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Terrass/Patio
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Restaurang utomhus
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Recensioner

9,8 av 10,
Enastående

Populära bekvämligheter

  • Parkering tillgänglig
  • Tvättservice
  • Husdjursvänligt
  • Kök
  • Pool
  • Gratis wi-fi
4 090 kr
genomsnittligt pris per natt

Utforska området

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Monchique, Algarve
  • Monte Foia
    ‪6 min med bil‬
  • Monchiques varma källor
    ‪11 min med bil‬
  • Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
    ‪32 min med bil‬
  • Portimao (PRM)
    ‪37 min med bil‬

Rum och sängar

3 sovrum (sovplats för 6)

Sovrum

2 enkelsängar och 1 spjälsäng

Sovrum

1 dubbelsäng

Sovrum

2 enkelsängar

2 badrum

Badrum

Badkar eller dusch · Bidé · Toalett

Badrum

Toalett · Endast dusch

Ytterligare utrymmen

Däck eller uteplats
Terrass eller lanai
Kök
Trädgård
Matplats

Rum

  • Utsikt mot havet
  • 150 kvm
  • Sovplats för 6
  • 4 enkelsängar, 1 spjälsäng och 1 dubbelsäng
Priset är 4 090 kr genomsnittligt pris per natt,

Liknande boenden

Om området

Monchique

Denna gård för landsbygdsturism ligger på landet och i bergen i Monchique. Loja do Mel e do Medronho och Parque da Mina är exempel på lokala turistattraktioner, och den som har lust att shoppa kan besöka Aqua Portimãos shoppingcenter och Centro Comercial Continente. Har du tänkt gå på ett evenemang eller se en match när du är i stan? Kolla upp vad som är på gång på Autódromo Internacional do Algarve eller International Kart Circuit. Bad är ett utmärkt exempel på vattenaktiviteter tillgängliga i området, och om du föredrar att stanna på land kan du prova på vandring, ridning och bergsklättring i närheten.

I närheten

  • Monte Foia - 6 min med bil - 4.1 km
  • Alferce - 7 min med bil - 5.2 km
  • Monchiques varma källor - 11 min med bil - 6.7 km
  • International Kart Circuit - 28 min med bil - 21.8 km
  • Autódromo Internacional do Algarve - 32 min med bil - 20.1 km

Ta sig runt

  • Portimao station – 35 min med bil
  • Portimao (PRM) - 37 min med bil

Restauranger

  • ‪Velochique - ‬7 min med bil
  • ‪Restaurante O Castelo - ‬9 min med bil
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬7 min med bil
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬5 min med bil
  • ‪Restaurante Paraíso Montanha - ‬17 min till fots

Om boendet

10% RABATT OKTOBER!Traditionell bondgård med pool i fantastisk läge

Huset ligger nära skogen, inbäddat i en dal som har fantastisk utsikt över foten och kusten, och det brister med charm. Att behålla många av sina ursprungliga funktioner, noggrant restaurerade och åtnjutit av familjen under 25 år, finns här allt för en komplett naturlig hälsosam semester; ekologisk mat är nästan omöjligt att undvika, vatten kommer från vår underjordiska vår. Inget ljus på natten i dalen bortsett från månen och stjärnorna, inget ljud men vilda djur. Dessa berg är Algarves bäst bevarade hemlighet. Huset är en typisk quinta omgiven av bördig jord. Vandringsleder leder från huset in i skogarna och fotkullarna. Detta är ett särskilt område med enastående naturskönhet. På fjärran sidan av bergsörnarna cirklar över huvudet och det finns utsikt så långt som Lissabon över en vidsträckt utbredning. Det finns en annan värld här. Människor har bott och odlat här hela livet. Landskapet är konstigt och vackert. Solnedgången bäst ses med en flaska vin.
Aktivitets- och matlagningssemestrar
 Under hösten vinter och vår erbjuder vi en anpassad aktivitet, matlagning och kreativa semestrar för dig, din familj eller vänner. Vi samarbetar med ett lokalt aktivitetsföretag för att erbjuda en meny inklusive guidade promenader, utförsåkning, klättring, kanotpaddling och en ny semester som besöker lokala producenter på dolda bergsplatser som samlar mat från berget, gör bröd på bytorget och matlagningskurser på Quinta. . Det är ett unikt och oförglömligt sätt att fira ett speciellt tillfälle eller träffa vänner och familj. Ha platsen för dig själv och alla kan göra så mycket eller så lite som de vill. Kontakta mig så kan vi prata om vad du vill göra.
Vi har precis varit där med hela huset inredda och arbetat hårt i trädgården för att vara redo för säsongen. Det är så vackert väder här och det finns vårblommor överallt så kom och njut av en vårresa. Vi kan ordna en rabatterad bil eller cyklar. Släpp oss bara ett mail



Hemma: Alltid mycket populärt bland smekmånadar och familjer med barn som tycker om möjligheten att tillbringa dagar hemma vid poolen och utforska trädgården. Det är hem för oss och våra barn, så det finns lådor med leksaker och böcker. Det finns en matplats utanför köket med ett granitbord och grill. Poolen och trädgården vid sidan av huset nås med en jämn stig. Detta är särskilt användbart för personer med små barn eftersom tillgången till området lättare kan övervakas
Runt poolområdet finns solstolar i trä med madrasser, stolar och ett paraply. Poolen är 5 m x 10 m, det finns breda steg för enkel åtkomst. Resten av fastigheten är terrasserad med en mängd olika olivträd, fruktträd och vilda blommor. Det är fantastisk utsikt från den högre terrassen till foten och kusten. Du är välkommen att hjälpa dig själv med frukt från träden.
Vår närmaste restaurang (vår favorit) är 15 min promenad över dalen, en magisk promenad hem vid månsken.

