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Escape & Unwind in Elegance with Large Private Pool & Amazing Views (Free Wi-Fi)

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 72750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Sao Bras de Alportel, Algarve
  • Novacortica Cork Factory
    4 min drive
  • Municipal Swimming Pool
    5 min drive
  • Costume Museum
    5 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    28 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Sao Bras de Alportel

When you stay at this villa in Sao Bras de Alportel, you'll be by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Novacortica Cork Factory and Municipal Swimming Pool. .This family-friendly villa is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Old Town and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Costume Museum.

What's nearby

  • Novacortica Cork Factory - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Costume Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Old Town - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Estoi Palace - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Olhao Harbour - 21 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 25 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mercado de São Brás de Alportel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Luis dos Frangos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Beira Serra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ysconderijo - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬5 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.

Escape & Unwind in Elegance with Large Private Pool & Amazing Views (Free Wi-Fi)

This well designed, air-conditioned, villa has enough space for up to 6 guests to spread out comfortably throughout an impressive 2,750 square feet of living space, making it the ideal accommodation choice for a family, a group of friends, couples and retirees looking for the ultimate holiday experience.

You’ll feel right at home the moment you step inside the villas beautiful interior, boasting extravagant furniture and fittings. Massive windows, with electric shutters, throughout the property frame expansive views of the surrounding countryside.

This welcoming villa has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay, including high speed wireless internet access plus 4 flat screen Smart TVs and DVD players – sure to appease all your entertainment needs during your holiday.

The large pool terrace, bathed in sunshine all day during the summer months, is very private and enjoys magnificent hillside and distant sea views, creating a dazzling backdrop for your trip.

Imagine yourself soaking up the Algarve sunshine on the large pool terrace; you pick up a glass of your favourite drink and gaze over the wonderful countryside and distant sea views, then notice the only thing you can hear are birds and cicadas. At that moment you step into the large crystal clear pool for a refreshing dip and discover that feeling of peace and tranquillity. Finally; you have escaped modern life and feel relaxed and revitalised.

Quinta Fonte do Cascalho is set in 2 acres of gated grounds amid the tranquil Algarve hills; just 20 minutes north of Faro airport and on the edge of the Portuguese town of Sao Bras de Alportel; full of traditional charm with many street cafes, restaurants, banks, tourist office, shops and supermarkets. Restaurant and bar prices are more to the locals liking rather than the inflated rates in tourist resorts.

This is an ideal location for people who want to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing holiday in privacy yet the beautiful beaches of the Algarve are just a short distance by car, plus having easy access to all the holiday attractions the Algarve can offer.


This modern, fully air-conditioned, country house is finished to very high standards for comfort and entertainment.

The large entertainment area has a generous dining table with capacity for 8 people; and the spacious lounge has a leather 3 seat sofa with two leather recliner chairs; perfect for watching a film or your favourite program on the large Smart TV with surround sound. This area also contains the central WiFi hub with your own personal and private network for high speed internet access. For the cooler months of the year, there is a cosy log fire in the lounge and air-conditioning provides heat throughout the rest of the villa.

The modern farmhouse kitchen, fitted with granite worktops and large AGA range cooker, has all the utensils and equipment you will need for the preparation of meals. There is a large brick-built charcoal BBQ adjacent to the kitchen, for cooking during those lovely balmy Algarve evenings.

In addition to the dining table in the villa, food can be enjoyed alfresco on the upper BBQ terrace table with seating for 8. There is also seating on the lower pool terrace where you can enjoy a drink and nibbles at the end of the day and reflect on what you have; or have not done.

If dining out is your desire; there are many fine dining and casual restaurants providing traditional or international cuisine throughout the immediate area.

The master suite, with own private terrace, occupies the entire first floor of the villa and provides ‘360 degree’ panoramic views. It has a king size ‘Duxiana’ bed, with multi-positioned headboard; a full entertainment system comprising 32” flat screen Smart TV. There is also a trouser press and personal safe. The en-suite bathroom has a large corner temperature controlled spa/whirlpool bath with four preset programs to suit your mood, plus lighting if desired.

