Martinhal Luxury Villa 10
Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
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Property Overview
- 6 guests
- 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms
- Algarve
If Baby-Friendly Boltholes could design resort holidays, Martinhal is how they would look. Having opened in summer 2010, this
fabulously well designed villa and hotel resort boasts both sophistication and
family-friendly appeal in spades. Plus it is pretty reasonably priced too.
The new resort is a smattering of funky cubist villas, a modern take on a village square, a spa and a hotel set on the edge of a nature reserve near the charming town of Sagres on Portugal’s Algarve coast. It’s contemporary but comfortable feel is, in places, somewhat reminiscent of a Heals catalogue set with high quality retro-modern furnishings set in front of huge picture windows, often framing views of the unspoilt coastline.
From tots to teens, there’s something for everyone in the wide ranges of facilities on offer, which are carefully blended into the landscape so it is easy to holiday in a chic villa by a beach and relax, but also seek out activity or sociability as and when you want it. Its heaven for parents with a fabulously funky kids club and crèche, water sports school, a football academy, excellent tennis centre and good selection of restaurants. The chic but family friendly pizza and pasta place also offers take-away, whilst the glamorous sea front cocktail bar and formal restaurant is perfect for ‘date nights’ with the help of on-site babysitters (book 48hrs in advance).
As well as the brilliantly designed and well-staffed crèche and kids club, there’s an excellent gated play area and a trendy games room stuffed with bean bags, games consoles, table tennis, air hockey etc. Two of the communal pool areas have separate toddler pools which are scattered with huge ‘Fat Boy’ bean bags that are perfect for snuggling up for a shady snooze, and chests stuffed with kids toys. Plus there’s a long list of baby gear available on request (see grey box).
The village square comes alive with families in the evening when parents sip drinks and nibble on dinner whilst little ones make new friends and play on bikes provided in the central area. Most evenings there’s either live music or the kids club staff offer impromptu games and face painting, so the usual struggle to keep kids entertained and relax over dinner is totally absent. Plus, if you feel like a night in, there’s a reasonably priced meal delivery service, take-aways from the pizzeria or deli, plus handy groceries in the village store.
The stylish but unfussy spa is the icing on the cake and the perfect way to top off a holiday that somehow manages to make parents feel like they can enjoy the kind of sophisticated and chic break they dreamed of before kids, but also take the little ones along and have fun with them too. Plus there’s no need to take out a second mortgage to do it!
Accommodation Overview – Luxury Villa 10:
There are around 20 luxury villas scattered around the Martinhal Beach Resort, each sharing use of the resort’s facilities, including the restuarants, kids clubs and communal pools, whilst having the benefit of their own enclosed gardens and private pools. Many enjoy lovely sea views and none are further than 8-10minutes walk from the beach or facilities.
One of only two single story villas at Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Villa 10 “Number 10” is an imposing beachfront property overlooking Martinhal Bay. The rear of the building faces a picturesque valley. Villa 10 has three double bedrooms and three bathrooms. Other modern amenities include fully fitted kitchen, laundry room and satellite TV. The living spaces are stylish and welcoming and benefit from under-floor heating, and there is an open fire in the lounge. Being on one level, this villa is perfect for families with young children and for those guests with limited mobility. A stunning covered terrace with patio furniture and built-in BBQ spreads along the edge of a landscaped garden that features a private heated 10,5m x 4m swimming pool with security fencing.
The new resort is a smattering of funky cubist villas, a modern take on a village square, a spa and a hotel set on the edge of a nature reserve near the charming town of Sagres on Portugal’s Algarve coast. It’s contemporary but comfortable feel is, in places, somewhat reminiscent of a Heals catalogue set with high quality retro-modern furnishings set in front of huge picture windows, often framing views of the unspoilt coastline.
From tots to teens, there’s something for everyone in the wide ranges of facilities on offer, which are carefully blended into the landscape so it is easy to holiday in a chic villa by a beach and relax, but also seek out activity or sociability as and when you want it. Its heaven for parents with a fabulously funky kids club and crèche, water sports school, a football academy, excellent tennis centre and good selection of restaurants. The chic but family friendly pizza and pasta place also offers take-away, whilst the glamorous sea front cocktail bar and formal restaurant is perfect for ‘date nights’ with the help of on-site babysitters (book 48hrs in advance).
As well as the brilliantly designed and well-staffed crèche and kids club, there’s an excellent gated play area and a trendy games room stuffed with bean bags, games consoles, table tennis, air hockey etc. Two of the communal pool areas have separate toddler pools which are scattered with huge ‘Fat Boy’ bean bags that are perfect for snuggling up for a shady snooze, and chests stuffed with kids toys. Plus there’s a long list of baby gear available on request (see grey box).
The village square comes alive with families in the evening when parents sip drinks and nibble on dinner whilst little ones make new friends and play on bikes provided in the central area. Most evenings there’s either live music or the kids club staff offer impromptu games and face painting, so the usual struggle to keep kids entertained and relax over dinner is totally absent. Plus, if you feel like a night in, there’s a reasonably priced meal delivery service, take-aways from the pizzeria or deli, plus handy groceries in the village store.
