The Quintassential Algarve Holiday apartment cottages are 4 self catering baby/toddler/family/over 50's friendly 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 & departure days and only a minimum of a 3 night stay.
The accommodations can only be let individually let to ensure a peaceful & relaxing break. There is large pool, heated during the winter months, freestanding hot tub spa Jacuzzi, children’s play area & games area. There are 3 one bedroom accommodations & a large two bedroom apartment cottage. Two of the accommodations also have gas central heating, the other two with 24/7 heating during the winter months. The Quintassential now has the added benefit of free Wi-Fi internet access available with hotspots available within the grounds for guest use.
The Quintassential occupies an acre of hilltop set, totally fenced & 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 & overlooking the market town of Loulé. There are spectacular panoramic sea views from Faro to Portimao. Parts of the Quintassential date back to mid 19th Century & are divided up into 4 cottages, 1 large 2 bedroom apartment cottage, Orange & 2 newer 1 bedroom apartment cottages, Lemon & Carob & a rustic duplex cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces & brick built Bar-B-Q areas. All accommodations have been furnished to a very high standard.
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 & entertained on holiday, within a safe & secure environment. The Quintassential is totally fenced & 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 accommodations are all separated from the pool area, the pool area is enclosed & gated to give parents of toddlers that extra piece of mind. All the baby/toddler friendly accommodations also have fencing around their terraces for the added security.
We have a children’s play area available designed for little ones situated on a large lawned area amongst an orange grove. There is a slide, swings, seesaw, playhouse, toddler slide, toddler trampoline etc, this area adds an exciting dimension for all the visiting children & 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 & can provide a range of equipment for babies and toddlers free of charge, meaning you can travel lighter! A whole host of baby equipment can be made available to all our guests on request, full details given at the time of enquiry
We are also pleased to be able to provide BABY WELCOME PACKS. The Quintassential would like to give you the opportunity to make your holiday with small children run as smoothly as possible.
The exclusive Baby Welcome Pack service is designed to reduce the stress of traveling with young children, reduce the amount of extra luggage needed & eliminate the difficulty of searching for familiar baby products in another country.
For further information regarding which products are available, please refer to our website.
We are also pleased to announce a baby sitting/child minding service from a British qualified nanny/nursery assistant.
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 Children's Play Area |
Orange Cottage Terrace |
Gardens looking up to the Lemon Cottage |
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| Luxuries: | Jacuzzy, Log fire, Internet access, DVD Player |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player |
| Standard: | Iron, Hair dryer, Toaster, Kettle |
| Utilities: | Washing machine, Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer |
| Rooms: | Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (4), WCs (4) |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 11, Sleeps maximum of 4 |
| Other: | Linen provided, Towels provided, Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Barbeque, Shared garden, Shared outdoor swimming pool, Parking space, Private garden |
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Further details indoors:
The Casa Do Forno Cottage is a 1 bedroom rustic duplex cottage tastefully decorated & boasting many original features from the old Quinta. This cottage has oodles of character. The bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers & sloping cane ceilings with wooden beams & white washed walls. The bathroom has a shower with a tiled seating area, WC & washbasin with a vanity unit under. The crows nest lounge area has spectacular views & has a radio/CD player with MP3 reader (guests to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, domino set & playing cards. It is furnished with comfortable cane seats, terracotta flooring & also has the original cane ceiling with wooden beams. The walls are also white washed.
The rustic kitchen/dining area has the original bread oven dating back to the 19th century & stone sink from the Quinta. The kitchen comprises of fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, mini electric oven, electric kettle, toaster, filter coffee machine, hand held blender & 4 ring gas hob. The kitchen/dining area also has the cane ceiling with wooden beams & has the typical Algarvian décor of white washed walls. From the dining area there are doors leading on to a completely private terrace with brick built Bar-B-Q, table & chairs & reclining chairs. There is also a wood burning stove for the cooler winter evenings making the cottage very cosy.
The Casa Do Forno Cottage has its own garden with a further rustic seating area & is surrounded by an abundance of beautiful flowers & shrubs. There is also a very private sun lounging area. Here in the secluded garden you will experience some of the most breathtaking sunsets that the Algarve has to offer.
The Casa Do Forno Cottage sleeps a maximum of 2 adults only.
