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Casa Branca
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Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Santiago Tavira, Tavira
  • Old Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tavira Castle
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Roman Bridge
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse

Charming 3 storey restored townhouse( 2009) , close to all amenities, Casa Branca refurbished and equipped to a high standard, using traditional materials. 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunny living room and large fully equipped kitchen. Broadband, cable tv and phone for free calls inside Portugal, air-conditioning/heating. (The narrow open tread stair to the bedrooms is not suitable for very young children, or people with mobility problems.)

Close to the River Gilao with its Roman bridge, the 13th century castle, and gardens, and the hilly cobbled streets home to some blue and white houses. Churches - Tavira has 37 of them. And if you need a break pop into one of the cafes in the Praca da Republic for a coffee and a Pastel de Nata. At night you can enjoy the many cultural and musical events only 2 minutes from home. Or take the ferry or water taxi to the Ilha da Tavira. Close by are other beaches to enjoy Barril, Cabanas, Manta Rota. Sta Lucia is close by with its vibrant fishing and cafe scene.

Property manager

Ann Byron

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 3
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 0945/AL

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Olhao Harbour and Benamor Golf. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Santiago Tavira, Tavira

What's nearby

  • Praca da Republica - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tavira Castle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 13 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flavour Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Marisqueiras Marés Restaurante- Tavira-Algarve -Portugal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gelatarias Delizia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Agua Salgada Petisqueira - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzaria Mamma Mia - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse located?

Located in the heart of Tavira, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Ria Formosa Natural Park and Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library. Praca da Republica and Igreja da Misericórdia are also within 10 minutes. Tavira Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property in the heart of Tavira

Ann is amazing as a host. The property was clean and as advertised, within easy walking distance of the town. Free parking was available within a few minutes walk. This was perfect for a short break - we even made Christmas dinner here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert L., Purley

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 day stay

Overall pretty satisfied, though the stairs are very narrow ( getting a big suitcase up and down is a challenge)
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim B., Limerick Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay

We had a lovely time. House was compact. But adequate. Shower room was small.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Excellent restored town house in central location

Our party (4 of us) stayed in early September, so weather still hot. The house is immaculately presented with a very well equipped kitchen, air conditioning that is fully functional and three comfortable bedrooms, one of them in the roof. The bathroom is small, but we managed well enough. A very stout person might struggle a little in it with the door closed. Plenty of towels and bedding are provided and the owner kindly left us a bottle of wine and some beer for when we arrived. Location is picturesque, down a side road with trees and traditional tile fronted buildings - very peaceful. Vasvi the caretaker was very helpful. He lives very near by and will pick up from the airport on request. He helped sort out a blocked drain outside the house without delay. The river front is a very short walk away with its excellent restaurants, cafes and ferry terminal for the beach island and river taxis. All in all, I can highly recommend it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

Fantastic little place in the heart of Tavira

A little gem in the center of Tavira. The location is excellent, you can walk everywhere in the city and the ferry to the beach is just around the corner. The Villa is well equipped with all the amenities you will need for your stay and all the rooms are a good size. It was clean and well maintained and has a seating area outside, which is lovely in the morning. Be aware that the spiral stair case is narrow and the bathroom is on the small side, in saying this the men in the group (both over 6ft) had no problem with it. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay at the fantastic price offered on Owners Direct. Ann is extremely friendly and helpful. We had a wedding to go to and Ann offered to help us in any way that she could. We couldn't have asked for a better Holiday, this place comes highly recommended. Thank you Ann, you made our trip a memorable one.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Eilidh M.

