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Duas Quintas
Duas Quintas - Bed and Breakfast
Santo Estevaõ c.p.607 8300 047 Silves Algarve Portugal
Phone: 00351 282449311
Website: http://algarveguesthouse.comE-Mail: algarveguesthouse@googlemail.comInnkeeper: Mary Cave Languages spoken: English, Portuguese
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Accepted payment methods:  and Bank transfer
Situated in a green and fertile orange valley, 6 kilometres outside Silves, Duas Quintas is the quintessential Algarvian country house. The property was professionally renovated in 2006 and combines a unique blend of traditional features and modern comfort.
All rooms have their own private entrance, with patio area and seating outside. There are high wooden ceilings, original stone walls, full length shutters and double glazing. Each of the large double bedrooms has been individually decorated, with double or twin beds, and easy chairs or sofas for extra comfort. All rooms are big enough to allow an additional bed if required. 1 twin bedroom has been prepared for guests with limited mobility. The en suite bathrooms are fully tiled. All have large showers and abundant hot water. There are tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryers, satellite TV and free internet access. Air conditioning is available at a daily rate in all rooms. A large fridge is provided for guest use.
There is ample parking and airport transfers can be arranged on request.
In our 15 acres of private grounds, guests can relax by the pool or explore their surroundings. Once a thriving fruit farm, Duas Quintas has over 1500 orange trees as well as plum, lemon, olive and fig trees. It is a bird lover’s paradise with storks, hoopoes, swallows and buzzards. Wildflowers abound in the springtime. Close to the house, the gardens have been developed, with areas for sitting and relaxing. A barbecue area, opposite the pool, allows you to cook your own lunch or evening meal.
One of the main features of the grounds is the 12m x 6m illuminated pool. The size and shape of it gives you the option of having a real swim or simply cooling down and relaxing. You can sunbathe on the terrace or amongst the orange trees with a much appreciated breeze usually blowing through the summer afternoons. Take a book from our guest library and stay with us for the day. The honesty bar is only a few steps away, everything you need to truly chill out!
Children are very welcome but small children will need parental supervision as the grounds are sprawling and could be dangerous for unsupervised children. On the other hand, this is a paradise for families to explore and play in together. If you want a night out on your own while staying with us, we can arrange an English speaking babysitter -talk to us for details.
 Activities and attractions nearby:
Duas Quintas is centrally located and is an ideal starting point from which to explore all areas of the Algarve. Portimao is only 12 minutes drive away, Lagos, 30 minutes and Monchique, 30 minutes. 15 minutes drive away are some of the best beaches on the Algarve. To name just a few - Marinha, Caneiros and Benagil are small bays with spectacular rock formations; Armacao de Pera and Gale have long, sandy, open beaches. There are excellent cliff walks and opportunities for dolphin watching, scuba diving and boat trips.
Golf is one of the main reasons visitors come to the Algarve, and it is now Europe’s foremost winter golfing destination. There are over 30 separate golf courses on the Algarve alone. The nearest courses are the Vale De Pinta and Gramacho sister courses, both designed by Ronald Fream to cause minimum environmental disruption, the 9 hole Vale de Minho in Carvoeiro, ideal for beginners and short game practice and the new Silves golf course, designed by golfers for maximum challenge and satisfaction.
Once the capital of the Algarve, Silves is fascinating to explore with its famous medieval castle, its Gothic cathedral and small chapels, its cobbled streets and squares, its small shops and friendly people. There are many excellent restaurants to choose from, and numerous cafes, particularly along the riverside where visitors and locals alike come to sit and relax during the long summer evenings. There is a fresh fruit and vegetable market every morning and on Saturdays this spills out onto the street as farmers come in from the outskirts to sell their local produce. In summer, spectacular shows are held at Fabrica do Ingles, a former cork factory. Silves has 4 banks, 2 supermarkets and a day time emergency healthcare facility.
Portimao is the nearest city. It has a good shopping area and an excellent marina, where in the summer months, the famous sardine restaurants turn out thousands of tasty barbecued sardines. Algarve Shopping is a large, modern shopping centre with restaurants, cinemas and a bowling alley.
To the north of Silves is the mountainous area of Monchique and the famous spa at Caldas de Monchique. To the west is the pretty town of Lagos, with beautiful beaches and famous boat trips to the grottos. Further west, the scenery changes dramatically, with less population, beautiful rugged coastline and excellent surfing facilities.
If you are looking for family entertainment, choose from Zoomarine, near Guia, a superb ocean theme park, reputedly the best in Southern Europe or Slide and Splash near Lagoa and Aqualand near Alcantarilha, 2 large water parks promising great fun for all the family.
There are many excellent walks in the area, some starting from just outside our door. We keep a number of walking books with routes and maps for walks of varying degrees of difficulty. We have walk guides for walks starting from the house and keep up to date with the many organised walks that take place on the Algarve each week. Alternatively, if guests would like us to lead a walk for them, we are happy to do so. Cyclists too are well catered for with a network of country roads to discover and explore.
 Directions:
Directions from Faro Airport
On leaving Faro airport, bear right at the roundabout following the signs to Faro and then to the A22 (or IP1) motorway.
After 3 kilometres, follow the signs to the motorway to Lisbon (Lisboa), Portimão and Loulé. This takes you on to the main N125 heading north, away from Faro
After a further 4.5 kilometres get into the left-hand lane in order to bear left, continuing to follow the signs to Loule and the A22/IP1.
After a further 3.5 kilometres, join the A22 motorway. Follow the signs to Lisbon, Portimão and Albufeira. Continue until you see the turn for Silves. Follow this road for about five kilometres. You will descend towards the town with the town on your left. Turn left at the bottom of the hill over the bridge. Get in the right-hand lane at the traffic lights. Turn right in the direction of Messines, passing Lidol on your left. Continue straight through the next roundabout and over a narrow bridge. About five kilometres outside Silves you will see a left hand turn marked Pedreira. Ignore this but take the very next left turn, marked Quinta do Rio – a smaller blue and white sign. This is a dangerous crossing as you are on a bend and cannot see cars coming in the other direction. Signal well before you reach this turn! Continue down this road, passing a small garage (Oficina) on your left until you reach a T junction (about 950 meters). Don’t worry that the road seems to go to a single track for a short distance. The house is straight in front of you as you reach the T junction.
 Rates:
RENTAL PERIOD Double / Twin Bedroom (2 pers)
6 Jan - 31 March 40 - 50 Euros
1 April - 15 June 55 - 65 Euros
16 June - 8 Sep 75 - 85 Euros
9 Sep - 31 Oct 55 - 65 Euros
1 Nov - 20 Dec 40 - 50 Euros
21 Dec - 5 Jan 55 - 65 Euros
15% discount for stays of seven nights or longer.
A 20% deposit required on booking, the balance to be paid anytime up to 4 weeks prior to arrival
Meals:
At Duas Quintas we believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Where possible local, fresh produce is used. Start your meal with a choice of cereals, yogurt or fresh fruit. Every day Mary prepares a simple but different cooked dish. Complete your meal with fresh bread, homemade preserves, local cheeses and homemade scones or cake. Fresh orange juice from our own trees is available most of the year.
Theer are excellent restaurants in nearby Silves and our two local cafes provide good lunch time and evening food.
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