The Orange Cottage is the largest of the apartment cottages at Quintassential, a large 2 bedroom rustic cottage decorated in typical Algarvian décor of white washed walls & 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 & chairs, brick Bar-B-Q area & reclining chairs.
The bathroom has a new luxury double walk-in shower, washbasin, WC, bidet & sloping wooden ceiling. The Orange Cottage bedrooms consist of 1 double bed & 1 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.
The Carob Cottage is one of the newer apartment cottages at the Quintassential, the sunniest of the accommodations & is a light & airy 1 bedroom cottage with a large bedroom that has a double bed, 21 inch TV (UK free to view channels) & DVD player, digital security safe & patio doors leading on to the sun terrace. The bedroom is large enough to also accommodate a single bed/cot too or this can be used in the lounge area of a night time. The bathroom has a new luxury bathroom with shower, washbasin with vanity units under, WC, bidet & shaver point.
The spacious lounge/diner is decorated tastefully with cane furniture & has a large comfy leather sofa, 28 inch widescreen TV, Satellite TV (UK free to view channels), video player (small selection of videos available), DVD player (small selection of DVD’s available), radio/CD player with MP3 reader (guests to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, playing cards, Domino set & patio doors leading onto a private terrace with tables & chairs, brick Bar-B-Q’s & reclining chairs.
The brand new modern kitchenette comprise of fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, mini electric oven, electric kettle, toaster, mini electric oven, filter coffee machine, hand held electric blender & electric hob.
The Carob Cottage sleep a maximum of 3 people in the cottage & has the added benefit of gas central heating for the cooler winter months. This is already included in the price.
The Lemon Cottage is one of the newer apartment cottages at the Quintassential, a light & airy 1 bedroom cottage with a large bedroom that has a double bed, large ceiling fan, digital security safe & patio doors leading on to the sun terrace. The bedroom is large enough to also accommodate a single bed/cot too or this can be used in the lounge area of a night time. The bedroom also has a 21 inch TV with DVD player & UK free to view TV channels. The bathroom has a new luxury bathroom with shower, washbasin with vanity units under, WC, bidet & shaver point.
The spacious lounge/diner is decorated tastefully with pine furniture & has a large comfy leather sofa, 36 inch widescreen TV, Satellite TV (UK free to view channels), video player (small selection of videos available), DVD player (small selection of DVD’s available), radio/CD player (guests to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, playing cards, Domino set & patio doors leading onto a private terrace with tables & chairs, brick Bar-B-Q’s & reclining chairs. The Lemon Cottage has the added benefit of it’s own lemon tree on the terrace to give you added natural shade.
The brand new modern kitchenette comprise of fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, mini electric oven, electric kettle, filter coffee machine, toaster, mini electric oven, filter coffee machine, hand held electric blender & electric hob.
The Lemon Cottage sleep a maximum of 3 people in the cottage & has the added benefit of gas central heating for the cooler winter months. This is already included in the price.
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Further details outdoors:
Outside The Quintassential is blessed with panoramic sea views and spectacular countryside views, just what you need for a tranquil & relaxing holiday. The gardens at Quintassential are simply marvellous, seeing is believing, with many bushes, plants & fruit trees, along with quiet areas to relax & absorb the views.
The Quintassential has a large pool area, measuring 10 x 5 m with cushioned sun loungers, parasols etc provided for the use of the guests. There is also located on the pool terrace a hot tub spa Jacuzzi for guest use. The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April & there is no additional charge for heating the pool.
There is also a children’s play area with swings, slide, see-saw, toddler slide & toddler trampoline all amidst an orange grove. For those who have a little more energy, there is an outdoor games area with a professional size table tennis table available for guest use along with table football (foosball), snooker/pool table and an exercise bike. There is also a 12ft trampoline with safety enclosure for guest use.
Extras
On arrival the owners will meet you & awaiting your arrival will be a very generous welcome hamper in your accommodation compliments of the house for guests staying a week or more. For all the adult guests, bathrobes are provided for use during their stay, pool towels are provided to use only at the Quintassential & the accommodations have hairdryers, alarm clocks, irons & 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.
All the accommodations are non-smoking and car hire is essential.
Prices from 1st November until 31st March include heating. |
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