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Exterior
Game room
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
castro marim, algarve
  • Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve
    6 min drive
  • Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António
    8 min drive
  • Castro Marim Golf
    8 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    54 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Castro Marim

Located in Castro Marim, this villa is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve and Castro Marim Castle. .This family-friendly villa is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Castro Marim Golf and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António.
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What's nearby

  • Castro Marim Golf - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Quinta do Vale Golf - 11 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Verde Beach - 23 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Manta Rota Beach - 27 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 29 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Castro Marim Station - 8 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Encontro de Amigos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café A Paragem - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Infante - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zé da Tasca 2 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alagoa - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful, spacious villa with solar pool & games room

Large well-appointed villa in rolling hills, set in 4 acres looking south west down a valley studded with carob and olive trees, carpeted with wild flowers in Spring. This wonderfully peaceful location is only 7km from some of the finest beaches in the Algarve, close to the lovely towns of Castro Marim (5km) and Vila Real (7km). Spain is 10 mins by car and Seville 90 minutes.The glorious River Guadiana and its valley is close by and a drive north takes you to the small towns, vineyards & cork oaks of the Alentejo. Monte Gordo with its lively nightlife and casino is on the nearby coast.
The villa is very well situated for those wishing to explore; or you may prefer to laze by the solar heated pool, re-tiled with new lights winter 2020/21, and to soak up the views from the various terraces, or shaded decking area where the main BBQ is placed. It is surrounded by open countryside, and is well distanced from other properties and people, perhaps relevant during Covid concerns.
The salt marshes around Castro Marim are renowned for birdwatching. As for golf, the closest courses, in order of expense, are Castro Marim, (5km),with 27 holes, Quinta do Vale, designed by Seve Ballasteros, (7km), and Monte Rei designed by Jack Nicklaus, (8km). Others within a 30 minute drive include Quinta da Ria, Quinta da Cima and Benamor. There are several more over the border in Spain.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This villa also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Richard Vallance

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 007795/AL

Property is also known as

Large Secluded Luxury Villa With Solar Pool Games Room
Beautiful, Spacious Villa With Solar Pool & Games Room Villa

Beautiful, spacious villa with solar pool & games room Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in countryside location
Our 3rd stay which says it all really. Lovely villa in peaceful location without being remote. Pity abouf the weather for this trip but the games room came in very handy. Well equipped with quality items. Not the normal rental basic equipment. Hope to repeat next year !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful villa with great views
Very clean, spacious villa with lovely pool and superb views across the valley. Quiet, peaceful, clean - perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of the coast further west.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We had a brilliant two weeks in this villa. Everything worked really well. The solar heated pool was incredible and we could enjoy it for hours on end as it was so warm. The large games room was fabulous for the kids. We enjoyed all the various terraces and outdoor spaces and the property has been designed really well to ensure there is always opportunity to sunbathe or enjoy the cooler shade. The property agent (Luis) was helpful too. The local beaches are just stunning with gorgeous soft sand. And the local supermarkets stock all you need. I highly recommend this villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Solitude
A beautiful villa not too difficult to find initially but once you arrive all your cares disappear. A lovely pool nice clean and warm (although it could do with a pool cover to keep the heat in overnight) A games room below with table tennis, pool table, tv and kitchen wonderful idea with access directly out to the pool. A home in the countryside for a peaceful time and not too far from the beach (15/20 mins) with plenty of supermarkets along the way if you want something on your return from a day on the beach much better than I first envisaged Good shaded areas out of the sun or breeze if required Many thanks for a memorable stay. Please give thanks to Luis for meeting us after a late arrival following an airport delay he was most helpful and always available should we have required his services.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalvina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and property
House is as described. The pictures do not do it justice. The rooms appear dark and make the furniture seem old. In reality, the rooms are very bright and the furniture is of very good quality. Unlike other villas, no expense was spared when buying settees that are not saggy and extremely clean. The kitchen appliances are also of good quality, mainly Bosch, and there is enough cutlery and crockery for a battalion. There is a second fridge / freezer in the games room and a second cooker, that we did not use. The pool is fantastic. We used it at the beginning of the season when the temperatures dipped at night and it was still quite warm. The views are stunning. Some people moaned about dogs. We could only hear them at around 7pm for no more than 5 minutes. We were far more impressed by the calling of partridges that we could spot around. Good quality bedsheets and towels, bed was a little soft but this is not a criticism, just a matter of preference. Although there were only 2 of us, lots of towels were provided and ALL bathrooms and bedrooms were ready for guests. There were lots of pans and pots, the barbecue was close to the pool. Luis, the property manager is a very nice man. Nothing is too much for him. He sorts out everything and he is a fountain of knowledge. He would come whenever needed and he will check that everything is in order, that customers are happy and do not need anything. The welcome pack was also a nice gesture. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great villa for a relaxing holiday
Beautiful villa and pool in pleasant countryside. The games room is an added bonus
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 nights in Portugal
Fantastic property and location. Really easy to visit Spain and the surrounding area.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H., Bath, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We have had a wonderful and peaceful holiday. The villa is very comfortable and homely. The pool is great as is all the various outside sitting areas so you can find either sun or shade while taking in the lovely views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a wonderful week
This is a lovely villa with amazing views and in a very quiet area. We are three generations who spent a wonderful week here. The villa is extremely well equipped and everything was as described. Luis met us on arrival and showed us round and was very helpful. It was very hot during our stay and, apart from a couple of trips to the beach, we were all happy to spend most of our time round the pool. We also went to a festival at Castro Marim one evening which everyone enjoyed. We would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet break.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alasdair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
very restful
post final exam switch off. lots of rest and sun. Great place, lovely house always enjoy coming back. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ros H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best villa we have stayed in
Quinta da Lavanda is a real jewel. The most beautiful villa in a stunning setting. Very peaceful and the pool is simply magnificent. We didn’t find the villa straight away & drove passed the entrance 3 times before we spotted the sign. We arrived quite late & darkness had fallen but we still had a warm welcome from Luis the house manager who was very helpful & checked in on us later in the week too. The area is much quieter than the western part of the Algarve but still plenty of good restaurants and shops nearby. We especially liked Tavira, Villa Real & Monte Gordo. We were lucky with the weather - the Algarve has the bluest skies in brilliant sunshine. Watch out or mosquitoes in the evening & take bug spray to prevent nasty bites. We would love to make a return visit!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Wendy G.

