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Casa Issima

Vale do Milho
Carvoeiro and Area, Algarve, Portugal

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Casa Issima is a stunning villa, in a very beautiful location beside the short, yet challenging Vale do Milho, 9-hole golf course. In spite of its location, the grounds are really very private and the views are marvelous and full of interest. It is just a stroll from the golf course and the club house is well known for very good lunches. It is also within walking distance of Centiannes beach and the town centre, although you might want to take a taxi home again after shopping or dinner.

Interior

Casa Issima is a beautiful, very spacious and well furnished, with a sleek, contemporary look that is comfortable and welcoming. It has a very spacious living and dining room that is simply furnished, yet very elegant , with doors to the partially shaded terrace for al fresco dining overlooking the beautiful gardens and pool. There is a attractive, well-equipped and modern kitchen with a breakfast table and a door to the terrace and barbecue area. Casa Issima has three bedrooms, with two master suites on the first floor. The first has a king-size bed which can be converted to twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and doors to the balcony overlooking the pool, with views over the golf course. The second suite also has a king-size bed that can be converted to twin beds, an en-suite shower room, doors to the front balcony and private access to the rear terrace, with views to the sea. The third bedroom has a double bed and is located on the ground floor. It has an en-suite shower room and doors to the garden. Casa Issima benefits from air conditioning throughout which is included in the price.

Exterior

The ground floor rooms all have patio doors to the beautiful and extensive gardens that surround the villa. There are lawns, pretty flower beds and mature trees giving areas of dappled shade. The infinity swimming pool is very large and easily accessed from the very shallow end, with a ladder at the deep end, the infinity overflow spills into a small paddling pool below. The pool measures 13m x 7m and can be heated for a supplementary charge. The pool is surrounded by a large terrace, paved with traditional stone blocks and has wonderful views over the adjacent golf course and across the valley. To the front of the villa is a large shaded terrace, furnished for outdoor dining and a barbecue for relaxed al fresco dining.

Amenities

The popular community of Vale do Milho is close to the sea, to the east of Carvoeiro. It is located between the town and Rocha Brava. Vale do Milho is perhaps best known for the challenging 9-hole golf course and the clubhouse is a great venue for a relaxing lunch. With a couple more restaurants, including the typical Portuguese restaurant in Aerias dos Moinhos and the stunning Centiannes beach all within a short walk, it is possible to relax here without the car. The centre of Carvoeiro is some 3 kilometres along the coast and many people stroll down there in the early evening for a wider choice of restaurants, bars and shops, before taking a taxi home after dinner. Carvoeiro is particularly well known for its beaches. The rocky coastline has been eroded over time into a series of stunning, sandy coves. They are breathtakingly beautiful but need to be accessed with care and sensible footwear. Many of the beaches also have snack bars for a drink or light lunch. Over to the west, where the calm waters of the River Arade meet the sea and separate Carvoeiro from Portimao is Ferragudo. This is a resort in its own right, about 4 kilometres from the centre of Carvoeiro and offers a wide range of watersports. Between here and the town are many smaller coves, accessible only on foot or by boat. Currais, Lapa and Paraiso are close to the town and within easy reach of Clube Carvoeiro. On the Eastern side of town, some the beaches have been a little more developed, mainly by hotels, Almanzor and Centiannes are definitely worth a visit. Beyond Rocha Brava and the Farol lighthouse is Smuggler's beach, also known as Carvalho, which is reached by a cliff path that cuts through the rock in a series of tunnels. Further east is Benagil beach and the stunning Marinha beach, with its distinctive rock stacks. Both of these beaches have snack bars. As in most of the Algarve, golf courses abound in this area. The Carvoeiro Country Club centres around the Grammacho and Pinta courses near to Lagoa, as well as Vale do Milho, a challenging 9-hole course with a great clubhouse. There are tennis centres in Clube Carvoeiro and Rocha Brava and a riding centre and watersports at Ferragudo to the west. Waterparks are popular in the Algarve, the nearest is Slide and Splash, a smaller park between Lagoa and the Country Club. Several other parks are along the EN 125 heading towards Faro. Also worth a visit is the Zoo-Marine park, which is located just west of Guia. It has rides, animal shows and the opportunity to swim with dolphins.
There are several boat trips available in the Carvoeiro area, exploring the fantastic coastline and stopping at exotic beaches. Perhaps the most memorable day out and under sail is aboard Santa Bernada - a replica caravelle, which departs from the old sardine pier in Portimao on weekdays.

Services

For this villa, maid service is provided three times per week with a mid week change of towels. For guests staying for 2 weeks or more there is a weekly change of linen.

Car Requirements

A car is recommended for guests staying at this villa for comfort and convenience, although it is within reasonable walking distance of amenities and several beaches.

Location

66 km from the Airport
900 m to the nearest local Supermarket
900 m to the nearest Beach
900 m to the nearest Restaurant
150 m to the nearest Golf Course
2.50 km to Carvoeiro Centre and town beach

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