WELCOME

Set in a stunningly beautiful undiscovered continental location, boasting over 300 days of sunshine per year, Tall Pines Village is a truly exceptional park home environment offering the best value for money in the whole of Europe.

Within 18 acres of beguiling and tranquil pine forest, with mountain views, at the very edge of Portugal's Serra Estrela National Park, Tall Pines Village, which is British owned and managed, provides luxurious living at a highly affordable price.

Our costs are low, our margins are tight, so you receive the very best deal that exists in the market today. This is what you get:

• A brand new holiday home in the sun for as little as £29,950.
• In approximately 100 square metres of land, with an industry-leading 20-year licence.
• Set within a staggeringly beautiful 18-acre park.
• Complete with clubhouse, bar, bistro, swimming pool, tennis court, bowls club membership, boule court, library, launderette and supermarket.
• Plus concierge service and 24/7 UK-operated site management.
• And a huge variety of sights and activities right on your doorstep.

We chose this area for a reason: it's one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the whole of Europe. Yet but a short hop to the picturesque, pocket sized city of Oliveira, with its laid back bars and restaurants, shops, supermarkets, banks, health centre, modern hospital and wide range of activities. Tall Pines Village is the perfect destination for those seeking a little piece of paradise at a recession-busting price.

OUR PARK HOMES

Tall Pines Village offers a little piece of paradise at an affordable price. Your park home is brand new, detached and designed and built to the highest specification and standards, offering a manufacturer's guarantee together with our own 20-year renewable licence.

Occupying an approximate 100 square metre plot and set within 18 acres of beautiful pine and eucalyptus forest, each home is well constructed on a sturdy galvanized chasis with a galvanized steel roof, enameled in colour to blend in perfectly with the surroundings. Walls and doors are reinforced for added security, have thermal and acoustic insulation throughout (including floors and pipework) and PVC double glazing comes as standard. Air-conditioning is an optional extra.

Your property, which has a pitched ceiling, is fully-fitted throughout, including lighting, electric sockets, pre-installation of TV aerial (receiving UK stations), wooden bed bases, sprung mattresses, a fold out occasional bed, ergonomic built-in wardrobes and fitted kitchen and bathroom appliances. These are top-class finished units, with no compromises.

Your property comes fully-furnished, with sofas, beds, mattresses, wooden tables and chairs, floor and wall units and cupboards, plus curtains and blinds throughout. In the kitchen there's a gas hob with protective tempered glass, stainless steel sink with drainer.

Saftey features include a smoke detector, CO detectors, a fire extinguisher and emergency escape windows.

ATTRACTIONS, FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Tall Pines Village is enormously pleased to report that it has recently been granted planning permission for a wonderful new clubhouse with a fully equipped auditorium, that will feature regular and varied entertainment, plus an enhanced bar facility, restaurant and series of terraces overlooking the ornamental lake. This will provide a spectacular range of amenities that haven't yet been factored into the current sales prices (effectively, if you're quick, you get them for free!).

On-Site Facilities To Include (but not limited to):

• Clubhouse with multiple leisure activities - to relax, unwind and socialise.
• Bar, where local wines and liqueurs can be sampled and enjoyed.
• Bistro, where tempting local dishes are served alongside home-cooked British fare.
• BBQ terrace.
• Shower block, with clean, ergonomic and modern amenities.
• Heated swimming pool with nighttime illumination. Hot tub, for year-round bathing.
• Supermarket, with local produce & ingredients plus your domestic favourites.
• Free Reading Library with phones, DVDs, games, sports equipment, etc.
• Launderette: commercial-grade washing & drying machines, TV & refreshments.
• Boule court and all-weather tennis court (but it's mostly sunny, anyway).
• Planning granted for a 9-bed apartment block, with disabled facilities.
• Mini-Bus for excursions and outings.
• Taxi booking service.
• Full Concierge Service - for entertainment and sightseeing bookings & tours.
• Full Rental Management Programme - to maximize yields and cover all your costs whilst you are not in residence (and provide a healthy income to boot).
• Legal and translation service.

