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10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante

Alojamiento agroturístico para familias con sauna y piscina al aire libre

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Exterior
Terraza o patio
Jardines del alojamiento
Restaurante al aire libre
Jardines del alojamiento

Comentarios

9,8 de 10
Excepcional

Servicios populares

  • Piscina
  • Se aceptan mascotas
  • Wifi gratis
  • Aparcamiento disponible
  • Servicios de lavandería
  • Cocina
228 €
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Monchique, Algarve
  • Place, Foia
    ‪A 5 min en coche‬
  • Place, Praia da Luz
    ‪A 40 min en coche‬
  • Place, Plaza de la ciudad vieja de Albufeira
    ‪A 56 min en coche‬
  • Airport, Portimão (PRM)
    ‪A 31 min en coche‬

Habitaciones y camas

3 habitaciones (capacidad para 6 personas)

dormitorio

2 camas individuales y 1 cuna

dormitorio

1 cama doble

dormitorio

2 camas individuales

2 baños

baño

Bañera o ducha · Bidet · WC

baño

WC · Solo ducha

Otros espacios

Porche o patio
Porche o patio hawaiano
Cocina
Jardín
Comedor
El precio actual es de 228 €
de media por noche

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Información sobre la zona

Monchique

Este alojamiento agroturístico se encuentra en Monchique, en un entorno rural y en las montañas. Visita atractivos turísticos locales como Loja do Mel e do Medronho y Parque da Mina; si prefieres ir de compras, acércate a Centro comercial Aqua Portimão o Centro comercial Continente. ¿Te apetece disfrutar de un evento especial? Puedes consultar el calendario de Circuito de Portimão o Circuito internacional de karting. Tendrás oportunidad de disfrutar del agua realizando un sinfín de actividades (por ejemplo, natación), pero también podrás vivir grandes aventuras practicando las rutas a pie o en bicicleta, la escalada o el ciclismo de montaña en las inmediaciones.

Qué hay en los alrededores

  • Foia - A 5 min en coche - 3.7 km
  • Marina de Lagos - A 37 min en coche - 40.2 km
  • Praia da Luz - A 40 min en coche - 43.2 km
  • Playa de Carvoeiro - A 44 min en coche - 43.9 km
  • Plaza de la ciudad vieja de Albufeira - A 56 min en coche - 67.6 km

Cómo moverse por la zona

  • Estación de Portimão: 37 min en coche
  • Portimão (PRM): a 41 min en coche

Restaurantes

  • ‪Velochique - ‬A 7 min en coche
  • ‪Restaurante Encontro De Amigos - ‬A 18 min en coche
  • ‪O Luar da Fóia - ‬A 5 min en coche
  • ‪Cafe Bela Vista - ‬A 7 min en coche
  • ‪A Tasca do Petrol - ‬A 12 min en coche

Acerca de este alojamiento

10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante

Acercada a través de bosques, enclavada en un valle que disfruta de impresionantes vistas de las estribaciones y la costa, la casa estalla de encanto. Conservando muchas de sus características originales, cuidadosamente restauradas y disfrutadas por la familia durante más de 25 años, aquí hay de todo para unas vacaciones completamente naturales y saludables; La comida orgánica es casi imposible de evitar, el agua proviene de nuestra fuente subterránea. No hay luz en la noche en el valle, aparte de la luna y las estrellas, no hay sonido sino la vida salvaje. Estas montañas son el secreto mejor guardado del Algarve. La casa es una quinta típica rodeada de tierras de cultivo fértiles. Los senderos conducen desde la casa a los bosques y colinas. Esta es un área designada de excepcional belleza natural. Al otro lado de la montaña, las águilas circulan en lo alto y hay vistas hasta Lisboa sobre una vasta extensión de estribaciones. Hay otro mundo aquí. La gente ha vivido y cultivado aquí toda su vida. El paisaje es extraño y hermoso. El atardecer se ve mejor con una botella de vino.
Actividad y vacaciones de cocina
 En otoño invierno y primavera ofrecemos actividades a medida, cocina y vacaciones creativas para usted, su familia o amigos. Nos asociamos con una empresa local de actividades para ofrecer un menú que incluye caminatas guiadas, ciclismo de descenso, escalada, piragüismo y una nueva fiesta que visita a productores locales en lugares escondidos de la montaña que recogen comida de la montaña, hacen pan en la plaza del pueblo y Clases de cocina en la Quinta. . Es una forma única e inolvidable de celebrar una ocasión especial o reunirse con amigos y familiares. Tenga el lugar para usted y todos pueden hacer tanto o tan poco como quieran. Comuníquese conmigo y podemos hablar sobre lo que le gustaría hacer.
Acabamos de estar allí decorando toda la casa por dentro y trabajando duro en el jardín para estar listos para la temporada. Es un clima tan hermoso aquí y hay flores de primavera en todas partes, así que venga y disfrute de las vacaciones de primavera. Podemos organizarle un automóvil con descuento o bicicletas. Solo envíanos un correo electrónico



