Villa Leila is a beautiful villa overlooking the sea that is owned by the Portuguese Royal family. On the western part of the Algarve, the house is perched on the cliffs of Ferragudo. It faces west over the bay of Lagos and towards Sagres and the setting sun. The view is of the peaceful waters of the Algarve coast and yachts making their way from the marinas and of fishing boats passing in front of the house.
Across the wide estuary is a distant view along Praia Rocha beach that is well known to the many visitors to the Algarve region of Portugal.
Villa Royale has been completely refurbished and updated to modern standards, including internet WIFI access. \r\nThere are 9 bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, sleeping 19 persons spread over three floors of the building. Air-conditioning is only available in the bedrooms.
The original furniture has been restored, and the bedrooms have been refurbished in a more modern style but retain the original beds, which incorporate the family coat of arms. Outside there are extensive terraces and a swimming pool overlooking the sea. A downstairs bar and toilet are available from the pool which also has a poolside shower.
This villa has many exquisite living areas. You have a drawing room that overlooks the terrace with a sea view, that boats a beautiful piano. Formal dining room with seating for 8 people at the main table and a further 8 people on circular tables. You also have a breakfast room, just off the kitchen, which is normally used for children and their meal times. Entrance hall and cloakroom. Double doors leading to a private chapel.
Sleeping Accommodation
Bedrooms: There are 9 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, sleeping 19 persons and spread over three floors of the building. The house original furniture has been restored, and the bedrooms have been refurbished in a more modern style but retain the original beds, which incorporate the family coat of arms.
On the ground floor you have:
Two double bedrooms with en suite shower\/bathrooms. Sea views and doors leading out to the terraces.\r\nOne twin bedroom, with an en suite shower\/bathroom. Sea view and doors leading out to the terraces.\r\nOne twin bedroom with garden view and doors out to a terrace with a river view.
On the first floor you have:
One twin bedroom with an en suite bathroom \/shower room. Garden view.\r\nOne double bedroom with an en suite bathroom \/shower room. Garden view.\r\nOne twin bedroom with an en suite bathroom and sitting room, and leading to a further twin bedroom with a sea view and doors leading out onto a terrace.
On the basement level you have:
One triple children's bedroom (narrow beds) with en-suite bathroom and sitting area. Doors leading out from the sitting area onto the poolside terrace.
Bathrooms: All bedrooms are en-suite with shower\/bath bathrooms.
Games: Play room for children in the garage, with table tennis table.
Doors leading out from the sitting area onto the pool terrace. For parties of 10 persons or less, the ground floors only may be used.
Hair-dryers available in every bathroom. Play room for children in the former garage, with table tennis. It has a fabulous outside area with built in charcoal barbecue, a swimming pool 12.5 metres by 5 metres and the maximum depth is 1,40m (can be heated against an extra charge - Solar Heating). It has built in steps at the shallow end. Laundry room with two washing machines. Ironing room. Cots and high chairs: 1 cot and 1 high chair are available for children (to be requested in advance for an extra charge) .
\r\nThe owners of the house are non-smokers and it is suggested that those wanting to smoke should use the downstairs television room outside on the terraces and balconies.
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Other Information: The house has a lift which can be switched on upon arrival for the moving of luggage however switched off during your stay for safety measures.\r\nThe house has central heating available during the winter and air con available in the bedrooms only (excluding the basement trio bedroom), winter house heating has an extra cost of 300 euros per week.<\/p>\r\n
Cots and high chairs: 1 cot and 1 high chair are available for children upon request.
Please be aware, located 500m away over the water is located the Praia da Rocha Marina. During summer months, this Marina can produce a volume of noise.
Maid Service:
The rental price includes cleaning service 5 days a week, during week days and excluding bank holidays. Linen is changed every 7 days and towels are changed twice a week. There is a housekeeper and a gardener that look after the house on weekdays.
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Satellite TV: CNN, Skynews, Panda, Cartoon, Eurosport, Hollywood, Odisseia, Bloomberg, Mtv, Nat. Geographic, Fashion TV, People+Arts.
The villa is located 62 kilometres from Faro airport. The beach is 100 metres away. The nearest restaurant is 700 metres away.<\/p>\r\n","price_optional_extra":"Security Deposit 2,000 \u00e2\u201a\u00ac\r\n","sleeps_number":"19","bedroom_notes":"","bathrooms":"9","shower_rooms":null,"seperate_wcs":"1","bathroom_notes":null,"dining":"14","dining_room_notes":null,"at_a_glance":"Heated Pool, Beach Front, Wireless Internet, Satellite TV, Air-Conditioning","air_con_price":"0.00","pool_heating_price":"300","rating":"5 Star","distance_to_beach":"More than 1km to the beach","local_activities":"","property_aspect":"","apartment_villa":0,"bedroom_downstairs":"","toilet_downstairs":"","wheelchair_access":0,"pets_allowed":0,"smoking_allowed":0,"local_info":0,"hamper_list":0,"deposit_ammount":"","cancellation_policy":"","payment_terms":"","towels_and_linen":"","guest_request":0,"detailed_airport":0,"featured_resorts":0,"image":"property\/9-bedroom-sea-front-villa-543\/1508494386phpJW.jpg","google_map_code":"