Nice, clean and well situated. Friendly, helpfull owner

Flight was massively delayed but we were still met at site with the key. Basics were supplied along with a welcome bottle of wine. Very clean house, with a pretty well equipped kitchen. Its on 3 storeys. Ground is kitchen and living/dining area. Middle is 2 double bedrooms and a shower room and toilet. Upper is a double bedroom. The spiral staircase is very narrow and steep but there is plenty to hold onto, however, I approached it with some trepidation. It was interesting getting up there with a suitcase! Similarly, the space between the sink and the wall to allow you to get to the loo is not the largest, - I know a few folk of larger girth who would problably find it a bit tight getting up there, and then getting to the facilities. The shower is great (if again a bit neat), the bedding and towels of good quality. Ample toilet roll and cleaning products such as washing up liquid were there too, which was nice. Theres a super array of places to eat on your doorstep, but despite this it was nice and quiet here and we also found it a good base for exploring. We were texted during our stay to check if we were ok and had everything we needed, a very nice touch on the part of Ann. Very nice place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Comfortable, clean. tidy and, in terms of the town centre, a very good location

Enjoyable and worth a future visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Geoffrey & Rosemarie E., Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Spotlessly clean!

This accommodation couldn’t be more well situated for exploring Tavira and surrounding area. It’s close to the river, the market, Tavira town centre, shops, supermarkets, indoor shopping centre, bus & train stations, a couple of museums well worth visiting, a Fado music concert, and the ferry to Tavira Island. It’s a delightful area to explore on foot with its many cafes and restaurants - even in December/January we enjoyed sitting outdoors. The small fishing villages close to Tavira are delightful to explore - Casela Velha, St. Luzia, Pedro D’El Rei, Olhao, Cabanas to name a few. We found the house spotlessly clean and comfortably furnished. The hanging and drawer space in the master bedroom was excellent, the mattress very comfortable, and bed linens lovely. The kitchen was spacious and very well equipped. We would have enjoyed more space in the bathroom, but we’d rather have small and spotlessly clean than large and grubby! Our host was delightful and so helpful, as was her manager.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

dave and margaret r.

a lovely week

We enjoyed our week in Tavira and the transport provided by Vasvi was a bonus. Casa Branca is an attractive, clean and spacious house with a well equipped kitchen. The best thing about the house is it's superb location, so handy for everything, but in a peaceful neighbourhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

JAMES M.

A little gem with minor reservations

Good location and a spotless interior.l think the appliances need a more detailed explanation n how they function.Pity about the vertical stairs and having the court yard a public car park.I hope my comments were costructive and not taken as a negative report?
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob E.

Excellent 3 bed townhouse. Rooms well furnished and equipped, clean throughout, central location

Well equipped centrally located 3 bed townhouse very pleased with the property for our holiday. Brilliant air con throughout, which is needed when Algarve temperature rises. Great location for access to minimarkets, restaurants and the river ferry to Ihle de Tavira sandy beach. Peaceful at night and during the day. Owner in contact with us during our stay and met by caretaker on arrival. Had breakfast outside every day on patio set, had crabs and prawns for tea on several occasions great holiday property for a relaxed Portugese holiday. Well recommended and big thanks to Ann for renting it to us.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ellie H., Brighton

Loved it!

We had a lovely time staying in Tavira. The house is in the perfect location for the old town. We would love to return one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gillian M.

Compact 3 bedroom house. Very clean, good location. Winding stairs need to take care on them.

Tavira is a lovely town lots to do. House v clean and has everything you need. Loved the beach and town. Very friendly place with great cultural evening entertainment. We hired bikes and cycled though probably bit too hot in August. Running around the salt marshes in the evening was wonderful. Beaches clean and well managed. No need for a car. My only feedback is the outside space. There is a lovely place to sit and eat outside but you have cars parked right up next to the table and your front door. Probably to be expected a parking is at a premium.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Julia M.

Central, convenient. Live as a local.

We stayed for 10 days in Tavira. Ann organised a driver, Vasvi to collect us from Faro which was very convenient. The house is small despite being 3 bedrooms. My husband and son are 6ft 2, so what I would say is that the staircase and bathroom are not made for larger people. Having said that, we did get used to it over the time. The kitchen had everything and with supermarkets all around making meals was easy. We arrived on a Friday and discovered that in the height of summer you must book a table at least two day's ahead! It is very busy. The ferry to the beach is regular and efficient and the beaches are all blue flag ie very clean. Tavira is a very pretty town but I would suggest a car if you want to go further afield.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janette P.

