The villa is situated only 20 metres from the main pool area, bar, restaurant and tennis courts. The villa has a large private garden and roof terrace and there is plenty of shade in the garden and around the pool area. 100Mb Fibre Wireless broadband is available free of charge in the villa. There is also free Wi-Fi around the pool area and in the bar and restaurant.
The Villa has a 50 inch TV in the lounge , with cable TV so it gets over 200 channels (including BBC1, 2 ,3,4, CITV, CBeebies, All ITV channels, Channel 4 & 5, MTV, Sky Sports, BT Sports 1,2 and 3 , Sky Atlantic, Sky One, Film 4,Cartoon Network and many more).
The Villa is not far from Faro airport and the airport transfer is just 30 minutes (we can organize a private transfer). Cots and high chairs are available, the nearest mini supermarket is just 2 minutes walk away.
Praia Maria beach is just 10 minutes walk away down quiet lanes and it has a blue flag for its cleanliness and water quality. The beach has a lovely cafe/restaurant and toilets plus there are sun beds available for hire. During the summer months there are water sports available on the beach.
Living Room:
Large modern lounge with leather furniture, Alexa speaker, cable TV (with all BBC & ITV channels plus Sky Sport, BT Sport and childrens channel). The lounge has large patio doors onto the large rear patio (with an outdoor dining table and views towards the main pool). The kitchen is open plan off the lounge, with a breakfast bar with stools between them . Also off the lounge is separate dining room has a large marble table.
Bedrooms:
Large master bedroom with patio doors to the rear patio and large en-suite shower room. The master bedroom has a 32 inch TV also with cable TV connection, receiving the same channels as the TV in the lounge.
Bedrooms two and three both have twin beds and patio doors to front and side of the villa.
The separate dining room has now been converted into a 2nd sitting room / reading room and is also used as the 4th bedroom, with a very comfortable sofa bed.
We have a cot and high chair in the villa that can be used by a baby.
The 9th occupant of the villa will be in a cot or foldaway bed and can sleep in bedroom one or in the lounge (there is an extra charge of 11 Euros per night for this extra bed and bedding - payable at reception on arrival).
Bathrooms:
En-suite bathroom in the master bedroom has large glass shower, sink and WC.
Main bathroom has a large, two person bath, with shower over the bath, sink and WC.
There is also a separate toilet with sink off the entrance hall.
Kitchen:
Modern open plan kitchen with granite worktops, breakfast bar through to the lounge, ceramic hob, oven, microwave, large fridge and separate freezer.
Utility Room:
Small utility room with washing machine.
Cleaning/Towels/Linen/Maid service:
All towels and bed linen are provided. The Villa will be cleaned before your stay and a daily maid service is available if required - at an extra charge.
Amenities/Facilities:
Barbecue, Pool Heating, Shared Pool, Parking for 3 cars, Garden.
Fridge/Freezer, Hob/Stove, Iron, Microwave, Oven, Washing Machine.
Cable TV, Cot, High Chair, Internet Access, Room Fans, TV.
Further details indoors
The villa is located just 30 metres from the main pool area (which comprises of a children& paddle pool, main pool and heated upper pool) which can be seen from the patio of the villa. Immediately next to this pool is the main restaurant / bar and behind that are the tennis courts and reception. Villa 8 is set in its own private grounds (which are maintained by Balaias gardeners), with hedges all round and a lockable gate on the private drive. This makes it perfectly safe for children to play in the front and rear gardens without fear of them wandering off. The villa is surrounded by trees, so there are plenty of shady spots in which you can relax, or children can play out of the strong summer sun. Conversely, if you want to sun bathe, there is always sun on the patio or rooftop sun terrace throughout the day. The villa has its own sun loungers, a patio table and chairs.
Further details outdoors
Balaia Golf Village lies just 35 km west (approx. 30 minutes drive) from Faro International Airport. It is 4 km east of the bustling holiday resort of Albufeira. Care and attention to detail are the hallmarks of Balaia Village. The beautiful pine trees form not only the perfect backdrop, they give privacy and provide welcome shade in summer. Balaia Village - with its beautiful little gem of a 9-hole par 3 executive golf course right on the complex As well as the 9 hole, par 3 golf course and driving range, the village features 6 outdoor pools and an indoor leisure centre with gym, pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and massage room. There are also 4 tennis courts and golfers chipping and putting practice areas. Reception is there to arrange car hire, taxis, babysitting, currency exchange etc as well taking care of your booking requirements for other facilities in the village and surroundings. At lunchtime and in the evenings, the La Veranda or Clubhouse restaurants can take care of your needs in comfortable and relaxed surroundings whilst poolside snack bars take care of those in between times. For those looking for lively nightlife, Albufeira is just 4 Kms away, close enough to walk - whilst for those seeking a quiet life that far enough away not to disturb your peace!!