Faro District houses

Fantastic location. Lovely accommodation. Lots of steps which was daunting but got better as the week went on. Access to the beach limited whilst we were there due to an upcoming festival. However you could access by walking a bit further. We really enjoyed the salt water pool. It’s about 20 mins walk down lots of steps .. fairly expensive but definitely worth it. Wonderful welcome from Aurora. She was very responsive and helpful. Nice lady. Thank you for having us.

We loved our stay in this beautifully renovated house set in a picturesque and peaceful valley, but only a short drive to Tavira and the coast. Angie and Jonny are ideal hosts, welcoming and friendly, and always available to deal with any issues or requests. The house is spacious, well equipped and comfortable, with plenty of outdoor space, including the pool with a lovely view (though sadly too cold for us at this time of year!) and walks down to the river. We enjoyed the scenic walks up in the hills, especially the cork oak valley. A plentiful supply of logs to keep us warm on cool evenings. And not forgetting the delightful company of Paddy!Thanks Angie and Jonny for creating such a special place. We'll be back!

The pictures don't really do it justice. It's an amazing villa with absolutely everything you could possibly need. We were staying with our sons, 8 and 11 and they absolutely loved the pool and then being able to sit inside out of the heat in the midday and play some games. The space worked perfectly for us to the extent that we barely ever left. My kids hate beaches and being dragged around towns, so was perfect.

A beautiful villa and surroundings and equipped with everything needed for an amazing holiday! Krysia & Russell were fantastic hosts and nothing was too much trouble. Thoroughly recommended for a quiet and relaxing break but close enough to all the amenities and less than half an hour away from the airport although you’d never know! Thank you so much!

Not a lot I can add to the previous reviews. The photos don’t do the property justice. Everything from the location of the house (15 minutes downhill walk to the centre of the old town), to the garden and swimming pool were perfect for our 12 night stay. Uber taxis are unbelievably cheap, average cost was €3.75 for an Uber to the apartment at the end of the evening, we also used Ubers to visit Silves and Vilamoura at €20 each way, so I would advise downloading the app and setting it up with your bank details before you go on the holiday as the queues for taxis were quite long at times. Maria and her husband are wonderful hosts and nothing was too much trouble for them. I would highly recommend this property as its ideal for families and Albufeira and the surrounding towns are well worth a visit. We did venture out to the new part of Albufeira but it didn’t warrant a second visit and isn’t anything like as pretty or traditional as the old town which has everything to suit all ages.

We absolutely LOVED staying at this home. Philippe was really quick to respond to messages and super helpful both prior to our arrival and whilst we were there. We lived in the pool or chilling in the lovely outdoor spaces. We had a surrogate dog for the week in the form of beautiful Lola. Great location, peaceful and relaxing but also just a few minutes from gorgeous Silves and easy to get to beaches and attractions. We loved ZooMarine and a boat trip from Portimao. We really hope to return again, thank you Philippe and Nino

We stayed for 6 weeks around February 2019 and Fabienne, HP & family were really great owners - very helpful but chilled-out too. This is a restored and updated historic house with two generous outside spaces and wonderful views over the cubist roof-tops of the historic quarter of Olhao. We had everything we needed for a really comfortable stay - the pictures don't do justice to the size of the house! It has very high ceilings, great period furniture & lighting in the bedrooms, a good kitchen, comfy beds & a beautiful container-grown garden planted with succulents, agaves & architectural planting. Tables that comfortably seat 6 are both inside and out in the garden, along with loungers & shade equipment. All in, it's a really well-equipped property with a good mix of modern-comfort and historic detail. Noise from the street and cafe downstairs never bothered us. It's a gentle 3 minute stroll to the two fantastic food markets plus ferries to the islands, cafes, shops, supermarket, bakery, bars & restaurants - even the post office is less than 5 mins away. The location is perfect for exploring the old town and, with a car, you can be on your way out of town within 5 mins. Highly recommended!