Villa Summary

Casa da Infanta is laid out over three levels. The villa has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and several reception rooms.

Ground Floor

Ground Floor

First Floor

Outside

External Features

Facilities

Optional Extras

Villa Walkthrough

Casa da Infanta is laid out over three levels. The villa has eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and several reception rooms.

Approach

The magnificent property Casa Da Infanta is as regal as its history. A former residence of the Portuguese royal family, the villa has been restored to its former glory and now is available for large parties of friends and family travelling together.

Ground Floor

As you walk into the villa’s grand entrance hall, past the cloakroom, double doors lead to the residence’s private chapel, which is complete with altar and pews. The formal dining room has a main table which seats eight people, and further seating for 8-10 on two further circular tables. The breakfast room is often used by our guests to serve children’s meals, and the kitchen has recently been re-modelled. It comes complete with all the modern conveniences that you would expect, including hob, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher, not to mention cooking equipment suitable for catering for large parties. A delightful terrace awash with Algarvean sunshine makes a delightful place for enjoying a glass of wine as the sun goes down, or for those noisy family meals outdoors. There is furniture for 16 people to dine, and the terrace has a retractable sun awning. The music room on this level has a CD player and comfortable chairs to curl up in and read a book.

On this floor, there are two double bedrooms and a twin which all have en-suite shower/bathrooms, and doors which lead out onto a terrace with fabulous views of the ocean. There is a further twin room which has a garden view, with doors onto a terrace offering river views.

All the furniture of the house has been restored, and is often very old and precious. The bedrooms have been refurbished in a more modern style, but retain the original beds, which incorporate the family coat of arms.

Ground Floor

Lower Ground Floor:
Downstairs, there is a television room, a bar and a cloakroom. Also on this level, is a twin bedroom with en-suite and sitting area. Doors from the sitting area lead out onto the pool terrace. Parties of ten people or less may use the ground floors at a reduced rental rate (excluding July and August) Please contact our sales team for details.

First Floor

Upstairs, are the remaining bedrooms. One twin bedroom has an en-suite bath/shower room and a garden view, as does the children’s triple room with sofa bed. There is a twin room with an en-suite and sitting room.

Outside

The splendid terraces of Casa da Infanta have beautiful views over the glistening blue ocean and the coastline lights in the distance. The house is set in glorious grounds with shaved lawns, well-tended borders and established trees. The swimming pool has similar sea views, is large and rectangular with integral steps, along with a poolside bar, shower, and toilet. The pool has the added advantage of being heated by solar energy. The children will take delight in the former garage, which now houses a playroom and has a table tennis table. Also outside there is a laundry room containing two washing machines and an ironing room. There is access direct from the property, onto the local beach 50m away.

Additional Information

The estate has two cottages. The first is home to D. Regina, the housekeeper who was housekeeper for the Princess until her death and has worked in the house for 25 years. D Regina (or her staff) cleans the house 5 days per week, and may prepare simple meals on alternate week days, if requested. Payment for her time is to be paid direct to her. If this service is required, please note that shopping is not included. The other cottage is the residence of the gardener.

The house is strictly non-smoking. Those wishing to smoke should use the downstairs television room, or outside on the terraces and balconies.

There is an automatic telephone system, and calls will be logged locally. A deposit is required for the use of the telephone, and a request for additional payments may be made for high usage.

The house has central heating for winter use, and no air-conditioning. The cooling winds from the sea keep the house cool, and the housekeeper adjusts the shutters to keep it out of direct sunlight.

3 cots and 2 highchairs are available for children and the house also has a safe

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Location

On the western part of the Algarve, the house is perched on the cliffs of Ferragudo. It faces west over the bay of Lagos and towards Sagres and the setting sun. The view is of the peaceful waters of the Algarve coast: yachts making their way from the marinas and fishing boats passing in front of the house.

Across the wide estuary is a distant view along Praia Rocha beach that is well known to the many visitors to the Algarve region of Portugal.

Ferragudo is 2km away and one of the last remaining unspoilt fishing villages of the Algarve. Situated on the bank of the Portimao river and overlooking the town’s marina, Ferragudo is a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets. The leafy square is backed by alleyways meandering up the hill to the church which affords a panoramic view of the estuary and the famous 17th century fort, which is currently being restored. This is a centre for local artists, with many galleries selling paintings of local scenes. The village centre has a good selection shops and places to stop for a refreshing cool drink on a warm summers day. Nearby Lagos and Portimao both have excellent shopping - Portimao is well known for its shoe shops, which sell good quality international shoes at a very low price, compared to the UK.

The harbour is lined with good quality seafood restaurants overlooking the boats of the wealthy, who moor their boats there. These restaurants prepare and cook your chosen seafood in the traditional Portuguese way and are ideally situated to watch the fishermen bring in the day’s catch or enjoy a glass of wine and watch the sun set over Portimao.

The surrounding coastline has a mixture of sandy coves and wider golden beaches. Snorkellers will find the cliffs and rocks at nearby Algar Seco a must. Praia Grande is a great beach for water sports, and wind-surfing, catamaran sailing and water skiing are all available at the Wind-Surf School there. Nearby Penina has been linked in people’s minds with championship golf since the sixties when it was designed by British champion Henry Cotton.

Those with children may enjoy:
• A family day of fun at a water park. Slide and Splash, is east of Lagoa and children up to 5 years old are admitted free.
• Sail away from Portimao on a Pirate Ship Adventure Cruise in a two-mast vessel bound for the east. Visit enormous caves at Benagil, Alfanzina and Lagos. Enjoy a barbecue on the beach with the family in the warm Portuguese sunshine.
• Discover Krazy World near Silves, with its 36 hole mini golf course. There are live alligators in the swamp, a snake pit and a quad bike circuit.

Nearest Beach
accessed by private steps direct from the property 0.05 km

Nearest Shop
Closest to the villa 1.0 km

Nearest Shop
Village of Ferragudo 2.0 km

Nearest Restaurant/Bar/Cafe
Pintadinho Beach 0.9 km

Nearest Golf Course
Gramacho/Pinta 6.0 km

Distance from Airport
68.0 km from Faro