilhoeira Grande, our local village - 5 mins by car, 15 - 20 if you walk. The supermarket caters for all day to day needs. The nearest hypermarket is 10min by car.
How far is the villa from the airport
From Faro airport 45 min by car. See More >> About flights for details of other airports.