Algarve Holiday Villa . . .

Vivenda Mimosa is ideal for your holiday in the sun, situated on the outskirts of the picturesque and thriving market town of Loulé it is perfect for your Algarve accommodation in the heart of the Algarve. It is only a twenty minute drive from Faro International Airport and fifteen minutes from the nearest beaches.

This delightful modern single storey villa, which accommodates a maximum of six people, comprises of one double bedroom with en suite facilities, two twin bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and a well proportioned lounge/dining room. There is a large south facing sun terrace and lawn area which overlooks the villa’s own kidney shaped swimming pool and private well stocked gardens and has beautiful views of the surrounding tranquil countryside.

The villa is fully furnished and has a well equipped kitchen, although many guests choose to eat out and experience either traditional Portuguese fayre or other international cuisine which is available at the many reasonably priced café and restaurant facilities throughout the region. The villa also has the benefit of a large Algarve Style Barbecue which provides an excellent focal point for al fresco eating and entertainment.

Water is supplied to the villa from it’s own private bore hole which is then stored in an underground “cisterna”. Most visitors prefer to use bottled water for drinking although the water at the villa is quite suitable for drinking when boiled to make coffee, tea or any other hot beverages. Hot water is plentiful and is provided by an electric immersion heater.

A regular maid service is provided throughout your holiday to ensure that fresh bed linen and bath/hand towels are available. A washing machine, ironing board and iron are available at the villa or there are numerous laundrettes in Loulé.

Our gardener/handyman also visits the villa on a regular basis to ensure that the swimming pool is kept clean, the gardens maintained and for any essential minor repairs.

There is a truly Portuguese taberna with grocery and post office facilities a sort distance from the villa where you can purchase a number of basic items and three large supermarkets are situated just a few minutes drive away.

The villa is very well situated for exploring the beautiful Algarve countryside, visiting one or more of the magnificent beaches, playing golf, tennis and other sports or for simply holiday relaxing in the peaceful surroundings and taking in the beauty of the region.

Whilst access to the villa is very good we do recommend that transport is arranged prior to your arrival in the Algarve. Car Rental is relatively inexpensive and is usually picked up and dropped off at Faro airport. For your convenience, and if required, we can make arrangements for your car rental through a reputable local operator. Please remember that you must be in possession of a valid driving licence if you intend to hire a car during your Algarve holidays.

Our local (English) representative will normally pay you a call at the villa the morning after your arrival and will be available in the event of any unforeseen problems at the villa. Our representative will also be pleased to offer you advice should this be needed.

Please note that there is no telephone at the villa. There are numerous pay phones situated in Loulé and the surrounding areas, with phone cards available at many retail outlets such as newsagents, petrol stations and supermarkets. There is also a telephone at the taberna just up the road from the villa. Most UK mobile telephones also work within the Algarve, but please check with your network provider before you leave home.