This charming fine dining restaurant is owned by Monte da Palhagueira and housed in the converted stable buildings of the original 19th century quinta. It is regularly named as one of the top ten restaurants in the Algarve.  

Run by Dutch owners Vincent van Dijk and Helma van Rossum, Le Marquis is a gastronomic delight for village residents, guests and locals, and its superb traditional Sunday roasts make it one of Faro’s favourite destinations for families.  

Vincent uses the freshest local ingredients wherever possible, and produces delicious, beautifully presented dishes served inside by a roaring open fire in winter and on the pretty enclosed bougainvillea terrace in summer. 

Le Marquis hosts a monthly villagers’ lunch, as well as barbecues throughout the summer. 

All village properties are available through a ‘Lifetime Residency Agreement’ under English law (in some countries this is called “a right to occupy”). The payment that secures your Lifetime Residency is refundable at one year’s notice, minus a so called retention sum for the renovation and improvement of houses and the village, ensuring your capital investment is protected. The money can also be used to cover your assisted living fees when you move over to one of the stunning appartments within the Nursing Home. Lifetime residency contracts range from £240,000 for a stylish one-bedroom apartment to £600,000 for a stunning three double-bedroom detached villa with private gardens.  

A quarterly charge then covers the majority of the running costs of independent living and the many and varied services we provide. It also gives reassurance that even when you are away, your property will be looked after.

When the time comes for you to leave your Monte da Palhagueira home, whatever the reason, you don’t need to worry about selling the property; it simply reverts to the company, and your investment is returned to you less a clearly set out Retention Fee.

All payments are made and refunded in Sterling for peace of mind and, under the Lifetime Residency Agreement, no Government taxes are payable, which in Portugal includes Transfer Tax, Stamp Duty and Notary Fees.

The Accommodation Charge is based on the size of property (three categories) and starts at quarterly 3250 Euros + IVA (currently 6%) and covers the following:

• Village administration and management 5 days a week, office hours including support for your dealings with the Portuguese Authorities
• Village Events with a mixture of free and paid events including our annual summer party
• Provision and maintenance of an emergency aid call system with 24 hour nurse access
• Assisted Living Package as part of the contract with a selection of free and paid medical services
• Twice weekly domestic help and white linen laundry service as part of the Assisted Living Package
• Care Package as part of the contract with a selection of free and paid care services
• Handyman support including after hour emergencies

The charge also covers the use of the swimming pools and gardens, the village hall, the community room in the pool-area, as well as discounted meals at the village restaurant. Starting from 2025 the use of the heated pool at the Nursing Home is included as well in autumn and spring.

Apart from this, the usual utility fees apply.

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