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Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves

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A sunset over a body of water with a bridge in the background.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by dense greenery and flowering plants.
A house by a river with a view of the surrounding landscape.
A spacious living area with two sofas, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to another floor.
An outdoor dining area with a stone island, wooden benches, and hanging wicker lamps.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Patio
  • Private pool
  • Toys
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve
  • Place, Albufeira do Funcho
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Albufeira Old Town Square
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Falesia Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom Bedroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Bedroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Silves

Located in Silves, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museu da Cortiça and Acordeao Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Krazy World Zoo and Silves Pestana Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Casa Museu do Acordeao and Aqualand Algarve. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Sao Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Albufeira do Funcho - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Strip - 31 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Albufeira Old Town Square - 32 min drive - 34.8 km
  • Albufeira Marina - 37 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Falesia Beach - 39 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Tunes Station - 18 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Bom Tempero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪O Petisco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant O Gralha - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Café Messinense - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Caixeiro - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded setting in the peaceful Algarve countryside near Silves located?

This family-friendly Silves villa is located on the waterfront, steps from Albufeira do Funcho and within 12 mi (20 km) of Krazy World Zoo and Acordeao Museum. Cerro da Rocha Brava and Museu da Cortiça are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful and beautiful spot. Pleasant evenings under the stars. Great bird watching. 30 minute drive from some beautiful beaches. A well equipped villa.Jessica was friendly and attentive.My only complaint was that the air conditioning was not working in two of the bedrooms when we arrived - the engineer could not attend for four days and I had to wait at the villa to let him in.The other problem was ants - the only safe place to leave any food was in the fridge and they were getting in to the children’s beds.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely villa and an idylic setting

We were 2 families staying for a 10 night holiday. The villa was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The outdoor space was beautiful and the stunning view and peace and quiet was exactly what we all needed. Thank you to the villa owners and Jess the very helpful villa contact, we had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ein sehr schönes Haus großzügig angelegt,sehr gut ausgestattet,wunderschön gelegen.

Wir haben mit der Familie Geburtstag gefeiert.Mit neun Personen klappte das sehr gut.Die Terrasse ist groß,man findet je nach Bedarf Schatten,bzw. ein Sonnenplätzchen.Die Küche groß sehr schön ,gut ausgestattet. Bis auf Kleinigkeiten war alles Perfekt deswegen 5 Sterne
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thank you for looking after our villa during your stay :-) A lovely family. We hope you visit us again soon.
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8/10 Good

Lovely, quiet property in rural Algarve

We stayed at the River house with our 2 families (including 5 children - 8 years and under) this July. We appreciated some of the extra touches - a welcome package with wine and snack and really appreciated that the owner supplied 3 lifejackets for our youngest children to keep them safe in the water. The property is very quiet, and set in a rural area. We enjoyed runs along the river, pretty view from the pool and the kids had fun playing on the deck and in the pool. It is a bit of a drive to get anywhere - but we did multiple local day trips that were fun (village of Alte, castle at Silves, beaches in several places). Some minor downsides were that the kitchen wasn't that well stocked for families (no tupperware to pack up lunches), no garbage bags that fit the bin, and no spare toilet paper! The beds were all singles pushed together, so the couples had to deal with not falling in "the crack"! We also had quite a lot of debris from the trees falling on the deck, so it took some sweeping to keep clear for the kids. We didn't see any water toys for the pool, but we picked some up easily. Lots of information provided re things to do and places to eat. Overall, it was a great place to stay with lots of space for the kids, and plenty of toys and games to keep them occupied. Air conditioning, security system and Wifi worked well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2020
Thank-you for looking after our villa and the lovely photo of the kids having fun in the pool :-) The beauty about being in the country side is the tranquility and peacefulness but you are never really far away such as Alte, one of the prettiest villages in the Algarve and the historical town, Silves that are a 15 minute drive and the nearest local shop is 3 miles away but then it is also easy to go down to Albufeira's beaches that are just 25 minutes by car. We have noted the points you raised about the villa and are taking care of them and we already have a solution for the beds :-)
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10/10 Excellent

Great house and location

What a gorgeous villa and location! We had a fabulous time. We visited lots of beaches (motorways are empty so we're able to just drop down to the coast and pick a different beach each day) and local towns - including the historic Silves, the market at Loule and the gorgeous village at Alte. We also used the local cook, Gill, on the last night and enjoyed her catering which was a lovely treat. The trampoline, toys and ride on cars at the villa were a big hit with the little boys! And the BBQ and sun setting view from the pool was enjoyed every evening by the relaxing adults!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
You were a delight to have as guests in our villa and so pleased you enjoyed exploring the countryside and beaches.
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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable, all comforts you need whilst in the countryside

Great villa, well equipped and great service from owners and staff
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal for family holiday

A peacefully situated, well equipped and comfortable house - matches the listing description perfectly. The house easily accommodated our family of 8 adults and was fully equipped for our one year old granddaughter, including lots of toys and a playhouse which she loved. Extremely good value for a property of this standard. We had a wonderful holiday and we're hoping to go again next year.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
The playhouse was a new additional this season so I am pleased to hear your granddaughter loved it. Thank you for looking after the villa and we look forward to your visit next year. Warm regards Cheryl.
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10/10 Excellent

Thanks

House was superb and really new and the area around was fantastic. We enjoy a lot our holidays and did lot of things (rented the quads to visit the hills, enjoy lots of beachs and rested a lot). Everything has been really easy from the begining. Thanks Cheryl, we had a great holiday!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful restful holiday in a private villa

The owner Cheryl was extremely helpful providing maps and details of local restaurants and activities before we left so we had no need to do any of our own research!. A car is a must and was cheap to hire at the airport. We easily found the River Cottage and were pleased to say it is very clean, maintained to a high standard and attractively modernly decorated. It has a large kitchen and was superbly appointed for all our self catering needs. It really feels like a home away from home with fantastic pillows and beds. It is such a spacious, large property that the 4 adults could all find a shady spot in private for mid afternoon snoozes in peace when needed or enjoy the pool and villa together without being on top of each other. We enjoyed easy day trips to the beaches in the Algarve and Silves using the picnic items thoughtfully provided at the villa, whilst benefiting from the serenity, peacefulness and quiet of the rural mountain setting. We enjoyed the ability to be a group on our own and to go out and about when we wanted more entertainment. Now all relaxed and bronzed and we plan to come again!.
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10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous villa in an idyllic setting

Sometimes pictures don't live up to expectations but in this case, we think the pictures don't do it justice! We spent a week here, the villa is located in a quiet, rural area with plenty of scenic walks and wildlife to be seen on the river in front of the house. There's still plenty to do on the days that you don't feel like lounging by the gorgeous infinity splash pool. If you're feeling adventurous there's quad biking and horse-riding or go fishing like the locals. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable day at Zoomarine and the fabulous beaches of the Algarve are only 30 mins drive away. The villa is spotless and really well equipped, everything you could possibly need has been thought of in the kitchen and there's a super BBQ. If you don't feel like cooking, definitely take a trip to Guia, home of Peri Peri chicken and full of family-friendly restaurants packed with locals. More upmarket was 'Colina Verde' in Algoz - really gorgeous food and wine in a romantic garden setting - definitely leave the little ones at home for this one. We really enjoyed our stay at River House - it's a beautiful villa and everything has been done to a very high standard. Would definitely recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Most Amazing Holiday.

best trip i have every had, very modern house, wonderful. kids enjoyed so much as they did they horse riding just down the road daily. will definetaly be booking again. most wonderful view. thanks a bunch Cheryl and Graham !
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