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Description of holiday finca in Santa Clara a Velha, Central / North Mountains

Owned and managed by extrovert ex-pat Frank, this property, hidden away in a mature fruit and flower garden, has ten en-suite bedrooms overlooking mosquito-free Santa Clara Lake.

Most of the delicious home-made meals are served in a wonderful dining room that seems to hang above the organic garden stretching down to the warm, clear waters of the lake and the conversation around the dinner table, made easier by the extensive wine list, is lively and interesting.

The surrounding countryside is ideal for walking while the lake offers one the chance of boating or swimming, but, amongst the many activities on offer at the Quinta, such as Swedish or Shiatsu massage, the one not to miss is surely a nature walk with the owner; Frank is an ornithological guide for the whole of southern Portugal and his love, knowledge and enthusiasm for the countryside where he’s lived for over 20 years is addictive.

Nearby, Santa Clara village itself is quiet, clean and beautiful and the inhabitants friendly. The local roads are mainly traffic-free and in good condition, ideal for those wishing to explore nearby localities such as the Plains to the east or the coast to the west.

The property is isolated and quite hard to find without detailed directions, so please make sure you visit the Quinta’s site to download these before leaving home.

Accommodation, Facilities and Services

Suitability:	Smoking Allowed, Pets Allowed
General:	Central heating, Internet Access, Beach equipment, Sports equipment, Bicycles, Sauna Boats free for guests, Table tenis, Birdwatching, Guided walks, Shiatsu
Bedrooms:	10 Bedrooms, Sleeps 28 8 Double/s with ensuite, 1 Single/s with ensuite, 1 Twin/s with ensuite, 1 Cot/s The ten bedrooms are airy, cool and comfortable. Decoration is a gentle mix of Portuguese and English and the overall feeling is simple and welcoming.
Bathrooms:	9 Bathroom/s 9 Bath/s, 9 Shower/s, 9 Wash basin/s, 9 Toilets/s, 9 Bidet/s All en suite bathrooms are spacious.
Lounge:	Seating for 28 people CD Player, Tape player, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Music The Quinta really is an ideal place for a break away from it all. With plenty of space all around you and a total absence of man-made noise it's the perfect venue to unwind on a holiday break whether you bring children or not.
Dining Area:	Seating for 28 people , High chair The Dining Room isn't called the Royal Salon for nothing.
Kitchen/Utility:	Much of the excellent home-made food is fresh from the organic garden; honey from the hives on the hillside, free-range eggs from our local chickens, bread baked daily with flour from the local mill and, of course, fish from the lake.
Outdoors:	BBQ, Private garden, Shared garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade Set in a beautiful lakeside location, the Quinta is surrounded by unspoilt countryside with a wide variety of wildlife and rare birds in its gardens and environs. The Quinta has eight double en-suite rooms and two Family Suites.
Access:	Car not essential, Wheelchair, Off road parking, Secure parking, Private car park The Quinta can be easily accessed by road. There are regular trains from Lisbon or Faro, both of which are serviced by scheduled or charter flights from most major airports. Guests can arrange their own car hire or they can be collected from the airport (Faro is 1 1/2 hours drive away, Lisbon about two and a half). The Quinta is happy to arrange road transfers between the airport or the local railway station.
Services:	Daily maid, Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included We provide you with a very flexible service in a friendly and informal but professional atmosphere
Meals:	Breakfast, Lunch, Packed lunches, Evening meal The Quinta provides a flexible, personalised service, and prides itself on its ability to respond to individual needs.
Facilities in each room:	Ensuite

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Rates

Period	Per Night	Breakfast Included	Minimum Stay
Low Season Single occupancy in Aguia	€60.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season Single occupancy in Aguia	€90.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season Single occupancy in Aguia	€120.00	Yes	2 Days
Low Season Double occupancy in Aguia	€70.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season Double occupancy in Aguia	€90.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season Double occupancy in Aguia	€125.00	Yes	2 Days
Low Season Single occupancy in Double or Twin	€70.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season Single occupancy in Double or Twin	€100.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season Single occupancy in Double or Twin	€130.00	Yes	2 Days
Low Season in Double or Twin Room for 2 Persons	€80.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season in Double or Twin Room for 2 Persons	€110.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season in Double or Twin Room for 2 Persons	€135.00	Yes	2 Days
Low Season in Honeymoon Suite	€100.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season in Honeymoon Suite	€135.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season in Honeymoon Suite	€165.00	Yes	2 Days
Low Season in Family Suite	€100.00	Yes	2 Days
Mid Season in Family Suite	€135.00	Yes	2 Days
High Season in Family Suite	€165.00	Yes	2 Days
Extra bed at any time of year (cots are for free)	€25.00	Yes	2 Days

