5 Bedroom (Sleeps 10) Villa in Lagos

Swallows Haven - Modern, spacious 5 bedroom Villa with Incredible Light and private pool. (Sleeps 10 + 2)

At a glance: Child Friendly, Wifi, Air Conditioning, Parking, Private Pool, Garden.
Reference: P274419 - Book via Simply Owners and pay no booking fees or extra charges

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Owner/Property Manager: Simon James
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Overview

Property Type: Villa
Location: Lagos
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 5
Minimum nights stay: 5
Low season price per night: £250
High season price per night: £450
Average price per night:£300
Please contact the owner directly to confirm the price and availability

Description

Description

Modern, four-bedroom villa, all ensuite, with a fifth bedroom with 2+2 twin beds and private bathroom on the basement level, 5 bathrooms + ground floor toilet in total. Wi-Fi boosters throughout with good connection on all 3 levels of the house and garden.

Note on the name: this is the first time we have rented our villa for short term vacation rentals, we have families of swallows that nest here each year.. There are 5 nests in total, 4 downstairs and 1 upstairs with babies. We feel the swallows have just as much right to live here as we do so and we love having them (we hope you will also), watching them is amazing, hearing them just as good and swallows eat 800+ flies and mosquitos every day, so we feel they are very much a blessing and well worth having. We have put down trays to catch the mud, grass and poop they produce to minimize any inconvenience, we have also installed prevention measures to stop any further nest construction.

There is a sizeable pool, full AC cooling and underfloor heating. Located within a new development with some villas still being finished in the village of Portelas, in the village there is a local shop open 6 days a week and 3 bars / cafes that do traditional Portuguese food and bbq fish, prawns and meat with drinks at lunch and dinner times. The village is a 3km and a five-minute drive from the beautiful town of Lagos and 10 minute drive from Mia Praia Beach with many others close by. Known as the jewel of the Algarve, Lagos has countless bars, restaurants, marina, beaches, old town, pointe de Piedade, etc. Multiple golf courses within a 10–20-minute drive of the villa, even more within 30 minutes.

Exterior:

5 swallow nests . Driveway, 2 car port, front garden, big side patio with fixed standing unit with sink and surface for BBQ, BBQ grill, 10 person tables, chairs and Umbrellas, L shaped private swimming pool, 11 meters by 7 meters, attractive garden and 6 sun loungers.

Interior.

Ground floor Living area: 2 huge windows above and beside the front door allowing for views of the mountain of Monchique from the wide L staircase and upstairs landing. Expansive open plan living area with well equipped kitchen. Dining area that seats 8 comfortably with space and chairs for 2 more, lounge area with 3 sofas and 55” smart TV, with apps for all your favorite streaming and local Portuguese cable tv option. Four large sliding doors spanning the entire downstairs give incredible light and pleasant ventilation / breezes through the house.

Twin bedroom 1: Twin beds with fitted wardrobes, double glass sliding doors give access to the front garden and patio. Note: This is the only bedroom without AC, there is a standing fan.

First floor:

Master Bedroom 2: Kingsize bed with walk in dressing area, double glass sliding doors give access to front balcony, single glass door gives access to rear wrap around balcony.

Double Bedroom 3: Double bed with walk in dressing area, double glass sliding doors give access to rear wrap around balcony.

Twin Bedroom 4: Twin Beds with fitted wardrobes, double glass sliding doors give access to rear wrap around balcony.

Basement:

Garage area: Large open plan area used as games room and gymnasium, skylight window gives light from garden patio. Table football and table tennis at one end, at the other end is modern gym equipment and machines, cross trainer, bench, weights, resistance bands and yoga mat for good variation and all-round workout. Large garage door which, when opened, brings a breeze all the way through the basement and up the stairs. There is one mountain bike for cycling. It takes between 10-20 minutes to get to Lagos, beach equipment.

