Guest Reviews for Apartment Bluebell Jardins do Golfe
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The booking process with Sandyblue was also very easy, efficient and professional.
Dear Sandy Blue team,
We have just returned from 10 nights at the Apt Bluebell in Jardins Do Golfe, Vale do Lobo. We booked late this summer, so were nervous we would get the ‘unwanted’ accommodations options – But we were pleasantly surprised. The Apt was great for our set up of 2 adults and 2 young kids. Well equipped, clean and a big terrace to hang out. The Jardins complex was excellent- large and quiet grounds with plenty of space at the pool and surrounding gardens to keep the kids busy. 2 mins walk to an excellent supermarket… kids loved making their own freshly squeezed orange juice every morning at the Pingo Doce. The Praca beach club (Breeze) was perfect for when the Algarve waves were too big to swim in with the kids.
The booking process with Sandyblue was also very easy, efficient and professional. I would thoroughly recommend this location and apartment, we come to Portugal every year and always discover new things to do each time.
P Reynolds
Visited: August 2017
We enjoyed our stay in the Bluebell apartment
We enjoyed our stay in the Bluebell apartment and found all the staff very nice and helpful.
R Gabreil
Visited: August 2017
We had a lovely holiday in Vale do Lobo and the only complaint was that the time went too quickly!!
We had a lovely holiday in Vale do Lobo and the only complaint was that the time went too quickly!! The resort and the accommodation were super and central to everything we needed... pool, tennis, beach and a variety of lovely restaurants. The resort information booklet in the apartment was useful and through this, we not only hired a car, but followed some of the recommendations about places to visit further afield, such as Tavira, Loule and some of the beach coves around Vilamoura. We called in at the office one day and the girls were really helpful organising a boat trip for us, from the marina at Vilamoura. Pre booking and paying for the airport transfers in advance also meant that any worry was taken out of this part of the holiday too and Fillipe and his team were more than happy to share their knowledge and recommendations about the area.
All in all, thank you to the team for a lovely holiday. Your attention to detail meant that we could relax from the minute the plane touched down and we would certainly recommend your company. Hope to see you again in the not so distant future.
C Hornsby
Visited: July 2017
We have just returned from an amazing 2 week holiday in the Algarve.
We have just returned from an amazing 2 week holiday in the Algarve.
We spent our first week in the Bluebell apartment in the Jardin do Golfe complex in Vale do Lobo which was a perfect base to walk to the restaurants and nightly entertainment down by the sea front in Vale do lobo. As we hired a car for the week, it was also a good base to cover many of the towns along the south coast (Loule, Silves, Lagos, Villamoura, Tavira, Albufeira - to name a few!!!) Tavira and Silves were out favourites and both gave a real flavour of Portugal. The Jardin do Golfe complex has its very own pool with bar onsite and we were very fortunate to have the sea front Breeze club membership for the week which had another swimming, pool complete with beautiful sea views. The accommodation itself was Excellent with a lovely large balcony/terrace that we could relax, BBQ and eat on!
This was our first time travelling with Sandy Blue and I would certainly do so again. The car hire, transfers and both accommodations were perfect and brilliantly organised. Whenever we had a question, a simple phone call was all that was needed and it really felt like nothing would have been too much trouble. Thank you very much for making our holiday what it was and we hope to see you soon!!!!"
D McClymont
Visited: July 2017
Wish we were back there right now!
Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our holiday at Vale do lobo. The apartment Bluebell at Jardin do Golf was fabulous, comfortable,clean and very well equipped. We will certainly look at returning in the near future. As this was a golfing holiday the apartment was well placed to play at both The Royal and Ocean courses. We had elected not to hire a car and used the taxi service you recommended - at all times these were courteous and efficient. We had a fantastic time the weather was wonderful and the four of us wish we were back there right now!
Jennifer Well
Visited: October 2016
I would definitely use Sandy Blue again
We had a truly lovely holiday. I was very impressed with SandyBlue, the welcome basket was a lovely touch, the apartment was very clean and fresh and had everything we needed. I would definitely use Sandy Blue again and recommend to family and friends.
Charlotte Green
Visited: September 2016
The praca pool is wonderful for the children
The apartment was clean and spacious, the welcome pack was a nice surprise as we arrived. It was homely and comfortable for our stay. The praca pool is wonderful for the children and we used it daily. For us we would prefer a ground floor one for the children so they can run in and out freely, but will look to obtain a ground floor one on the complex at another time.
Angie Bromley
Visited: June 2016
We had a great time.
We had a great time.
Marc Seymor
Visited: September 2015
We had a great holiday.
