The Quintassential Holiday cottages are 4 self catering
apartment/cottages 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 and
departure days.
The apartment/cottages can be let individually or together for large
parties and the cottages cater from 2 – 13 people and there is large
pool.
The Quintassential occupies an acre of hilltop set, totally fenced
and 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 and 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 and are divided up into four cottages, one large two
bedroom cottage, Orange and two newer one bedroom cottages, Lemon and
Carob and a rustic duple cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own
separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces
and Bar-B-Q areas. All cottages have been furnished to a very high
standard with cane and pine furniture.
The Casa Do Forno Cottage is a one bedroom rustic duplex cottage
tastefully decorated and boasting many original features from the old
Quinta. This cottage has oodles of character. The bedroom has a
double bed, wardrobe and sloping cane ceilings with wooden beams and
white washed walls. The bathroom has a shower with a tiled seating
area, WC and washbasin with a vanity unit under. The “crows nest “
lounge area has spectacular views and has a radio/CD player (guests
to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, domino set and playing
cards. It is furnished with comfortable cane seats, terracotta
flooring and also has the original cane ceiling with wooden beams.
The walls are also white washed.
The kitchen/dining area has the original bread oven dating back to
the 19th century original floor tiles and stone sink from the Quinta.
The kitchen comprises of fridge with freezer compartment, microwave,
electric kettle, toaster and gas hob. The kitchen/dining area also
has the cane ceiling with wooden beams and has the typical Algarvian
décor of white washed walls. From the dining area there are doors
leading on to a completely private terrace with Bar-B-Q, table and
chairs and cushioned reclining chairs. There is also a wood burning
stove for the cooler winter evenings.
The Casa Do Forno Cottage has its own garden with a further rustic
seating area and is surrounded by an abundance of beautiful flowers
and shrubs. Here in the secluded garden you will experience some of
the most breathtaking sunsets that the Algarve has to offer. This
cottage also has its own private driveway access and carport.
The Casa Do Forno Cottage sleeps a maximum of 2 adults only.
The Lemon and Carob Cottages are the newer apartment/cottages at the
Quintassential, light and airy one bedroom cottages with a large
bedroom that has a double bed, large ceiling fan, security safe &
patio doors leading on to the sun terrace. The bedrooms are large
enough to also accommodate a single bed too or this can be used in
the lounge area of a night time. The bathrooms have new luxury
bathrooms with shower, washbasin, WC, bidet and shaver point.
The spacious lounge/diner is decorated tastefully with pine furniture
and a wood burning stove for those cooler winter evenings. The lounge
has a large comfy leather sofa, Satellite TV (free to view channels),
video (videos available to rent), radio/CD player (guests to bring
own CDs), puzzles, chess set, playing cards, Domino set and patio
doors leading onto a private terrace with tables and chairs, brick
Bar-B-Q’s, cushioned reclining chairs and the Lemon Cottage has it’s
own lemon tree to give you added shade.
The kitchenette comprises of fridge with freezer compartment,
microwave, electric kettle, toaster and electric hob.
Both the Lemon and the Carob Cottage sleep a maximum of 3 people in
each.
The Orange Cottage is the largest of the apartment/cottages at
Quintassential, a large two bedroom rustic cottage decorated in
typical Algarvian décor of white washed walls and with a brand new
fully fitted modern kitchen including an electric oven, gas hob,
fridge/freezer. dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle & toaster.
The Lounge/diner is tastefully decorated and has a comfy leather
three piece suite, Satellite TV (free to view channels), DVD (guests
to bring own DVDs) video (videos available to rent) & 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. Double
doors lead on to the very large private terrace with it's own table
and chairs, brick Bar-B-Q area and cushioned reclining chairs.
The bathroom has a new luxury double walk-in shower, washbasin, WC,
bidet and sloping wooden ceiling. The Orange Cottage bedrooms
consist of one double bed & one twin bed both with sloping wooden
ceilings.
The Orange Cottage sleeps a maximum of 4 adults & an infant.
Outside
The Quintassential is blessed with panoramic seaviews and spectacular
countryside views, just what you need for a tranquil and relaxing
holiday. The gardens at Quintassential are marvellous with many
bushes, plants and fruit trees, along with quiet areas to relax and
absorb the views.
The Quintassential has a large pool area, the pool measures 10 x 5 m
and cushioned sun loungers, and parasols etc are provided for the use
of the guests. The Quintassential now also boasts at the pool area
its own hot tub/Jacuzzi for guest use.
Extras
On arrival the owners will meet you and awaiting your arrival will be
a very generous welcome hamper in your accommodation compliments of
the house. For all the adult guests, bathrobes are provided for use
during their stay, pool towels are provided to use only at the
Quintassential and the cottages have hairdryers and alarm clocks.
Guests will need to bring their own beach towels.
All the cottages have radio/CD players – guests are asked to bring
their own CD’s.
We have a small video library should any of our guests wish to rent
out a video.
From June until the end of September on a selected week night, there
is also an evening meal option. Traditional home cooked Portuguese
cuisine is served on the owner’s private terrace, which has
spectacular views over Loule. What a better way to end your day with
a nice meal and a glass of delicious Portuguese wine.
The Quintassential Cottages are non-smoking cottages and car hire is
essential.
For further information regarding tariffs, please contact the owner
direct.
Prices from 1st November until 28th February include heating.
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