A pleasant stay
Richard & Robyn were very helpful during the booking process and were flexible during the uncertainty of travel due to covid which was much appreciated. Luis the Property Manager was very helpful and dealt with any issues promptly and with understanding. The villa is very spacious, but was not quite as tranquil as we had hoped. There are a number of properties with dogs nearby which could be heard during the day and evening which was a shame. Some areas of the villa were a bit 'tired' and I wouldn't describe it as luxury. The pool lights were broken and couldn't be used, and there was a problem with drains which was waiting to be dealt with which meant there was an unpleasant smell when sitting by the pool. There was a lot of information at the villa about places to visit etc, but very little about the villa itself. The undercover BBQ area was very pleasant and we spent many enjoyable evenings there, and the lounge area very comfortable for when the evenings were a little cooler.

10/10 Excellent

fabio f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Villa in a very quiet area
We absolutely loved our stay at Quinta da Lavanda. The villa has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Lovely pool and outdoor space with a great BBQ (there are actually two). Only 5 Km from lovely beaches and Vila Real de S.Antonio is a great town for shopping and dining out. Spain is only 7 km away. I strongly recommenced this villa, we had a great time in there. Luis (villa manager) was always there ready to help us out if and when we needed him.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick D., Stoke on Trent

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Holiday!
We recently returned from a fantastic 2 & a half week stay at this property & would recommend it to anyone. We are a family of 5 with 3 young children & were also joined by parents & a niece while we were there making 8 of us for just over a week of our stay. The villa has ample room & we made good use of the downstairs playroom with the table tennis & table football not to mention the extra tv & dvd player which the kids used daily. This room also has a fridge freezer which was great for storing all our much needed cold drinks! The kitchen has everything you need & a coffee maker which was used on a daily basis. All rooms had air conditioning which during out stay (July into August) was a welcome relief from the heat of the day, we all slept with it on. There are several balconies / terraces to choose from, the main one being off the upstairs living room where we ate lunch most days. With 3 small children the washing machine was very handy & when put out on the rotary dryer in the garden it was dry within an hour thanks to the sun. Pool towels are provided which we didn't realise but could save you space in your suitcase if you are staying here, that was a good touch. The pool itself is huge & was the main focus of our holiday, with the heating it also stayed warm later on in the day until 7/8pm which is great if you like a later swim. Kids loved the pool as did the adults. Plenty of loungers too. We left a few inflatables for the next visitors as we had far too many to bring home. Take some mozzie spray as we got bitten sitting outside at night on the first few days, we used a lot but still got caught out. The drive leading up to the house is quite steep at the end & as it's mainly gravel so you need to put your foot down to get enough speed to get to the top. We shopped in Castro Marim & Vila Real de San Antonio where there are good supermarket choices. We visited Altura beach which was lovely, took the ferry over to Ayamonte in Spain & also had a kid free trip to Seville when parents were with us so it's a great base to explore from - only 45 mins drive from Faro. Luis was there to meet us & very friendly too, couldn't do enough to help & also recommended a few things, thanks Luis! The welcome pack at the villa was a good touch too! We would go back to this villa in a heartbeat, it had everything we were looking for & the views of the hills from the terraces & poolside are amazing. Thanks - we will be back!!!
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liat S.