We had a great holiday,
Thanks again - we will use Sandyblue for our next trip to Portugal.
Paul Cutts
Visited: August 2015
The apartment was perfect - every little detail just right.
Thank you all for a great week last week everyone, the weather was amazing. The apartment was perfect for us too. Every little detail was just right from the fluffy towels to the welcome basket! Absolutely top drawer the whole week. No critisism or complaints.
Will be recommending sandyblue to everyone I know.
Claire Winbourne
Visited: April 2015
Sandy Blue was fantastic again
Good morning. We have just returned from Portugal. I wanted to let you know that we had a great holiday and the service provided from Sandy Blue was fantastic again - from booking to our apartment on arrival. Love the new beach towels by the way! We would not hesitate in recommending Sandy Blue to anyone that is travelling to Portugal.
Ben Creasey
Visited: August 2014
Wonderful holiday
Thank you so much Sandy Blue for a wonderful holiday! The apartment was perfect and had everything that we needed. The welcome pack we received on arrival was a lovely touch that gave us time to really relax into making the most of our time in Portugal. Our concerns were resolved swiftly and efficiently, and always with a smile. Fantastic staff and a fantastic place!
Sonia Bardouille
Visited: August 2014
Light, spacious, clean and perfectly equipped
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at apartment Bluebell. It was light, spacious, clean and was perfectly equipped for us to enjoy a family holiday (we really loved the nespresso-style coffee machine!). It was great to be given a proper welcome pack on arrival.We would definitely come back to Jardin do Golfe with our two teenagers as they loved hanging out by the pool (and playing pool by the bar) and managed to play lots of tennis because the courts were much cheaper to hire than the ones in Vale do Lobo. Oh and they were particularly happy that the apartment has wifi so they could keep in contact with their friends back home. All in all it was a lovely holiday and I would definitely consider coming back next year.
Alison Ramsey
Visited: July 2014
Accommodation was very nice
Thank you. Accommodation was very nice. Location also very pleasant & convenient, though we failed to locate the local restaurant on the first night! A map of the resort in the apartment would be useful (SandyBlue managers note - there is a map of the local area in the Information Guide Booklet in the apartment). We had a couple of initial issues with the apartment – swiftly rectified. Best Regards Adrian Jackson
Adrian Jackson
Visited: July 2014
Bluebell was great, beautifully presented and well-equipped
First of all, the apartment was great, beautifully presented and well-equipped. The surrounding area of the gardens, pool and pool side bar were excellent too - the staff and manager at the bar were very helpful and friendly.
Finally, thanks all your help with the admin and communications before our holiday began etc, it was all excellent. Kind regards Liz & Geoff
Liz and Geoff
Visited: September 2013
Fabulous holiday thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bluebell
Yes, we had a fabulous holiday and thoroughly enjoyed our week at Bluebell. Although we know the Algarve pretty well, we had never found the Jardins do Golfe complex - it is excellent and we will hopefully come back at the same time next year. We spent more time in the pool and gardens than we expected and this was very much down to the poolside refreshment facilities – we must commend the new owners. Chatting with them and a few other guests, we all thought that it would be good to know more about what they provided in advance to help us plan. For example they did a great BBQ night and a fun quiz night. Good, well priced menu also, sufficient for during the day. Maybe they could have guests’ emails a few days in advance of their holidays so that they can advertise themselves. Not sure how practical, but just a thought anyway. The apartment is gorgeous and on our departure you should have found it in the same condition as when we arrived.
Yes we can send a few words for your website for future guests. Kind regards, and thanks also for the welcome pack. We enjoyed the wine! Gillian
Gillian and Family
Visited: July 2013
Fantastic apartment and Service!
My partner, baby (9mths old - her first holiday abroad) and I visited SandyBlue's Jardins do Golfe (apt 35) at the end of Feb and was absolutely thrilled with the whole experience from start to finish.
They really have thought of everything. The apartment was super, well-equipped (microwave, all the kitchen gadgets etc, kids toys, some warm blankets and heater since it was a bit chilly at night as we expected at that time of year) and the welcome pack was a nice gesture, especially since we arrived on a Sat evening and hadn't got anything to eat or drink!. The thing that stands out most is the exceptional customer service experience.
The Reservations Manager advised us before hand about everything and sent all the necessary details about getting picked up at the airport, access codes, Vale do Lobo etc etc (if you've never been here you'll be blown away - especially if you play Golf!) and she put our mind at rest since the apartment was being refurbished and we would be the first to stay in it since. She even sent loads of pics of the apartment to see before we flew out and kept us up to date about the weather. She also brought me a bottle of wine to the apartment for my birthday - a thoughtful surprise, that I can't imagine happening with any other company.