Real Portugal: Detta är äkta Portugal. Monchique är en liten arbetsstad. Det finns få turister: de som besöker kommer till lunch och tittar på utsikten. Det har ett stort antal restauranger och barer, banker, matbutiker och en marknad. Produktionen har rest meter snarare än mil. Vegetarianer, veganer och omnivorer är alla glada. Det finns ett attraktivt torg, en park och inomhuspool och hantverksbutiker. Att bo i Monchique är en helt annan upplevelse från livet på kusten. Tempot är långsamt och du kommer att känna att du har gått tillbaka i tiden. När du går vandringsleder runt staden ser du en glömd kultur. Du kommer sannolikt att vara med i alla festivaler som äger rum, vare sig det är en händelse i kyrkan, en grisstekt eller musik på torget. Det finns vecko- och månadsmarknader och en hästmässa. Det är möjligt att använda huset som en del av en större grupp och ägaren kan ordna andra hus i området.

Jul, nyår och påsk: chans att uppdatera din anda. Julen i Monchique är mycket enkel. Festligheterna börjar bara några dagar innan. Firandet äger rum hemma och i kyrkan. Julgranar finns i alla restauranger och hus.
Om du vill ha en enkel jul är Quinta da Relva perfekt. Du kan klippa ditt eget granträd från marken och dekorera huset med orange grenar, tända en enorm eldstad och njuta av lukten av eukalyptus. och trärök. Vädret kan vara ljust och soligt och varmt på dagen men kallt på natten Så ta med varma kläder. På nyåret är det möjligt att åka till kusten för att fira, eller sitta på terrassen och titta på fyrverkeri, sedan en nyårsdagstur på väststränderna. Påsk i Monchique firas i kyrkan och med en procession i staden, dekorerar blommor trottoarerna. Detta är den bästa tiden att promenera i skogar, berg och kust. Vilda blommor finns överallt. Vädret kan dock göra vad som helst, så kom beredd.

Fastighetsförvaltaren

Diana Hudson

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Engelska och portugisiska
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Bekvämligheter

Pool
Husdjursvänligt
Gratis wi-fi
Parkering tillgänglig
Tvättservice

Husregler

Incheckning efter 15.00
Utcheckning före 11.00
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Barn

Barn tillåts: 0–17 år
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Evenemang

Evenemang tillåts
No late night noise . no extra guests.
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Husdjur

Husdjur tillåts
Pets are welcome but not allowed in the bedrooms
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Rökning tillåten

Rökning tillåten i avsedda områden
Downstairs only please , not in the bedrooms

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Meddelande från värden: No late night noise . no extra guests.
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Denna familjevänliga gård i bergen i Monchique ligger mindre än 5 km från Monte Foia, Loja do Mel e do Medronho och Igreja Matriz. Misericordia de Monchique-kyrkan och Alferce ligger också 5 km härifrån.

Recensioner för Traditional farm cottage with private pool in stunning and secluded location

Recensioner

9,8

Enastående

Recensioner visas i kronologisk ordning och har, om inget annat anges, genomgått en gransknings- och verifieringsprocess.
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10 - Fantastiskt i betyg. 18 av 22 recensioner
8 - Bra i betyg. 4 av 22 recensioner
6 - Okej i betyg. 0 av 22 recensioner
4 - Dåligt i betyg. 0 av 22 recensioner
2 - Väldigt dåligt i betyg. 0 av 22 recensioner

10/10

Renlighet

9,6/10

Incheckning

9,0/10

Kommunikation

9,6/10

Läge

8,6/10

Annonsens riktighet

Recensioner

8/10 Bra

Tim P.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

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.
Bodde här 17 nätter i juli 2020

10/10 Fantastiskt

Arno A.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

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 Bra

Verifierad resenär

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

Sehr erholsam!

Wunderschöne, ruhige Lage, sehr schöner Pool, bestens geeignet für Menschen mit Erholungsbefürfnis!😊
Bodde här 13 nätter i september 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

Jordan H.

Gillade: Renlighet, incheckning, kommunikation, plats och annonsens riktighet

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 Fantastiskt

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.
Bodde här 27 nätter i februari 2019

10/10 Fantastiskt

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.
Bodde här 13 nätter i juli 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

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 Fantastiskt

Diana H.

Utterly Perfect in every way

Beautiful house and location . Out of this world!
Bodde här 7 nätter i april 2018

10/10 Fantastiskt

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.
Bodde här 11 nätter i mars 2018
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

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!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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!
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

8/10 Bra

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.
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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
Recensionen skickades in före 2018 och har inte verifierats.

10/10 Fantastiskt

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 Fantastiskt

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.