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Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Beach towels
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1

Our villa has a stunning hilltop location between Estoi/Sao Bras de Alportel. Central/Eastern Algarve, Portugal.12km/ 20 minutes drive from Faro airport.
It is a convenient location and easy to get around the area, close enough to the coast for easy access to fabulous beaches, golf courses, shopping, culture, but is also very private, quiet and relaxing.
4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. ( 2 bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and 2 bedrooms share the family bathroom). There are spectacular views both inland and down towards the coast to the sea. The villa is not overlooked. Great terraces for nightime stargazing and watching the twinkling lights of Faro.

Rental license (Alojamento Locale) 38646/AL

ACCOMMODATES 8 adults plus a cot/bed for a baby/young child. It is suitable for families.
Although you need a car to get around, (or some of our guests manage with taxis) the villa is only a few minutes drive to the delightful Sao Bras de Alportel, with supermarkets, restaurants and cafes, and all the amenities. Faro is only 20 minutes drive, and Estoi 5 minutes drive.

Spacious and large enough to be suitable for a group of friends or 2 families.
2 lounges for living and relaxing.
Well equipped kitchen with new kitchen appliances, coffee maker, two fridges.
Air conditioned bedrooms
Under floor heating in bedrooms and bathrooms.
WIFI Internet throughout the villa (provided by Starlink).
Smart TV with channels from UK and Europe.
Garden with terraces and 3 outdoor dining tables, outdoor sofas.
Electric gates at the entrance to the property.
It is a no smoking villa.

Ground floor:
Circular marble hallway and stairs, and cloakroom/toilet
Lounge (with sofas, HIFi system including CD player and radio, and log burner)
Study (games and books)
Circular Dining Room (Round table and 8 chairs)
Kitchen (well equipped with granite worktops, dishwasher, microwave, induction hob, oven, coffee maker)
Garage (with washing machine, dryer)
Large bedroom (with SuperKingsize bed) and en-suite bathroom.
1 Bedroom with Kingsize Bed (and cot if required)
1 bedroom with twin beds
Family bathroom (with bidet, Jucuzzi bath and shower).

Upstairs:
Master bedroom suite (SuperKingsize bed) with en-suite bathroom (shower, bidet, twin basins) and private terrace with table and chairs.
Lounge with large L shaped sofa, digital satellite TV, VCR, DVD player, selection of films. Log burner.
Landing with pool table.

Hairdryers are provided in all bedrooms.
High chair is provided.


Pool ;
The lounge and two bedrooms open directly onto the pool terrace.
The lovely well maintained pool is 10 x 5m, rectangular with shallow end (about 1m deep) and deep end. The steps are inset at the shallow end. Pool cover.
Pool heating is available (at 150 Euros per week) and this is normally only needed out of high season (May, early June, end September, October).
The pool is used at your own risk and children must be watched at all times.
Built in barbecue, and Gas barbecue

Garden;
There are several level terraces providing shade or sun, including 3 separate outdoor dining tables and lots of garden furniture, sun-loungers and umbrellas. A shady gazebo provides a great dining space and relaxing outdoor sofa area.
The well maintained garden has flowers and mature trees, and orange, lemon, fig, apple, plum, grapefruit, pomegranate, and lots of carob and olive trees, and a grapevine.

Weekly linen and towel changes included.
Beach towels also provided.
Water and electricity included.
Gardener and weekly pool cleaning service throughout the year.
The local villa management will welcome you and help you with any problems during your stay.

A (steep) 15 minute walk down the road to the main road takes you to Machados, a small village which has a bar and a simple cafe/restaurant. There is a well known established local family run restaurant on the edge of Machados. (Adega Nunes).
Sao Bras de Alportel is about 4km away. This is delightful proper town, not too touristy, with everything you might need, including banks, chemist, doctors, 5 major supermarkets, a local weekly market, and coffee shops, restaurants, including the famous Chicken Luis!
Prices for eating out and general living are much lower than on the coast.
Easy to reach the fabulous east Algarve beaches, golf courses, nightlife, airport, shopping, and small market towns.
Many excellent golf courses within half an hours’ drive, and you can be in Spain in 35 minutes.
We can provide details of car hire if you require.

Property manager

Claire and David Milne

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video game console
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: Children 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a first aid kit
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 38646/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Faro, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Ruins of Milreu - 5 min drive
  • Estoi Palace - 6 min drive
  • Faro Marina - 16 min drive
  • Old Town Square - 17 min drive
  • Faro Island Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Faro Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mercado de São Brás de Alportel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Ysconderijo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flor da Ameixa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzarella - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1 located?

