Quinta Magnolia, Lagos, Algarve – Portugal – Sleeps 14
Quinta Magnolia is an impressive villa on a private estate with huge landscaped gardens and fully-equipped accommodation for 14 people. Large parties of friends can enjoy its great range of facilities including a games room, badminton court and large private pool. The spacious and sprawling ground floor features four bedrooms, four bathrooms, two kitchens and two sitting rooms. The large main living room is light and bright, with patio doors opening onto the sunny gardens. This room has a large snooker table in the centre, satellite TV, sofa and armchairs. To one side is an open-plan kitchen with a breakfast bar and barstools. Well-equipped, this kitchen provides an alternative cooking space to the main kitchen – a good set-up for large parties of friends.
Villa features
Key Features
- Huge landscaped gardens with large lawns, dining areas and leisure facilities such as a private badminton court, large pool and gyroball
- Deluxe, spacious and fully-equipped villa with a great range of amenities
- Games room, two kitchens, two living rooms, and 7 bedrooms and bathrooms
- Only 3km from Meia Praia, a 9.5km stretch of fine, white sand
Pool
- Private rectangular shaped pool
- 12.0m x 6.0m
- 1.3m – 2.0m
- Access is with integral steps
Outside
The estate surrounding Quinta Magnolia is largely laid to lawn, interspersed with pathways and the shade of tall spiky palms. The private roman-ended pool is set into a paved sun terrace, with plenty of room to stretch out on a sunlounger and soak up the sun. The large pool has integral steps to lead you gradually into the water and there is also a poolside shower – which doubles as a handy ‘rinsing off’ point when you return from the beach.
If you get tired of lazing in the warm sunshine, why not enjoy a friendly game of badminton in the sand-covered badminton court. And for kids there is a large swing-set.
Another source of fun in the garden is the gyroball; a human-sized version of a swingball.
Along the side of the house are shaded terraces where garden tables and chairs invite you to sit and enjoy a long, lazy lunch. Set away from the villa is another dining area with a patio and large built-in barbecue; an ideal place for cooking up a storm in the later, cooler sunshine.
Additional Information
In Summary
Ground Floor
| Living Room: | Snooker table, doors to terrace, satellite TV, CD player |
| Kitchen 1: | Open-plan, fully equipped with breakfast bar and stools and a fridge freezer |
| Sitting/Dining Room: | Doors to garden terrace, fireplace, dining table for six, satellite TV, DVD |
| Kitchen 2: | Modern and fully equipped with a washing machine, microwave and fridge freezer |
| Cloakroom: | WC, washbasin |
| Bedroom 1: | Twin beds, en-suite bathroom, doors to terrace, wardrobe |
| Shower Room: | Shower cubicle with WC and wash basin |
| Bedroom 2: | Twin beds, doors to terrace, fitted wardrobes |
| Bedroom 3: | Double bed, en-suite shower room, doors to terrace, fitted wardrobes |
| Bedroom 4: | Double bed, en-suite shower room, doors to terrace |
| Shower room: |
First Floor
| Bedroom 5: | Twin beds, en-suite shower room, patio doors to private balcony |
| Bedroom 6: | Twin beds, en-suite shower room, patio doors to balcony with steps to garden |
| Bedroom 7: | Double bed, en-suite bathroom with corner Jacuzzi bath, fitted wardrobes |
| Games Room: | Darts, table tennis, satellite TV, table football, wireless internet access, CD player |
Location
Quinta Magnolia is located on its own private fenced estate, set in a semi-rural area dotted with white-washed villas and fruit groves.
Meia Praia is a beautiful 9.5km stretch of fine, white sand that runs along Lagos Bay. Just 3km away, this beach is ideal for long walks with your toes on the waves’ edge and has plenty of room to build a sandcastle kingdom. As well as snackbars/restaurants where you can enjoy a cooling drink or ice cream, there are a variety of water sports on offer; from para-gliding to windsurfing, sailing and surfing.
The nearby Palmares golf has a par 71 course designed by the prolific Frank Pennink, approx 7km away. Penina Golf, in Alvor has three courses; an 18-hole championship course, and two 9-hole loops, approx 5km away.
The historic maritime city of Lagos is approximately 15km away. This relaxed and charming city offers a great selection of restaurants; the biggest concentration of which is found in the pedestrianised streets. Lined with open-air cafes, the main square of Praia da Republica is the best place to indulge in a cool drink and a spot of people watching. There are often lots of street entertainers as well; everything from magicians to clowns and living statues. Proud of its history, Lagos played an important part in the Age of Discovery and Henry the Navigator had his ships built here. It was also home to some of the earliest slave markets. Its rich, long history ensures that there are plenty of buildings and historic sites worth visiting; the governor’s castle and the church of St Sebastian being two of them.
For those with kids (or who are just big kids), good attractions nearby include…
. Lagos Zoo: set in lovely landscaped gardens with exotic plants, this zoo contains 250 different animals and offers the chance to get close to a variety of species. There is an educational farm, souvenir shop and restaurant. Located between Sao Joao and Bensafrim, about 10km away.
. Slide and Splash: one of Europe’s biggest water parks that aims to keep you busy for a whole day with is range of plunging and gentle slides, swimming pools and a lazy rubber ring river. Approx 25km away near Lagoa.
