The villa sleeps up to 10 adults + 1 child. The additional 2 beds/cots can only be provided for children or babies.

We have tried to think of everything that you would need or want for a luxurious holiday. There are many extras that have been included in the villa - laptop, plasma TVs in the lounge and bedrooms, Sky satelite with full sports package, stereo & CDs, DVD players and about 100 movies, Playstation PS3 & games, lots of board games even books and magazines. The entire villa has full reverse cycle airconditioning including units in all bedrooms. There is a safe installed in the villa so you can keep you valuables securely contained.

Both upstairs bedrooms have their own full bathroom and direct acess via sliding doors to a large balcony with tables and chairs. The down stairs bedrooms one a double one a twin are suitable for mobility impaired guests, there is an en suite shower room and sliding doors give direct access to the terrace, pool and garden area. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have plasma TVs and DVD players. Two hairdryers are supplied in the villa.

Breakfast in the morning can be taken on your balcony. Enjoy a freshly made cappaccino from the expresso coffee machine in the kitchen. Forget about having to make a bed or tidy dishes away - the maid will be in soon and take care of it all.

The kitchen is equipped with all the gadgets and gizmo's you need to whip up a fantastic meal. There is a a formal dining table in the open plan lounge, a separate breakfast table in the kitchen and outside dining area.

All the furnishings in the villa are new. The master bedroom is a haven for mum and dad after a hard days chilling about the pool - there is a king-size bed, air conditioning and an abundance of fitted wardrobes. Your bathroom is fully stocked with lots of goodies to pamper yourself. The lounge room is very light and spacious with 3 sets of sliding doors accessing the garden, terrace and pool. There is a 42' plasma TV and large, comfy sofas, squishy cushions and cuddly throws to snuggle under at night while relaxing with a hot chocolate.

The villa is also regularly restocked the little things like tea, coffee, toilet paper and general food items. You will find shampoo and hair care products, bath and toilet soap, sun screens, baby nappies, after sun lotion, first aid kit and even washing powder. As an added extra all the bed linen, bath and beach towels are provided for you while on holiday.

For the children there is a selection of toys and pool/garden toys to keep them entertained. Life jackets are supplied free of charge so you can relax with the children enjoy the large, private pool.

Private heated pool	...
Casa Julima	Balcony lounge
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In the villa is a well stocked folder with all the details of the attractions so you can read at leisure and book you choices. Before departure for your holiday we provide an e-book with lots of information about the Algarve and Golden Triangle so you start planning your holiday.

The local area has a huge variety of activities to interest the whole family. Options include horse riding, fishing, yachting/sailing, champagne cruises, shark & dolphin watching, 4x4 safari tours and cultural visits.

In Almancil there is a karting track if you need to burn off that adrenalin. There is also an Aqua Park (10 mins drive on the other side of Quateria) and a Swim With Dolphins experience and Theme Park (30 mins drive on the motorway).

Faro town is a 15 minute drive. There is a large shopping centre (the Forum) that offers good facilities for supermarket and retail shopping. Faro Old Town has an interesting history and several historic landmarks worth investigating. There is a lovely harbour with restaurants dotted about. In Almancil (5 min drive) is a beautiful church with wonderful mosiacs that is open to the public. Quarteria & Loule both boast excellent markets that sells both fresh produce and local made prodcuts.

From Varandas Do Lago about 3/4 mile down the main road towards Vale Do Lobo are another good selection of restaurants including the Sao Gabriel - a Michelin star restaurant and the Thai Garden restaurant also highly recommended. I also recommend the several 'beach shack' restaurants collectively known as 'Julias', a 3 minute drive from the villa located on the Ancao beach where celebrity spotting is a favourite pastime.

The Quinta do Lago Shopping Centre is about a mile down the road, here there are many exclusive designers shops and some lovely restaurants/cafes. There is also a Italian restaurant that delivers pizza and pasta (and a bottle of wine) to the villa for those nights that you just can't be bothered to cook.

For low and mid season rentals securing deposit must be paid on time of booking this is 50% of the total booking cost. For high and peak season rentals the deposit required is 25%. All deposits are non refundable. All rentals - the balance is to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of EUR300 is payable before arrival. The security deposit will be refunded in full within 14 days after departure if the property has been left in an appropriate condition.

The quoted rates includes maid service with regular change of sheets & towels and complimentary welcome basket including wine and food on arrival. The rental includes preparation of the villa also cleaning on departure and heating and/or air conditioning. All bed linen, bath and beach towels are provided.

Cancellation refunds:
Up to 8 weeks - loss of deposit
4-8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks - no refund

Sorry but this property is not available for groups of young adults.

Rental price includes mid stay maid service and all your linen and bath towels, during the summer we suplly beach towels. Pool heating is available and costs an additional €150 per week.

Rental price includes mid stay maid service and all your linen and bath towels, during the summer we suplly beach towels.
Pool heating is available and costs an additional €230 per week.

If you are looking for a late deal please email to see how much you can save on the published price.

Changeover days are flexible but during the summer months it is more likely to be on a weekday. It is necessary to vacant the villa by 10am on the day of departure in the high season. Access to the villa is after 3pm on day of arrival unless previous arrangements have been made.

Accessibility: Wheelchair access. The downstairs bedroom is suitable for mobility impaired guests. Secure parking. Cleaning/ towels/ linen/ maid service: Daily maid service, bath and beach towels supplied, bedding supplied. The villa sleeps up to 7 adults + 1 child. The additional bed can only be provided for children or babies. Travel: Car hire is recommended to give you the flexibility to explore the local area and to go to the local supermarket. We can assist in booking car hire for you. Alternatively we can arrange a personal meet and greet service from/to the airport in a private car with child car seats provided for free. Choose from standard saloon, people carrier and mini bus transfers. It costs approximately €30 from the airport to Varandas Do Lago in a public taxi. Public taxi's do not provide car seats for children.