Villa features

Ground Floor

The ground floor is spacious and airy. A carved Peruvian double front door leads into the tiled entrance hall with guest cloakroom. The brick quadrangle vaulted roof is in the style of a cellar of a typical house in the Alentejo. The living/dining area is bright and airy, with terracotta tiles underfoot, and an unusual hooded fireplace with wood burner separating the living from dining areas. Two sofas are grouped around the antique wrought iron waterwheel coffee table. The dining area has a large refectory table and chairs to seat ten or more, leading to a shady patio with bamboo roof. The kitchen is decorated with traditional antique tiles in a country style and has a small breakfast dining area and pantry. The kitchen comes fully equipped with double hob, twin oven, fridge, fridge/freezer, microwave, and the all important dishwasher!
The housekeeper has a separate washing and ironing room.

To the left of the entrance hall is a smaller hallway and stairwell leading to two of the bedrooms. One double bedroom and one twin , each with a vanity basin and doors to the garden. These bedrooms share a shower room and a separate ladies courtesy washroom. Also on this level is the single bedroom with a large single bed and its own shower room adjacent to the kitchen.
First Floor

Up the first flight of stairs is the TV room with DVD/CD player and beautiful view over the pool. A stone staircase leads to two bedrooms, one twin and one double, each with their own ensuite bathroom and the latter with a private balcony with views to the river. On the top landing is the master double bedroom with antique furnishings. Double doors lead onto a large balcony with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The ensuite bathroom has sunken bath and rain shower, individual handbasins and mirrors and a decorative sundial depicting the Inca’s visits to Machu Picchu.
Outside

The large swimming pool of Ladeira da Nora is kidney shaped with Roman steps at the shallow end sloping to 2.25m at the deep end. It is surrounded by a wide terrace, then by large green lawns, providing a private yet spacious place for those wishing to spend their holiday basking in the warm Algarvean sunshine. By the poolside, is a covered dining area with a poolside barbecue ideal for taking advantage of those warm Portuguese evenings and eating outdoors. The impressive grounds of the villa are laid to lawn with mature plants carefully cultivated. The owner has recently installed a 5-a-side football pitch, to the delight of many a keen player, and there is also a table tennis table located under one of the covered terraces.

Additional Information

Beach towels and hairdrier included. Welcome pack provided.

Maid service, including linen change once per week. There is a phone for incoming calls only. During low and mid seasons the house is available for smaller parties of up to 8 under code PAP132H.

Check in: 4:00pm
Check out: 10:00am

In Summary
Ground Floor
Living/dining room: Wide screen satellite TV, CD radio cassette, dining table and chairs
Kitchen: Dual hob, double oven, fridge, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with vanity basin and door to terrace and gardens
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with vanity basin and doors to terrace and gardens
Bedroom 3: Single bedroom with en-suite shower room
Bathroom: Shower, wash basin, toilet
Guest cloakroom: Toilet, wash basin
First Floor
Bedroom 4: Master double with en-suite bathroom and doors to secluded terrace
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom and doors to balcony
Bedroom 6: Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
Lounge: Satellite TV, DVD/CD player

Pool

Large kidney-shaped pool
Dimensions: 15.0m x 9.0m
Depth: 0.9m – 2.25m
Access: access is with integral steps

Location

Ladeira da Nora is located just 1.6km from the pretty coastal village of Alvor, with its bars, restaurants and fine white sandy beach. This quaint old coastal port on the mouth of the Ria de Alvor is close to the market town of Portimao (7km) and about 20km east of Lagos. The village has stunning views across the harbour to the Atlantic Ocean and a natural lagoon which is a haven for wildlife. Alvor itself is an interesting mixture of the old and new. Once a small fishing village with narrow streets and white-washed cubic houses, it has now become a popular holiday resort for all ages. The village hosts many interesting craft shops, boutiques, bars and excellent restaurants providing the visitor with a wide and select choice. You can take a quiet evening stroll to the nearby restaurant, just 300m from the villa, or if you prefer to eat in, the closest supermarket is only 1km away – a quick drive.

The small farm of Quinta Ladeira da Nora is well located in a rural area enjoying spectacular views across the Alvor lagoon from the house, now a national bird sanctuary, as well as the coastline of the Western Algarve. The villa is within 5km of a selection of five beaches providing the young beachcomber with surfing or the family party with small sheltered coves, beaches and rock pools. The Marina harbour in Praia da Rocha supports a windsurfing school on the beach in an ideal location looking across to Ferragudo.

The provincial town of Portimao, now a bustling commercial centre, is around 7km away and is famous for its sardine factories and fishing fleet. Continente Shopping Centres are located at the newly established Retail Park on the N125 and on the way to Praia da Rocha with its food hall and cinema complex. Down the coast going west, the town of Lagos prospers with a large marina. The fishing villages of Praia da Luz, Salema and Burgau are all within 30 minutes drive.

Those with children of all ages looking for activities will enjoy a visit to Zoo Marine and the water parks. Slide & Splash is situated at Estombar, east of Lagoa, and Aqualand, Europe’s biggest open air water park, is a half hour drive away, both on the EN125. Also there are exciting local possibilities to take a trip from Alvor out to see the dolphins, deep sea fishing, planned outward bound activities such as organised kayaking, cross country cycle tours and countryside walks, including tennis and a 25m indoor swimming pool at the sports centre. Pleasure flights in a light aircraft can be taken from the aerodrome only 2kms from the villa. There are wildlife parks at Monchique and Lagos with bird watching every Thursday at Quinta da Rocha across the lagoon in front of the villa. Bird watching can also be arranged by appointment over a wider area.

Those who enjoy a round of golf have easy access to Alto Club (5km), Meridian Penina (4km) both designed by the grandfather of courses Henry Cotton. A little farther afield, Palmares at Meia Praia, Boavista at Lagos and Gramacho at Carvoeiro are only four amongst thirty courses throughout the Algarve. For those seeking other challenges, skydiving is an active sport at Alvor aerodrome at certain times of the year. There are exciting activities for everybody even if it is exercising at leisure centres or enjoying some pampering at a spa.

This area of the Algarve played an important part in the Age of Discovery – Henry the Navigator led the 15th Century rounding of Africa out of Lagos. Magellan and Vasco do Gama studied at Sagres. In the far Western corner, the dramatic coastline features sheer cliffs and deserted beaches on the Altantic coast. Cape Sao Vicente is mainland Europe’s most south-westerly point where ancient mariners believed the world ended. Set back from the coast, the Serra de Monchique hides the town of Monchique and the village spa of Caldas de Monchique, famous since Roman times.

A local friendly bus service “Go & Come” serves the whole Portimao area including Alvor and the Retail Park.
Nearest Beach
Alvor 3.0 km
Nearest Shop
Pingo Doce supermarket 1.0 km
Nearest Cafe/Bar
Restaurant Ladeira da Nora and Cafe/Bar Aquarius 0.3 km
Nearest Golf Course
Penina 4.0 km
Distance from Airport
70.0 km from Faro