Apartment Cecile is a superb 2-bedroom apartment at 1st-floor level, furnished to a very high standard in 2020. It includes a well-equipped kitchen, a master bedroom furnished with a queen-size bed and serviced by an en suite bathroom, a second bedroom furnished with two single beds and serviced by a family bathroom, and an open-plan living space with a comfortable sofa and a dining table perfect for 4-6 persons. The bright and airy living room also opens up onto a private terrace perfect for outdoor dining. The apartment is located in the very popular O Pomar Holiday Village, close to the beach in Cabanas and just a few minutes from the historic town of Tavira. Extra facilities include excellent WIFI, secure garage parking, and access to a resort swimming pool. Entrance From the lovely tree lined avenue, access to the apartment complex is via a small pedestrian gate that leads into a covered area with either a stairs or a lift to the upper floors. Up one flight of stairs and you see the front door for Apartment Cecile. It opens up into a small hallway that gives access to the kitchen and large open plan living space. Living Space The living area is a large, bright and airy space with soft, soothing colours. A light wood dining table placed between the kitchen and the living room seats up to 6 persons and makes a great place to enjoy wonderful holiday meals featuring the amazing fresh local produce on offer in Cabanas. The apartment is decorated in a very modern but soft and comfortable style. The living room features a large sofa and smart armchair surrounding a light wood coffee table. Set on a matching tv unit is a large flat-screen smart television offering a selection of European channels, and the entire apartment is fitted with good WIFI. Large floor-to-ceiling French windows lead onto an enclosed private balcony overlooking the gardens below. Left open, the sliding doors open the living space out onto the balcony, but they can also be closed to keep the apartment nice and cool in summer whilst you are sightseeing or at the beach. Curtains add a touch of softness and privacy to the living room. The modern and efficient heating and cooling system provides cool temperatures in the hot summer months and a warm and cosy atmosphere in the cooler months, making Apartment Cecile a great choice for holiday accommodation at any time of the year. Kitchen This lovely and well-equipped kitchen is a separate room located just inside and to the right of the front door. It features smart dark cherry wood, black marble countertops, and white wood cupboards, and it offers up-to-the-minute modern appliances as well as drawers filled with cutlery, crockery, glasses, cooking and serving dishes and cooking utensils. On the side, you will find a capsule-style coffee maker, toaster and kettle. Fitted appliances include an eye-level electric oven and microwave, a full-size fridge and freezer, ceramic hob with 4 rings and an extractor overhead. Hidden behind the units and well-fitted is a washing machine and dishwasher. A small bistro-style table and stools have been placed next to the kitchen window and make a great spot to sit, chat, drink and nibble whilst the cook is at work, making the kitchen another space for the whole family to enjoy. Bedrooms and Bathrooms A doorway to the left of the living space leads into the vestibule for the bedrooms. To the right and towards the back of the apartment, overlooking the gardens, is the master bedroom. The room is decorated in a sunny yellow, and it features a large queen-size bed with fabric headboard set in the centre of the room with matching bedside tables and lamps. An armchair has been placed in a corner and the large fitted wardrobes with sliding doors provide plenty of space to store your holiday clothes. One closet door offers a full-size mirror. Curtains can be drawn back to open up the window view of the gardens below. The en suite bathroom is styled with cream and light hazel tiles with white bathroom fittings to include a full-size bath and overhead shower, along with a toilet, bidet and basin set into a smart light wood vanity unit. Chrome fittings add a pleasing touch to this smart and functional bathroom for the master bedroom. At the other end of the vestibule, towards the front of the apartment, the second bedroom is laid out as twin single beds, each with fabric headboards and decorated in seafoam green and blue. As in the master bedroom, this lovely room features bedside units, lamps, and a corner armchair, as well as fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and a full-length mirror. The bedroom windows overlook the front of the building and are dressed with curtains for privacy. The second bathroom is situated right next door to the twin bedroom and offers a glass shower cubicle, basin and toilet. Private Terrace Apartment Cecile has a wonderful covered balcony that overlooks the lovely landscaped gardens of O Pomar. Paths are lined with shrubs and palm trees. Nicely placed benches offer places to sit and enjoy the gardens and their tranquility. The terrace has been furnished with a lovely outdoor table and chairs and is the perfect place to sit and relax or to enjoy al fresco holiday dining. Communal Spaces, Gardens and Swimming Pool Apartment Cecile is a 2-bedroom, 1st floor apartment set within the very popular and well-designed O Pomar Holiday Village, a collection of low-rise apartments and townhouses surrounding a large town square-style centre featuring a fountain and palm trees. Around the square are a variety of shops and businesses catering to holiday-makers, including an excellent café and restaurant and a fitness centre. The landscaping throughout O Pomar is well-maintained and is visually pleasing, and it combines energetic open areas with more quiet garden pathways and bench areas. Near the square and a short walk from the apartment is a communal swimming pool. This large and spectacular pool is a lovely space designed for easy access with wide underwater steps which also provide a place to sit and cool your toes. The poolside area is spacious with a number of parasols and sun loungers available. A pretty rock wall and fence surround the area, and access is code-controlled through a gate. Apartment Cecile has its own allocated parking space in a secure underground garage in the building directly behind the apartment. There is also plenty of street parking on offer. Facilities The apartment is fabulously located for a great holiday in the Algarve. The sea is within walking distance, and a five-minute drive will take you to Cabanas beautiful boardwalk alongside the Ria Formosa, where you will find a variety of bars and restaurants. If you want a day in the sun, a short ferry ride will take you across the Ria Formosa to a beautiful, golden beach with private parasols and sunbeds for hire. The apartment is also located close to several of the regions excellent golf courses, one of which is only a two-minute drive from the apartment. The train station is a short walk from the apartment, and from there it is a short ride to the charming and ancient town of Tavira, founded by the Romans. If you want to spend a day closer to the apartment, O Pomar itself offers multiple on-site attractions, including a wonderful pool area, fitness centre, shops including a restaurant and café, and of course the apartment itself as a lovely, comfortable and restful space with WIFI, air conditioning and dedicated parking. Apartment Cecile guests are provided a manual that can be downloaded to a tablet or smart phone, and which is packed with information to help you make the best of your holiday starting from the moment you arrive. It tells you how to collect the keys, who will look after you during your stay, and it provides clear and concise directions to the apartment. It is also packed with details of the best restaurants, taxis and local amenities and activities for you to enjoy. Should you need any advice or additional tips, our managers are on hand and will be more than happy to help. Key Notes Efficient air conditioning system Private indoor parking space Hair dryers All linen, bathe and beach/pool towels provided Higher floor level Close to all amenities MarsAlgarve Holiday Support Service There is possibility of late arrival between 21:00h and 06:00h for an extra charge of €25 paid locally.