Denne landejendom befinder sig i Monchique i landlige omgivelser og i bjergene. Honning- og Jordbærtræbutik og Mina-parken er et par de lokale seværdigheder i området. Er du mere til shopping, kan du eventuelt kigge forbi Aqua Portimão Shoppingcenter og Continente Indkøbscenter. Ser du frem til et event eller en sportbegivenhed under din rejse? Se, hvad Algarve International Circuit eller Internationale Gokartbane har på programmet. Oplevelser som svømning giver gode muligheder for at komme ud på eller i det omgivende vand, eller du kan tage på eventyr ved at afprøve vandre-/cykelruter, økoture og cykling i nærheden.
Honning- og Jordbærtræbutik - 10 min. kørsel - 5.9 km
Igreja Matriz - 10 min. kørsel - 5.9 km
Misericordia de Monchique Kirke - 12 min. kørsel - 7.0 km
Monchique Varme Kilder - 12 min. kørsel - 7.7 km
Sådan kommer du rundt
Portimao Station - 37 min. kørsel
Portimao (PRM) - 41 min. kørsel
Restauranter
Roxy Bar - 14 min. kørsel
A Tasca do Petrol - 12 min. kørsel
Velochique - 7 min. kørsel
Restaurante Encontro De Amigos - 18 min. kørsel
Café Império - 10 min. kørsel
Om overnatningsstedet
10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed
Huset er beliggende i en dal, der har en fantastisk udsigt over foden og kysten, sprængt af charme. Ved at bevare mange af sine originale funktioner, omhyggeligt restaureret og nydes af familien gennem 25 år, er der alt her for den komplette naturlige sunde ferie; økologisk mad er næsten umulig at undgå, vand kommer fra vores underjordiske forår. Intet lys om natten i dalen bortset fra månen og stjernerne, ingen lyd men dyrelivet. Disse bjerge er Algarves bedst bevarede hemmelighed. Huset er en typisk quinta omgivet af frugtbart landbrugsjord. Gangstier fører fra huset ind i skove og fodbakker. Dette er et udpeget område med enestående naturlig skønhed. På ydersiden af bjergørnene cirkler hovedet, og der er udsigt så langt som Lissabon over et stort flade af foden. Der er en anden verden her. Folk har boet og opdrættet her hele deres liv. Landskabet er mærkeligt og smukt. Solnedgang bedst set med en flaske vin. Aktivitet og madlavning helligdage I efteråret vinter og forår tilbyder vi nogle skræddersyede aktiviteter, madlavning og kreative ferier for dig, din familie eller venner. Vi slår os sammen med en lokal aktivitetsvirksomhed for at tilbyde en menu inklusive guidede vandreture, alpint cykling, klatring, lynlås kanosejlads og en ny ferie, der besøger lokale producenter i skjulte bjergsteder, der samler mad fra bjerget, laver brød på landsbypladsen og madlavningstimer på Quinta. . Det er en unik og uforglemmelig måde at fejre en speciel lejlighed eller komme sammen med venner og familie. Har stedet for dig selv, og alle kan gøre så meget eller så lidt som de vil. Bare kontakt mig, så kan vi tale om, hvad du gerne vil gøre. Vi har netop været der med hele huset indrettet og arbejdet hårdt i haven for at være klar til sæsonen. Det er så smukt vejr her, og der er forår blomster overalt, så kom og nyd en spring break, Vi kan organisere dig en nedsat bil eller cykler. Bare send os en e-mail
Hjemme: Altid meget populær blandt bryllupsrejser og familier med børn, der nyder muligheden for at tilbringe dage derhjemme ved poolen og udforske haven. Det er hjemsted for os og vores børn, så der er kasser med legetøj og bøger. Der er en spiseplads uden for køkkenet med et granitbord og grill. Swimmingpoolen og haven ved siden af huset nås ved en plan sti. Dette er især nyttigt for mennesker med små børn, da adgang til området lettere kan overvåges Omkring poolområdet er træ solsenge med madrasser, stole og en paraply. Puljen er 5m x 10m, der er brede trin for nem adgang. Resten af ejendommen er rækkehus med en række oliventræer, frugttræer og vilde blomster. Der er en fantastisk udsigt fra den højere terrasse til foden og kysten. Du er velkommen til at hjælpe dig selv med at frugt fra træerne. Vores nærmeste restaurant (vores favorit) er 15 minutters gang over dalen, en magisk gåtur hjem ved måneskin.