Perfect location

We had a lovely stay at property ID 435424 it is well situated in a perfect location within walking distance of ferry boats, taxis, restaurants and bars The property is well maintained and clean. We would definitely visit again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

an ideal house for experiencing life in this popular Algarve town

Communication with the owner prior to our stay was excellent. Questions were promptly and reassuringly answered. This would be an ideal property for anyone who did not want to hire a car. The house is very centrally located. Cafes, restaurants, the river and its ferry to the beach are all on the doorstep. The kitchen is very nice and well equipped so easy to shop locally, cook at home and then enjoy a drink out and a bit of night life in the atmospheric streets afterwards. The house was lovely and cool to return to after a day exploring the town or beach and the air con was very efficient when necessary. Parking was sometimes a problem but we could always find a spot round the corner. Although Casa Branca is so centrally placed the little road itself was surprisingly quiet and we were never disturbed by noise. It was an agreable, interesting holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carole Z.

Lovely little gem

One word, perfect. Beautiful house, Ann was so accommodating and Vasvi offered a welcome airport service-all in all, nothing was too much trouble and the house is beautifully maintained and in the perfect position in the town- would definitely recommend and would stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vic S.

No Car required

A very well appointed property centrally located in town. Although we drove from Saville Airport there's really no need for a car unless your planning to tour the Algarve. Great not having to bring beach towels as these were provided. Beach umbrellas also. Air Conditioning very welcome as temperatures well over 30 all week. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and having breakfast outside in the courtyard was a bonus. The staircase up to the bedrooms might prove a problem for folk with disabilities or young children, but otherwise we found the house very pleasant and at night very quiet. The local ferry is 5 minutes away and takes you over to the beach. The Mercado market nearby has fresh fish daily as well as a number of butchers. Fruit and vegetables also on sale. There are numerous restaurants not only Portuguese, you can eat at and all in ally out shouldn't be disappointed by your stay in Tavira.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Perfect 'home from home' retreat

Our stay at Casa Branca was brilliant! The pictures on the website and the glowing reviews we read before we booked are absolutely spot on; it's a wonderful place; clean, cosy and yet very spacious. The air con worked extremely well (and was needed!) and everything was provided that you would expect in a home (including the nice touch of a bottle of wine and a couple of cold beers for when we arrived). Our satellite TV didn't work on arrival, but a quick phone call to Ann, the owner, and with the help of the very friendly Vasvi; it was fixed the next day. Our family included a 9 and 7 year old who loved having their own rooms. The modern spiral staircase in the property made me nervous at first, but we all took our time on it and it was fine; might be a worry for parents with a younger child who likes to rush about though! The location was perfect and perfectly historical; only 3 streets away from the Ferry boat taking you over to the Ilha da Tavira beaches, and less distance still from the main promenade and bridges and a host of wonderful restaurants; but oh so quiet. We ate across the river a lot at the less touristy restaurants - Restaurant Bica being our favourite; but there are some very good places to eat within a few minutes walk of Casa Branca through the cobbled, narrow streets; they were also happy to go 'off menu' a bit for our fussy eaters. We had a fantastic time in Tavira, and we would recommend Casa Branca to anyone visiting the city. We spent a few hours in Vila Moura along the coast which was characterised by large hotels and 'international' cuisine chains and we couldn't wait to get back to Tavira and our 'home' there. The six year old neighbour even came over for a play one afternoon! Our stay really felt like an authentic Portugal retreat, which is what we wanted and what we got. We all hope we are able to return one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nigel S.

Ecellent Location in Tavira

The property is situated in a central area of Tavira, just 500m from ferry to the island and a 5 minute stroll to the Roman bridge and lots of places to eat and drink. The house itself has everything you could need for an enjoyable stay and was spotless in all areas. Parking was no problem in the street outside Wifi signal was very good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Everything I hoped for.........

