CLEAN & SAFE: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), Algarve Vacation and our respective cleaning services have introduced new procedures. Being fully aware of the present situation additional safety & sanitation measures have been implemented in effect at this property. Villa Sardenha is a wonderful traditional Algarve villa set in a quiet countryside location, between Guia and Galé. Perfect for families looking to stay away from the crowds, this 3-bedroom property with a private swimming pool and marvellous countryside views is the perfect choice. Villa Sardenha has 3 bedrooms (2 with two single beds and 1 with a double bed), all with en-suite bathrooms, and an additional W.C. The kitchen is fully equipped for home cooking with a hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric kettle and coffee machine. The kitchen also has direct access to the front terrace which has an outdoor dining area and traditional Algarve barbeque where you can prepare meals on the grill and enjoy them outdoors. The living / dining room includes comfortable seating, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi, and leads out to the pool area at the back of the villa. The pool area and rural views are the highlight of this villa, with plenty of sun loungers from which to soak up the sun, surrounding grassy areas where the children can play and a table and chairs where you can enjoy your breakfast while taking in the scenery. Villa Sardenha is right next door to its’ sister villa, Villa Martinica. Both can be booked by large families that wish to stay in close proximity. (subject to availability). The charming village of Guia, with several restaurants specialising in Chicken Piri-Piri (spicy chicken), banks and cake shops, is just a 5 min drive away and the Algarve Shopping centre, one of the largest in the region is just an 8-minute drive away. A quality supermarket, pubs and restaurants, including one with 2 Michelin stars, as well as the Salgados Golf Course and nature reserve, with lagoon and pedestrian walkway (great for bird watching), are located within a 5-minute drive. Other beautiful beaches like Salgados, Lourenço or São Rafael, just to name a few, are located within a short drive. Albufeira town, with its colourful marina, charming old town along Fishermens beach and the strip, with quality restaurants, pubs, shops and sparkling nightlife, is located within a 10-minute drive. For a great family day out, there is also a choice of water parks, karting track and a zoo with mini golf. Car hire is recommended if you want to hire a car, we can help you with your request. The changeover day for this property is on Saturday (however this may be flexible in low season) **If your flights are booked or your dates are fixed and these do not match the changeover day, please send an enquiry to confirm that they can be accepted before making a booking.** Check-in schedule: from 16:00 to 23:45 Check-out schedule: 10:00 Minimum stay is 7 days or multiples of 7 (however this may be flexible in low season) Youth Groups not allowed Booking handling, insurance and archive fee of 2,9% on rental and breakage deposit amounts. Prices up to 6 people. The 7th person pays an additional rental amount which includes an extra bed e.g. Folding-Bed/Divan bed (only €77 each, per week) or, in the case of small children (babies/toddlers), a cot (only €21 each, per week). The agency asks you to contact them a week before arrival to inform them of your plane/ship Nº and the arrival time to arrange key collection. We kindly ask you to phone us about your arrival time once you are at your destination. VAT included in the accommodation price. Pets not allowed. ***Please note that in the case of all cancellations there will be a mandatory handling and archive fee of €250 to cover all administration costs incurred, even for bookings made under the Free cancellation policy. The administration cost for the alteration of dates is €150.***