Rigtigt Portugal: Dette er autentiske Portugal. Monchique er en lille arbejderby. Der er få turister: De, der besøger, kommer til frokost og kigger mod udsigten. Det har en lang række restauranter og barer, banker, madbutikker og et marked. Producer har rejst meter i stedet for miles. Vegetarer, veganere og omnivorer er alle glade. Der er et attraktivt torv, en park og indendørs swimmingpool og håndværksbutikker. Ophold i Monchique er en meget anderledes oplevelse fra livet på kysten. Tempoet er langsomt, og du vil føle, at du er gået tilbage i tiden. Når du går ad stierne rundt i byen vil du se en glemt kultur. Du vil sandsynligvis blive inkluderet i uanset festligheder, der finder sted, det være sig en begivenhed i kirken, en svinesteg eller musik på pladsen. Der er ugentlige og månedlige markeder og en hestemesse. Det er muligt at bruge huset som en del af en større gruppe, og ejeren kan arrangere arrangementer for andre huse i området.
Jul, nytår og påske: Mulighed for at opdatere din ånd. Jul i Monchique er meget enkel. Festlighederne begynder kun et par dage før. Fester finder sted hjemme og i kirken. Juletræer findes i alle restauranter og huse. Hvis du ønsker at have en enkel jul, er Quinta da Relva perfekt. Du kan skære dit eget grantræ fra grunden og dekorere huset med orange grene, tænde en enorm pejs og nyde duften af eukalyptus. og trærøg. Vejret kan være lyst og solrigt og varmt om dagen, men koldt om natten Så medbring varmt tøj. Ved nytår er det muligt at gå til kysten for at fejre eller sidde på terrassen og se fyrværkeri-displayet, derefter en nytårsdagstur på de vestlige strande. Påsken i Monchique fejres i kirken, og med en procession i byen pynter blomster fortove. Dette er det bedste tidspunkt at gå i skove, bjerge og kyst. Vilde blomster er overalt. Vejret kan dog gøre alt, så kom forberedt.
Husregler
Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn
Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder
Arrangementer er tilladt
No late night noise . no extra guests.
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Kæledyr
Kæledyr er tilladt
Pets are welcome but not allowed in the bedrooms
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Rygning
Rygning er tilladt: I udvalgte områder
Downstairs only please , not in the bedrooms
Vigtige oplysninger
Godt at vide
Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer 1216/AL
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 82660
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events er tilladt på stedet
Besked fra værten: No late night noise . no extra guests.
Langvarige ophold godtages
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, røgalarm og førstehjælpskasse
Ofte stillede spørgsmål
Har 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed en pool?
Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool.
Hvad koster det at overnatte hos 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed?
Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed den 13. nov. 2026 starter fra 7.392 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 18. aug. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.
Er 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?
Ja, kæledyr er tilladt på dette overnatningssted. Visse begrænsninger kan gælde. Kontakt overnatningsstedet for at få flere oplysninger.
Hvor meget koster parkering hos 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed?
Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.
Hvornår er indtjekning på 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed?
Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.
Hvornår er udtjekning på 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed?
Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.
Hvor ligger 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed?
Denne landejendom med familievenlig profil ligger i bjergene i Monchique, kun 5 km fra Foia-bjerget, Honning- og Jordbærtræbutik og Igreja Matriz. Derudover ligger Misericordia de Monchique Kirke 4,7 km derfra.
Anmeldelser af 10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionelt bondegård med pool i en fantastisk beliggenhed
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10/10
Rengøring
9,6/10
Indtjekning
9,0/10
Kommunikation
9,6/10
Området
8,6/10
Annoncens rigtighed
Anmeldelser
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Loz H.
20. apr. 2013
Second visit
We've been before. And we'll be going again. Nicest house we've been to in Portugal. Freshly picked oranges for breakfast and 200 books to read. Couldn't recommend it more highly.