The wireless access was also useful since I needed to check my business emails every day. She arranged cheaper hire car for us for the week which was great. We met the whole team during our stay and they were all lovely. The apartment itself is in a nice block of other well kept apartments, the cleanliness, equipment, facilities all excellent. We all had a great break and will definitely be returning here soon through SandyBlue. It's not very often you come across an exceptional company such as this (we found them through a simple google search!) but now we have, we wouldn't use anyone else to come here again.
Big Buck & Miss Sween
Visited: February 2011
A good service!
THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND A PERSONAL APPROACH FROM START TO END WAS SIMPLY FANTASTIC AND MADE OUR STAY EVEN BETTER. I’LL CERTAINLY BE RAVING ABOUT THE PROPERTY AND COMPANY GENERALLY, TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Neil, Dawn & Sophie
Visited: February 2011
We are already missing the sunshine
We are back home and we are already missing the sunshine and heat of the Algarve, in special Vale do Lobo.
We would like to thank you for your services and kindness in regards to the birthday gift to Julia. She really loved it and is very fond of her new diary.
Anyway, we had a wonderful time, the apartment was great and if don't mind a small remark, the curtains of the master suite are too thin that allows the lights to pass through in the morning. My wife loves total darkness and I do believe that some people are like her. Overall, we had an awesome holiday and you can count on us to mention SandyBlue whenever we have a chance.
Thanks from all of us.
SandyBlue Note: thank you about the curtains, they were brand new and were promised to have 100% blackout. We have now replaced them with a different brand and been tested to ensure that the bedroom is now much much darker. Thanks for the feedback.
John Magalhães.
Visited: August 2010
Sandy blue Engagement!
Sorry only getting back to you now , We got engaged while in Portugual and have only came back to earth recently and unfortunately back to reality.
Thanks again for all your help we had a fantastic week
Una
Visited: October 2009
We had a brilliant time thank you so much for everything!!
We had a brilliant time thank you so much for everything. A big thank you to SandyBlue Team who sorted out the broken fridge on day one - he was a superstar and very helpful.
The welcome pack you guys gave us was brilliant and very useful also. We went to the Thai Garden as recommended and had a fabulous dinner.
The apartment was very comfortable, clean, convenient for the beach and golf course and we will definitely be back.
I will contact you in early Jan to look at some dates.
Look forward to hearing from you and will recommend you to all my friends and family.
Visited: September 2009
Para o ano se Voltar ao Algarve falamos!!
Chegamos bem ,obrigado.
A estadia foi boa e Casa tambem ,nada a apontar.
Para o ano se Voltar ao Algarve falamos .
Paulo.
Visited: August 2009
We were looking for somewhere to chill out in the sun...
We were looking for somewhere to chill out in the sun, and that was certainly delivered on this holiday.
We were so impressed with the location of the apartment- set in beautiful well-kept grounds. Even more impressive, was the interior of our accommodation..it really was so comfortable and clean, and the surprise welcome basket was very well received! And you were right, the restaurants were fantastic- great food really adds to the making of a holiday.
Everything was within walking distance...the beach was only a short walk away, and you could find us there almost everyday!
We would highly recommend Sandyblue...great accommodation and location, friendly staff, and guaranteed sun!
Thanks a mil!
Elaine
Visited: July 2009
The apartment was lovely
HI SandyBlue
The apartment was lovely, thank you for the unexpected welcome basket and it was really handy to have all the bits for cooking. Everything was perfect, thank you.
Take care
Emer
Visited: May 2009
We'd like to come back in December
We got back yesterday after an excellent week in the sun. The weather was unbelievable which meant we didn’t need any indoor facilities. No problems at all regarding the apartment
Chris and family
Visited: February 2009
I really admire you living out there.
Lovely to hear from you. I wanted to write to you to say thank-you but before I knew it it's nearly 3wks since we've been back! We had such a good time in Portugal and I've told all the family and I've put pics on facebook. I would love to come back and I'm sure we will I just can't say when. Anyway thanks again. It was lovely meeting you and I really admire you living out there. I think once you've left where you grew up, you can live anywhere. I don't think we'll stay in the ******, lovely as it is. The people are very strange (quite rude sometimes especially in shops or cafes - obviously credit crunch hasn't hit them here yet!) So we've been talking of Canada or New Zealand but who knows probably end up in Blackpool!
Heather
Visited: November 2008
WOW - is all I can say !
