The villa comprises of a fully fitted kitchen, dining area, open-plan reception, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a galleried mezzanine area leading onto a sunny balcony overlooking the pool and garden and with wide-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
Villa Lara is furnished to a high standard, the split-level open-plan design is perfect for relaxing and entertaining.
Indoors, steps lead up from the living area to the double height fully equipped kitchen and dining area, with a further timber stairway leading to the mezzanine. There is a child gate for use if required.
The mezzanine provides an additional dining and seating area with a sofa and opens up to a sheltered roof terrace with its panoramic views.
A small dining table and chairs, and outdoor sofa and chairs make the roof terrace an ideal place for evening drinks as the sun sets over the western reaches of the Algarve.
The villa enjoys commanding views across the Burgau valley and coastal hills.
The four bedrooms are arranged on either side of the living accommodation which makes it perfect for 2 families who wish to holiday together.
The Master double bedroom has its own en-suite facilities, including a bath,
The second twin (which can be made up as a double - please ask when enquiring) bedroom has its own en-suite shower room.
A third shower room serves the two remaining bedrooms, one of which is a double room, one is a twin room with a third trundle bed which can be pulled out into the bedroom.
Each bedroom has wardrobe space with hangers, drawers, mirrors, bedside tables and lamps and a hairdryer.
We also have 2 travel cots available.
There is also a very comfortable sofa-bed on the mezzanine level.
South facing and set in beautiful gardens there is a large patio with sun-shades over with dining table and seating for 10. Outdoor sofa, 2 chairs and coffee table, a further 2 chairs and coffee table, and a traditional BBQ.
Gates open on either side of the terrace to the lower-level Mediterranean landscaped garden and private pool which can be heated.
The pool measures 9 metres by 4.5 metres.
There are 8 sun-beds, umbrellas, and inflatable toys for the pool.
The garden is landscaped with Mediterranean plants, shrubs and trees, which provide some shady spots in the garden if necessary.
Perfect for families of all ages as the patio and pool areas are gated and a pool safety device 'katch-a-kid' is available to provide the extra level of safety and security for small children.
For all your self-catering needs, the fully fitted kitchen is equipped with integrated oven, hob & microwave oven, fridge, freezer, washer, ironing board and iron, dishwasher, Dualit kettle and toaster, bean to cup coffee machine and granite worktops.
The kitchen is well stocked with various pots and pans, kitchen utensils, cutlery, crockery, serving bowls, glasses and quality unbreakable glasses for use outside and by the pool.
We also have cutlery and crockery for children.
There are also a number of food storage containers for storing food or for picnics.
Dining area at the side of the kitchen with table & chairs, high chair.
Outside Dining Table seats 10, Mezzanine Dining Table seats 8,
Roof Terrace Table seats 6
The villa has free wi-fi and a TV with English, French, German and Portuguese channels, including Sky Sports, and a DVD player and numerous family-oriented DVD's.
We have a well stocked bookshelf and you are welcome to take books home but do please leave one in return for future guests to enjoy.
Towels and Bed-Linen Provided, please bring your own beach towels.
We also provide a cool box and ice-blocks, beach umbrellas, picnic blankets, a small beach tent to provide shade, wind-break and beach toys.
Cleaning /Linen Change
Towels and linen included, towels are changed mid-week and bed-linen weekly. The villa is cleaned twice a week.
The villa has been designed specifically with children in mind.
The pool has a shallow area at each end, ideal for water volleyball! The pool area is secured by a fence and gates from the patio area for maximum reassurance when small children are visiting, There is also a 'Katch-a-Kid' pool safety system which is simple to install and a DVD with instructions on how to do this.
The environmentally friendly cool-house system provides welcome relief from the summer heat and the radiant skirting system provides winter warmth.
An information manual detailing amenities, locations, restaurants and children’s activities is available in the villa.
We also have 2 sensor-driven night lights for children, two travel cots and a high chair.
The main house and terrace are wheelchair accessible. There are steps down to the pool.
This is a non-smoking villa