The other two bedrooms have large handmade ‘Millbrook’ pocket sprung beds and individual entertainment systems of Smart TV and DVD players. Bedroom 2, which benefits from an additional private entrance, is also equipped with a trouser press and personal safe. The other bathrooms are also fitted with temperature controlled spa/whirlpool baths with four preset programs, plus lighting.

The colour scheme and furniture, for the entertainment area and kitchen, has been specifically selected to provide that feeling of coolness and comfort during the long warm summers enjoyed in the Algarve. It also provides a feeling of warmth and comfort during the few cooler months of the year. All of the windows and patio doors are fitted with electric shutters to tone down the glare if needed or provide that extra seclusion if desired.

With all of the home comforts and facilities, it is time to ‘Escape and Unwind in Elegance’.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned villa, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. A private bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a water park, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Christina & Barry

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Responsible smoking is allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,750 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Private entrance

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) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Note from host: Please inform us of the details prior to booking.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 38720/AL

Escape & Unwind in Elegance with Large Private Pool & Amazing Views (Free Wi-Fi) Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 103 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 103 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Art M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Experience
First visit to Algarve, and this property absolutely made our stay simply brilliant, hosts Barry and Tina incredibly hospitable. The home has everything, I mean everything you require and then some. Kitchen is a chef's dream and the modern grocery store 3 KM's away has all you need. Lunches at Algarve restaurants are legendary, Tavira has a great spot - Mares - and the value for money off the charts. Place is as quiet as the night, bedding excellent and Roku TV's have excellent movie apps loaded for your enjoyment. Never used the pool, turned cool during our stay. You'll have to search hard to find any better VRBO country villa, driving in Portugal painless. Thanks again to Barry and Tina for a truly memorable experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful villa in a great location
Lovely villa - indoors and outdoors. Barry and Tina were very welcoming and helpful. Villa is so handy for Sao Bras de Aportel and Tavira. Would recommend a visit to Tavira Island. We used the recommended Amoita car hire company and had absolutely no complaints about car or staff. Hope to return in the not too distant future (-:
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax and Unwind
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect location for a beautiful holiday
What a fabulous villa. You read all the reviews and hope the reality matches. This villa beats it. Everything you read is accurate. From the lovely welcome from Christina and Barry to the cleanliness to the beautiful pool. It is the perfect location for any type of holiday. Lying by the pool to going to the beach or sightseeing in the hills, everything is within easy travelling distance. We would suggest a car is a must have. One word of warning, when you first arrive the steep drive is a bit daunting especially with a full car 😁 This is a perfect villa in a lovely location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had such a lovely time at Barry and Tina's wonderful villa We have never stayed at a villa with such level of comfort from the sunbeds to the beds! The kitchen was so well equipped with everythng you could need although we only had one bbq if you wanted to cook at the villa every appliance was available The pool and patio area were top notch and it was wonderful to watch the swifts dip in and out of the pool to cool off The view over the valley was simply breathtaking and the best outlook you could wish for Barry and Tina were wonderful hosts and very friendly and having them live on site (albeit very discreet) was not a problem and if anything was quite a comfort if needed We hope to be back next year and would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday in a beautiful area
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B., Tiffin OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home, great location—owners very responsive to ensure a 5 star stay!
Our stay was amazing, Barry and Tina were very welcoming from the beginning and throughout our stay! The home was so clean and comfortable, and well equipped. Location was phenomenal with great views, and allowed us to easily explore Seven Hanging Valleys hike, Benagil cave, and Faro. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond D.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the nicest places we stayed in
Barry and Tina have a beautiful place, well maintained, well stocked with every day items except food of course and it has a spectacular view. They were extremely helpfull in arranging transportation for us from the train to their location and were always easy to contact and quick to respond. We had my son and his family with us (grand kids 5 and 8) who loved the place. My son is an avid cook and fell in love with the large and well equipped kitchen. The grandkids had lots of room both inside and out to play and was a great way for them to adjust after the long trip from Canada. As well they had lots of sele tion on their smart tv's to keep everyone including the grandkids entertained in the evening. Overall I would highly recommend Barry and Tinas villa to anyone who wants a beautiful quiet place outside of a busy city.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J Michael S., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Impeccably clean and well equipped.