This family-friendly Sao Bras de Alportel villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Municipal Swimming Pool, Costume Museum and Old Town. Novacortica Cork Factory is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Stunning 4 bed villa with pool, and views, on a hill behind Faro, sleeps 8+1 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing beautiful place to stay
What an amazing, beautiful place to stay. This is our second time at the villa and it never disappoints. The villa itself is heaven, the bedrooms are air-conditioned and bathrooms are very spacious, and the decor is beautiful. The location is perfect - quiet for a lovely relaxing holiday and a short drive away to all amenities, beaches, day trips and shopping centres. The beauty of this villa is that it has everything inside that you need. The kitchen is fully equipped, the pool table is an amazing extra, they have games to play and inflatables for the pool, books to read and toys for the children. If there is a problem with anything it was attended to immediately. I would highly recommend. We will be back for certain.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Rene W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Villa
Nice Villa with great Pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and a relaxing stay
The villa was amazingly beautiful and the perfect place for our family to relax. We received a friendly greeting and they even showed where a great restraunt was for lunch! We will definitely choose to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful villa, great location
The villa was fantastic, especially the pool and the view. The whole place was clean and tidy with everything you might need. Restaurants/supermarkets are a very short drive away, beach an easy drive too. David (property manager) was super friendly and helpful, plus had great tips on where to go for food/shops. We had a wonderful holiday here with our friends and children and would highly recommend, apologies have only just remembered to leave a review!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Aomar A.

Secluded privacy in the sun.
Beautiful Villa as described, check in was simple and straight forward with lots of local information. Pool was great , very clean well maintained Great bbq with all facilities that were needed Location was super private and none of the Villa is overlooked by neighbours. Another plus even though Villa is in the mountains surrounded by forest there were absolutely no mosquitoes at all not one , no problem with insects a plus if you have allergies or children a real plus. For families, groups we would highly recommend this Villa.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa and location. Great communication with owners and easy check in process.
The property is amazing. Very clean and has everything that you need for your stay plus more. The check in process is excellent as someone meets you at the villa. The outdoor space is beautiful and way better than the photos shown on the website. The pool is great but recommend pool heating. There are extra little things that make your holiday especially if you have children such as games, pool table, play things for the pool like noodles, balls snd inflatable ring cd’s, DVDs etc. All round it was a great place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Allen

Liked: Cleanliness
What a view..
Had a great week in this fantastic villa, everything as detailed, plus more. Perfect for a private relaxing holiday with views, both day and night that must be seen. David and Sue were excellent,so friendly and welcoming with their meet and greet service and through holiday care, providing useful local knowledge. The steep hill to the villa was a concern beforehand, but proved to be nothing to worry about. Up there with best villas we have rented over the past twenty years. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family holiday
Our group of 6 (3 adults, 3 children), stayed here for 10 days. The villa was exactly as described, and really felt like a home rather than just a holiday villa. The outside spaces were really good. I loved the different seating areas and the views were amazing. Despite having neighbours relatively close by, the villa felt totally private and rural, with little noise which was great. There were lots of books, games, dvd's, inflatables etc to keep both adults and children entertained! Overall a great villa and somewhere I would recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grace T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa within good distance from local amenities
Casa Alfarobba was a beautiful villa with stunning views. The pool was amazing too! David and Susan were very helpful when it came it anything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

yvonne p.

Very well kept and laid out
Loved it road up to it abit rough :) but very private
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Exactly as described, no embellishments, no white lies, just what it says on the tin.
My wife and I like to have total privacy at least around the pool area and this villa gave us that and more. There are two other villas close by but neither overlook Casa Alfarroba in any way and neither have any barking dogs unlike other areas we’ve stayed. Two other villas not so close by would theoretically be able to spy on the pool but not without military grade binoculars. It was our ruby wedding anniversary when we stayed and as a surprise for my wife I requested fresh flowers throughout the villa and some champagne which were both arranged very stylishly and with no fuss. The flowers lasted our two weeks, the champagne unfortunately didn’t. Another pleasant surprise was the kitchen (my domain on holiday), fully loaded with pots, pans, crockery, glassware and all appliances in full working order including a huge fridge with freezer and a smaller built in beer fridge. We used the downstairs double bedroom with access directly to the heated pool. Lovely comfy bed ensuring a good nights sleep and four steps out to a morning swim before breakfast. Lovely views down the valley to Faro, peace ,quiet and the privacy we enjoy. A good selection of local restaurants with good food a short drive away. A spotlessly clean and well presented villa which we hope to return to next year. Full five stars, no ifs,buts or maybes.