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Off-Site Amenities

• Bowling - The gentle and grand game of Lawn Bowls can now be played outside of the Algarve on a new green prepared to professional standards. The Sarzedo Lawn Bowls and Social Club, Arganil, and its patrons Trevor and Denise, would like to welcome all Tall Pines Village owners and holidaymakers to their club. They offer our clients free introductory lessons, should they require, and you can also enjoy light snacks and refreshments in their clubhouse, while relaxing by the pool.
• Skiing - Situated within 1 hour's drive is Estancia de Esqui. This ski resort has 5 miles of slopes with 9 runs, as well as a terrain park for snowboarders, and is ideal for both beginner and experienced skiers. See www.skiserradaestrela.com
• Rock Climbing - Being situated at the edge of the Serra Estrela National Park, we are perfectly located for those wishing to partake in many outdoor activities. We can highly recommend Rock and River, who offer group activity experiences specialising in rock climbing and river kayaking. See www.rockandriver.com.pt
• Town & Village Markets - Many markets are within easy reach, offering a huge variety of local produce. These take place weekly and daily in and around the area, and we would be happy to advise of exact locations and times. There are also a number of artisan and local produce fairs featuring organic plants and vegetables, handmade jewellery, soaps, wines, sauces, cheeses etc, together with stalls of local liqueur manufacturers and honey farms.
• Beaches - The coast is but an hour's drive away, with Figueira de Foz and Aveiro being the our pick of the best. Figueira de Foz is located at the mouth of the River Mondego and has several beaches and is also home to one of the largest casinos on the Iberian Peninsula. Aveiro is nicknamed the 'Portuguese Venice', due to its canals and moliceiros (gondolas), which can be hired to take you on a tour or for fishing. It is also famous for its traditional sweets (ovos moles) and candy-striped houses.

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• Water Park - The aqua park of Praia das Rocas is under 1 hour away and is situated on a 1km-long lake with a swimming pool of 2100m2. The park boasts the largest wave machine in Portugal. There are also many local praia fluvials (river beaches) in the area, the closest being at Coja, just 5km away, so there's no need to travel far for a long swim (although we also have a swimming pool and hot tub on site). See http://www.praiadasrocas.com
• Golf - The nearest golf course is Montebelo Golfe (40 mins), located just south of Viseu. It is a beautiful 27-hole course with the cost of a round starting at just €41. We can arrange tee-times and transport through our site office. There are plenty of other courses in the locality. For further details see http://www.golfemontebelo.pt
• Horse Riding - Considering the environment we enjoy, it is of no surprise that horse riding is very popular in the area. There are many equestrian facilities, where you can take riding lessons, treks or just help with the care of the horses.
• Angling - With over 200 rivers in the area, there's plenty of choice to enjoy your favourite pastime. The cost of an annual licence is between €4 and €7, and among the fish to be caught are carp, trout and barble. Experienced guides for the area can be arranged through our site office, and we can also schedule sea fishing trips at Aveiro.
• Culture & The Arts - Coimbra (45 mins away) has a Life Science Centre, University, Cathedral, and is the ancient capital of Portugal. There is a Bio-Park at Serra da Lousa (30 mins), and Viseu (45 mins) offers thermal spas and an Ice Bar. Seia (30 mins) boasts a Toy Museum, a Bread Museum and is the gateway to the ski resort and National Park, whereas Piadoa (30 mins) is a traditional slate village. Culture vultures must visit the 10th Century church in Lourosa and the Roman ruins at Bobodela.

ADVANTAGES

What are the advantages of a park home as opposed to an apartment?

Well, price is a major factor. An equivalent two-bed holiday home apartment in Portugal would set you back £150,000, or five times as much as one of our park homes. And instead of a 3-metre square balcony overlooking another concrete apartment block, at Tall Pines Village you get 18 acres of parkland to play in. Oh, and with an apartment that would be £150,000 plus property transfer tax (5%), stamp duty (0.8%) and legal fees (1.5%), whereas there are no purchase taxes to pay with a lease at Tall Pines Village, and no legal fees.

