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Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views

Luxury 3 Bed , fully air conditioned Villa between Sao Bras de Alportel and Loule, Centrally located in the Algarve, Portugal. Sleeps 7. Perfect For exploring the beautiful Algarve or just relaxing by the pool.

This is a spacious, well furnished, detached, luxury villa set in beautifully presented private grounds. With its elevated position and stunning views across the countryside, the villa is the perfect place to unwind. It is ideal for relaxing by the private pool with its spacious patio, BBQ and covered terrace for al fresco dining or for exploring the Algarve. Only about 5 minutes drive from Sao Bras and 10 minutes from Loule with their restaurants, bars and cafes and only 5 minutes stroll to a popular Café with its friendly bar and traditional Portugese cuisine. Sao Bras is centrally located in the Algarve and only 25 minutes from Faro airport and a variety of lovely beaches and attractions. There are 3 bedrooms - 2 double rooms (king size) and a 3rd with 3 single beds and all are en-suite. The Villa is furnished to a very high standard and benefits from internet TV including live UK channels and wi-fi.

Property manager

Anne Whitehead

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 7
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views Villa

About the area

Map
Sao Bras de Alportel

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Forum Algarve Mall - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Faro Marina - 25 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Old Town Square - 25 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 28 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 23 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Raízes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zé Dias - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pizzarella - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Costume Museum, Loulé Municipal Market, and Loule Town Market. Old Town and Santa Barbara de Nexe Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Stunning 3 Bed Villa with private pool and rural views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Highly recommended.
Stayed 22 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

We loved staying in this beautiful house! It’s very spacious, well equipped, nicely decorated and the outdoor area gives you an instant holiday feeling. We have some great family memories to look back on!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Villa was very modern, all amenities in place. Great terraces and lovely pool. Nice quiet area of the Algarve but close enough to local restaurants etc. Great communication with the owners and Alison who looks after the villa. Definitely be staying again 😂
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

The property was as advertised and support from Anne was great. The neighborhood was a bit noisy but otherwise fine. The restaurant down the street, Rui's, was the best meal we had in Portugal.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10

Lovely villa, pool, surrounding area, amazing views, very homely and comfortable just a shame of the close proximity of the neighboring villa, as we love seclusion but had a fabulous 19 days.
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Very nice property, it was large and had lovely views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10

the house and location were superb, very comfy property, lovely views, well equipped, good AC if needed, you will not go wrong if you rent Annes house, it was easy to get to Faro and many nearby things to do - buggy ride into the hills, off road, quad biking, off road, teens could also drive, karting, great restaurant's with in 15 minutes drive or less at the lcoa town, great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Lovely villa with one of the best layouts of all the villas we have been in over the 25 years of coming to the Algarve. The pool was positioned perfectly for the sun all day and the pool heating enabled us to use the pool everyday of our holiday. The area has some amazing restaurants and Quinta da Tor winery is well worth a visit for the tour tasting and tapas. As cat lovers it was a pleasure having Mia visit most days.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We love the Villa, really spacious rooms. Wonderfull terrace and great swimming pool. Love the high ceilings, good Wi-Fi and plenty of space to play with children. The boys loved the pool. And we loved the time that we spend in the Villa. To repeat. Thanks you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Beautiful property with a wonderful view! The villa was spotless and Very well appointed.Alison showed us around initially and was very helpful. The outside space was also very clean and well kept.The pool was a delight on a hot day. It was lovely to walk down the lane of an evening for dinner at Rui’s.We highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We really enjoyed the pool and the villa felt immediately comfortable. Lots of utensils, storage, drying facilities and the like made for a very relaxing stay. The villa was spotless and we found the bbq to be one of the best we've used on holiday! We all slept well (in the comfortable beds) and found the area to be a great location to explore the eastern end of the Algarve. Highlights for us were Tavira - such a beautiful and historical town with great shops and eating places - and driving out into the hills above visiting towns such as Salir and Alte. Overall we've had a wonderful holiday and we would love to return at some point! Muito obrigado! PS - our restaurant recommendation is Sal da Serra - 5 minutes down the road from the villa. Spicy food from Mozambique along with delicious traditional Portuguese dishes. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

