The Farmhouse

São Brás de Alportel, Algarve
Self-catering
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From
£186 - £272
per night
From
£1300 - £1900
per week

Families can unwind at this lovely old higgledy-piggledy farmhouse in typical southern Algarve style, with a big pool and lush greenery

Bed

4 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 6

Children welcome
Babies welcome

£186 - £272 per night

£1300 - £1900 per week

The Experience

Take a trip into Loulé for the Saturday market (best to get there early) and you can take your pick of the freshest fish and seafood plus fabulous salad ingredients, cheeses, charcuterie, local honey, artisan gins and excellent Portuguese wine – try the slightly fizzy Vinho Verde which is refreshing in the heat and quite light. The kitchen has all you need for holiday cooking and you’re left all the basics plus a generous hamper in case you haven’t shopped on your first day, which includes a case of beer and two bottles of wine.

Children can go completely free range, dashing around the garden, splashing in the good-sized pool or playing badminton on a sandy pitch. Adults seeking quiet can find a calm spot in the house with a book and a comfy chair, all can relax in this unpretentious place with its lemon and lime trees and colourful pots.

Unspoiled sandy beaches are around a 20-minute drive.

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We think you'll love

  • Having long lazy meals on the lovely covered terrace
  • Driving to the market for amazing fish then bringing it back to barbecue
  • Taking the cottage next door as well for big family get-togethers
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You should know

  • The pool isn't fenced
  • There are different levels in the house and the garden

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £186
Weekly price
from £1300
Damage deposit
£100
1 House for 6
From £1864 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Discounted by 5%! Superb views, private pool, the perfect location with much on the doorstep...A real home from home.

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Two dogs are welcome, £65 per dog. Dogs bed, chews, water, food bowl and walks list are provided.

Meals
Traditional Portuguese meals, €15 per person.

Reviews

We had a great time in this typical Portuguese house. Very pleasant garden and pool area. The location is beautiful because it is very quiet but also because it is both in the countryside and very close to amenities. Anna is very responsive and friendly. We recommend this place for those looking for a peaceful and tranquil place to spend a relaxing holiday under the Portuguese sun!

Christophe, Bergonne

The Farmhouse has been recently renovated to retain many of its original features but with fine style and great eco-credentials. Sitting on the pergola looking across the private pool with the gloriously unspoiled Eastern Algarve on the doorstep, I couldn’t imagine being anywhere nicer and would return in a heartbeat. This is Portugal at it’s very best.

Tamar, Sawday's Inspector

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was spotless, very well equipped and the house/ grounds very spacious. Particularly nice was the pool and view/ surrounding area. We were left a lovely welcome pack and Anna gave us a warm welcome. She was very easy to get hold off and quick to help with any queries. Thank you - we had a wonderful holiday. Tips for other travellers. The steak place down the road is great. There are loads of lovely beaches (about 30min away) and the local town, Sao Brás has nice cafes/ bars etc. the people were all very friendly and the area has a lovely laid back vibe.

Toby, UK

We have just stayed at the Farmhouse and were absolutely thrilled with it's "new" look. Although, with the restorations, the owner has retained most of it's original features, the furniture and fittings are all super comfortable and contemporary. The outside space is exceptional with breathtaking views across the unspoiled Algarve countryside. We didn't want to leave........do try the local restaurant (Rui's) which is just a quick walk away....I can highly recommend!

Tamar, Newark

The Farmhouse was perfect for our family holiday. Tones of space in this lovely Portuguese farmhouse with beautiful surroundings. Highly recommended.

Edward, Ottawa

Excellent property. Exactly as advertised. Clean, well presented. Good location for both hills and beaches.

Phillip, Newcastle

Plenty of space here indoors and out for children to charge about and adults to relax. You're near to wonderful beaches, good seafood restaurants, a fabulous Saturday market in Loulé and some wonderful walks in natural parks or on a guided cork tour.

Nicola, Sawday's Inspector

Relaxing holiday home with a beautiful swimming pool and sprawling hillside views. We had a great time with some fantastic people, food, and we were able to really settle into a slower pace of life. Wonderful memories of this place!

John, Cambridge

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Location

The neighbourhood

The nearest town, São Brás de Alportel is a ten-minute drive for cafes, small shops and a museum from which you can join a guided cork tour. The palace at Estoi has gorgeous gardens and the Serra do Caldeirão is nearby for excellent hiking and biking. Visit Almancil for the best custard tarts at the Venepão and a beautiful baroque church or head to Tavira (30 minutes) for traditional Fado.

Local points of interest from Kate Ferguson

  • Walk to a great bar and restaurant - only 10 minutes!
  • Sao Bras De Alportel (10 min) is a quiet country town. Lots of cafes here (best is Cafe Ervilha in the square) and the closest supermarket is here (Pingo Doce). Excellent inexpensive local restaurant 'Luis dos Frangos' (traditional churrasqueira / BBQ).
  • Enjoy yoga and tai chi or even a holistic massage whilst staying with us!
  • Fusetta Beach with it's shallow sea is perfect for young families. Take the little ferry across to the islands for a Robinson Crusoe experience!
  • Loule (16 min) - large inland town w/ excellent Saturday market. Attractive old quarter and Moorish castle ruins. Excellent Brazilian style restaurant (Oliveiras) with ‘swords’ (skewers) of steaks (Maminha / rump tail). Big supermarket is a Continente.
  • Almancil (18 min) en route to the beaches - stop for the best custard tarts at the Venepau (pasteleira) and visit the stunning, traditional baroque church, ‘Igreja de Sao Lourenco de Matos’. The swishest restaurant is here, Casa do Campo. Book ahead!

Introducing

Kate Ferguson

Brian has owned his places in Portugal and France for years, and he works with Kate to manage them. You’ll make your booking with her, but on arrival you’ll let yourselves in with a key safe. At The Farmhouse and The Cottage, Carina is your contact during your stay as she lives locally. At La Grange, Leanne and Neil are on hand to help if needed – they live around the corner.