Loz H.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
hazel A.
16. apr. 2015
Paradise
Peaceful location on a large site with only the sound of the birds. Lovely house with cosy rustic character- spent the days relaxing by the pool and the evenings cosy beside the log fire, with plentiful firewood supplied. Comfy beds, loved all the little nooks in the garden where I could relax and read or crochet. Our favourite thing was squeezing oranges from the trees beside the pool, for breakfast . Short walk to A Rampa restaurant for great piri piri chicken and short drive to O Luar Du Foia where we enjoyed fantastic food at a reasonable price. Trips to the West Coast beaches, to Alvor and Lagos were only about half an hour away. The house, its large site and location with wonderful views just made our holiday so special and we hope to return soon.
hazel A.
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Tim P.
10. aug. 2020
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Nice holiday home
We spent 2.5 weeks in Diana’s holiday home and we really enjoyed the garden and the spacious pool.
The house itself is simple equipped and furnished but with comfortable beds (good mattresses, not too soft).
We had some issues with the hot water supply since the hot water was coming and going but at the end of the day no big deal.
From our point of view a useful improvement would be fly screens to have the opportunity to vent the bedrooms at night and keep the mosquitoes outside.
Amalia the Portuguese cleaning lady is such a nice person and did a great job - she came three times a week and the house and garden is well cleaned accordingly.
The swimming pool is awesome and maintained on a weekly basis. We enjoyed it a lot.
Tim P.
Overnattede 17 nætter i juli 2020
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Arno A.
15. nov. 2019
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beautiful house and garden but cold in winter
We went to this house to relax and enjoy the Algarve.
The house is old and it has beautiful exposed beams inside. The house was clean and the beds sleep well. The bathroom in basic but functional. Unfortunately, it is hard to keep the living room warm in late autumn/winter since it is double-height but the electric heaters in the kitchen and bedrooms are sufficient for those rooms. The kitchen has everything you need but kitchen tops are too low for someone who is 1.85 m. The garden and the views are beautiful. The house provides an oasis of rest. In the morning you wake up with the sound of birds in the grape vines which span over the entrance of the house.
There are multiple restaurants on the road down to Monchique and there is a supermarket in Monchique itself. The people of the rental agency in Monchique are polite and helpful.
All in all, we had a relaxing 5 days there and really enjoyed our stay.
Arno A.
Verificeret anmeldelse
8/10 Godt
Verificeret rejsende
30. sep. 2019
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Sehr erholsam!
Wunderschöne, ruhige Lage, sehr schöner Pool, bestens geeignet für Menschen mit Erholungsbefürfnis!😊
Verificeret rejsende
Overnattede 13 nætter i september 2019
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Jordan H.
19. jul. 2019
Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Holiday was too short...
Sunny days at beautiful beaches, wonderful property nestled in the idyllic hillside, surrounded by all a diversity of birds flowers and trees with all the quality comforts of a holiday villa.
Jordan H.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
James K.
15. mar. 2019
Beautiful, peaceful and authentic. Everything you need while staying uncluttered and simple.
A terrific place to wind down and enjoy rich gardens (well stocked with flowers and fruit trees), dramatic views all the way to the south coast, a peaceful rural setting, and easy access to a good selection of restaurants and other amenities. Quinta da Relva is carefully designed and equipped (no TV but who cares? ) with a nice pool, multiple sitting areas to take advantage of sun or shade, a practical and efficient kitchen, comfortable beds, and a fireplace in case of cool weather. The two bathrooms are modest and small respectively, but functional.
It's a perfect retreat if you want to walk/hike - the Monchique area is unbeatable for this - or paint, or write a book, or just relax under the pergola and think important thoughts. Another option, one of our favourites, involves sitting on the rooftop terrace with a glass of wine, enjoying the view and the bird songs. Life can be a challenge!
A big bonus comes in the form of caretaker Amalia, who arrives 3 times weekly to keep things in order. Low key, very sweet, and very helpful.
Net net: Quinta da Relva is low on the glitz scale, but it's an absolute win if you want tranquility and a relaxed outdoorsy lifestyle along with comfortable facilities and readily accessible restaurants and other services. We'll certainly be back.
James K.
