The Quintassential Algarve Holiday apartment cottages are 4 self catering apartment cottages, 1200 feet above sea level 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 – 10 adults and there is large pool, heated during the winter months and a freestanding hot tub spa jacuzzi. There are three one bedroom accommodations and a large two bedroom apartment cottage. Two of the accommodations also have gas central heating. 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 apartment cottage, Orange and two newer one bedroom apartment cottages, Lemon and Carob and a rustic duplex cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces and Bar-B-Q areas. All accommodations 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, chest of drawers 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, LCD TV with UK free to view Satellite TV channels, mini Hi-Fi Stereo with MP3 reader (guests to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, domino set and playing cards. It is furnished with a leather sofa suite and footstool, terracotta flooring and also has the original cane ceiling with wooden beams. The walls are also white washed. The rustic kitchen/dining area has the original bread oven dating back to the 19th century and stone sink from the Quinta. The kitchen comprises of fridge/freezer, combi microwave oven, electric kettle, toaster, filter coffee machine, hand held blender 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 BBQ, table and chairs and reclining chairs. There is also a wood burning stove for the cooler winter evenings make the cottage very cosy. 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. The Casa Do Forno Cottage sleeps a maximum of 2 adults only. 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 spa Jacuzzi for guest use. The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April and there is no additional charge for heating the pool. there is also a children’s play area with swings, slide, see-saw all alongside an orange grove. For those who have a little more energy, there is also a professional size table tennis table available for guest use along with table football, snooker/pool table and a 12ft trampoline with a safety enclosure. 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 apartment cottages have hairdryers, alarm clocks, irons and ironing boards. Guests will need to bring their own beach towels. There is a laundry service available for guests staying at the Quintassential for a small additional charge payable locally. The Quintassential Cottages are non-smoking cottages and car hire is essential. Prices from 1st November until 31st March include heating. The Casa do Forno Cottage has 24/7 heating with an eco wall heater, oil filled radiator and a wood burning stove. For enquiries/booking contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.quintassential.com