All other costs are also much lower. The Service Charge you pay covers communal area maintenance, garbage disposal, security, utilities provision, amenities provision/servicing, gardening, pool maintenance, on-site and on-call staff and community charges. These would all be billed to you separately (and probably in Portuguese!) if you owned an apartment, and at a much higher cost.

And you would be unlikely to receive for free a Concierge Service, free Wifi, a clubhouse, entertainment and events, an excursions booking service, nor necessarily a fully maintained swimming pool.

Fundamentally, what Tall Pines Village offers is a comprehensive Mediterranean holiday home ownership experience at an extraordinarily cost-effective price that's as hassle-free as it gets.

OUR LOCATION

A personal view, by Duncan MacDonald, Park Manager:

The first time I arrived at the Silver Coast region of Portugal I was enchanted. My immediate impression was how clean, bright and colourful everything was, and how beautifully kept the villages are. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and very, very friendly, an evocative reminder of times gone by when the need for urgency was the last thing on your mind, and where you could happily leave your door open without undue consideration.

Visually, the Silver Coast region, including Beira Alta and Baixa, is akin to the Lake District in the UK - only much warmer! We enjoy 300 days of sunshine here.

Surrounded by mountains, forest, lakes and rivers, the area has a timeless beauty and soul that I have not encountered anywhere else in my travels throughout Europe.

Click here to view my photographs of the area.

Approaching my destination of Lourosa and Tall Pines Village, I eagerly anticipated what was to be in store. And I was not disappointed. Set in 18 acres of pine and eucalyptus forest, on the edge of a village famous for its 10th Century church and cobbled streets, the tranquility of Tall Pines Village has to be experienced to be believed.

The feeling of being at one with nature is undeniable. The air is filled with the scent of wild flowers, pine and eucalyptus and the becalming sounds of the local wildlife going about its business. And yet, just a short 10-minute drive away, the nearest towns of Oliveira and Tabua, with their laid-back bars and restaurants and vast number of shops to explore, offer an entirely different kind of entertainment.

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As for Portuguese life, there's a myriad of things to do and see. Traditional vistas abound: the elderly, black-clad matriarch carrying a bundle of firewood on her head; old gents lovingly tending their smallholdings; sleepy donkeys pulling carts and small ploughs - a complete contrast to the close-by towns and cities that are vibrant and modern.

The local 'festas' (fetes) are held in each village throughout the year and the people are so friendly and inviting, it is unbelievable. From the brimming local shops to the colourful street markets and cafes, there is something to indulge everyone, young and old. There is also the 'cheese trail', that invites you sample local produce. Couple this with a tour of the myriad regional wineries and you have the perfect day. (Well, in my opinion!)

For the more physically inclined, the region offers every conceivable form of outdoor activity, including rambling, mountaineering, horse and donkey trekking, kayaking, paint-balling, tennis, bird-watching, angling and even skiing. We are also associated with the only bowling green outside of the Algarve, which is again UK-owned and run.

The wide variety of local bars and restaurants are an absolute delight. There are street cafes serving fresh cakes, and 5-star restaurants, where you cannot fail to be impressed by Portuguese gastronomy and exquisite locally-produced liqueurs.

Seriously, if you are looking for a holiday home, second home, retirement home or even considering a permanent relocation, and one that offers a variety of unsurpassed and surprisingly cosmopolitan tastes, then the Silver Coast and Tall Pines Village is for you.

As my wife Jennifer keeps expressing: "What is there not to like?"

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The Climate

Portugal is blessed with a benign climate all year round, with warm weather throughout the country between April and October. Even in the winter, which is pleasantly mild, you can expect 3.5 hours of sunshine daily (it is possible to swim in the sea from March through November).

Getting Here:

By Air:

To Porto (1.5 hours). Flights by Easyjet (Gatwick), Ryanair (Birmingham, Bristol, Liverpool, Gatwick, Stansted, Dublin), TAP Air Portugal (Gatwick). Prices from €60 return.