Overnattede 27 nætter i februar 2019
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Tess M.
3. aug. 2018
Paradise re-visited!
We had the most perfect two-week stay at Quinta da Relva again. We love the rustic nature of this traditional farm house, cool in the hot summer and warm and cozy in the winter. We started each day with breakfast al fresco, then spent lazy days by the pool reading and listening to the birds singing and the leaves rustling gently in the breeze. It's a very special place. In the evening, we enjoyed watching the World Cup with the locals, down in the cafés of charming Monchique, and on the occasional day, we managed to pull ourselves away from the pool for an excursion to the south coast and the sparkling waters of the Algarve. A real holiday.
Tess M.
Overnattede 13 nætter i juli 2018
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
matthew P.
2. aug. 2018
Authentic Portugese Farm Cottage
This is the place to stay when you want a peaceful and authentic break/adventure in Portugal. There are so many things to do aside from just relaxing by the pool we need to go back again! Lots of outstanding beaches to visit, great traditional restaurants, areas of outstanding beauty, traditional villages, cycling, surfing but most of all you get a real sense of staying in another culture, which simply surrounds this fantastic farm house in every direction. The only challenge we found was dragging ourselves away from the house as it was so peaceful and felt like the world had overlooked us for a week! Perhaps to say we are going to return says enough!
matthew P.
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
Diana H.
8. maj 2018
Utterly Perfect in every way
Beautiful house and location . Out of this world!
Diana H.
Overnattede 7 nætter i april 2018
Verificeret anmeldelse
10/10 Fremragende
André W.
8. apr. 2018
Wobderful Mountain-House
We had wonderful days in this beautiful mountain villa. The pool was too cold for swimming in this time of year, but we still had better weather than expected. From the house you can wonderful hiking. The south and west coast can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. Our favorite beach was that of Alvor, which is very child friendly. The most beautiful place for us was Lagos. Great lanes, great food and a harbor from which you can make good boat trips. In the evening our house offered us a barbecue and a large cozy fireplace. The housekeeping was very careful, keeping everything in order and not bothering at all. On foot, the restaurant "a Rampa" can be reached in 15 minutes. Good and very cheap food. Great service and excellent Frango Piri-Piri. All in all, we had wonderful days. Thanks Diana and hopefully see you soon. Sorry for my bad English.
André W.
Overnattede 11 nætter i marts 2018
Fra arkiv
8/10 Godt
Valérie P.
13. aug. 2017
beaucoup de charme
Très agréable à vivre, beaucoup de charme et de calme. Arbres fruitiers dans le jardin!
Matelas du lit double a changer néanmoins, il est hors d'âge et c'est difficile à deux!
Valérie P.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Lúcio F.
17. maj 2017
Algarve's sky
Beautiful traditional country house tastefully restored, the water from its pool of natural fountain seems to caress us the skin the view to the coast of the algarve is breathtaking. Diana the owner is very friendly and helpful We inform ourselves of the best restaurants and other local attractions that have provided us with a perfect vacation
Lúcio F.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Christiane B.
28. mar. 2015
A brillant stay under the soft winter sun!
The colourful garden is welcoming us, and this gives you immediately the impression that you will perfectly relax there. Not only that despite winter time we had plenty of colourfull spots from the garden but also orange and mandarine trees had plenty of fruits. Our young children loved collecting them in the morning for the breakfast juices. There is no disapointment to expect, the description is truthful and in any event the contact point in Monchique is very helpful and swift in reacting.
The property is very clean: a care taker comes 3 times a week which is very helpful. Don't worry she will work without disturbing you if you stay at home while she washes and tidies up.
We have enjoyed walking in the mountain: Foia and Picota, which is probably easier in Winter than in Summer. Also the beaches (South and West), are not far (30 km). In Winter you will go there more for playing than for bathing but you will enjoy the space!
Truly we can recommand the address!
Christiane B.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Danny C.
5. maj 2014
A wonderful base to both stay & explore.
Just a quick note to say how much we loved this cottage in Portugal. It really is something quite special, from the amazing wisteria, the inviting pool, finding hidden corners in the grounds to the growing sense of tranquility we felt during the week.