Twin Bedroom 5: Twin beds with two pull out additional beds beneath. Wardrobe unit with drawers, shelves and hanging rail. Note: This is a basement room without windows, potentially perfect for kids to sleep in and stays lovely and cool. Private bathroom adjacent to the entrance of the bedroom.

Check-in is at 4pm with check out at 10am, but we will try to accommodate flight times where possible. A damage deposit will be required of £500 which will be fully reimbursed within 1 week of your departure. Preferred change over day is Saturday during high season.

30% deposit of total rental value must be paid, where possible, 6 weeks in advance prior to arrival date with remaining balance paid no later than 30 days prior to arrival date.

A 70% refund of your deposit will be given if cancelation of your booking is made 30 days prior to your arrival date.

If booking is made with less than 30 days prior to arrival date, the full balance must be paid upfront in order confirm and reserve, no refunds will be given once paid.

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6 Reviews

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Fabulous villa

By Ravi on 26-Aug-2024

Fantastic villa in a very quiet place called Portelas, very close to Lagos. You have all the amenities for a lovely family holiday. The villa is very spacious in a quiet neighbourhood. Large pool, outdoor BBQ facilities., games room and gym available to entertain all the members of the family. We enjoyed the morning coffee in the local small friendly cafe just down the road. The villa is very close to Lagos town where there are number of restaurants and fantastic walks by the side of Marina. We used Uber most of the days to get to Lagos and it costs only around €4. Overall we had a fantastic holiday. Simon who owns the villa and Sam the local manager both have been very helpful. I would defo recommend this villa.

Owner response on 15-Oct-2024

Hi Ravi, really glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at the villa, we would love to host you again and wish you the best.

Fabulous Villa with very responsive and attentive Hosts.

By Maureen Henry on 15-Aug-2024

An all girls vacation of 3 generations, we had an amazing stay at 'Swallows Haven'. The villa is stunning, modern and even bigger in person, better than what any of us expected. There was plenty of space for everyone and loved the extra facilities such as the private pool, gym and barbecue. The hosts Simon and Sam were so attentive and responsive from the very start to the end with any queries we had. Sam even gave us a few suggestions and tips on places to see and things to do which was very helpful. There are a couple of restaurants just around the corner with a wide variety of authentic food at cheaper prices than in town. 'Swallows Haven' is only a 5 min drive into Lagos Town and marina, Portimao is only 20mins drive and Albufeira is a 45mins drive. I would recommend using Bolt or Uber as they are considerably cheaper than a taxi, only €4 into town. All the beaches are quite close too around 10mins drive for most of them. We all had a fabulous time and will definitely be recommending 'Swallows Haven' to family and friends. We hope to be back the next Portugal holiday we have. Thank you Simon and Sam for everything, this vacation will be one to remember for a lifetime.

Owner response on 28-Aug-2024

Hi Maureen, thank you for your review, it really means a lot to us and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Swallows Haven, we would love to host you all again and wish you the best. Simon

Fabulous Villa, very responsive and great hosts.

By Maureen Henry on 15-Aug-2024

An all girls holiday of three generations, we stayed for 10 nights from the 15th of August. The villa is beautiful and even bigger and better than in the photos, we were all amazed from the moment we walked in. There was plenty of space for everyone and enjoyed the extra amenities like the private pool, gym and barbecue. The local restaurants had a great variety of food at cheaper prices compared to town. Lagos Town and Marina are only a 5min drive away, Portimao 20mins drive and Albufeira is about a 45min drive, I would recommend using bolt or uber if your not driving as they are considerably cheaper than a taxi at about €4 into town. Sam the property manager was so helpful and responsive anytime we had any queries and she even gave us a few tips of things to do around and places to see. We all had a fabulous time and will definitely be recommending 'Swallows haven' to family and friends. We will definitely be back.

