Mountainside Villa In Landscaped Gardens & Lush Woodlands w/Great Views & Pool

Monchique, Faro District
$384 avg/night Minimum Stay 6 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Villa

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 6 nights

Min Stay

Relva de Cima is situated at an altitude of 600m on the south side of Fóia mountain, the highest peak of the Sierra de Monchique mountain range 15 miles inland from the Algarve coastline. An unspoiled picturesque part of the Algarve that enjoys breathtaking views, irresistible local charm and excellent regional food. A three week holiday in 1993 travelling the length and breath of the Spanish and Portuguese coastline was enough to realise Monchique must be one of the most idyllic places the world has to offer. I fell in love. A month later I was the proud owner of a broken down vacated farm house – My retirement project! We moved from the bustle of Hong Kong and started the decade build in 2000.  The property is surrounded by wild trees & land with an abundance of flora & fauna.  A paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, conservationists & orienteers. Its remote roads and tracks offer a fantastic cycling and running environment. The garden started off as a front lawn but soon grew and grew as I couldn't resist developing it with my 25 year old digger !! Dry stone walls separate the different lawn tiers which replicate the traditional walls farmers used to section off their crops. The property itself was built around an existing old farm house constructed from granite and mud visible by the sheer thickness of the walls (up to 3 feet thick). Where possible, natural locally sourced materials were used hoping to create a timeless Algarvian environment. Being at an altitude of 600 meters, the sun can be very powerful during the day but offers cooler evenings and is that much fresher, and generally cooler than the coast, which can be very hot and muggy mid summer. Evenings can be spent sitting around the open outdoor fire and you have the advantage of cooler sleeping conditions. Many evenings have been spent simply star gazing, waiting for the shooting stars and spotting satellites moving across the crystal clear skies & listening to the crickets chirping happily in the background.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3337 Sq Ft (310 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bidet Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Stereo Table Tennis TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Ceiling Fan Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

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

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Philippa S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Stunning property in a lovely location. Excellent pool, beautiful grounds, well-equipped kitchen. Would come back in a heartbeat.

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Check in was easy due to easy communication with owner. We were even able to order some food items such as cereal and milk etc to tide us over for a day or two till we got our bearings. Grounds are amazing and well kept and the Pool was wonderful, perfect size for the 8 of us(aged 13 a 76yrs) to enjoy and a perfect temperature for day or evening swims and fun, our grandson enjoyed the slide. The villa itself has everything you could wish for although we didn’t spend much time indoors as we spent all our time at either the outdoor dining area, on the sun loungers or the patio area. The kitchen and utility room were great spaces with 2 large fridge freezersLocal restaurants were 10-15 minutes away, however a trip to the beach is approx 45 minute drive. There is a large supermarket and a lovely pastry/coffee shop in Monchique town square with a couple of gift shops hidden in a side street. We particularly enjoyed a few visits to Lagos.

  • Stan W.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 15, 2025

    Our visit to this extraordinary villa was very memorable! The host, James was extremely kind and very helpful with details and information regarding the villa and local surroundings. The views are outstanding and ground were impeccable! The interior was very impressive but yet comfortable and very clean. Highly recommend this villa to anyone who wants to create memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you James for sharing.

  • Cynthia H.

    Submitted May 1, 2025

    Stayed Apr 1, 2025

    4 of us (adults/friends) stayed the month of April at the villa. James was the very best attentive host we could have ever asked for. Would definitely give this a 5 star rating!

  • Jim P.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    Very very nice home

  • Janet H.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Two couples very much enjoyed our stay in this amazing place. The pool was wonderful and the villa very comfortable. We had a few problems with mosquitoes at night when the wind dropped but the owner has indicated he’ll fit nets over the beds in future. We’d certainly be happy to stay here again!!!

  • Helen E.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Immaculate! Spacious & well equipped. The slide by the pool is an inspired feature, even Grandad went down it! We were a family group, Nana, Grandad, Aunt, Neice & great neice and nephew (9 & 12). Nobody wanted to leave! ?

  • Annette H.

    Submitted Sep 11, 2023

    Stayed Sep 2, 2023

    We spent a week in this beautiful house that really exceeded our expectations. It was spotless and offered many amenitieis. We also loved the large pool and the slide! Men become little boys again. The garden is large and very well kept, and the view is stunning. Unfortunately, the weather was a bit capricious, so we needed to heat the pool for a couple of days which made it even more wonderful to use. James is a super and helpful host - ready to make everything pleasant for us. We can highly recommend this house which James has built with love and passion. Great job.

  • Jakub H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    Stayed Jul 5, 2023

    The owner was communicating with us, gave us all needed details. The property is beautiful and clean. With a big pool. There is nothing missing. The view is great, you can see the sea. I can only recommend it.

  • LORI C.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2023

    Stayed Jun 5, 2023

    The house is beautiful: light, bright and spacious; spotlessly clean; very comfortable; and with everything you could want for your stay. The garden and the view are stunning, and the heated pool is wonderful. James was a warm, welcoming and communicative host. He really made us feel that nothing was too much trouble. This truly is a highly recommended holiday rental!

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$384+
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