The car hire company that was recommended was great- pick up was smooth and it was a very easy journey to get there. Having groceries in (as pre-arranged when we booked) was lovely and a great welcome.
We visited the fantastic beaches on the west and south coast and enjoyed exploring on quiet roads and in local towns. We had a great day within Lucio from Alternativ Tours- hike to the Foia peak, 32 km bike ride downhill then into canoes and a swim. We'd really recommend his company.
Everything in the house was in good order and the maid kept it nice and clean. There was a wide choice of local restaurants: good piri piri chicken was easy to find. We were very grateful to the agents for printing out our boarding cards on Easter Friday - everyone concerned with the cottage has been very supportive.
As a place to both get away yet still have access to Algarve's natural attractions, this place was wonderful.
Thank you
Danny C.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Juliette P.
19. sep. 2013
very relaxing
Very relaxing. Beautiful weather. The children built a hut from wood in the big garden. We liked going to the beaches at the West Coast. The view all the way to the Atlantic is amazing. We had a great week in Quinta del Relva.
Juliette P.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Denise H.
24. apr. 2013
Lovely return to our favourite Monchique farmhouse
We have always visited Quinta da Relva in the summer months so this was a contrast to visit in the Spring and escape the vast snow in England..
Wisteria out, blossom trees blooming, oranges ready for picking at the side of the pool & the sound of the Cuckoo from the scented Pine forest.
Quite chilly in the hills & what more could we want than a nice log fire in the evening after visiting "Rampa", the local restaurant for the best Chicken Piri Piri in Monchique!
Although the weather was not at its best we managed to chase the sun, finding it on Alvor beach on the south coast & also our favourite deserted beach on the west coast (Amoreria)
Amalia the maid was as cheerful as ever, keeping the house spotlessly clean and comfortable for the duration of our stay.
We found the new Intermarche supermarket in Monchique very useful to stock up with food on our arrival.
Restaurants Jardin das Oliveiras not too far away proved as good as ever and for the best sea food we visited Atlantida Restaurant on the edge of Alvor Beach, well worth the drive down the mountain.
We will certainly visit this rustic, away from it all farmhouse again!
Denise H.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Jane S.
28. feb. 2013
Our girls trip to Monchique!
5 friends and I spent a very relaxing and enjoyable few days in this idyllic farmhouse. The location and views were exactly as described and perfect for a complete 'getaway'. We hired a car for our trip and so were able to explore the surrounding area where we found plenty of places to visit including beautiful beaches, local markets and some lovely walks! We were lucky enough to be invited to a private view at a charming local art gallery and we found some super restaurants with both local and international cuisine.
We were slightly unlucky with the weather during our visit but we still managed to make use of the lovely swimming pool and terraced area around the farmhouse during the day as well as the open fire in the delightful galleried living area during the evening.
The owner provided excellent information, both before and during our visit and even managed to organise a local beauty therapist to come to the property and give us a massage after a particularly damp walk!
I would definitely recommend this property to a friend or relative and would very much like to return there myself!
I hope this is helpful!
Jane Shakeshaft
Jane S.
Fra arkiv
8/10 Godt
Ron C.
20. feb. 2013
Farm cottage with pool in a beautiful setting
This was our twelth visit!
Our holidays at Relva are like coming home! With sunny days spent exploring the lovely colourful garden, and surrounding pine, lavender and eucalyptus woodlands.
The well maintained pool is a real delight, just the place to cool off after sunbathing.
Drinks on the starlit terrace with its view down to the coast were another highlight.
Chilly evenings gave the opportunity to light a roaring fire of scented logs in the attractive traditional galleried sitting room.
Relva is in a secluded spot, but with the benifit of upgraded road tracks giving easy access to the delightful little town of Monchique, Foia mountain top and the unspoilt West Coast resorts it is in an ideal position.
We love it so much that we have already booked for 2013.
Ron C.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Calum P.
