Luxurious villa with private pool, in the hills, Algarve, Sao Bras de Alportel.

São Bras de Alportel, São Bras de Alportel

$332 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights

Overview

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6 nights

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Description

Our Mediterranean, detached, architect-designed holiday home (250 m2) is located just 20 minutes from Faro airport and 3 km from the village of São Bras de Alportel, in a wonderfully quiet valley that is part of a protected natural area. The very private villa is situated on a southern slope in the middle of cork oaks, oleanders, fig and olive trees with a great view over the surrounding hills. From the shady terraces around the house you can look at the very large, privately situatedswimming pool (12x4m) with sun terrace. In the Mediterranean garden you can freely use the herbs present (rosemary, thyme, mint, marjoram, oregano). The entire garden has been laid out according to the principle of dry gardening, which means that we irrigate as little as possible, in order to prevent water wastage, and furnish the garden as much as possible with native plants and trees that feel at home in the Algarvian climate.
The entire site covers 6,000 m2.

The interior of the villa is minimalist and modern, but fully equipped. It is a split level villa with a spacious hall and large open kitchen on the middle floor, which is connected via a staircase to the lower living room with fireplace. There is a separate utility room with a large fridge / freezer.

On the ground floor there is a bedroom with a terrace, from where you can walk outside to take a dip in the swimming pool. Those who want to relax for a while can go to the lounge room, which also has a single bed for a seventh guest.

The master bedroom and the third bedroom are located on the top floor. All bedrooms (3 in total) have their own bathroom with shower and toilet. There is a fourth toilet for general use.

In addition to the spacious and well-equipped, modern kitchen with a 5-burner gas stove and oven, there is a covered terrace with a large table where you can eat in the shade. Five meters away is the outdoor kitchen with a large barbecue.

The site has enough space for various cars. House and garden are fenced with a lockable gate. Wifi and internet are free. There is satellite TV with Portuguese and a large number of international channels.

In the house you will find a large offer with tourist information about the Algarve in general and São Bras de Alportel and the surrounding area in particular. There are booklets with walking routes, information about golf courses, mountain bike routes, cultural trips and so on.

Vila Lua is the ideal starting point for hikers, golfers and nature lovers.
From the house lies along one of the many hiking trails that the Algarve has to offer.

Golf courses, sea and beach are approximately a 20-minute drive away, as is the Ria Formosa nature reserve. But the fishing towns of Tavira, Olhão, Cabanas and the city of Loulé are all nearby.
São Bras has numerous restaurants, terraces, a few good supermarkets, a weekly market, banks, in short everything you need.

Alojamento Local, numéro de registo: 20710 / AL

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Features

PETS

2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
BEACH

Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
DINING

Dining Table
SAFETY

Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
GENERAL

Double-glazed Windows Local Culture & Ecosystem Education Recycling Unit Size: 2691 Sq Ft (250 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Waste Recycling Policy
KITCHEN

Blender Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine
PARKING

Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
INTERNET

Free WiFi
OUTDOORS

Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
POOL/SPA

Outdoor Pool Private Pool
BATHROOMS

3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Bidet Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
WORKSPACES

Desk Desk Chair
LANGS SPOKEN

Dutch English French Portuguese
THINGS TO DO

Basketball Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Privileges Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
ENTERTAINMENT

Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
LIVING SPACES

Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board Phone
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Smoking Allowed On Terraces Near House. Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

Check-in : 05:00 PM Check-out : 10:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 7

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gary p.
Submitted Oct 5, 2025

Stayed Sep 20, 2025

Teresa was amazing -we had been delayed so got to villa later then planned but she met us and showed us the way to the villa- lovely location although very rural and definitely do need a car. Would love to go back some time
Michael M.
Submitted Oct 1, 2025

Stayed Sep 13, 2025

The villa was everything we expected and more. Extremely well appointed and immaculately clean. Teresa, the property manager, made us feel welcome and went out of her way to make our stay special. The pool was a particular highlight of our stay. Highly recommend this wonderful property
Christian F.
Submitted Aug 11, 2025

Stayed Jul 26, 2025

We have stayed at this beautiful holiday home several times and are absolutely delighted with it. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle and don't mind the rooster crowing or dogs barking in the morning, this is the place for you.Thanks to the warm hospitality of the landlady and the kind-hearted Teresa on site, you can enjoy your holiday from the first minute to the last.
Submitted Jul 15, 2025

Stayed Jun 28, 2025

A very spacious and stunning villa! Located in a lovely remote spot not far from Faro. The villa is extremely well equipped with everything you will need including a 12m swimming pool! A very highly recommended villa to stay at and we will definitely consider another visit there in the future.
Saskia W.
Submitted Jul 20, 2024

Stayed Jul 6, 2024

It was an amazing stay at lovely Vila Lua. We had a great time an are looking forward to come back next year.
Spencer S.
Submitted Jul 7, 2024

Stayed Jun 29, 2024

Fantastic well equiped villa, located in the hills in a very private location. Teresa was extremely welcoming and waited for us following a flight delay. Fully recommend this villa if you want a relaxed and peaceful holiday.
Rob v.
Submitted May 21, 2024

Stayed May 10, 2024

We had an amazing week in Portugal in thanks to the wonderful place we've stayed. It was very spacious, clean, had great amenities - we really recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed place to stay when visiting. 10/10!
Lise G.
Submitted Apr 24, 2024

Stayed Apr 15, 2024

Great location, great house and garden, great pool, lovely host, we recommend!
Jason N.
Submitted Oct 9, 2023

Stayed Sep 30, 2023

Perfectly matched the description. Very well equipped. Couldn't have asked for better communication or support from the owner or Teresa. Nothing was too much trouble. Pool was terrific to have in the hot weather. We agree with others that you really need a car which we did anyway.
Malte P.
Submitted Jul 24, 2023

Stayed Jul 8, 2023

The property is very nice and well-situated if you are looking at a countryside retreat but want to have good access to other places in the Algarve via a rental car. All facilities in the house are well maintained and the kitchen is quite well equipped to feed a larger family. There is some wear and tear here and there throughout the house, but nothing unexpected of a shared rental house, and the local support by Theresa takes very good care of things if something needs fixing. The air-conditioning and the large pool were a blessing considering the recent heat. As it is in the countryside, you need to expect some noises from dogs in the surrounding community. Can be little at times and more sometimes, depending on the heat. I can highly recommend the house for families traveling together.