The property is spotlessly clean throughout with exceptionally comfortable outdoor furniture for both poolside lounging and dining. The kitchen has every convenience and appliance from a plentiful supply of glassware, cookware and utensils to a pasta maker. In my opinion, it is doubtful you would find more convenient and comfortable accommodations anywhere. In addition, proximity to many day-trip destinations provides for an easy manner in which to fill your itinerary. Do not forget to ask your host about the outstanding Ysconderijo! it would be very difficult (perhaps even unreasonable) to be critical of this home and hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pippa S., Birmingham, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise!
What a stunning property this is. We have been renting villas in and around this area for almost 25 years and this is by far the best equipped and most well maintained property we have ever stayed in. We invariably spend the first few hours of our holiday complaining that "this doesn't work", "that's broken", "I can't get any wifi", "there are no hangers in the wardrobe", "there was supposed to be a DVD player" etc. etc. Not at Quinta Fonte do Cascalho, from the moment we walked in it was obvious that everything had been catered for and all to the highest possible standard. The house is generously proportioned with good sized rooms and a spectacular Master bedroom suite, air conditioned throughout and all spotlessly clean. The outside areas were also immaculate, the garden is very pretty and we particularly liked the large pool area and its incredible views across the countryside. Just stunning! The location is fantastic, it was lovely not to be overlooked or disturbed in any way. Aside from the occasional crow of a cockerel and the Cicadas it was absolute tranquility. As well as offering total peace and quiet we loved the fact that the house is only a few minutes drive from some excellent restaurants, well stocked supermarkets and other amenities. It also offers a great base for exploring locations further afield such as Faro, Tavira and Vilamoura etc. Tina and Barry were the perfect hosts and we literally wanted for nothing. We loved it and we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liam O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant time away
We spent 10 nights in this beautiful villa, we was given a very warm welcome and a tour of the villa. Everything you could possibly need or even want was available in the villa from every kitchen utensil or gadget to beech towels and even access to Netflix and Disney which was ideal for our 2 small children. Any questions or issues were dealt with in a timely manner. The location was lovely and away from any busy areas I would recommend having a vehicle however as the town was a long walk, but perfectly doable. The views around were second to none and with very little light pollution it was the perfect location for an evening under the stairs enjoying a cheeky drink or 2.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in the Algarve Hills
Everything about this Villa from the moment you arrive and meet the owners (Barry and Tina) is just superb. Have never had such a warm welcome - Barry even went and got us pizzas and a few beers after we had been travelling all day. A beautiful villa with a stunning view and all the wildlife (birds,butterfiles,lizards etc) especially the swallows that make it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The villa is equipped with everything you need - especially in the kitchen.It was spotlessly clean with three good sized bedrooms - two with en suite and a newly furnished shower room.Lovely sized living room with great views over the valley. The pool is of a good size and very well designed with steps either end. The villa is approx 5min drive from two supermarkets Intermache and Lidl in the local town plus a superb restaurant Ysconderijo. A car is essential with a local car hire company Amoita - highly recommended. Would highly recommend this villa and will hopefully go back one day 10/10
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Helena J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hill-top views
Amazing views and great outdoor areas. Villa had everything we needed. Only concerns were the steep driveway into the property and a lot of breakables to worry about with a busy 5-year old. We enjoyed our stay very much, though, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous!
We had a fabulous 2 week holiday with our children aged 9, 12 and 14. The villa is a fantastic base, only 20 mins away from the main beaches and the airport which is great when travelling with children. Groceries are only 5 mins away. The villa is extremely spacious and fully equipped with all the necessities for all the family. It really is home to luxury home!! It is absolutely spotless!!!!!! The Internet connection is very powerful and the (very) large TV in the living room has all the UK channels plus Netflix, Prime and many more. All of the bedrooms also have all of the channels in which was great for the kids. The kitchen has literally everything you can think of! Including 2 large fridges which was very handy for cooling drinks etc.. A dishwasher, washing machine was also very handy, and I loved the outside quirky washing line which I now have to buy!!!!! It was very hot during our stay and such a luxury to have aircon in the living room and the bedrooms. It was lovely and cool when needed. Another great thing was that the windows all had full blackout shutters so we had a really good sleep which was great. We arrived at night and straightaway the kids took advantage of the lit-up pool, it was great fun!!! The pool is a really good size and we had hours of fun in it. It was lovely to eat out on the terrace as a family. It was also nice for me to have chill time reading a book under the canopy on the comfy outside suite. The view is amazing!! The owners Barry and Tina are the loveliest, most genuine people I have met. They went above and beyond to make us feel very welcome. If we needed to know anything they were at hand. They even sorted out my car hire for me at a great price and had it delivered to the villa when I had trouble finding a car. