On Manors North there is a clubhouse, with wireless Internet access, a newfitness gym and a community pool with a maximum depth of 8ft, provided FREE for use by the residents and guests of Manors South and North. At the far end of the entrance road to Westridge is a childrens play area

The Manors South at Westridge is an ideal location for your stay in Orlando. It is conveniently positioned off highway US 27 approximately 3 miles south of the western end of highway 192. Approximately one mile north on US 27 is the local shopping plaza with a Publix supermarket, pizza parlour and other shops.

Highway US 27 also provides quick and easy access to major routes to both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.

The Manors South at Westridge…imagine the luxury of coming home to the security of your own private home in the Heart of the Most Popular Tourist Destination in the WORLD!

In north Westridge there is a private 2,000 sq- foot clubhouse for guests use
Free Wi-Fi Internet access in the clubhouse for guests use. Designed with holiday makers in mind, it features a pool, lounge, and exercise room, and is for the exclusive use of the owners and guests of the Manors at Westridge!

Furthermore, there is an 18-hole golf course near by, and just minutes away from the Famous champion Gate Golf course.

Attractions

Magic Kingdom - The world renowned theme park. It has 7 different lands. Meet Mickey Mouse and all your favourite Disney characters. Contains over 50 rides and attractions. Save time to watch the Main Street parade.

MGM Studios - The smallest of Disney’s 4 theme parks combines the fun and excitement of thrilling attractions with fascinating behind the scenes tours showing how films and cartoons are made.

Epcot Centre - Take a whistle-stop tour of the 11 different ‘countries’ in World Showcase or take a trip on one of the many futuristic rides. There’s a spectacular laser and fireworks display to end the day.

Animal Kingdom - Disney’s newest theme park, includes such memorable places as DinoLand U.S.A., Camp Mickey-Minnie and Africa. Guests experience high adventure on an authentic African safari, close encounters with ferocious dinosaurs, warm moments with Disney characters and theatres brimming with colourful entertainment.

Disney Quest - An indoor interactive adventure located in Downtown Disney. Explore five floors of virtual fun with over 250 attractions, rides, and games that can only be experienced at DisneyQuest.

Pleasure Island - Disney’s evening entertainment island - seven nightclubs featuring all tastes from rock ‘n’ roll to country and western. Age restrictions apply.

Typhoon Lagoon Water Park - Dive into an exotic, tropical paradise where families can escape to high waves of excitement and cool, relaxing fun. The fun takes place at the foot of Mt. Mayday. Body surf in a 2.75-million-gallon wave pool. Zip down awesome body slides. Feeling brave? You can even swim with real, live sharks!

Blizzard Beach Water Park - Features “icy” slaloms and bobsled runs on 20%-foot-high Mount Gushmore. The park’s “ski jump” is the world’s tallest at 120 feet and the fastest — you free fall up to 60 mph on your backside.

Downtown Disney - Full of entertainment, food, shops and fun for guests of all ages. The area is divided into the West Side, Pleasure Island and the Marketplace. Along with Disney Quest and Cirque du Soleil, Downtown Disney West Side features restaurants, shopping and the AMC 24 Theatres.

Universal Studios Florida - The largest film and TV studio outside Hollywood. Home to many famous rides such as Men in Black, Terminator 2 3D, Twister, ET, Jaws, Back to the Future, Kongfrontation, and Earthquake etc. See Beetlejuice’s Graveyard Revue and Live the Movies®! Rated by many as the best park in the area.

Universal Studios Islands of Adventure - Your journey begins at the exotic Port of Entry and takes you through five uniquely themed islands featuring some of Orlando’s newest rides. Popular rides include Spiderman, Incredible Hulk Coaster, Duelling Dragons and Popeye’s Bilge Rat Barge Ride.

Universal Studios City Walk - This soul-stirring, 30-acre complex surrounds you with a dazzling array of restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, state-of-the-art cinemas and live entertainment venues inspired by popular culture’s most legendary innovators and originators.

Sea World - Visit the world’s largest marine life theme park. See the killer whale show featuring Shamu and family, walk through a glass tunnel with sharks swimming all around you! Try a ride on Kraken, a recently built 65 mph roller coaster or Journey to Atlantis, a water-coaster ride through the mysterious lost city.

