Quinta da Encosta Velha
Budens (Algarve) Portugal
Quinta da Encosta Velha is the Vigia Group’s latest golf and leisure village. Situated within walking distance of the charming village of Budens, the resort overlooks the front nine holes of Parque da Floresta’s golf course. Clusters of two and three bedroom golf village houses, linked villas and villas afford large balcony and terrace areas - all designed to maximise outdoor living. Quinta da Encosta Velha boasts four communal swimming pools, stylishly designed accommodation, A Taberna Restaurant, Castaways Fun & Games Bar and a conference and banqueting centre - plus all the facilities at Parque da Floresta Golf & Leisure Resort are a two minute drive away, making this the ideal holiday destination for families and couples alike!
Especially recommended for: couples, families, foursomes, golfing groups and societies.
Resort Golf: Parque da Floresta
Nearest golf: Boavista, Palmares
Accommodation: Two and three bedroom golf village houses, three bedroom linked villas with pools and three bedroom independent villas with pools, all categorised as deluxe.
Accommodation features: Maid service; Spacious terraces and balcony areas; Colour satellite TV with remote control; UK and Portuguese free view channels; DVD and stereo system; Microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, hob, oven and washing machine for additional convenience;Three way air conditioning throughout; Deluxe properties feature excellent standards of décor and interior furnishings throughout; Welcome food pack; Use of communal pools at Quinta da Encosta Velha.
Facilities: 18 hole, par 71 golf course; Short game practice area; Vigia Golf Academy; Floodlit tennis courts; Castaways Fun & Games Bar (seasonal); Outdoor communal pools*** (adults’ and children’s); Health & Beauty Spa and Fitness Centre; Indoor pool**, sauna*, jacuzzi* & steam room* . Championship bowling green; Floresta Fun Club, Activ8 and Parque Football Academy; Water sports nearby; Horseriding, mountain biking and a range of excursions
* Not available to children under 16 years of age.
** Children under 16 - only allowed to use between 08h00 - 11h00
& 14h00 - 17h00 and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
***Free of charge to those staying in Parque da Floresta village
houses only. A small charge will be applied for those staying in
properties with private pools.
Restaurants and Bars: Vigia’s resorts offer a variety of restaurants and snack bars, ranging from formal to relaxed and cater for every taste!
- O Parque Restaurant - Continental/Full English breakfast, lunch and á la carte dinner.
- Spike Bar - Refreshments, snacks and light meals. All sports TV channels.
- A Taberna Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast, lunch (seasonal) and á la carte dinner.
- Blue Lagoon Poolside Restaurant - Refreshments,
light meals and snacks. (Open during high season). - Vicentino’s Trattoria - Italian dishes & pizzas to eat in or takeaway. Lunch and dinner.
- Blue Wave Beach Bar, Cabanas Velhas - Light salads, snacks, fresh fish and seafood. Shuttle bus service available (seasonal).
- A Prancha Restaurant & Bar - Opening soon... light meals, snacks, pizzas, lunch and dinner.
- Castaways Fun & Games Bar (seasonal) - Refreshments & snacks daily. All sports TV channels
Guest services: Babysitting/child care services; Foreign currency exchange; 24-hour reception; Safety deposit boxes and ATM machine; Hair Studio; Doctor available 24 hours; Special events and entertainment; Bar/lounge ; Golf Shop; Free parking; Resort restaurants; Multilingual staff; Resort shuttle bus (seasonal) ; Internet service; Conference & Banqueting room; Weddings catered for; Resort shop (seasonal); Scoops Ice cream Parlour (seasonal);
Nearby: Watersports, historic town of Lagos, Lagos marina, picturesque fishing village of Salema, Sagres and Cape St Vincent (most south-westerly point of continental Europe)
Driving time from Faro airport: 1 hr 10 mins
Course Master Golf Holidays offers reduced green fees on most Algarve golf courses (Castro Marim Golf, Quinta do Vale , Quinta de Cima Golf, Quinta da Ria Golf, Monte Rei Golf, Benamor Golf, San Lorenzo Golf Club, Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago South Course, Quinta do Lago North Course, Vale do Lobo Ocean Course, Vale do Lobo Royal Course, Vila Sol Golf Club, Vilamoura Old Course, Pinhal Course, Laguna Course, Millennium Course, Victoria Course, Salgados, Faldo Course, O'Connor Course, Silves Golf Course, Pinta Course, Gramacho Course, Alto Golf Club, Morgado do Reguengo, Alamos, Penina Championship, Academy and Resort Courses, Palmares Links Golf Club, Boavista Golf, Parque da Floresta Golf Club) for their clients!
