May 2022/…Four Seasons Fairways, the Algarve's premier villa resort, is delighted to announce the completion of their huge €10m refurbishment 'Project Silver'. Over the past 8yrs, including the pandemic period, Four Seasons Fairways has been working tirelessly to complete the refurbishment and total overhaul of their villa portfolio with the final 25 villas being completed in April 2022. The heart and soul of the resort is The Clubhouse, which launched back in 2018 having been totally re-developed. It is now home to a glass walled wine cellar, indoor-outdoor bar, two heated swimming pools and a spectacular 'Upside Down World' Kids Club. Its gourmet offering is also world class with Amara, an intimate restaurant serving contemporary cuisine with a Portuguese influence and VIVO Bistro & Cocktail Lounge.

The outcome of Project Silver is simply stunning and most importantly, the feedback from happy guests and loyal members indicates it's been a great success and places the resort in a very strong, competitive position in the marketplace, with an exceptional product.

Looking Ahead…10yr Capital Investment plan

“To ensure future success for the resort, ongoing investment is 100% necessary with consistent and incremental improvements to the whole resort over the next 10yrs” comments Jorge Oliveira, General Manager Four Seasons Fairways. “Prioritising continued work on the villas to ensure high quality and comfort of the accommodation will remain key along with the quality and service offered across the Clubhouse facilities. It is vital that these areas continue to develop and improve in the years to come” he continued.

Specific areas that have been identified for imminent change and upgrades include the Minimarket and a brand-new outdoor terrace dining area for Amara with works due to commence for both simultaneously in November 2022 with estimated completion February/March 2023.

Focus investment areas include:

Mini Market: The new mini market will re-launch as a gourmet delicatessen with bakery serving freshly baked goods, and array of seasonal, local produce including wine, vegetables, cheese and meats. The building itself will be designed with local influences at its heart and decorated with Portuguese tiles.

New Outdoor Terrace for Amara: Above the new mini market will sit Amara's brand-new outdoor terrace dining area which will expand the restaurants capacity and allow for an exquisite al fresco evening dining experience with unbeatable views and food to match.

Villas: The long-term plan is to maintain villa standards and quality for the future with ongoing upgrades to soft furnishings both inside and out alongside more structural upgrades such as new windows and doors to improve overall comfort and in turn energy efficiency.

General Resort Upgrades: Various areas of the resort will benefit from investment in the coming years including the ladies changing rooms which will be redeveloped to match the quality of investment elsewhere in the resort, new buggy for member and guest transportation, children's and teenager's playground and activities, the resurfacing of roads within the resort, developing new activities (considering Padel Tennis) and an upgrade to the information centre.

IT & Technology: Four Seasons Fairways is looking to take advantage of new and enhanced technology to improve the quality of services provided to members. Although this is very much behind the scenes work, emerging technologies play a pivotal role in businesses development and investment in this area is vital to ensure smooth running of the resort in the years ahead.

Sustainability: A long term plan to make operations more sustainable is not only a duty but is imperative in the future strategy of Four Seasons Fairways both at a structural and operational level with a number of initiatives having already been implemented and which will be communicated in due course. In terms of energy savings, the implementation of solar lighting throughout the resort is being discussed along with the installation of photovoltaic panels for energy production or solar panels to heat water.

Four Seasons Fairways

With 3,000 hours of sunshine and just 3hrs flight from the UK, the Algarve is unique in that it boasts some of the mildest winters in Europe, offering a truly delightful year-round destination. Situated in Quinta do Lago and nestled within the privacy and security of the Ria Formosa nature reserve, lies Four Seasons Fairways.

The stylish new villas perfectly complement the resorts Clubhouse area which is home to stunning heated indoor & outdoor pools, Kids' Club, wine cellar, fully equipped gym, treatment rooms and cleverly designed indoor-outdoor bar. It is also home to VIVO Bistro & Cocktail Lounge and Amara, an intimate restaurant where they have twinned sophistication and Portuguese traditions with contemporary cuisine to give guests an unmistakable and memorable experience. Each discreet and elegant villa is set in beautifully landscaped gardens and features their own pool or jacuzzi, terrace or garden and outdoor BBQ/cooking station. The refurbished villas cleverly blend authentic Portuguese style with modern and vibrant interior décor and furnishings, new state-of-the-art kitchens and lighting design that is both functional and atmosphere-enhancing. Portugal's history and culture has been the major inspiration for the design including the discovery journeys in the XV century, poems from Luis de Camões and the Fado singing, remembering Amalia Rodrigues. The sea, the sky and the typical azulejo are also present in the blue colour scheme in the lounge.

Whether you're looking for a place to escape a deux or somewhere to reconnect with friends or family, Four Seasons Fairways really is the perfect place to escape for a week of warmth, sun and sumptuous Mediterranean food. 2022 is also a great time to take advantage of their NEW Family Week, Active Living Week, NEW In-Villa Massages and 'Drop & Scoff' food delivery service.

Rates: 7 nights in a two or three-bed villa or apartment with swimming pool or Jacuzzi ranges from £1,100 - £3,505 on a self-catering basis. www.fourseasonsfairways.com 

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