Vacation rentals, fireplace, gated, patio/deck, pool
2 - 18 person Finca in Tavira. Old world charm on secluded country estate in unspoiled landscape with 4 self-contained accommodations .A vast conspiracy to make you happy ..... Pleasant in all seasons Monte Serra is a great place for a romantic get-away or gathering family and friends when all are looking forward to sharing joy and pleasure. Straddling a ridge in a still unspoiled rolling landscape overlooking the coastline basking in the sun, hidden at the end of a long access road, here is peace, quiet and safety for children: no traffic, except for yourself, the neighbour, the shepherd with his flock. And a gated wall seals off the pool area. Stroll over the grounds, pick an orange in the citrus grove, listen to the birds and at night, enjoy the starry sky and perfume of dama da noite, a flower that awakens when the sun has set. Thirty acres of centuries old trees ensure your tranquility and privacy. Monte Serra proposes 4 independent accommodations: - the CASARO, a Moorish flavoured manor house restored to its 19th century glory, with antique azulejos gracing the walls and period furniture reminiscent of long lost country luxury. The well equipped kitchen will handle a party of 20. The cashier's office became a stylish dining room and through the wrought iron window bars one may catch a glimpse of the shepherd and his fluffy flock as they go past the old country track. Summary: 245m2 for 6~7 guests with living, dining, kitchen, 3 bedrooms (2x double, 1x twin beds), 3 bathrooms (2x bath, 1x shower), roof terrace, rose garden and vine canopied pergola; - the CASA do PTIO with guests remembering the tile panel gracing the kitchen, the surprising bathroom, the bougainvillea canopy in the patio and the dining area brightened by the lovely view of palm trees silhouetted against the sea. On sweltering summer days thick stone walls keep the place pleasantly cool; on a chilly winter night the glowing wood-burning fireplace sends hot air through the house, keeping it cosy and warm. At the back, a secluded cobbled terrace provides a quiet private corner to relax, improve your tan or enjoy, almost all year round, an "al fresco lunch. Summary: 110 m2 for 4 guests with patio, living room, open plan kitchen/dining area, 2 bedrooms with twin single beds, shared bathroom-cum-dressing, wood-burning fireplace with hot air CH system; - the CURRAL or WHITE STABLES reborn with an huge open plan cooking/dining/dolce-farniente area. Children love the secret passage to their den tucked away behind the staircase; parents their mezzanine suite enlivened by coloured glass windows and, come spring, the dazzling flowers of tall oleander tree set afire by the morning sun. Summary: 130 m2/2430 sqft for 2~4p. G/F (100m2) with open plan cooking/living/dining area, bedroom (twin), bathroom; mezzanine (30m2) with master bedroom (dbl) and bathroom. Terrace. - a CASINHA, a cottage with a rustic luxury, air-con for a cool siesta on a hot summer and a twin-faced fireplace to enjoy the fire on a chilly winter night, from an armchair in the living room or from a pile of pillows while reading in bed. Utter snug comfort for two! Summary: 68m2 with open plan living/dining/kitchen, bedroom (double bed), bathroom, toilet.