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Deposit/Booking Notes: All the prices shown above include breakfast and the use of bicycles, canoes, sailing dinghy, pedaloes and sauna.
There is a 25% group discount of any reservation that takes 3 rooms or more for 4 nights or more at any time apart from High Season or at New Year.

A 10% discount will be applied to rooms booked within 1 week of arrival.
Deposits are needed to reserve any room at the Quinta. This can be done via PayPal, (via the "Book Online" page of this site), or to our UK or Portuguese accounts. Please note though that there is an additional 5% Banking Charge when paying via PayPal and a 5% Currency Conversion Charge if paying to our UK account. There is no charge for payment in euros to our Portuguese account. Should you wish to pay to either our Portuguese or British accounts we will send you the details by email.

The standard deposit is 25% with a minimum of the equivalent of 2 night's stay. Once accepted, this deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable except in exceptional cases and cancellations within two weeks prior to arrival incur the full cost of the nights reserved.

Location of holiday rental in Santa Clara a Velha, Central / North Mountains

Holiday Type:	Beach, Rural, Lake/Riverside, Family
Local Activities:	Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market

Location description

The Quinta itself is set in a beautiful lakeside location in central Portugal.
The surrounding countryside is a patchwork of Cork oak forests, ("Montados"), and self-sufficient homesteads, small farms and eucalyptus forests. It is in a wonderful birdwatching area and the Quinta's owner is a Birdwatching Guide, running guided birdwatching trips throughout the year covering the whole of Southern Portugal.
Sailing or canoeing - they're both included in the price of your stay, (as are bicycles and the sauna), and the views over the lake bring a new surprise every minute.
But it's not just nature and water lovers who benefit from the Quinta's geographical location in this sparsely populated region - the roads of the area, with beautiful sweeping curves and very little traffic, bring motorcyclists from all over the world and the Quinta's staff are always on hand to promote their favorite rides!

Other activities

The Quinta really is an ideal place for a break away from it all. With plenty of space all around you and a total absence of man-made noise it's the perfect venue to unwind on a holiday break whether you bring children or not. With various activities and specialists in residence you'll always have something to interest you if you want to be active, and space for peace and quiet if you wish to chill out.
There are Well Being courses with accredited therapists, and a resident Shiatsu masseuse is always on hand and willing to smooth away those city stresses even when the Quinta's not running a course; of course the Quinta's sauna, close to the lake, is very much in demand!

Local events

Santa Clara Market every 3rd Saturday of the month.

Tourist attractions

The lake, right on your doorstep and one of the largest in Europe, (with an average summer temperature of 82ºF), is a refreshing, (and unpolluted), change from the sea, but for those who like beaches, the Algarve, as well as the spectacularly unspoilt West Coast, is only an hour away.

Though close to the Algarve, it's relatively unknown, with a busy day being the sight of over five boats, and in the summer the Quinta's mature fruit and flower gardens lead guests down to the shore where a variety of watersports are on offer, overlooked by the lawns close to the water's edge.

Nearest Airport:	Faro Lisbon	130km 250km
Nearest Railway Station:	Santa Clara a Velha / Saboia	18km
Nearest Bus Station:	Santa Clara a Velha	12km
Nearest Beach:	Barragem Santa Clara a Velha	0.0km
Nearest Pub/Restaurant:	Restaurant at the Quinta	0.0km

Directions

The Quinta can be easily accessed by road. There are regular trains from Lisbon or Faro, both of which are serviced by scheduled or charter flights from most major airports.
Guests can arrange their own car hire or they can be collected from the airport (Faro is 1 1/2 hours drive away, Lisbon about two and a half). The Quinta is happy to arrange road transfers between the airport or the local railway station.
The Quinta is located in the Lower ("Baixo") Alentejo. As the crow flies, it is about 40 km from the West or South coasts.

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