Hi SandyBlue
Wow - is all we can say - our holiday was absolutely fantastic. My mum could not get over how beautiful the resort is - she said it is the best place she has ever been and we all agree !
The apartment was way beyond our expectations - considering there was 4 adults and 2 babies it was very very spacious and we never felt cramped. Thank you for dropping in and making sure that everything was ok and that we were comfortable.
You have thought of everything that we could possible need - thanks because it made it so easy to settle in and really enjoy ourselves.
All your suggestions for what to do and places to see were spot on - we really could have spent another week in Jardins Do Golfe very very easily :-)
Without any doubt we will be back as I had thought travelling with the twins would be hard work but how wrong we were. Hopefully we can bag ourselves a cheapie flight and get back for Spring. The pool and beach are beckoning to me !
See you again soon
Anna & Scott & Dylan & Finlay & Ann & Mick
Visited: October 2008
I would recommend stay with these guys to most people
My family and I stayed at Jardins Do Golfe for a week this summer and really enjoyed our stay. It was a home away from home very comfortable with everything thing we needed with easy reach, shops, beach, places to eat and entertainment.
The apartment itself was very clean and tidy and the surprise welcome basket did put a smile on our faces when we arrive, nothing worse than arriving somewhere and not having anything to eat or drink.
The people were more than helpful and looked after us whenever we needed them. I would recommend stay with these guys to most people.
Regards
Zach
Visited: October 2008
Really, this is what makes a holiday a Holiday with a capital H!!!!
Choosing our holiday home and booking the flight last-minute, we were really surprised at the flexibility of the owner/agent, SandyBlue.
We’d expected to stay a few nights at our friend’s place as we didn’t book a regular 2-week period, but this wasn’t necessary: upon arrival early Sat. morning we could immediately enter the resort and receive the keys to the apartment, and stay during our 17 days’ holiday till the last moment Tuesday evening before catching our flight back.
Really, this is what makes a holiday a Holiday with a capital H!!!!
No last day’s pre-flight stress, stuffed together in the resort’s public bathroom with your suitcases like a bunch of homeless people…which really is a bit of a downer, isn’t it, after staying in a luxury villa or apartment.
No, at Jardins do Golfe you’re really welcome from the first moment till the very last. Last time we booked a privately owned villa through a common travel agent, which couldn’t give – despite all the luxury during the stay - the warm feeling of being welcome and flexibility we received at Jardins do Golfe.
When going to the Algarve, we’ll only book our holiday home at Jardins do Golfe through SandyBlue. After being there, you want to expand this warm, relaxed feeling over all your friends back in Holland, and the lovely thing is: you can! Staying there off-season, we easily could have invited over a couple of friends. Silly them, instead they booked a place in Holland for a long weekend, a place with NO WINDOWS in Holland’s last pleasant sunny weekend….
Through my stories, all my friends and acquaintances now do know what holiday making is all about, and are all curious to see the Jardins do Golfe’s website to plan their future holidays. The Jardins do Golfe apartments are beautifully located within the Vale do Lobo resort. Lush gardens surrounding the private pool, relaxing lounge music from the pool bar, a couple of glasses of chilled wine within reach, and all the built up stress from work disappears.
Its central location and tranquillity appeals to us both. Close to the beach, the natural reserve, two shopping centres, the surrounding quiet villages like Almancil or bigger ones like Quarteira, Loulé or Faro, and even the bigger Vilamoura and Albufeira resorts, you’ve got a lot of options to explore culture, nature and folklore. There’s a great choice of restaurants in each price category, but although the courses’ presentation and combination of ingredients might be more refined in some places (like, of course, the Michelin star restaurants), you can have a good lunch or dinner in almost any restaurant: due to the produce’s origin (naturally grown fruit, vegetables, and herbs, fresh fish and meat) you immediately taste the old fashioned way food’s supposed to taste.
The apartments are each beautifully designed in it’s own colour scheme and with it’s own matching furniture, but each one has this personal touch that makes you feel at home upon entering. A great choice of holiday books, your very own cd’s or the bossanova’s you just bought at the FNAC playing on the hifi set and your own home away from home is complete.
The Algarve is waiting for you to explore, but, believe me, for short stay visits (de-stress) you don’t want anything more than this place and a bit of sunshine.
Alexsia and Johan,The Netherlands
Visited: September 2008
Just wanted to say a big Thank You
Hi SandyBlue,
Just wanted to say a big Thank You for the apartment last week and all your information about the area.
SandyBlue Team were invaluable, such wonderful, decent people. You are so blessed!