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful villa, we all had such a great time and didn't want to leave. We will definitely be visiting again 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serious safety concerns
We pointed out to the owner early in our stay that the drain cover on the floor of the swimming pool was completely detached exposing the outlet piping (just about the right size for a kids foot) together with a rusty bolt protruding from the pool floor. Despite our repeated requests, this had not been rectified by the time we left and the owner referred to these as minor issues. There was an electrical fire that burned out not only part of the fuse board, but also the television, two air conditioning units and multiple sockets. It was really unnerving to have to stay in this property after that with the acrid smell. Initially the owner was adamant it had been caused by a power surge and the fault of the electricity supplier, who actually attended when we were there. All conversations were in English, concluding no surge and that the problem had been caused by a poor standard of maintenance. The owner then advised us the problem had in fact been caused by his own electrical contractor who had conducted a safety check only the previous week, but had failed to reconnect the electrics properly. The remainder of our holiday was blighted by a combination of unease, a night with no air conditioning in one of the bedrooms, pretty poor mobile aircon units where emptying the condensation buckets became a nightly chore and putting up with lights turning on and off at night, unprompted, which did not help with sleeping. We also had to unplug the fridge freezer to use the washing machine (another socket burned out), which would lead to water leaking from the melting freezer (37c will do that). The fly screens had large tears which allowed cats (and flies of course) to come into the house via the damaged screens at multiple doors and windows. We advised the owner that, given our holiday experience had been materially affected by the fire, the multiple interruptions as they attended to it, together with having to bin all food in the fridge freezer, plus some of our electrics which were also irreparably damaged, we expected a partial refund. The owner proceeded to change his mind (again) on the cause of the fire, reverting to his original story that it had been caused by a surge from the electrical supply and as this was outside his control, he was not liable for our loss or spoiled holiday. Whether he was right on the cause of the fire the first time, the second time or the third time we regret staying here and could not recommend it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Barry & Tina
Excellent host to match the excellent Villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun time in the Algarve!
Our group had a great time staying at Sao Bras de Alportel. Christina and Barry were available for suggestions and information about the area. Pool was beautiful and we loved the friendly cats! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa and Gary K., Conception Bay South, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa in the country side
On arrival the view from the villa is the star over looking the rolling hills of Soa Bras de Aportel! Barry our host was waiting for us when we arrived in the taxi that he had arrange to meet us at the airport. A tour of the villa, a welcome bottle of sparkling wine and directions to a local restaurant within walking distance and we were all set. Our rental car was delivered the next morning and the location is perfect for exploring the Algarve region. Groceries, gas and Gelato😊are within 5 to 10 minute drive. Barry is easy to contact to answer any questions. The pool that is situated overlooking the country side is a great way to end a day of touring or to just spend a quiet day enjoying the sunshine and peaceful setting. Our hosts Barry and Tina have an inviting and comfortable home. The beautiful kitchen has everything you would need if you would like to prepare a meal or two. Our treat was preparing fresh orange juice every morning with the electric juicer. It is a vacation that we will remember fondly and hopefully we will be able to return and enjoy their beautiful home and setting in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place lovely people
Lovely place lovely people. We arrived Late and didn’t have a car with us. Barry was kind enough to drive us to the local supermarket and we can get some groceries. The location is beautiful and the house looks like it was out fitted by Harrods.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning
Absolutely a fantastic villa, looking at dates to go back, Tina and Barry (the owners) go above and beyond to make sure everything is in place. Immaculately clean, tidy, excellent views with peace and quiet which was what we wanted. Tina and Barry are on call if needed. We have stayed in many villas in Europe and WW, never have we been so well looked after by the owners, the pool is huge and it was great to be able to sit outside for meals, well shaded and plenty of sunbeds and outside furniture. You will be amazed with the inside furnishings. There are plenty of super markets and places to visit within the area. I cannot recommend this villa enough. Thank you Tina and Barry, we will be back xx
