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Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool.

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Outdoor pool
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
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  • Pool
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Fireplace
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  • Outdoor space
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São Brás de Alportel, Faro
  • Popular LocationOld Town5 min drive
  • Popular LocationCostume Museum5 min drive
  • Popular LocationEstoi Palace14 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)36 min drive

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About this property

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

Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool.

Escape to the tranquility of Casa dos Carvalhos our traditional 2 bedroom villa & 1 bathroom villa nestled in the foothills of the breathtaking Serra mountains. Experience the stunning panoramic views & indulge in the luxury of your own large private pool. With the capacity to sleep 6 guests (5 in beds & 1 on sofabed) our villa offers a spacious & comfortable rustic retreat.

Conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the charming market town of Sao Bras del Alportel & a short 25 minute drive from Faro Airport, our villa is the perfect getaway for those looking to disconnect from the hustle & bustle of everyday life.

The villa features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a cozy living room, dining room & a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher & washing machine.

Step outside to enjoy the expansive terrace & take a refreshing dip in the large sparkling private pool, all while soaking in the stunning mountain vistas. The rustic and rural setting of our villa creates an idyllic atmosphere for a truly peaceful vacation, whilst still being within easy reach of the beautiful beaches, world-class golf courses, cycling routes, local restaurants & thrilling water parks of The Algarve.

Our villa promises an unforgettable holiday experience. Book your stay with us today & embark on a journey of relaxation & serenity.

Property manager

Sarah Haywood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Note from host: Pool is not fenced so watch children at all times.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number 154793/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Sao Bras de Alportel

Located in Sao Bras de Alportel, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Aqua Show Park is a popular area attraction and if an activity is on the agenda, Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve Stadium or THE CAMPUS. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, ecotours and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Old Town - 5 min drive
  • Costume Museum - 5 min drive
  • Municipal Swimming Pool - 5 min drive
  • Novacortica Cork Factory - 7 min drive
  • Estoi Palace - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 23 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tachinho da Avó Luísa - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Dofir - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pastelaria Ervilha São Bras de Alportel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Churrasqueira Paraiso Luis dos Frangos - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Embrace tranquility at Casa dos Carvalhos, traditional villa with private pool. located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Old Town, Costume Museum and Municipal Swimming Pool. Novacortica Cork Factory is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in the Algarve hills
Just spent an incredible two weeks at Casa Carvalhos. Everything about the villa is exceptional. The villa itself has very comfortable beds, a very well equipped kitchen with all the utensils and equipment you need, including nice touches like a juicer and blender. The living space is lovely with a real fire and loads of games for the evenings. The outside areas - pool, BBQ area and gardens are what really make this place special. The views are fantastic, especially sunsets, the pool is clean and a good size and the plants and flowers around the garden make it feel like paradise. There is a steep drive to get up but even with a small rental car this was no problem. There is a restaurant just about within walking distance, Beira Serra which was great for dinner - monkfish stew was exceptional. Beaches are about 20 mins drive, Fuseta beach is particularly nice All in all this is exactly what you want from a villa in the hills
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

shona t.

Great!
loved it beautiful views , so peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
We had a lovely week at Casa Carvalho, lovely pool, and Casa has everything you need for a home away from home, the directions are good but be careful if using what 3 words, they do take you right there but from the wrong direction and difficult to manouvre car round and get the speed up to get up the drive, we only did that twice and then sussed there was a better way. Great touch of a welcome pack, the lovely cold Vino Branco went down a treat, will def be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A., United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Property and location were excellent, very clean and well maintained.
Very much enjoyed our family holiday, facilities were well considered, including dishwasher and washing machine, freezer boxes and beach towels! Hillside location beautiful with seaside towns in easy reach. Recommendations provided by host for restaurants was useful, although we should have reserved ahead for some as busy!! Would recommend and return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful restful location
We had a wonderful week at Casa Carvalhos in August. The location is wonderfully away from it all, but close enough to pop into town for shopping and restaurants to not be a hassle. The villa is fantastic: lots of space, excellent wifi(teens involved), gorgeous pool and gardens and everything we could have wished for. We spent the week dreaming about actually living there. The only thing I would mention is that there are steep steps up to the villa and some steps down to Casa Bolota, they weren't a problem, but if we'd had anyone with mobility issues, you'd need to be prepared. Thanks for a fabulous holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The great lockdown escape
My partner and I had a wonderful stay at Casa Carvalhos at the end of May. With the travel situation less than certain in the UK, communication with Sarah was excellent from the moment we booked which really did relieve a lot of stress. We are regular visitors to the Algarve and would say the location is excellent - a five minute drive in to town for supermarkets, restaurants etc and also only a short distance to the beach. The villa itself is great and given the other places we have stayed nearby, we think very good value for money. The pictures do not do the view justice and we spent several lovely evenings enjoying drinks as the sun went down looking across the valley. WiFi was also great throughout the trip (tested by watching Netflix over a few evenings) and the kitchen is very well stocked with all the equipment you could need. The wine and fresh bread on arrival was also a lovely touch and the tips on where to eat and what to do are extensive. All in all, we will be looking to go back! One point to note - Sarah provides helpful instructions on how to get to the villa which should be used over Satnav (if you are a die hard SatNav fan, you can ‘drop a pin’ at the top of the dirt track in your chosen maps app once you have found your way there the first time). Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views
We had some great days with a nice swimming pool and lovely views over the hills. At the arrival we had a few treats from the owner which were much appreciated Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leonard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great property in a lovely location.
A lovely secluded villa in the hills close to the town. Tavira, Olhao, Faro, Loule and beaches are all easily accessible by car. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antje R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to relax
Nice accomodation including wonderful pool to relax and start stunning tours to entire Algarve.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa, gorgeous view and lovely people
We absolutely loved every minute of our stay. From start to finish Sarah’s communication was great and nothing was too much trouble. The Villa was clean and incredibly well equipped, in fact I would say it is better equipped than my own kitchen. The pool was great, lovely temperature and very clean. The gardener came a few times to tend the many plants and flowers and the pool was cleaned and topped up. By far the most amazing thing about this Villa is it’s tranquility and view! The view is absolutely dreamy and we never tired of opening our bedroom doors in the morning to that breath taking sight. It is obvious that the Villa and it’s grounds are well loved and cared for. Thank you so much for letting us share a little piece of your heaven! I’m only sorry that we left and sadly forgot to write in the visitors book, perhaps you could add my comments when you get chance. Thanks again Kerry & family x
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2019