We had a good week, had to leave 2 days early because of chicken pox...such is life with young kids.
The only frustrating thing was feeding kids. I remember you said there was no oven but this turned out to be a disaster as all the restaurants didn't open until 6.30/7pm and 3 hungry babies who are used to having dinner at 5pm was not a highlight of the week!!
So this apartment may not be suitable for young familes but apart from that is was fabulous. Thanks again,
Fiona
NOTE: BASED ON THE FEEDBACK FROM FIONA - IN THE BEGINNING OF SEPTEMBER I INSTALLED A BRAND NEW OVEN AND HOB IN THE APARTMENT ..... I really do not want anything to any less than perfect for everyone !
Fiona
Visited: August 2008
Thanks again for the lovely relaxing week
Hi SandyBlue,
This is just a quick email to let you know that we had a great time in apartment Bluebell last week.
Of course the weather did help!!!
We have never stayed on a complex before & were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the finish to the apartment.
It was large enough so that we didn’t feel cramped even though we have always had the luxury of our own space provided by villas in the past.
The interior design was excellent & all those extra touches of the shampoo, soaps, hairdryer & the lovely surprise welcome ‘pack’ of food & drink was very much appreciated.
SandyBlue Team was also very helpful when we arrived before the apartment was ready & allowed us to deposit our cases. In the past, although we have been told that this would be alright, in reality it hasn’t happened!!! Lita arrived every day as expected & did an excellent job of cleaning & tidying the apartment.
The way that you tried to help right from the initial enquiry was very refreshing, especially when you compare it to some of the others that we contacted. It was as though nothing was too much trouble.
We had a fantastic time & were actually considering purchasing one of the apartments there if one was available. Would really appreciate your comments & look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks again for the lovely relaxing week.
Graeme
Visited: August 2008
We had a great holiday
Dear SandyBlue
Well, we finally made it home on Saturday without any further mishaps; Michael is still feeling rough but a hell of a lot better than last week.
Thanks for your help in letting us stay on for the extra 2 days.
We had a great holiday, apart from Michael’s illness, it was nice to have met you.
Many thanks again, it was a pleasure meeting you also, it would have been nice to have shared a bottle or 2 of Planalto with you !!
Perhaps when we visit Portugal again, which I am sure we will.
Kind regards
Jo & Mike
Visited: July 2008
Great to meet you and thanks for all of your help!
Hi SandyBlue,
Thanks for your email. It was lovely to meet you last week!
It was very generous of you to treat us to a drink by the pool. Thank you so much!
Also, thanks for all of your help for a lovely and relaxing holiday. It was just what we needed! Sadly, we are now settling back into being back at home and are missing the sunshine terribly! Still, not long until the honeymoon, I suppose!
Also, thank you for your generous offer of a discount on future stays! We will be sure to bear that in mind! We are already missing our relaxing dinners by the beach and the sunshine!!!
We are tempted to move to a country where the sun shines for more than two minutes a year! Sadly, Manchester is no such place and our tans will be fading before we know it!
I hope you have a lovely time in Dubai and once again, great to meet you and thanks for all of your help!
We really appreciate it!
With best wishes,
Catriona and Andy
Visited: June 2008
I can't wait to have my holiday !
Fabulous SandyBlue...thanks for that. It's fantastic having our very own 'travel agent' who can give us the ins and outs of the entry situation at the airport!
Liam's much better today thanks so should be on fine form next week. I checked the 5 day forecast and it's been superb over there so just can't wait to get a taste of sunshine (it's been so hit and miss here hasn't it).
No, think we're pretty organised with regards to the drive from the airport. Should I print off all the details you have on your website though? I assume there is a pack at the apartment with similar information regarding location of supermarkets, beach, cafes etc.
Anyway, a big thanks again - you have been such a star and all your personal advice and guidance has been much appreciated.
Janelle x
Janelle
Visited: September 2007
A little bit more about the holiday !
Hi SandyBlue,
Hope you are keeping well. Yes I received your cheque.....thanks a million.
About the holiday....
We visited Jardins in late October. The weather was still quite pleasant for this time of the year and we had a great time. We found the apartment really nice and very well equiped with everything we needed for our holiday.
There is a beautiul beach nearby and the pool area is also ideal for sun bathing and swimming. The local area of Praca was fairly quiet at this time of the year so we found Faro and Villamora livlier for nights outs. Villamora is also great for watersports, boat tours etc.
We booked last minute and found SandyBlue extremely helpful and friendly. I would recommend Portugal and Jardins Do Golfe to anybody. Thanks :)
Brian
Visited: November -0001
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