6. feb. 2013
Monchique Retreat
My first visit to the Algarve was a far cry from what you'd normally expect from an Englishman abroad! Rather than endless rounds of golf punctuated by tourist-orientated surroundings, I felt I had not only had a relaxing holiday, but also had a thoroughly Portuguese experience. The town of Monchique itself, and the surrounding area, has a rustic and serene atmosphere, seemingly more at home in fiction than in reality! When wandering around town (normally to buy some pork from the local butchers or enjoy a casual drink in a cafe in our case!) you get the feeling you're experiencing the genuine side of being a tourist in Portugal. Those who aren't content with the standard package holiday, touristy, sort of holiday will be right at home in Monchique. The south coast is also only an hour's drive, so easily accessible
As for the house itself, you'd ordinarily be forgiven for taking online descriptions of properties with a pinch of salt, but in this case you'd be making a huge mistake! The trip to the house is a series of small winding roads leading up a mountain absolutely heaving with all manner of plant-life, particularly eucalyptus. The location couldn't possibly be any more tucked away - it was entirely up to us whether we wanted to venture out of our bubble of relaxation, as opposed to being disturbed by other rowdy tourists! The entrance to the farmhouse itself is shaded by an impressive vine, which also provides the perfect lunch spot where you can sit at the table and gaze out towards the south coast. The pool is also a perfect spot to relax, both offering some shade to sit and read and also fresh, clean water to take a dip in.
The interior seemed to me to be very faithful to the culture of the surrounding area - it felt somewhat like we were borrowing a local's family home and that they would be back to look after it in a couple of weeks! One difficulty I normally have in warm climates is feeling overheated at night, but because of its mountain location it tended to get cool enough in the evenings to sleep. Another thing that should be mentioned are the geckos, which can be a slight surprise at first, especially when you're used to holidaying in less rural areas. But in fact, I found they never really bother you and are actually really handy at keeping mosquitos, flies and all manner of bugs away from you in the evenings. After a couple of nights I learned that they're definitely friends, not foes!
I couldn't have had a better holiday overall
Calum P.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
matthew P.
23. jan. 2013
Quinta del relva - Monchique - Algarve - Portugal
The first thing you notice as your arrive is the wonderful eucalyptus scented air that immediately feels calming - It just gets better from there on in.
The farmhouse has a great home-from-home feeling and had everything we needed, including a great open fire for cooler evenings. The swimming pool and surrounding land offers complete privacy. One of the great advantages to the farm house for me was the location. Its tucked away on the side of the mountain yet actually you are only around 25 minutes from the coast and only 5 minutes approx. from the market town of Monchique. Due to its location its not affected by light pollution and as a result the night skies are stunning. I also had some of the best nights sleep of my life!
Getting around is easy if you have a car, although I can recommend hiring bicycles (Rental available in Monchique) and exploring on two wheels or just take a walk in almost any direction for more of this fantastic area and literally hundreds of great views. A trip to the coast is easy and worth doing with a good choice of beaches well within 30 minutes driving, yet that said I found it hard to pull myself away from being in and around Monchique.
Eating out is recommended with a surprising choice of great local restaurants, run by locals and frequented by locals and thats always a good sign. Its not possible to name them all but without doubt my favourite was A Rampa. It didn't look like much from the outside but the simple tasty cuisine and great atmosphere has meant I will never forget it.
To summarise - In absolute terms this is a fantastic area to stay, particularly if you like a bit more than just dozing on a beach - You can of course do this too. It offers so many varying landscapes to explore, great community, real Portuguese cuisine, privacy and a feeling of well being. Its one of those places that you leave feeling very lucky to have discovered.
Matthew Phillips
Gloucestershire, UK
matthew P.
Fra arkiv
10/10 Fremragende
Amanda W.
6. jan. 2013
The perfect retreat
I've been here twice now, once in winter and another time in June, and both times I have had the most incredible stay.
My winter stay was with family, and was all that I wanted it to be - incredibly relaxed, plenty of places to explore nearby on foot and in the car (the wind farm on the top of the mountain is very impressive), and it was even warm enough to brave the pool!
Coming to the house again the following summer I brought friends, so we had a chance to check out the local restaurants and bars (Monchique has a particularly good bar, along with a pool table and amazing decor), go to the nearby beaches, food markets and fairs (one in the local fire station), swim in the pool, have lovely sunny walks and of course have the obligatory daily cocktail hour in the garden....
A wonderful place, will definitely be back again.