We had a great stay at Casa de Pedra Furada. The pool was great - we opted for the heating which was a winning decision for the kids especially. We are mainly at the villa, which was made so easy, as it was very well equipped. Made use of the terrace and BBQ and enjoyed the views at breakfast and dinner. The great TV options came in handy as we had a day of weather warnings. Beds were comfy, clean and the area is super quiet, so lovely nights sleep all round. The space looks so much smaller in the photos - it’s a fabulous airy space, with high ceilings. We had a hire car, which I think would be essential. We didn’t drive for more than an hour (one way) and experienced diverse beaches, water parks, lakes and historic picturesque towns. A great base and a fabulous place for families. Thank you.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful stay. The house is much bigger than the photos suggest, and as others have commented, it is spotless. We tended to hit a beach (30 mins drive) in the morning and then relax at the house, by the pool, in the afternoon. The only nit we have is that a house with such a great pool should supply pool towels … we left a couple for future use :). The AC works well, and was needed but really only for quick spurts. There is a good steakhouse in walking distance, and a café, but if you want the best pizza you will ever have, head to DaJesus Pizzeria in Loulé. The Italian owner is passionate about his creations and the pizzas are fantastic! All in all, if you are looking for a wonderful, clean house, with a good pool that is away from the tourists, but easy driving to the beaches of the Algarve, we thoroughly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

We loved it. All of if - the house, the place, the surroundings and the time we spent there. Check in was smooth and easy (little remark to Anne - precise address or map coordinates of the property instead of description of the directions toward the villa would make it much easier to find the property, but once the manager Alison was contacted, it was all solved). Everybody was screaming happy to find out that each of the bedrooms has its own bathroom, excellent! The layout of the house makes it feel light and spacious, laundry room with washing machine was a very welcome plus, not to mention a separate outside space within a house for drying the laundry! Sure thing the place children could be found most of the time was swimming pool, but the role I was dealt was playing water tennis with our youngest, good to find swimming things as well at the pool! Outside sitting area has fantastic view, just be aware that the evening winds might make you go inside earlier than you would have wished. But anyway, gazing at the stars above from the outside space are undeniably fabulous wind or not. Having read about the dogs bothering good night sleep, I have to mention that we didn’t hear a single dog barking during the night. Maybe they were just told not to bark anymore :) Two full rows of books in English made me and our eldest daughter happily find the one and only read at the pool - each of us managed to read a book while there. TV and cartoons were consumed by our youngest prior going to sleep. And last, but not least - all communication and attitude of Anne and Alison was also very smooth, it was pleasure to know that in case we need, they were always there to answer. We would be happy to be back some day, thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

Property was stunning and a home from home. Beautiful location, wonderful restaurant and bar locally in a rural village. IMHO the best steaks we have ever had in the Algarve. We have eaten steaks in the Algarve and usually they are quite poor. Rui does not serve the usual tough flat leather with an egg on top!! We have eaten out in the central Alentejo, Beja, Castro Verde, Mertola, Alcoutim, Sagres, Tavira, (Olhao really don't bother!) and many more over the years. BACK TO THE PROPERTY AND LOCAL SURROUNDINGS. Amazing English TV channels not that we are interested but it suited our 85 year old father who can not do without it. Close to Loule and Sao Bras De Alportel. There is amazing wildlife in the garden and nearby valleys great for photography. Golden oriels in the garden! Lovely bedrooms and en-suites. Valleys and hills with awesome landscapes rivers and walks. We had the pool heated as May is never warm enough for a swim. Our two major gripes are......1.You only get one key to the back and front doors which can blow shut and lock you out. The owners suggest you leave one key in the key safe so that only leaves you with only one key to work with. Getting the keys in and out of the safe is a bind. It is so small that the keys jam in the box due to nowhere to hang the keys. Fiddly! It is no good for different family members to go off as you really do need two sets. First prestigious and high priced villa we have stayed in without two sets! 2. You are warned that one of the entrance gates "is a little stiff"? It took two of us to open and close it so we gave up and just left them open. We would definately go back to this villa again but sadly it has missed out on 5 stars which it so deserves because of the keys and the gate. Nick, Ann, Mike
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10