The stylish but unfussy spa is the icing on the cake and the perfect way to top off a holiday that somehow manages to make parents feel like they can enjoy the kind of sophisticated and chic break they dreamed of before kids, but also take the little ones along and have fun with them too. Plus there’s no need to take out a second mortgage to do it!
Accommodation Overview – Luxury Villa 10:
There are around 20 luxury villas scattered around the Martinhal Beach Resort, each sharing use of the resort’s facilities, including the restuarants, kids clubs and communal pools, whilst having the benefit of their own enclosed gardens and private pools. Many enjoy lovely sea views and none are further than 8-10minutes walk from the beach or facilities.
One of only two single story villas at Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel, Villa 10 “Number 10” is an imposing beachfront property overlooking Martinhal Bay. The rear of the building faces a picturesque valley. Villa 10 has three double bedrooms and three bathrooms. Other modern amenities include fully fitted kitchen, laundry room and satellite TV. The living spaces are stylish and welcoming and benefit from under-floor heating, and there is an open fire in the lounge. Being on one level, this villa is perfect for families with young children and for those guests with limited mobility. A stunning covered terrace with patio furniture and built-in BBQ spreads along the edge of a landscaped garden that features a private heated 10,5m x 4m swimming pool with security fencing.
Location Information
Martinhal is set just east of the slightly windswept but charming town of Sagres
on the Algarve’s westernmost tip. It is an impressive landscape where
the wild Atlantic and the warm calm Mediterranean meet, backed by a
Biogenetic nature reserve and is wonderful in autumn when the winds drop
totally and migrating birds make for spectacular sites. The fact the
region is renowned for wind has the benefit of keeping it unspoilt and
rarely seems to bother the families soaking up the sun around the pool,
many of whom welcome the cool breezes. The nature reserve is largely
flat which invites exploration by bikes, which can be hired, with or
without child seats and trailers, from the hotel, as well as by jeep
safari which can be booked via the ‘village square’ reception.
The beach at Martinhal is made up of lovely smooth sand and backed by a handy beach bar with toilets. There are small dunes that little ones enjoy rolling down and great opportunities for shell collecting whilst the sea is handily shallow to some distance. Kite surfing and eco buggies abound, but there’s plenty of space for sandcastle building and it’s just a short stroll to the hotel’s pool, beach bistro and trampoline area if the wind picks up. A nice alternative beach a short drive away is Praia Castelejo, which is largely sheltered and offers lovely rockpooling opportunities, as well as soft golden sands and shallow seas. Also nearby, Praia da Salema is backed by a pretty fishing village with restaurants and cafes offering lovely sea views. Just to the east, in the rocky cliffs, there are 140 million-year old dinosaur prints, which provide much fascination for little ones.
Sagres itself is within a 5-10 minute drive/taxi (do book a return as taxi a few and far between) trip from the hotel and boasts a handy supermarket, pretty square and a cluster of decent seafood and Italian restaurants.
Getting There: The airport at Faro is approx. 53 miles (75minutes drive). Taxi transfers can be arranged for an additional cost ( varies with size of party). Faro is served by low-cost airlines from most UK regional airports. Try www.skyscanner.net, which BFB finds is a handy reference guide to who flies where and when.
The beach at Martinhal is made up of lovely smooth sand and backed by a handy beach bar with toilets. There are small dunes that little ones enjoy rolling down and great opportunities for shell collecting whilst the sea is handily shallow to some distance. Kite surfing and eco buggies abound, but there’s plenty of space for sandcastle building and it’s just a short stroll to the hotel’s pool, beach bistro and trampoline area if the wind picks up. A nice alternative beach a short drive away is Praia Castelejo, which is largely sheltered and offers lovely rockpooling opportunities, as well as soft golden sands and shallow seas. Also nearby, Praia da Salema is backed by a pretty fishing village with restaurants and cafes offering lovely sea views. Just to the east, in the rocky cliffs, there are 140 million-year old dinosaur prints, which provide much fascination for little ones.
Sagres itself is within a 5-10 minute drive/taxi (do book a return as taxi a few and far between) trip from the hotel and boasts a handy supermarket, pretty square and a cluster of decent seafood and Italian restaurants.
Getting There: The airport at Faro is approx. 53 miles (75minutes drive). Taxi transfers can be arranged for an additional cost ( varies with size of party). Faro is served by low-cost airlines from most UK regional airports. Try www.skyscanner.net, which BFB finds is a handy reference guide to who flies where and when.
House Rules
Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
No smoking
Pets alllowed w/ prior arrangement
Suitable for children
No parties or events
What this place offers
Essentials
WiFi
baby Sitting
Nursery Gear
Golf Onsite/Nearby
Garden/Terrace/Balcony
Bar
Room Service
housekeeping
Comfort
Heated pool
Gated/Alarmed Pool
Outdoor
Tennis
Creche
Accessibility (Nearby)
< 2hrs
< 3hrs
Train Station
Beach Short Drive
Walk to Beach
Where you'll be
- Sagres, Algarve, Portugal
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