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa and good location
The villa was very well equipped, plenty of space for the 4 of us with 3 good sized bedrooms. The kitchen had loads of equipment and more pots and pans than you could ever need. The internet was fine and we managed to get Netflix and Prime working on the various TVs. The outdoor space was great, wonderful seating area and the pool was lovely. The views over the valley were perfect sitting with a glass of wine in the evening. We even had an evening swim with the funky pool lights on. Barry and Tina were great hosts, very flexible with our check-in and check-out. Otherwise we barely saw them but we knew they were there if we needed them. The local supermarket was just a 5 minute drive away and well stocked. The villa is in a good position to see a lot of the East Algarve, though a car is definitely required. The final icing on the cake was we avoided quarantine by a week too! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous well equipped villa with a superb pool and outdoor facilities.
This large homely villa has everything - superb outdoor facilities, great lounge and kitchen, beautiful bedrooms and bathrooms. We travelled as a family with 3 children of mixed ages. The villa is extremely spacious with every type of outdoor area you could wish for - elevated bar stools overlooking the hills, large family dining table, comfortable sofa, individual shaded seats - so many options if you want time together or want some time alone. The pool is superb - extremely clean, with stepped access from each side and deep enough in the middle to dive in. The indoor facilities are equally impressive with large spacious bedrooms and bathrooms and a great lounge area. Tina and Barry were so lovely and very helpful from the time we booked until we left and it was a real pleasure to have met them. They helped with restaurant suggestions, beach tips and information about the local area. You will need a car for this property - it is secluded and tranquil but you are only a short drive away from beautiful beaches and nice restaurants - so you really do get the best of both! Although we struggled to find a restaurant with a view as good as the one from the villa! We had a fabulous week here and would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay at Tina & Barry´s house
The week we spent at Tina and Barry's house was wonderful in every way. Besides the fantastic temperature, the house is beautiful, super well decorated and organized with everything we needed, besides an excellent outdoor space. Sufficiently isolated but not totally, the exterior of the house offers a wonderful view with the summer sounds of cicadas, lazy and gentle home cats and the warm Algarvian sun. We made happy memories with family in the pool and cooking at the barbecue. We recommend Tina and Barry's house and we want to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charles M., Orleans Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
We spent eight days at this beautiful villa in October 2019 - two “70-something” couples from Canada experiencing The Algarve for the first time. Barry and Christina welcomed us warmly and were available throughout our stay to resolve any problems. Most of the coastal towns and inland villages are easily accessible from this location. Moreover it was a short drive to some excellent local restaurants and several larger super markets. The Villa is exactly as advertised on the Vrbo site with spectacular views and wonderful facilities. We would highly recommend this property for young and old alike, families and groups, and anyone looking to explore the Algarve. A big thank you to Barry and Christina for allowing us to stay in your wonderful home.....Charles, Margaret, Bruce and Eilleen.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilltop Paradadise
A sudden turn from the N270 and a dirt track for about a 100 yards followed by a sharp left turn brings you to the iron gate that holds a secret. There’s a hidden gem on top of that hill and this paradise belongs to Barry and Tina. The only way you can experience it is to rent it for a song. Barry and Tina will be happy to greet you at the iron gate. Checking in takes a couple of minutes as you gaze across the valley and into the massive hills of Eastern Algarve. The view is breathtaking. The pool is clear and as blue as the sky. The huge deck is so inviting you may not even bother to go inside the villa until you have to. Well furnished, immaculately clean, warm and comfortable at every step. Perfect for a family of 6 or 3 couples. Everything you’d ever need has been taken care of. For you entertainment pleasure, Barry has set up an amazing TV system. SmartTv’s in every bedroom and an incredible system in the living room. You’ll be blown away by the Bang & Olufsen system and huge TV. But wait until you see the kitchen. This is the best stocked kitchen we have ever seen in our travels. The AGA cooker may make you want to come home and change your cooker! Barry and Tina - thanks for being the perfect hosts - rarely seen yet always there to help. We’ll be back once you have a solar blanket for the pool and there’s a walk in shower in the master bathroom (:-).
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan O., Victoria BC, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Villa
It is obvious that Tina and Barry take great pride in their villa. As they should. The Villa is spectacular and I just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019