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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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São Brás de Alportel, Faro
    Old Town
    5 min drive
    Costume Museum
    5 min drive
    Municipal Swimming Pool
    5 min drive
    Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos traditional villa with private pool.

Escape to the tranquility of Casa dos Carvalhos our traditional 2 bedroom villa & 1 bathroom villa nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Serra mountains. Experience the stunning panoramic views & indulge in the luxury of your own large private pool. With the capacity to sleep 5 guests our villa offers a spacious & comfortable rural retreat.

Conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the charming market town of Sao Bras del Alportel & a short 25 minute drive from Faro Airport, our villa is the perfect getaway for those looking to disconnect from the hustle & bustle of everyday life.

The villa features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a cozy living room, dining room & a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher & washing machine.

Step outside to enjoy the expansive terrace & take a refreshing dip in the large (10 x 5m) sparkling private pool, all while soaking in the stunning mountain vistas. The rustic and rural setting of our villa creates an idyllic atmosphere for a truly peaceful vacation, whilst still being within easy reach of the beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, cycling routes, local restaurants & thrilling water parks of The Algarve.

Our villa promises an unforgettable holiday experience. Book your stay with us today & embark on a journey of relaxation & serenity.

Property manager

Sarah Haywood

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pool is not fenced so watch children at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 22:00 - 7:00.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; 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
Property Registration Number 154793/AL

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the area

Sao Bras de Alportel

Located in Sao Bras de Alportel, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve Stadium or THE CAMPUS. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking, ecotours, and mountain biking.
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São Brás de Alportel, Faro

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 5 min drive
  • Costume Museum - 5 min drive
  • Municipal Swimming Pool - 5 min drive
  • Novacortica Cork Factory - 7 min drive
  • Estoi Palace - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 23 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mercado de São Brás de Alportel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Beira Serra - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luis dos Frangos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Jaconde - ‬5 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
We had a wonderful time at Casa dos Carvalhos. The pool is lovely and big, the setting is beautiful and the house was fully equipped to meet all our needs. We would recommend this to anyone looking for somewhere to stay with friends and/or family away from the sea front. The owner was really communicative, although to be honest we didn't have any problems at all while we were there. The wifi was fast, the house was clean, and the facilities were great. My only (minor) criticism is that the kitchen needs an upgrade!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa and pool with magnificent view
Everything is provided in the villa for a perfect stay. The large pool with a view over the hills of the Algarve is magnificent. The villa is less than 10 minutes drive from the pleasant town of São Brás de Alportel with numerous restaurants, and cafés.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise in the Algarve hills
Just spent an incredible two weeks at Casa Carvalhos. Everything about the villa is exceptional. The villa itself has very comfortable beds, a very well equipped kitchen with all the utensils and equipment you need, including nice touches like a juicer and blender. The living space is lovely with a real fire and loads of games for the evenings. The outside areas - pool, BBQ area and gardens are what really make this place special. The views are fantastic, especially sunsets, the pool is clean and a good size and the plants and flowers around the garden make it feel like paradise. There is a steep drive to get up but even with a small rental car this was no problem. There is a restaurant just about within walking distance, Beira Serra which was great for dinner - monkfish stew was exceptional. Beaches are about 20 mins drive, Fuseta beach is particularly nice All in all this is exactly what you want from a villa in the hills
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

shona t.

