Casa Amendoeira is a pretty two bedroomed villa situated on the small privately owned Quinta da Saudade, a mature development occupying 24 acres in a peaceful country setting amongst orange, almond and olive trees about 5 miles west of Albufeira. The Quinta overlooks farmland and the marshes of Pera where there is a wetlands nature reserve and the Salgados golf course is only a few minutes away. The Quinta has two swimming pools one large pool with a separate shallow end for smaller children and a quieter kidney shaped pool set in gardens near Casa Amendoeira. In addition there is a tennis court, mini golf, petanque, table tennis and a children's play area with its own paddling pool.Horse riding is available on site for experienced and novice riders. The original farmhouse has been converted into an independently run bar/restaurant open at lunchtimes and evenings. There is also a poolside bar that serves light meals throughout the day and holds weekly barbecues in the summer. The villa has two terraces one leading from the sitting room with table and chairs, parasol, barbecue and sun loungers and a large roof terrace, both have wonderful views across open farmland towards the sea. There are 2 private, shared swimming pools on site and a poolside bar which serves light meals. An independently run bar and restaurant is open at lunchtimes and evenings. Also on site is a tennis court, mini golf, petanque, table tennis and a children's play area with its own paddling pool.