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Tracie
Owner from Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
About
A bit about myself ... I'm married with two children and live in Kent. I don't work full time but I have several interests, some paid, some voluntary, with most related to properties. For example, I'm a relocation agent helping people move to the UK, refurbish properties for business and own use, am a landlord and, of course, have Casa Amora.
My parents bought Casa Amora from plan and I took over the running in the mid-2000s. So, as well as being a business, it's our family vacation home. I plan on keeping the villa as a escape in the sun so no air conditioning or high-tech wiring, but homely, comfortable and with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. I'm open to suggestions.
Tracie :)
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Gillian
★★★★★Couple from Halifax, United Kingdom · September 2023
From ease of booking, use of a well maintained clean Villa, with excellent facilities – our holiday at Casa Amora was very enjoyable. Carole the Villa Manager and Paula the Maid were very good, and helped us settle in extremely well. In total, an excellent Villa, and one which we would highly recommend. Michael & Gillian Smith.
Ian
★★★★★Family from Manchester, United Kingdom · September 2023
The property was excellent especially the pool. The area was very quiet and clean. It was about 20 minute walk to the town centre with a hill to contend with. But nice weather and no issue. The town centre had everything you would expect, definitely will return with family. Easy to book and communicate with the owner, book this villa. You will not be disappointed.
Andrew
★★★★★Family from Taunton, United Kingdom · August 2023
We enjoyed our stay at Casa Amora. The villa had lots of space and was very clean. The pool was fantastic and to have the opportunity to eat in different parts of the villa was an added bonus. The sun room has fantastic views out to sea. The manager Carole was very friendly and made us feel welcome. Her knowledge of the Algarve helped us when planning to explore the area.
The instructions were clear including the directions, even though the hired car Satnav managed to take us right there.
Kim
★★★★★Family from Gibraltar, Gibraltar · July 2023
Pool area perfect
Maid service good
Inside tired no air con
Wet towels were left 3 times by maid even though we advised manager we still had to hang them up so they didn’t smell.
Broken fan we were told would be replaced straight away we were left a note under the mat saying no it would not be replaced that the way to cool the house was to close the curtains ?
We were not aware of the extra charge to use the only room in the house that had air con there is no extra price listed on the web site
On arrival pool was covered over and 4 pensioners had to remove the cover this should have been done prior to arrival
The house had not been aired and was very musty
Two of the bedrooms beds were on just on hard board no springs or slats
We didn’t contact manager as it was pointless and we wanted a family holiday not constant visits
Location to nearest supermarket is not as advertised you need a car for this area
First time in over 20 years of renting villas twice a year have we been dissatisfied
Reply from Tracie
Dear Kim,
I'm sorry to hear of your complaints and I will follow up with my manager about the towels and other short-term issues. Regarding the fan, the message I received was the fan wasn't cold enough rather than was broken and we discussed that the fan wouldn't cool the air just move it around. On that basis a different fan wouldn't resolve the issue.
I have checked my listing and within the "Villa Overview":
The roof top sun room has panoramic views over the countryside and coastline; this room has air-con, available with an additional charge. (Note that the main reception area and bedrooms do NOT have air-con).
The optional extras lists the cost for the "Sun Room Air-Con (subject to fair usage)"
In capitals at the end of the listing it states: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT CLIENTS HIRE A CAR.
In addition, beneath the map and not requiring any additional clicks it states:
Car hire Recommended - Some shops, bars and restaurants are within a 15 minute walk
The shops it refers to is a small supermarket, not the large ones on the road leading from the motorway.
I apologise again for any dissatisfaction experienced but I recommend you read listings more carefully n future and maybe contact the owner or manager whilst away in order to rectify any immediate issues.
Regards,
Tracie
Owner, Casa Amora
John
★★★★★Couple from Coleford, United Kingdom · May 2023
It was a pleasure to repeat our stay at Casa Amora. Once again we were able to enjoy the comfort the villa offers and relax around the pool when we weren't out seeing the sites. The local agent, Carol, is extremely helpful and the maid is pleasant and conscientious. We recommend the villa for couples like us or as a family holiday. A car is essential to enjoy the area. If not self catering there are many decent restaurants in the vicinity. Lots to recommend it and no complaints.
John
★★★★★Couple from Coleford, United Kingdom · September 2022
A delightful property, well maintained by the owner. The property was as described on the website. It included more than enough utensils if one wished to self cater, the lounge area and bedrooms were comfortable and it was a joy to relax by the pool. The cleaner Paula kept the property neat and clean, the pool maintenance man was a cheery gentleman and the local representative Carole was attentive and helpful. We found nothing to criticise. Hopefully we will go again.
Jaxx
★★★★★Family from Chichester, United Kingdom · August 2022
Fantastic great outdoors area lovely pool
Suited our family needs completely
Nuala
★★★★★Family from Southampton, United Kingdom · August 2022
My family of 5 stayed at Casa Amora in August 22 and had a fabulous time. The villa was lovely , well equipt and very clean. The automatic awnings were great and provided much needed shade over the patio area for those of us that needed shade. The bbq was great and much used ! The toaster broke during our stay. Once reported to Carol the on-site villa manager this was replaced within 24 hours. Would definately rebook should we return to Portugal
Joe
★★★★★Friends from London, United Kingdom · July 2022
Fantastic villa and exceptional value for money - photos don't do it justice in my opinion.
Main town is about 35 minute walk away, and is a pleasant walk in the early evening - be prepared for it to be slightly hilly though! We didn't rent a car and there were cheap cabs available via uber or bolt at all times (may need to wait 10 mins or so if calling one from the villa, but always pretty immediate if from the town back to the villa. Cost 4 - 5 eur per ride back from town, and similarly to the large supermarket - there are a couple smaller stores about 10 min walk away, but if you're doing a bigger shop it's all up hill on the way back!).
Outside area was great. Pool was a fantastic size and the diving board made for a very fun addition. Made use of the bbq too.
Tracey was always very quick and helpful in her communications.
Brian
★★★★★Family from Peterborough, United Kingdom · July 2022
This is our second stay here, just as nice and everything very clean.
The owner is always free to give any advise and carol the manager very helpful. The beds very comfortable and bathrooms lovely , the swimmingpool lovely and clean. All in all a very nice villa and price reasnable, would stay again.