Studio in the Old Village

The room/studio is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared swimming pool. The Old Village was created some 20 years ago as a complete community, although it is only 15 minutes walk to the Vilamoura marina. The architecture of the ÔÇÿvillageÔÇÖ is reproduction 18th century Portuguese where the walkways are alternately classic and rural facades. The well tended gardens are always very colourful. The complex is free from traffic, and the walkways are a local version of cobbled streets. The Old Village is surrounded by the beautiful fairways of the Pinhal golf course.At present, there are two swimming pools, and a third will be in operation before the end of 2005. The main pool is family friendly with a very shallow area at one end. There are sunloungers at the pool and the centrepiece is the poolside bar. The main pool is less than 100 m. from the studio. Access to the pool is by 'pool cards' a deposit for which is charged by the agents, Alternativas. The second pool is not suitable for young children, due to the depth of water. This pool is smaller and has a more restricted area for sunloungers. There is a childrenÔÇÖs play area just over 100m from the studio.The Condominium of the Old Village make a charge of 1.5 euros per sun-lounger per half day. The studio has two comfortable reclining seats on the terrace for the afternoon sun.Some 50m. from the studio are the shops. The supermarket provides a comprehensive service, best of which is the wonderful bread and rolls which arrive early each morning. Although a little restricted in terms of space, it offers a wide range of goods. There is also a wine and spirits shop, along with two cafes where excellent snack meals are available. There is another caf+®, with computer facilities,(the Nautic Bar) some 150m. from the studio. There are two restaurants in the development. The Princess Garden restaurant is a splendid backdrop to the smaller of the two swimming pools. The Casa do Lago is on Church Square.Although the Old Village is not a large complex, there are few examples of such a wide range of services being provided so conveniently.