About the Villa

Casa Norinha ("House of the Well") is a detached, secluded villa set in an acre of landscaped gardens and surrounded by orange, fig and olive groves. It is completely private and enjoys far-reaching views across the Algarve countryside. With three comfortable bedrooms, sleeping six, the villa is ideal for a family or group of friends. All bedrooms and the living room have their own terraces which lead directly to a Roman-style swimming pool surrounded by marble paving. Leading off the pool terrace is a large, lawned garden with palm trees. The villa features a spacious living room with dining area, fully fitted kitchen, outdoor dining terrace and a roof terrace for secluded sunbathing and stunning sunsets.

There are many lovely walks in the area and a 12th century Moorish castle nearby, which is the subject of an ongoing archaeological dig. In Spring, the surrounding stone-walled pastures are a riot of wild flowers and blossom while, in Autumn and Winter, the trees are vibrantly colourful with citrus fruits. Casa Norinha is located right in the centre of the Algarve, less than 12km from the coast and with easy access to all the region's well-known attractions, as well as its hidden treasures...

Casa Norinha is a family run private villa - the land on which it stands was bought by the Outhwaites in 1981 and the villa was built between 1991 and 1993. A great deal of the construction work was done by Michael Outhwaite and family friend Agostinho Pereira, who lives in Paderne. Our manager Norbert Pechmann lives in nearby Ferreiras and speaks English, Portuguese and German.

Thanks to a recent remodeling of the outside terraces, Casa Norinha is now wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

• En suite double bedroom, 2 twin bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and sliding doors out on to the garden and pool terraces; optional cot and extra single futons
• En suite shower room; family bathroom with bath, shower and bidet; cloakroom with toilet; outdoor pool shower
• Living room with three comfy sofas, wood burning stove and dining area
• Outdoor dining terrace; barbeque; 4 sun loungers; outdoor tables and chairs; parasols
• Roof terrace for secluded sunbathing, accessed by outdoor staircase
• 10m x 4m swimming pool with underwater lighting, Roman-style steps and two shallow ends (good for pool volleyball...)
• Fitted kitchen with oven, hob, grill, fridge, freezer and microwave; all cookware and tableware provided; self-catering
• Washing machine; iron and ironing board; clothes line on roof terrace
• All bed linen and towels provided, including pool/beach towels
• Maid service weekly
• Gated, circular driveway with plenty of parking space
• Air-conditioning, central heating and ceiling fans
• Satellite TV, DVD player, VCR, CD player, stereo, selection of board games - why not take along your favourite DVDs or videos for evenings in?
• While we do not provide internet access, mobile phone reception is good and mobile broadband is available in the Algarve - check with your service provider for coverage
• Wheelchair accessible
• Children welcome; suitable for elderly or infirm - rooms all on ground floor, rails fitted to outside steps, handles in showers
• Low allergen environment; no smoking; pets considered
• Long term renters welcome