As I had never booked a private property in Portugal before I was a little nervous about it but I have to say Ann was very helpful and always responded quickly to my messages about her property. When we arrived in Tavira which was only about forty minutes from Faro Airport, we were greeted by Vasvi at 9.00pm to give us the keys and show us around the house. I fell in love with Tavira as soon as I got there and the house was lovely, it had everything you need for a self catering holiday. Ann was also very thoughtful and left some shopping for us such as bread and milk etc. as the shops might have been closed when we arrived. The house is in a really nice quiet area but walking distance to all the restaurants and shops, we found many good restaurants to eat out and only really had breakfast at the house. We did go to an Italian restaurant just a few yards from the house on the road to China Bizaar, the food was good and the staff were really friendly. We were so lucky as the weather during the day was in the 20's but it did get a bit cold at night and we put the heating on in the house for a wee while to take the chill away. There was only one small thing and that was the stairs were quite narrow as others have said, one of my friends had a walking disability and stayed in one of the first floor rooms which he managed ok but just took his time. I would definitely recommend this property and visiting the village of Tavira, I hope to be back in the summer.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

francisco jose m.

*******

maison três joli, grand, três bem situe
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey O.

Beautiful house in the heart of everything

The house is set back from the main roads only a short walk to the harbour where the ferry can be caught to the Ilha de Tavira. An unspoiled long stretch of white sand and turquoise waters. We contacted the owner as the kettle did not work, Anne told us that she would get us a new one and asked if would be OK to leave in the kitchen if we where not in. We said there was no hurry, when we returned after being out for short while there was a new kettle in place so thank you. Anne also sent us some information regarding a food and wine festival which we found very enjoyable. We would recommend this property as an excellent base to stay in Tavira its very clean and comfortable with all the home comforts. its also very nice to 'live' among the locals who are very friendly A short walk away over the river is Pessoa's cafe & wine bar which has a very welcoming owner and staff and excellent for a Sharish Gin & tonic at the end of a long day on the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B., Witney

Lovely well equipped house in central location

Fabulous property, clean and comfortable. Kitchen was very well equipped for self-catering (although with the great selection of restaurants within walking distance you may not want to self cater!). It was very hot when we were here but the house was nice and cool (there is air con but we did not need to use it despite the heat). Although centrally located the street is very quiet. I am a very light sleeper but had no problems sleeping with windows open. Complimentary beers in the fridge were very welcome on arrival. Tavira itself is lovely. Would recommend this property wholeheartedly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

An excellent place to stay

Casa Branca was all that we wanted for a superb stay in the lovely town of Tavira. From the moment of booking the service and help we received from Ann was second to none, from the excellent communication to the welcoming bottle of wine on arrival! The house itself was centrally located within a two minute walk of the town,but situated in a quiet street.. The hous e was spotless and tastefully decorated, with a well equiped kitchen. The bedrooms were comfortable and spotless. The stairs to the bedrooms were very steep and narrow, which could be a problem for the less agile or children. Haaving said that, we are in our fifties and had no problem. A thoroughly pleasurable stay in a delightful house and an excellent experience throughout. Thank you

About the host

Hosted by Ann Byron

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We've been living near Tavira for many years, both retired architects. We owned a little house in the country near Tavira which rented for holiday lets. We fell in love with this little town house, Casa Branca, and its 'downtown' location, uniquely located in this little tree'd square, and are using it for our family and friends, and for holiday rentals.

Why they chose this property

Excellent Location, refurbished to a high standard, in a very charming and friendly neighbourhood. We love Tavira which is quite unique, little changed over the past 25 years since we have known it, and the perfect place to unwind and relax,

What makes this property unique

Location - the little square with orange trees, very peaceful and safe, close to shops, bars and restaurants, the River, and great summer events in the Praca Republica, and various churches.
Beaches - Pristine Blue flag beaches, Ria Formosa lagoon, with its unique vegetation and birdlife.
Culture - summer music and dance festivals, markets, art and exhibitions.
Food and Drink. Famous for its mediterranean diet of local fish locally sourced fruit, vegetables, olive oil, and wine. Good restaurants very reasonably priced. Come and enjoy a gourmet break.

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English, French, German, Portuguese
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