Great!
loved it beautiful views , so peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
We had a lovely week at Casa Carvalho, lovely pool, and Casa has everything you need for a home away from home, the directions are good but be careful if using what 3 words, they do take you right there but from the wrong direction and difficult to manouvre car round and get the speed up to get up the drive, we only did that twice and then sussed there was a better way. Great touch of a welcome pack, the lovely cold Vino Branco went down a treat, will def be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and location were excellent, very clean and well maintained.
Very much enjoyed our family holiday, facilities were well considered, including dishwasher and washing machine, freezer boxes and beach towels! Hillside location beautiful with seaside towns in easy reach. Recommendations provided by host for restaurants was useful, although we should have reserved ahead for some as busy!! Would recommend and return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful restful location
We had a wonderful week at Casa Carvalhos in August. The location is wonderfully away from it all, but close enough to pop into town for shopping and restaurants to not be a hassle. The villa is fantastic: lots of space, excellent wifi(teens involved), gorgeous pool and gardens and everything we could have wished for. We spent the week dreaming about actually living there. The only thing I would mention is that there are steep steps up to the villa and some steps down to Casa Bolota, they weren't a problem, but if we'd had anyone with mobility issues, you'd need to be prepared. Thanks for a fabulous holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jean-Christophe W., Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emplacement idéal
L'atout principal de cette villa est sa situation. Proche de la ville, des magasins et restaurants, elle est pourtant en pleine campagne, accessible par un chemin de pierre. La vue dégagée sur la basse montagne est formidable et il y a des tas de possibilités de promenades. Bon point de départ pour des excursions puisqu'on est à quelques km à peine au nord de Faro. Et si je ne mets pas 5 étoiles, c'est pour quelques détails qui pourraient être corrigés. La maison est vaste, mais elle fait son âge... On aurait aimé une cuvette des toilettes un peu mieux conçue et des portes qui ne tremblent pas dans leurs chambranles une fois fermées. Bon à savoir : la maison ne dispose pas d'eau de ville et les robinets sont reliés à une citerne (mieux vaut ne pas boire l'eau). C'est indiqué dans la farde de renseignements. La piscine est très grande et rapidement profonde, elle convient plus aux nageurs qu'aux petits enfants voulant barbotter. Les contacts avec Sarah s'effectuent par mail et elle est très réactive et attentive à nos remarques (il manquait l'un ou l'autre ustensile de cuisine, qu'on nous a livré quelques heures plus tard). La literie est propre et confortable, il y a des meubles de jardin, coussins et draps pour un régiment. Un jardinier matinal passe tous les deux ou trois jours et s'occupe aussi de la piscine. Clairement, c'est une bonne adresse. Un petit coup de modernité en plus et ce serait parfait ;-)
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The great lockdown escape
My partner and I had a wonderful stay at Casa Carvalhos at the end of May. With the travel situation less than certain in the UK, communication with Sarah was excellent from the moment we booked which really did relieve a lot of stress. We are regular visitors to the Algarve and would say the location is excellent - a five minute drive in to town for supermarkets, restaurants etc and also only a short distance to the beach. The villa itself is great and given the other places we have stayed nearby, we think very good value for money. The pictures do not do the view justice and we spent several lovely evenings enjoying drinks as the sun went down looking across the valley. WiFi was also great throughout the trip (tested by watching Netflix over a few evenings) and the kitchen is very well stocked with all the equipment you could need. The wine and fresh bread on arrival was also a lovely touch and the tips on where to eat and what to do are extensive. All in all, we will be looking to go back! One point to note - Sarah provides helpful instructions on how to get to the villa which should be used over Satnav (if you are a die hard SatNav fan, you can ‘drop a pin’ at the top of the dirt track in your chosen maps app once you have found your way there the first time). Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sítio Fantástico
Para que procura tranquilidade e desfrutar de uma boa piscina, é um local ideal. O sítio é afastado da estrada e muito isolado de barulhos. Tem as comodidades necessárias - Internet, TV com vários canais, cozinha equipada, etc - e muita natureza para desfrutar! Recomendamos!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
We had some great days with a nice swimming pool and lovely views over the hills. At the arrival we had a few treats from the owner which were much appreciated Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Estadia na casa dos carvalhos / casa da bolota
Uma vista fantástica, um lugar magnífico para quem quer descansar. A piscina é muito boa. A casa dos carvalhos poderia ter máquina de lavar louça e a casa da bolota poderia ter TV e internet. De resto foi uma semana excelente. Obrigada pelos miminhos à chegada.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Akdim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa au calme
Nous avons passé 3 semaines dans la villa avec nos 3 enfants. Elle est parfaite, le cadre est magnifique. Le séjour a été très reposant car la villa est dans un endroit assez isolé... Aucun vis à vis. Un jardinier passe régulièrement entretenir les espaces verts avec une grande discrétion. La piscine est assez grande. La propriétaire est très bien organisée... elle est disponible et joignable.... Lors de notre arrivée elle avait prévu quelques courses ( lait, œufs, pain de mie et même du vin...) Je recommande à 100% aussi bien la maison que la propriétaire !!! Merci pour son professionnalisme !!!
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great property in a lovely location.
A lovely secluded villa in the hills close to the town. Tavira, Olhao, Faro, Loule and beaches are all easily accessible by car. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antje R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to relax
Nice accomodation including wonderful pool to relax and start stunning tours to entire Algarve.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Villa, gorgeous view and lovely people
We absolutely loved every minute of our stay. From start to finish Sarah’s communication was great and nothing was too much trouble. The Villa was clean and incredibly well equipped, in fact I would say it is better equipped than my own kitchen. The pool was great, lovely temperature and very clean. The gardener came a few times to tend the many plants and flowers and the pool was cleaned and topped up. By far the most amazing thing about this Villa is it’s tranquility and view! The view is absolutely dreamy and we never tired of opening our bedroom doors in the morning to that breath taking sight. It is obvious that the Villa and it’s grounds are well loved and cared for. Thank you so much for letting us share a little piece of your heaven! I’m only sorry that we left and sadly forgot to write in the visitors book, perhaps you could add my comments when you get chance. Thanks again Kerry & family x
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Halina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house and views
We stayed here as a family of four and also rented the annexe for part of the week for my sister. The panoramic views are simply stunning and provided a great backdrop to our stay. The house is very well equipped, with books, games, English TV (we were able to watch Wimbledon!), and a Wii games console for down time. The kitchen and BBQ were well used! We spent a lot of time in the pool, and enjoyed the variety of sun loungers around the pool area. The potted garden is very pretty and we saw the gardener on several occasions tending to the flowers. There is a supermarket a 5 min drive away and also lovely towns to explore. We did trips to Fuseta, Tavira, Estoi, Olhão and also ventured further west to the beaches there, Zoomarine and Slide and Splash. The nearby town Sao Brás Alportel is well signposted so navigating around the Algarve by car is quite straightforward. The host was very easy to deal with, good communication and sorted out any issues we had quickly. We enjoyed our stay very much. Thank you!
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trudy R.