En casa: siempre muy popular entre los recién casados y las familias con niños que disfrutan de la oportunidad de pasar días en casa junto a la piscina y explorar el jardín. Es el hogar para nosotros y nuestros hijos, por lo que hay cajas de juguetes y libros. Hay una zona de comedor fuera de la cocina con mesa de granito y barbacoa. La piscina y el jardín al costado de la casa alcanzados por un camino llano. Esto es particularmente útil para personas con niños pequeños ya que el acceso al área se puede monitorear más fácilmente
Alrededor del área de la piscina hay tumbonas de madera con colchones, sillas y una sombrilla. La piscina es de 5m x 10m, hay amplios escalones para facilitar el acceso. El resto de la propiedad está en terrazas con una variedad de olivos, árboles frutales y flores silvestres. Hay impresionantes vistas desde la terraza superior a las estribaciones y la costa. Eres bienvenido a servirte para dar fruto de los árboles.
Nuestro restaurante más cercano (nuestro favorito) está a 15 minutos a pie a través del valle, un paseo mágico a casa a la luz de la luna.

Real Portugal: Este es el auténtico Portugal. Monchique es una pequeña ciudad de trabajo. Hay pocos turistas: los que visitan vienen para almorzar y contemplar la vista. Tiene una buena cantidad de restaurantes y bares, bancos, tiendas de comida y un mercado. Produce ha recorrido metros en lugar de millas. Los vegetarianos, veganos y omnívoros están encantados. Hay una atractiva plaza, un parque y una piscina cubierta y tiendas de artesanía. Alojarse en Monchique es una experiencia muy diferente de la vida en la costa. El ritmo es lento y sentirá que ha retrocedido en el tiempo. Caminando por los senderos alrededor de la ciudad, verá una cultura olvidada. Es probable que te incluyan en cualquier fiesta que se celebre, ya sea un evento en la iglesia, un asado de cerdo o música en la plaza. Hay mercados semanales y mensuales y una feria de caballos. Es posible usar la casa como parte de un grupo más grande y el propietario puede hacer arreglos para otras casas en el área.

Navidad, Año Nuevo y Pascua: oportunidad de refrescar tu espíritu. La Navidad en Monchique es muy simple. Las festividades solo comienzan unos días antes. Las celebraciones tienen lugar en casa y en la iglesia. Hay árboles de Navidad en todos los restaurantes y casas.
Si desea tener una Navidad sencilla, Quinta da Relva es perfecta. Puedes cortar tu propio abeto del suelo y decorar la casa con ramas anaranjadas, encender una enorme chimenea y disfrutar del olor a eucalipto. y humo de leña. El clima puede ser brillante, soleado y cálido durante el día, pero frío por la noche. Traiga ropa abrigada. En Año Nuevo es posible ir a la costa para las celebraciones, o sentarse en la terraza y ver los fuegos artificiales, luego un paseo de Año Nuevo por las playas del oeste. La Pascua en Monchique se celebra en la iglesia y con una procesión en el pueblo, las flores decoran los pavimentos. Este es el mejor momento para caminar en los bosques, montañas y costas. Las flores silvestres están en todas partes. Sin embargo, el clima puede hacer cualquier cosa, así que venga preparado.

