Casa Julia
AlmancilClick here
Summary: This beautiful accessible villa has a private enclosed garden, pool, and hot tub, just 5km from the coast. 2-bedroom self-catering villa with spiral stair to additional mezzanine bed-space overlooking lounge.
Services Available Rooms Accommodation Sleeps Up to 6 Level Access Shower Communications Property Non Smoking Scooter Hire Wheelchair Hire Entrance Description Entrance Doorway Width: 85cmThis renovated farm building just outside Almancil provides modern amenities but retains its unique local charm.
Parking available at roadside and in front of or inside garage (used as wood store in winter).
Entrance ramp from roadside drop-off approx. 1 in 12 slope over 6.5 metres with raised kerb edge and alternative steps (no handrails).
Level landing in front of entrance to bougainvillea shaded garden, covered terrace and villa, with at least 80 cm clear door opening. Living Area Description All rooms have doors and corridor to suit most wheelchair users, with at least 80cm clear door openings, except door to garage 71cm clear opening.
Lounge has attractive log burning stove in regionally styled alcove and 2 two-seater sofas.
Spacious bathroom has wheel-in shower area with grab bars, fold-down padded seat and arms; toilet with soft-feel seat, wall-mounted and drop-down rail, hand-rinse basin 69cm rim height; separate washbasin with approx. 70cm height kneespace 84cm rim height Numbers of Rooms Number of Accessible Bedrooms (without En-suite): 2Number of Accessible Bathrooms: 1Accessible Room Facts Double Rooms Available Twin Rooms Available Single Rooms Available Bedroom doorway width: 80cmBed height (Floor to top of mattress): 48cmHeight of space under bed: 24cmRoom lights can be switched off from bed Bathroom Doorway Width: 80cmHeight of lowest toilet (from floor to seat): 48cmHeight of highest toilet (from floor to seat): 48cm Toilets with Right Transfer Available Toilet grab rails on both sides Shower has grab rails Shower has a drop down chair Exterior Description No steps except 6-13cm (2-5 inches) height step down into outdoor pool-shower, and 1.5cm (approx. five eighths of an inch) villa threshold.
Garage and outdoor shower access maybe difficult for mobility impaired people.
Garden and pool patio areas level or very gently sloping, with continuous paving for easy access and cleaning.
Raised pool sidewalls create seating 43cm width 30-66cm height above patio for easy transfer between wheelchairs and water; wide steps in corner of pool. Location Distance to nearest Town: 1 miles Outside, the roads can provide quiet walks around locality of villas and quintas, to local shops and restaurants.
Only 15-20 minute walk into town of Almancil, with some shops, restaurants and cafe's closer.
Villa is located within the 'Golden Triangle,' so named because access to the best that the Algarve has to offer is no more than a 15-20 minute drive.
The very popular Almancil Karting Centre (parakarts with hand-controls) and two waterparks are within 2km away, providing entertainment for all ages.
Only ten minutes by car to go north to the picturesque market village of Loulé, or south to the beach.
The old walled city of Faro with narrow cobbled streets, beautiful squares and magnificent architecture, Cathedral and museum is only 15 minutes drive to the east; and just outside the city walls is a pedestrianised area with stylish shops and outdoor restaurants.
Zoomarine Dolphin Park and Algarve Forum Shopping Complex are approx. 20 minutes drive west. Additional Services This no-smoking villa has under floor heating in kitchen and bedrooms, with separate control for bathroom, and log fire in lounge. Logs provided October-April.
South facing windows onto terrace with fly screens, can be left open for cooling on warm summer nights. Wooden shutters provide added security, with high ceilings and insulated roof, aid natural ventilation to keep the villa cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Saltwater pool (approx 5.5m x 3.5m) has tile-free polymer finish, and partially heated by solar power March-October.
Fully fitted kitchen diner plus regionally styled outdoor BBQ and patio furniture in covered terraces.
Sunbeds, umbrellas, palm tree, and Hot Tub for relaxing.
Local House Manager available by phone for advice or emergency assistance. Complementary ‘meet, greet and guide’ from Faro airport. Car hire with hand-controls, mobility aids and personal assistance can be arranged. Flight Details Nearest Airport to the accommodation: Faro Approximate flight time from London to Faro = 2 Hours 40 Mins. Write an online review and share your thoughts with other travellersAvg. Customer Review:
Reviewer: Susan & Jen from Hertfordshire
, England
Review
Thank you for all your help - we enjoyed our time there immensly. Both agree that it was the best holiday we've ever had.
Everything that we needed was catered for - you guys thought of everything - not only for someone in a wheelchair but for luxury extras that we felt gave a special touch. Didn't leave the villa the entire holiday except to buy food. Spent most of our time in the pool and in the hot tub. The meet and greet service was an absolute blessing. Natalie was so helpful and friendly and we were so grateful for her support.
We feel so lucky to have found such an ideal place irrespective of disability, for two people to have some luxury time together in such a place of paradise.
Back again Next year.
Thank you!!!!
1st October 2008
