Carob Cottage - Quintassential: 1 bedroom apartment cottage with sea views in Central Algarve

Carob Cottage - Quintassential description

Sleeps 2 adults & 1 infant/small child - family friendly accommodation

Use of heated pool, hot tub spa jacuzzi, games area, children's playarea & magnificent gardens

Child friendly accommodation with a whole range of baby equipment provided free of charge

The Carob Cottage is one of the newer apartment cottages at the Quintassential, the sunniest of the accommodations & is a light & airy 1 bedroom cottage with a large bedroom that has a double bed, 21 inch TV (UK free to view channels) & DVD player, digital security safe & patio doors leading on to the sun terrace. The bedroom is large enough to also accommodate a single bed/cot too or this can be used in the lounge area of a night time. The bathroom has a new luxury bathroom with shower, washbasin with vanity units under, WC, bidet & shaver point.

The spacious lounge/diner is decorated tastefully with cane furniture & has a large comfy leather sofa, 32 inch Samsung flat screen TV, Satellite TV (UK free to view channels), video player (small selection of videos available), DVD player (small selection of DVD’s available), mini hi-fi system with radio/CD player and MP3 reader (guests to bring own CDs), puzzles, chess set, playing cards, Domino set & patio doors leading onto a private terrace with tables & chairs, brick Bar-B-Q’s & reclining chairs.

The brand new modern kitchenette comprise of fridge with freezer compartment, microwave, mini electric oven, electric kettle, toaster, mini electric oven, filter coffee machine, hand held electric blender & electric hob.

The Carob Cottage sleep a maximum of 2 adults and infant/child in the cottage & has the added benefit of gas central heating for the cooler winter months. This is already included in the price.

Outside The Quintassential is blessed with panoramic sea views and spectacular countryside views, just what you need for a tranquil & relaxing holiday. The gardens at Quintassential are simply marvellous, seeing is believing, with many bushes, plants & fruit trees, along with quiet areas to relax & absorb the views.

The Quintassential has a large pool area, measuring 10 x 5 m with cushioned sun loungers, parasols etc provided for the use of the guests. There is also located on the pool terrace a hot tub spa Jacuzzi for guest use. The pool is heated during the cooler months from 1st October until 30th April & there is no additional charge for heating the pool.

There is also a children’s play area with swings, slide, see-saw, toddler slide & toddler trampoline all amidst an orange grove. For those who have a little more energy, there is an outdoor games area with a professional size table tennis table available for guest use along with table football (foosball), snooker/pool table and an exercise bike. There is also a 12ft trampoline with safety enclosure for guest use.

Extras
On arrival the owners will meet you & awaiting your arrival will be a very generous welcome hamper in your accommodation compliments of the house for guests staying a week or more. For all the adult guests, bathrobes are provided for use during their stay, pool towels are provided to use only at the Quintassential & the accommodations have hairdryers, alarm clocks, irons & ironing boards. Guests will need to bring their own beach towels. There is a laundry service available for guests staying at the Quintassential for a small additional charge payable locally.

All the accommodations are non-smoking and car hire is essential.

Prices from 1st November until 31st March include heating.

We do everything possible to ensure that families with children have a holiday that is both fun and relaxing. With children of our own we know how important it is to keep kids happy & entertained on holiday, within a safe & secure environment. The Quintassential is totally fenced & accessed via electric gates, so a very safe place. There is a lot of space for children to play and to discover nature, play with Alfie our children loving dog, we have two dogs and one old cat in total.

The accommodations are all separated from the pool area, the pool area is enclosed & gated to give parents of toddlers that extra piece of mind. All the baby/toddler friendly accommodations also have fencing around their terraces for the added security.