Servicios

Piscina
Acepta mascotas
Wifi gratis
Aparcamiento disponible
Servicios de lavandería

Normas del alojamiento

Hora de comienzo del registro de entrada: 15:00
Hora límite del registro de salida: 11:00
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Menores

Se admiten niños a partir de cualquier edad
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Eventos

Se permiten eventos
No late night noise . no extra guests.
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Mascotas

Se admiten mascotas
Pets are welcome but not allowed in the bedrooms
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Fumadores

Se permite fumar (solo en las áreas designadas)
Downstairs only please , not in the bedrooms

Información importante

Otros detalles

Este alojamiento está gestionado por un propietario particular (es decir, una parte que no actúa dentro de su mercado, negocio o profesión). No se aplicará la legislación de protección de consumidores de la UE a tu reserva, incluido el derecho de desistimiento. La política de cancelación establecida por el propietario particular cubrirá tu reserva.
Puede aplicarse un recargo por cada persona adicional, según la política del alojamiento.
A tu llegada, pueden pedirte un documento de identidad oficial con foto y una tarjeta de crédito o débito, o un depósito en efectivo, para cubrir los gastos imprevistos.
No se garantizan las solicitudes especiales, que están sujetas a disponibilidad en el momento de la llegada y pueden suponer un recargo adicional.
Se permite celebrar fiestas u otros eventos en las instalaciones. 
Nota del propietario: No late night noise . no extra guests.
Se aceptan estancias de larga duración.
Entre los elementos de seguridad de este alojamiento, se incluyen los siguientes: extintor, detector de humo y botiquín de primeros auxilios.
Número de registro de la propiedad 1216/AL

Información adicional

Se recomienda acceder a este alojamiento en coche.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿En 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante hay piscina?

Sí, este alojamiento cuenta con una piscina al aire libre.

¿En 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante se aceptan mascotas?

Sí, las mascotas pueden hospedarse en este alojamiento. Pueden aplicarse restricciones, por lo que te recomendamos que contactes con el alojamiento para obtener más detalles.

¿Cuál es el precio del aparcamiento en 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante?

El alojamiento cuenta con estacionamiento propio.

¿A qué hora se realiza la entrada en 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante?

Hora de inicio del registro de entrada: 15:00.

¿A qué hora se realiza la salida en 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante?

La salida se realiza a las 11:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra 10% DESCUENTO OCTUBRE!Casa rural tradicional con piscina en una ubicación impresionante?

Este alojamiento agroturístico de Monchique para familias se encuentra en la montaña, a menos de 5 kilómetros de Foia, Loja do Mel e do Medronho y Iglesia Matriz. Iglesia Santa Casa Da Misericórdia De Monchique y Alferce también están a menos de 5 kilómetros.

Comentarios sobre Traditional farm cottage with private pool in stunning and secluded location

Comentarios

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10/10

Limpieza

9,6/10

Llegada

9,0/10

Comunicación

9,6/10

Ubicación

8,6/10

Precisión del anuncio

Comentarios

8/10 Bueno

Tim P.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

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.
Se alojó 17 noches en julio de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Arno A.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

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.

8/10 Bueno

Viajero verificado

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

Sehr erholsam!

Wunderschöne, ruhige Lage, sehr schöner Pool, bestens geeignet für Menschen mit Erholungsbefürfnis!😊
Se alojó 13 noches en septiembre de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Jordan H.

Aspectos positivos: Limpieza, llegada, comunicación, ubicación y precisión del anuncio

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.

10/10 Excelente

James K., Thornbury, Ontario

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.
Se alojó 27 noches en febrero de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Tess M.

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.
Se alojó 13 noches en julio de 2018

10/10 Excelente

matthew P.

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!

10/10 Excelente

Diana H.

Utterly Perfect in every way

Beautiful house and location . Out of this world!
Se alojó 7 noches en abril de 2018

10/10 Excelente

André W.

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.
Se alojó 11 noches en marzo de 2018
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8/10 Bueno

Valérie P.

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!
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10/10 Excelente

Lúcio F.

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
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10/10 Excelente

hazel A.

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.
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10/10 Excelente

Christiane B.

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!
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10/10 Excelente

Danny C., Uk

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
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10/10 Excelente

Juliette P.

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.
Este comentario se envió antes de 2018 y no se ha verificado.

10/10 Excelente

Denise H.

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!
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10/10 Excelente

Loz H.

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.
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10/10 Excelente

Jane S.

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
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8/10 Bueno

Ron C.

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.
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10/10 Excelente

Calum P.

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
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10/10 Excelente

matthew P.

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
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10/10 Excelente

Amanda W.

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.