Very nice place to stay

By Daria on 05-Aug-2024

We were three families (10 people) stayed in this villa for 10 days and we had a great time. It has almost all you need in a house, the swimming pool is lovely and everyone enjoyed it, especially when were having a relaxing day in the house with barbecue too. We hired cars to go around to Lagos and beautiful beaches and towns like Portimao, Albufeira, Lisboa, etc. So a car is needed if you want to see many places. Simon has been very helpful as he explained the details and is very good to communicate with, Sam was also very nice answering questions that we had and was quick to get things done. Overall, it is a lovely, clean house that we enjoyed staying in.

Owner response on 03-Sep-2024

Thanks Dara, we are very glad you enjoyed your Vacations and we would love to host you and your family again, all the best. Simon

Great villa, owner and agent were very reponsive and helpful

By Shane on 20-Jul-2024

Three generations stayed at Swallows Haven from 19th July 2024 for two weeks. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and there were great facilites along with a games room and pool. The agent Samantha and the owner Simon were brilliant and quick to respond to any queries that we had. It is a short drive to Lagos town and we very much enjoyed eating at the local restaurants just a few minutes walk away. It was amazing watching the swallows being fed and being taught to fly in the early mornings and evenings around the villa and they really kept the mosquitoes at bay! The villa itself was very clean and secure and we are hoping to stay again next year!

Owner response on 22-Aug-2024

Hi Shane, so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to host you all again next year. Thanks for taking such good care of the place. Simon

Wonderful holiday in fabulous villa - Four generations

By Anna Gordon on 23-May-2024

Amazing villa in lovely location We stayed as a family of 10 at the villa in May and it could not have been better for us. Location - Portelas is a village, approximately a 5 minute drive from Lagos and there is a bus you can take into town at the end of the road as well. Our teenagers were also able to take a cab for around 6/7 euro when they went into town for the evening, which they loved.. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of Portelas and there are a couple of cafes and a small shop in the village. Highlights - The villa is beautiful, incredibly spacious, airy and light. It is at the top of the development and there are a couple under construction lower down the site. but this did not trouble us at all. The pool is large and the bedrooms are spacious with very comfortable beds., four of the rooms en-suite and the one in the basement (lovely and cool) with a private bathroom. The extra beds in this room enabled the grandchildren who were with us to share, which they loved. The games room/gymn was a huge plus for us and used continually when we were home. We had four generations in one go and it worked so well for us. Simon was swift in his communication and Sam, the agent, could not have been more helpful, readily available when needed. We have stayed in Lagos many times because we love it so much - the flat white sandy beaches of Meia Praia, the Marina, the historic old town and beautiful dramatic cliffs and coves at Dona Ana , the climate with so much sunshine plus a cooling breeze much needed - but this has been our favourite stay by far as the villa was so lovely. We especially enjoyed listening to and watching the swallows coming and going and attending to their babies. We enjoyed using the outdoor gas BBQ very much. We mostly cooked for ourselves and had everything needed. We will be back for sure. Thank you Anna

Owner response on 29-May-2024

Hi Anna, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Villa and look forward to having you again. Simon

Prices

01.05.24 31.05.24 Mid low Season - £350 per night
01.06.24 30.06.24 Mid High Season - £400 per night
01.07.24 31.08.24 High Season - £450 per night
01.09.24 30.09.24 Mid High Season - £400 per night
01.10.24 31.10.24 Mid Low Season - £350 per night
01.11.24 30.11.24 Low season - £250 per night
21.12.24 05.01.25 Christmas & New Year - £450 per night
01.04.25 30.04.25 Low season - £250 per night

Location

Suitability

Children Welcome

Facilities

Fridge
Hob
Oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Pantry Items
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Dining Seats
Dining Room
Internet
Telephone
Air Conditioning
Heating
Linens Provided
Washing Machine
Parking
Garage
Living Room
Fitness
Hairdryer
Ironing Board
Television
Satellite/Cable
DVDs
Games
Books
Games Room
Table Tennis
Table Football
Private Pool
Balcony
Garden
Bicycles

Theme

Away from it all
Family
Sports activities