Discovery Cove - For an experience like no other, treat your family to an once-in-a-lifetime adventure at Discovery Cove. Here, you can swim, play and interact with marine animals in a lush, tropical setting. A day of swimming with dolphins, gliding with rays, snorkelling through coral reefs. Admission is limited and by reservation only.

Busch Gardens - Worth the drive to Tampa to experience Busch Gardens - a mix of wildlife, marine shows and funfair. Home of Gwazi the largest and fastest double wooden roller coaster in the area. Feel the ultimate rush on Montu - one of the tallest and longest inverted roller coasters in the world!

Gatorland - Gatorland, known today as “Orlando’s best half-day attraction.” Thousands of crocodilians, a gator nursery, a breeding marsh and a children’s water pool are among Gatorland’s many features, which also include an aviary with lorikeets, a petting zoo with emus, nature walks, bird shows, educational wildlife programs, a restaurant and a gift shop.

Wet ‘n’ Wild - Wet ‘n Wild, the world’s premier water park, features a full-day of fun for the entire family. Offering the best water rides in Orlando from the gentle to the exhilarating. All pools are heated seasonally. All-day lockers and shower facilities are available, as well as rental tubes and towels.

Belz Factory Outlet - Buy direct from the manufacturer at 170 outlets. Savings are on some of America’s favourite names. Inside you will discover fashions, footwear and jewellery for the entire family.

Situated adjacent to Highway 27 you are close to the 192 and the I-4 so getting to your chosen destination should never be a problem and you actually have a choice of routes to get to Disney World, Seaworld and Universal Studios. Both coasts are easy to get to, as are Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and Kennedy . It is even possible to view a shuttle launch from your front door.

As you would expect from the name, this community has a large lake which is a 5 minute walk from ‘tigger-woods’. Next to the lake is a picnic area with BBQs, and a small dock from where you can view the wildlife.

The community has a pool which is available to all residents, as is the adjacent tennis court and small play area.

Obtaining provisions is not a problem whilst staying on the community. There are no less than 3 supermarkets within a 2 mile drive and a little closer is a deli and a convenience store. You can also find here a bank, gas station, hairdressers, bar, cafe and liquor store. Very nearby are several restaurants including a pizza take-away and if you drive the one-third of a mile to the 192 you will find more restaurants than you could ever use in a month. A short way down the 192 is an internet cafe for those who need to check their e-mails.

A few minutes away Polo Park has two golf courses, where you can hire equipment should you wish. Some of the fairways play through the villas on the local communities.

The community runs events from time to time for the residents and the “Dive In Movie” on the 17 foot screen by the community pool is always popular. Should you like to know more about this community why not visit their website - www.davenportlakes.com

*this was clocked from Davenport Lakes to MGM - you may see more optimistic estimates of the distance advertised by villa owners.

Southern Dunes is beautifully maintained and a pleasure to look at. Golf buggies are compulsary and are included in the Green fees. There are five sets of tees to suit all levels of golfers. There is a luxurious Clubhouse with a bar and restaurant, which serves breakfasts and lunches at very reasonable prices. The Sunday breakfast especially is renowned. Why not finish your game of golf in the Clubhouse and enjoy a drink and a meal or a snack? The Clubhouse and golf course are open to members of the public. There is a Pro Shop, offering a variety of name brand mens and ladies golf clothing, equipment and accessories. The Pro Shop also offers custom fitting and club repairs, as well as lessons with PGA Professional Staff. There are also numerous other “Pay and Play” golf courses within a short driving distance. Community facilities include 3 communal swimming pools, tennis courts, fitness centre, games room, library, childrens play area, and also a fishing lake.

Southern Dunes has a very important advantage over other developments in the Orlando area, in that there are all the essential facilities for your vacation within walking distance. At the entrance you will find a 24 hour Walmart Hypermarket, several restaurants, shops and take-aways, banks, petrol station, Dollar stores, and a 24 hour Pharmacist. Some restaurants offer a home delivery service. Southern Dunes is also very conveniently situated for the ideal vacation as it is only approximately 15 - 20 minutes to Disney World, 40 minutes to Orlando International Airport, approximately an hour to the beautiful beaches at St. Petersburg, and an hour and a half to Kennedy Space Centre. Busch Gardens at Tampa is approximately one hour away, whilst Cypress gardens is only approximately thirty minutes. Further on Highway 27 is the Eagle Ridge Shopping Mall, with the usual well known names.