To Lisbon (3 hrs). Flights by Easyjet (Bristol, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Gatwick, Luton), BA (Heathrow), BMI Baby (Manchester), Vueling (Gatwick, Heathrow), Aer Lingus (Dublin, Cork). Prices again from €60 return.

PARK MANAGEMENT

Tall Pines Village is British owned and managed. We are open twelve months of the year.

We handle security, maintenance, repairs and renewals, the provision of services, together with a full rental management programme.

Whether you are looking to use your property full time or are seeking a rental investment, we have a full management structure in place to take care of your every need, whether you are in residence or distanced.

Our holiday lettings department is dedicated to providing the best service available (a lot of people propound that, but few can offer it). We can expose your property to the holiday rental market (should you so desire) and secure bookings on your behalf, providing holidaymakers with the perfect vacation experience, and ensuring you receive peace of mind and the very best rental returns, hands and hassle-free.

Tall Pines Village is managed by Duncan and Jennifer MacDonald, who remain permanently on-site with their young family. Originally from the UK, they have lived on the Iberian peninsula for 10 years.

"We are both bi-lingual and have 2 children (aged 6 and 4), and have over 20 years' experience within the hospitality industry (both in the UK and Spain). When we were offered the opportunity to move to this delightful area of Portugal there was no hesitation. It is a beautiful place with friendly and welcoming locals."

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The site itself, which is British-owned, will have a bar and bistro offering local traditional foods as well as good old-fashioned cooking from the UK. Duncan MacDonald reports: "Along with an entertainment programme and speciality nights, we are looking forward tremendously to welcoming our new customers. It will be such fun."

"Our ethos throughout our careers has been one of client focus and we aim to continue that here in Portugal. We like to ensure that our customers can feel 'at home' and endeavour to fulfil any requirement that they may specify."

The site itself is fully secure, with a maintenance team on hand should they be needed, together with CCTV coverage throughout. As a family, Duncan and Jennifer trust that your experience at Tall Pines Village will leave you with a feeling that you are not just customer, but a valued client and a friend, and they are available to help at any time of the day or night.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Tall Pines Village offers a variety of unit sizes and configurations. All you need to do is choose the scale of the property you desire, and your preferred internal layout. Then, using the site plan, let us know where you wish your holiday home to be situated within the park, subject to availability (click here to view site plan). If there are any extras you'd like to include, just let us know about those, and we'll do all the rest. By Spring next year, everything will be ready for you, so that you may enjoy your holidays in Portugal for as long as you wish.

Tall Pines Village Park Home
Two-Bedroom Sienna Configuration - £29,950 (click to see layout)
Two-Bedroom Villa Deluxe Configuration - £32,950 (click to see layout)
Three-Bedroom Villa Deluxe Configuration - £35,950 (click to see layout)

Prices include: Park home manufacture, transport and delivery to Tall Pines Village, siting, installation of utilities and commissioning, providing a ready-for-use holiday home complete with gas test certificate. The Park's management handle all this on your behalf.

Extras
Air-conditioning - £725
Holiday Comfort/Rental Pack - 2-bed (click here for a list of contents) - £2,700
Holiday Comfort/Rental Pack - 3-bed (click here for a list of contents) - £3,450
Garden Storage Unit - to be confirmed
Exterior Veranda - to be confirmed
Extra sets of keys (3 sets provided, per extra set) - £5

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Annual Running Costs
Service Charge - £1500 pa + VAT (click here to see what is included)
Compulsory Site Insurance - to be confirmed - covers full re-instatement of park home and £4000 of contents (click here to read policy terms and conditions)
Water & Electricity - metered and charged at cost, twice a year
Annual Gas Safety Test - to be confirmed

Financing
Please contact us to discuss finance options. There are only 70 units available and at these prices interest is bound to be huge. But a £2,000 deposit secures your purchase (fully refundable, subject to site plan and contract). The balance is then due in stage payments.