It’s an 'away from the hustle/bustle' villa in a quiet rural setting. If that's the holiday you're after then this will suit the bill. Rooms are large, aircon efficient and needed! Only thing disturbing the peace was the kennels (maybe a vet's compound?) down by the local cafe/restaurant area (Rui's Steakhouse?) Come feeding time those dogs kicked up a fair racket! Far enough away really, but we can't claim it was pure undisturbed bliss the whole time Pool was nice - there's a pretty steep slope change from 'shallow end' to 'deep end' so it's one to watch out for if you have kids Generally went into Loule for shopping and eating out (Continente on the outskirts is a large hypermarket with free underground car park - nice and cool when you get back to the car to load up) Had a couple of BBQs at the villa so weren't out every night (definitely need kitchen foil if you're cooking on it as the grills are badly rusted - unavoidable with an outdoor facility unless all guests look after the items) Quarteira is nearby on the coast if you like admiring rich people's toys in the marina. It's a more lively place with a good WaterPark All in all a good villa for a holiday My ONLY gripe (and I realise with this type of review I don't get to respond to any comment from the owner (Anne and Stuart)) is that on (literally) the very last minutes of the holiday I had a very heated argument with the villa manager (Alison) which left a bad taste – the reason for 1 Star against 'Communication with the property manager' (Alison) Yes she'd contacted us asking us to be out for 10am on our last day (yep, I read it.. ok we'll be out by then, despite the fact that the Vrbo Booking showed and still shows 11am Check Out). Apparently she phoned me a day or so before our check out as well (came up as an 'unknown number while I was at a noisy restaurant in the evening so I didn't answer) She also WhatsApp'd me on the morning of our departure around about 9am. I'm not a teenager. I don't have my nose permanently pressed on the screen of my mobile phone. I was cleaning the villa before leaving (thorough clean we gave it too - that's what happens when you take a couple of 80yr olds with you on holiday as my mother-in-law would be mortified if the cleaners had to clean) Alison stormed into the villa at 9:45! To say she had a problem with us still being there would be an understatement! Argument ensued. She needs to work on her people skills! Gone by 10 anyway. Will not be back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Having stayed in a number of Villas in the Sao Bras area over the past 20 years this was one of the most pleasant. On arrival access to the Villa was as per the instructions and everything was pleasing on the eye. All facilities within the Villa were top class and the Villa very spacious; pool was visited twice during our stay which was reassuring. The Villa was visited once by the Cleaner, a very pleasant young lady, who did a thorough job. We had an issue with the wind on a couple of nights and consequently we laid the Parasols on the ground during that period. All in all a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Spent a week with our son , his wife and our 18 month old grandson . The villa was perfect to accommodate us all - the 3 bedrooms were spacious , air conditioned and each with an en suite. The swimming pool was a good size . The villa had stunning views with a great outdoor seating space . Communication with the owner was great . I would recommend Ruiz steakhouse which is a comfortable 5 minute walk from the villa .We thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay . Thankyou
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

As férias nesta maravilhosa casa foram magníficas. Situada num local muito bonito, à Casa da Pedra Furada não faltam comodidades. Ainda que perto de tudo, a tranquilidade foi uma constante. A comunicação com a Anne foi sempre fácil e houve sempre a preocupação de corresponder aos nossos desejos. Gostámos mesmo muito!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10

A nossa estadia foi incrível. A casa é muito boa, sossegada e limpa. Boas áreas, um excelente espaço exterior, calmo e privado, que permitiu umas férias tranquilas. Tivemos um problema com o ar condicionado da sala que não chegou a ficar resolvido durante a estadia, único ponto negativo. Felizmente, nos últimos dias a calor abrandou e fez-nos desfrutar da casa de qualquer modo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Adoramos a casa, super confortável e bem equipada. A piscina é ótima!! Foi uma semana muito agradável. Soube a pouco, custou vir embora. Tivemos tambem a visita de um gatinho muito amoroso! Aconselhamos a casa , é fantástica.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

A moradia acomoda perfeitamente 7 adultos devido às grandes áreas que tem. Encontra-se em boas condições de manutenção, boa área exterior que é reservada, cozinha COMPLETA, zona tranquila. Ponto negativo é não ter canais portugueses. Exatidão do anúncio. 5 estrelas.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

Casa espaçosa e muito agradável num local calmo no meio da natureza.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Anne was wonderfully responsive with excellent communication throughout. We asked if there was a coffee machine, which there wasn't, but by end of our first day a new coffee machine was in the property. The house is lovely and reasonably private; definitely rural views, but there are close next door neighbours, although not really overlooking the property. We were surprised to discover we were looking after a cat while we stayed - feeding and watering and it wanted to be indoors at night. We're not cat people, but it wasn't excessively intrusive, just unexpected. Overall though a really lovely short stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020