Rooms

• Accommodation Sleeps Up to 6
• Level Access Shower

Communications

• Static Phone

Property

• Non Smoking
• Scooter Hire
• Wheelchair Hire

• Entrance Doorway Width: 85cm
• This recently 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.

• 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

• Number of Accessible Bedrooms (without En-suite): 2
• Number of Accessible Bathrooms: 1

• Double Rooms Available
• Twin Rooms Available
• Single Rooms Available
• Bedroom doorway width: 80cm
• Bed height (Floor to top of mattress): 48cm
• Height of space under bed: 24cm
• Room lights can be switched off from bed
• Bathroom Doorway Width: 80cm
• Height of lowest toilet (from floor to seat): 48cm
• Height 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Nearest Airport to the accommodation: Faro
• Aproximate flight time from London to Faro = 2 Hours 40 Mins.