Wonder luxury villa -views, pool, terraces and lots of entertainment for the kids
Thanks to Richard, Robyn and Luis for their fantastic hospitality. The villa is beautiful with lots of space and numerous terraces for sunbathing and views. The cherry on the top is the table tennis and table football downstairs with an extra tv and dvd player if you want separation from the kids! We love the area and although we were abit unlucky with the weather, we had a great time visiting the beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants and markets in the area.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Lesley L.

Beautifully sized and ideal for extended families where there is enough individual and group space.
Set in a very quiet, peaceful location. Pool gorgeous, many patios and terraces, excellent barbeque area. Welcome air con throughout, lovely interior decorations - effective combination of stylish and homely. Would work well out of season as well - nice log burner, good views. Not touristy but can access such places relatively easily. Communication with owners clear, honest and prompt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gisela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa maravilhosa
Uma propriedade lindissima e com umas vistas relaxantes. Indicada para quem gosta de sossego e contacto com o campo com todos os seus animaizinhos A Piscina é fantastica e a casa super comoda.Adoramos!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro F., Porto, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at Quinta da Lavanda
Quinta da Lavanda is a well preserved, comfortable and well equipped villa near Castro Marim and its beaches. We enjoyed particularly the terrace with the view, where we had our daily breakfast and lunches. Table tennis and foosball were a plus and we used it intensively during our stay :-) Last but not the least, there is a heated pool we couldn't resist to use even during the hot evenings! We hope to return again to Quinta da Lavanda next time we go to Castro Marim.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vadim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Anlage
Sehr schöne Anlage, besonders der Pool. Das Haus hat sehr viel Platz ist aber in die Jahre gekommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa extradionária mas...
Adorámos a casa, a piscina e a localização. Muito limpa, com ar condionado novo em todas as divisões e todas as infraestruturas são de muita qualidade. No entanto o check-in não correu muito bem com o Sr. Luis que se mostrou pouco simpático e empático. A casa não tem água potável, é do poço, e tem fossa. Conclusão: Adorámos a estadia. O proprietário foi excecional connosco, mas achámos que o anúncio deveria informar que ainda não têm água potável :-) Vão ter em breve :-) Obrigada Mr. Richard.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Íñigo M., Getxo

Liked: Cleanliness
Un diez de nuevo
Todo perfecto, la piscina, las habitaciones, la zona de BBQ, la orientación... Impecable la atención de Luis Inacio. Es la segunda vez que estamos, un 10 de nuevo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro G., Porto, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & plenty of space
Nice choice for a family who is looking for an off-the-bitten-track place to relax and recharge batteries. Plenty of space, a nice welcoming food & drinks basket so you don't have to rush to supermarket to get the basics.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elodie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villaagréable et bien équipée
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette villa spacieuse, très bien équipée et située dans un endroit très calme. Le seul bémol (mais pour lequel personne ne peut rien) ce sont les nombreux moustiques. Du coup des moustiquaires aux portes et fenêtres seraient un plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

André M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing vacations
We had an amazing experience in this village. Well equiped, a lot of space and entertainment and the pool. We enjoyed every moment, specially the tranquility of having nothing but the nature around us. It's on our top list.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Els G., Belgie

Liked: Cleanliness
Pareltje in alle rust
Super rustge ligging, van alle gemakken voorzien. Fantastisch groot zwembad. Vele leuke terrassen, goede barbecue.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023