10/10 Excellent

Christine G., Exeter

Great family holiday
Lovely villa, fantastic views, perfect base for family holiday. We travelled with our 4 grown up children, plus one partner - plenty of different spaces at the villa both indoors and outside to relax. Great pool. Pool table upstairs also ideal for a competitive family!! A car is essentially. The villa is in a perfect position from which to explore the area. Dave and Susan were really helpful and easily contactable.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Kathy R.

Quiet peaceful retreat with great views and inviting landscapes
High up with wonderful views east, west and south this quiet spot was very inviting. Easy check-in with dedicated property managers. Home was spacious and private with cooling winds during the afternoon around the pool. Very good location to do day trips out of. First trip to the Algarve. Would definitely return to this location in the future! Many thanks to all, Claire, David, Susan. Kathy and Heinz Reese/Canada, June 3-10
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une parenthèse enchantée
Nous avons séjourné dans la villa de David et Claire du 5 au 19 août 2024. Nous étions 7 personnes dont 3 enfants. Toutes les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. La piscine et les espaces extérieurs permettent de profiter de la vue imprenable sur Faro et la mer. La villa est superbe. Elle est idéalement située à proximité des plages et des commerces. Les propriétaires ont été au petit soin avec nous durant tout notre séjour. Nous n’avons manqué de rien et tout ce dont nous avions besoin nous a été fourni. Merci à Claire David et Marina pour leur gentillesse et leur disponibilité. Je vous recommande cette location à 200% !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorine v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische villa in prachtige omgeving
Dit is het allermooiste vakantiehuis waar we ooit hebben gelogeerd. Het is mooi, groot, luxe en van alle gemakken voorzien. Het zwembad is groot en schoon. Het uitzicht is geweldig. Het contact met David en Claire was heel goed. Wij zouden deze villa aan iedereen aanbevelen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurent D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Maison bien située en haut d'une colline, au calme, ce que nous cherchions. Manque peut être les chaines françaises ou internationales pour suivre les infos, mais pas insurmontable non plus avec les chaines par internet. Piscine super agréable et chauffée (je suis frileux :-)). La cuisine est bien équipée même si nous n'avons pas cuisiné, ce sont des vacances et les restos alentours sont très biens. Accueil et discrétion des personnes sur place. Bref, vacances reposantes dans un cadre superbe. Merci
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe Villa
La Villa est magnifique et tout équipés, rien à redire. Claire nous à fournis toute les informations nécessaires. Je recommande
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

COUTADA J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionnel
Photos fidèles à l’annonce, rien à dire juste exceptionnelle avec vue magnifique
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Corinne C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Tres belle villa avec piscine et magnifique vue
La villa est très bien équipée. Situation tranquille. Commerces à proximité
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

valerie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnifique villa avec vue sur la vallée
La villa est très grande et agréable. La piscine est parfaite et tous les espaces extérieurs permettent de profiter du jardin à tout moment. Claire nous a donné beaucoup de détail pour l’arrivée. Tout était parfait.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marina r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable dans un cadre magnifique
Magnifique propriété très agréable à vivre et très bien située Très bons contacts avec les propriétaires, de très bons conseils Très bon séjour reposant en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marine D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Nous avons passé de très bonnes vacances dans cette superbe villa! L’accueil de Susan et David était top, ils sont adorables et il ne faut pas hésiter à les joindre si vous vous avez la moindre question/problème! La vue est incroyable, la maison et son emplacement le sont tout autant!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour , nous recommandons !!!
Superbe villa dans un environnement de rêve et de calme ! une vue à couper le souffle Le plus indéniable : la piscine chauffée =un must Très bonne distribution des pièces et les différentes terrasses qui rendent le séjour agréable ... La situation a 20 min de l aéroport sans les contraintes et près de la très belle ville de Loulè Une mention spéciale pour Susan et David qui reçoivent et conseillent les hôtes de façon pertinente et avec gentillesse et professionnalisme A refaire...sans modération

10/10 Excellent

raymond k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super
Bel endroit, tout le confort souhaité des vacances parfaites

8/10 Good

Gabrielle J.

Comme chez soi
Nous avons passé une superbe semaine dans cette grande maison trés cosy. Nous avons été tres bien accueillis et conseillés sur la région. Nous étions 9 et chacun avait son espace : Cuisine (2 frigos), chambres et salles de bain spacieuses, grande piscine, billard....La maison est à 25 minutes de Tavira. Attention toutefois si vous avez une voiture basse car, la villa surplombant la vallée, la montée sur un petit chemin peut être risqué. En tout cas encore un grand merci à Claire et David.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017