Yield
If you offer your property into the optional Tall Pines Village Rental Pool we could achieve a yield for you in excess of 20% per annum, without you having to do anything. Typically, this could provide ample rental income to cover any finance cost outgoings, should you choose to finance your purchase, thus providing you with entirely free holidays!

Click here to contact a Sales Agent.

Tall Pines Village will open in Spring 2011.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Do I own my park home outright?
Yes you do. It is 100% your property. You rent the land on which it is situated from us (on a 20-year renewable licence/lease), but the property itself is totally yours.

How many weeks a year can I use Tall Pines Village?
The park is open all year round, for holiday purposes. Although we are not a residential site, you can stay as long as you wish.

Is my 20-year licence transferrable?
Yes, you can sell your property and your licence at any time (we will even market it for you), or you can pass it on to family members.

Can I sell my park home?
Yes, it is your property, so you can sell it at any time (again, we will happily market it for you).

Can I rent my park home?
Yes, you can rent it out privately or we can rent it out on your behalf, or a combination of the two.

Do I only pay for electricity and water used?
Yes, you simply pay in arrears for any electricity or water used.

Am I covered for medical care (E111 / EHIC)?
Yes, as a UK citizen you are covered for medical treatment in any EU country.

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Can I drive on my UK licence?
Yes, UK citizens with a full driving licence can drive anywhere in the Eurozone, providing you are adequately insured.

Can I have a Portuguese bank account?
Yes, you are at liberty to open a Portuguese bank account, should you so desire, but it is not a requirement. There are no restrictions for UK/EU citizens opening bank accounts in Portugal.

Can I spread my ground rent and insurance costs?
Yes, we wish to make your holiday home ownership experience as convenient and comfortable and affordable as possible. Should you wish to spread payments throughout the year, then that's easily arranged. You can set up a standing order in the UK or Portugal (in either sterling or euros), make a bank transfer, receive a Paypal invoice or pay cash; it's entirely your choice.

Do I have translation help?
Yes, if you need it we can provide it, but all correspondence from the park will be in plain English, and we look after everything on your behalf.

Can I be collected and returned to the airport?
Yes, of course. We can arrange taxi services, not only for airport arrivals and departures, but also for whatever you wish to do during your stay.

Can I have Internet connection?
Yes, this is complimentary. There is free, high-speed broadband WiFi throughout the whole park.

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Are there organised excursions to places of interest?
Yes, we arrange all manner of activities through the year; hundreds of events and trips. You will certainly not be short of things to do.

Is UK television available?
Yes, for a very modest subscription fee we will pipe this directly into your holiday home, for private viewing. Sports and cultural events will also be screened in the clubhouse.

Are there lessons to learn Portuguese?
Yes, absolutely, that is not a problem at all. It is included in our extensive list of activities and we can also organise private lessons, should you wish. The general rule is: if it's available locally, we will provide it; if it's not available, we will endeavour to source it. Nothing is too much trouble.

Can I have free bowling lessons?
Yes, we have formed an association with the local bowls club, the only such organisation outside of the Algarve (British owned and run). They will be happy to provide you with free lessons.

Can I park my car next to my plot?
Yes, absolutely, right next door. There is plenty of space to park your vehicle. Alternatively, you are equally welcome to leave your vehicle out-of-the-way in our Guest Car Park.

Can I visit the park all year round?
Yes, we are open 24/7, 365 days of the year. And for 300 of those it's sunny!

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

CONTACT US

Of only 70 park homes currently available at Tall Pines Village a number of units have already been spoken for. At these kinds of prices, in this location, with this kind of quality and range of facilities, with this level of dedicated service and commitment, and UK owned and managed to boot, we don't expect the remaining units to hang about. You should call us today.

Call us for a discussion on: 0844 544 6545

Email us at: info@tallpinesportugal.com (please include your daytime telephone number)

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Write to us at:

Tall Pines Village Ltd
Llandrinio Hall
Llandrinio SY22 6SG