Perfectly peaceful.
We have been visiting the Algarve as a family for 26 years and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that rural areas offer. Cas dos Carvalhos is a traditional villa with incredible views, a perfect escape to the country. The accommodation is comfortable and, with the annex Casa Bolota, provided plenty of space. The pool area is perfect for making the most of the weather, dining and admiring the views. Well worth a visit. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Doug I.

Oasis in the hills
9th time we have stayed here and find the location quiet. A car is required to get around, although there is a small bar within walking distance which isn’t open late evening. Local supermarkets are within a short drive in and around the town, stocking everything that is required to self cater. Alternatively there are very good restaurants catering for all types of palate, likewise a short drive away.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Ideal
Just what we needed. The villa is as described and very well located.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peggy d.

beside the touristic hotspots-quiet with fantastic views
The house has a very good location for all that search quiet holidays beside the touristic hotspots with their clean urbanisations. The view is fantastic. Everything can be found in the House even good hints for eating out. Our boys liked it.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Heaven on Earth
We have been coming to the Sao Bras de Alportel area on and off for over 20 years, this is the best villa we have stayed in over all that time ! It was the most comfortable and well equiped , the gardens were beautifully kept and there were lovely potted plants everywhere, the views from the villa were amazing !! It is off the beaten track and away from it all ! The weather was amazing which just made our holiday we stayed 9 days and had wall to wall sunshine everyday ( i am sorry i can't guarantee the weather ) but can everything else !! We would thoroughly recommend this villa if you want an away from it all relaxing holiday !!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Spacious clean villa relaxing, stunning views
Lovely homily feel to the property, very clean and well maintained, plenty of sunbeds. Kitchen well kitted out, plenty of utensils. Lovely chilled week sitting by the pool admiring surrounding views and taking lovely walks in the area through the day. Barbecue or eating out a pleasure at night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judith O.

The Ultimate Get Away
This is our 4th Stay in this villa and we have fallen in love with it and this beautiful part of Portugal. It is an ideal location if you want to explore neighbouring towns and villages, our favourite places are Tavira and Estoi. The outstanding feature of this wonderful villa and its little cottage is the countryside in which they sit, it is wild and beautiful and whilst you feel completely away from it all you are only a few minutes drive to a supermarket and the town, which has some great restaurants. The pool is positioned to allow you to enjoy the perfect view, our teenage girls just love it. The property is always perfect, but even better this year with a few upgrades which made the stay even more comfortable. Owned by a lovely family who are a delight to deal with. Just love this place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

julie h.

Peaceful & seclusion admist farmers orchards
Nestled in the hills just above soa bras de alportel your not very far from amenities and restuarants. Directions easy to follow and communication with owner faultless. The property itself felt very tidy clean and well maintained. Inside spacious and airy, mossi nets on bedroom windows such a bonus. Kitchen well equipped should you want to cook, good size fridge. Outside plenty of furniture, cushions, sun brollies supplied, plenty of places to sit should you want sun all day or seek some shade. We had many an enjoyable day and night sat outside, inside was little used. In all we had a wonderful, relaxing 2 weeks at this property and hope to return. J&G

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Haywood

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Why they chose this property

Our parents fell in love with the rural Algarve and decided to build the villa. Sadly, they are no longer with us and to keep the villa in the family we have decided to share it with others.

What makes this property unique

The view

Languages:

English