We have a children’s play area available designed for little ones situated on a large lawned area amongst an orange grove. There is a slide, swings, seesaw, playhouse, toddler slide, toddler trampoline etc, this area adds an exciting dimension for all the visiting children & keeps them occupied for hours. There is also a seating area for adults to relax, unwind and top up their tans.
For babies we have baby paddling pools to use on our pool terrace or your accommodations private terrace

We do not charge for children under the age of 2 & can provide a range of equipment for babies and toddlers free of charge, meaning you can travel lighter! The following equipment can be made available to all our guests on request:

• Large Travel Cot with linen and comfy mattesses - three available
• Mamas & Papas Moses Basket with linen – for babies up to 6 – 8 weeks of age – one available
• High chair – two available
• Baby Ergo 2 stage bath with towels – two available
• Chicco Reclining chair (up to 3 months) with attachable activity toy – one available
• Floor activity centre (up to 8 months) – two available
• Feeding equipment - children's cutlery, bowls, cups etc – each accommodation has a selection
• Chicco electric steam bottle steriliser – one available
• Microwave bottle steriliser – one available
• Phillips Baby Bottle warmer – one available
• Playpen – one available – only for use in the Orange Cottage
• Electric hand blender – each cottage has one available
• Changing mat – three available
• Potty – three available
• Child toilet seat and step – one available
• Toilet seat – one available
• Baby Dan Bed Guard – one available – for use in Orange Cottage twin beds
• Child’s ready bed – one available – from 3 to 5 years of age
• Baby stroller (from 6 months) – one available
• Fisher Price Baby listening intercom system – one available
• Galt Baby Nest – from 3 months to 9 months of age – one available
• Bumbu seat – one available – from 6 months of age
• Portable high chair for restaurant use (up to 18 months) – one available
• Baby sit in pool floats (12 to 18 months) – two available
• Baby paddling pools (up to 12 months) – two available
• Toddler paddling pool with sun shade (from 12 – 36 months) – one available
• Satellite TV (CBeebies!) and other children’s channels - Lemon, Carob and Orange Cottages have Satellite TV
• Small selection of videos and DVD’s
• Selection of preschool toys – two available up to 18 months of age

Our accommodations are available to rent separately or together (subject to availability), which provides the perfect opportunity to bring grandparents or child minders along too.

We are also pleased to be able to provide BABY WELCOME PACKS. The Quintassential would like to give you the opportunity to make your holiday with small children run as smoothly as possible.

The exclusive Baby Welcome Pack service is designed to reduce the stress of traveling with young children, reduce the amount of extra luggage needed & eliminate the difficulty of searching for familiar baby products in another country.

For further information regarding which products are available, please refer to our website.

We are also pleased to announce a baby sitting/child minding service from a British qualified nanny/nursery assistant.

The Quintassential Algarve Holiday apartment cottages are 4 self catering baby/toddler/family friendly apartment cottages with self catering rental license, 1200 feet above sea level in the Central Algarve all with sea views & equipped, furnished & decorated to very high standards & 15 minutes from the airport.

The Quintassential is open all year round so that guests can enjoy the 3000 hours of sunshine the Algarve has to offer. We understand that with low cost airlines it may be better to travel on days other than Sunday or Thursday, so we are flexible with our arrival & departure days and only a minimum of a 3 night stay.

The accommodations can be let individually or together for large parties & the cottages cater from 2 – 10 adults & 3 infants & there is large pool, heated during the winter months, freestanding hot tub spa Jacuzzi, children’s play area & games area. There are 3 one bedroom accommodations & a large two bedroom apartment cottage. Two of the accommodations also have gas central heating. The Quintassential now has the added benefit of Wi-Fi internet access available with hotspots available within the Quintassential grounds for guest use.

The Quintassential occupies an acre of hilltop set, totally fenced & accessed via electric gates in breathtaking Algarvian countryside in the centre of the sunny Algarve in total peace & tranquillity 15 minutes from Faro International Airport & the coast & overlooking the market town of Loulé. There are spectacular panoramic sea views from Faro to Portimao. Parts of the Quintassential date back to mid 19th Century & are divided up into 4 cottages, 1 large 2 bedroom apartment cottage, Orange & 2 newer 1 bedroom apartment cottages, Lemon & Carob & a rustic duplex cottage, Casa do Forno. All have their own separate entrances, own kitchens, private south-facing sun terraces & brick built Bar-B-Q areas. All accommodations have been furnished to a very high standard with cane & pine furniture. The Quintassential Apartment Cottages are fully licensed self catering holiday accommodations and meet to Portuguese rental law having our Alojamento Local licence (AL).