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Charming Countryside Cottage

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Pool
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62024 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

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Stª Barbara Nexe, Faro
  • Popular LocationAlgarve Stadium7 min drive
  • Popular LocationEstoi Palace9 min drive
  • Popular LocationFaro Marina15 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)18 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We hebben hier met 5 volwassenen een hele fijne week gehad. Het huis is mooi gelegen op een rustige plek. Het was warm d...
Willem v.
Jun 19, 2019

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Countryside Cottage

Casa Sofia is an ideal villa for your holidays! This villa is 20min away from Faro airport and beaches and 5min driving from Stª Barbara Nexe (shops providing all your needs, supermarket, bank, cafes and good quality restaurants) with wonderful countryside views to the unspoiled and peaceful countryside. The property is fully walled and fenced with most privacy. It has 3 bedrooms (master doble bedroom with ensuite bathroom) and another bathroom shared by the other 2 twin bedrooms. A full equipped kitchen and living room with big fireplace and dinner area completes this house with all the amenities of an high standard villa. Outside there's a shaded courtyard with dinning area and barbeque and a fantastic pool area surrounded by garden and trees. Free internet and WiFi available.
Pool size: 9.00x4.50mts. You're 10min away driving for the access to the algarve's highway that cross the country from east to the west. The owner also owns Villa Marrakexe (https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p415863)

Property manager

Joao

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,024 square feet

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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
Cribs are available on request at the property

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 1626/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Countryside Faro
Charming Countryside Cottage Faro
Charming Countryside Cottage Villa
Charming Countryside Cottage Villa Faro

About the neighborhood

Faro

Located in Faro, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach and Falesia Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Aqua Show Park and Karting Almancil. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Algarve Stadium - 7 min drive
  • Ruins of Milreu - 8 min drive
  • Estoi Palace - 9 min drive
  • Faro Marina - 15 min drive
  • Old Town Square - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante IKEA - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pino Algarve - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Countryside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Countryside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Countryside Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Countryside Cottage located?

This family-friendly Faro villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium. Costume Museum and Ruins of Milreu are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect escape
A fantastic Villa in a quiet and beautiful rural location. Whilst set away from the busier parts of the Algarve, with the excellent road network it’s only a short drive to many of the iconic coastal towns and villages. Joao who manages the property was tremendously helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa with fab pool, garden and views
Had a very enjoyable stay here with family including a 6 month old infant. Joao was incredibly helpful with everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A good villa
We had a lovely stay here. Mosquitoes took their revenge but that is what we expected. A lovely holiday 👍
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay in the ideal villa
It was everything and more we could have wished for. Not only was the villa just perfect but so was the local town. We ate out a fair amount, we BBQ loads. Hopefully we will retunr shortly.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

lee a., London uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer hols
Very quiet location but the drive down into either Faro or Amicli isn't too bad. Comfortable villa with good pool
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, lovely villa
We spent two weeks at the villa and it was exactly as described/as the photographs. Only a 20 minute drive from Faro Airport, but the villa is in a very quiet location. Joao, the owner gave us plenty of recommendations for shopping, beaches and restaurants which was so useful. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan S., UK

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it.
Lovely Villa, Great Host, Super Pool (perfect temperature). Need I say more ?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G., Methlick

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing out of town stay
Great villa in a very peaceful setting
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Devon, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Countryside Villa
The perfect escape the villa was brilliant for our family holiday Joan was a great host. we hope we can visit again soon :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
The property is so quiet and private, with beautiful views, the house designed to make the most of its situation. Shade during the day for the main room and seating area followed by the evening sun (and wonderful sunsets). A 20 minute walk takes you into Santa Barbara and the wonderful La Piazza for dinner - chicken that melts in the mouth and amazing Italian food - don't just take my word for it, check the reviews in Trip Adviser (song writer Ian Gillan's 'favourite restaurant in the world'!). Lovely walking home by the light of the moon and across the field with torches. Great places to visit all around - needed to stay for a month rather than a week! The owner, cleaner and gardeners make absolutely sure you don't have to lift a finger - house well stocked - all made for a beautifully relaxing holiday. Thank you, Joao, and we can't wait to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina B., Newcastle upon Tyne

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property
We had a lovely week here. Pool & outdoor area was just ideal - plenty of sunny spots & shade too so great for us with the kids. Facilities within the villa were great too. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday villa
We had a lovely family holiday in Casa Sofia, it was beautifully peaceful with lovely views - just what we wanted. The villa was very well equipped, the pool was just perfect and Joao the host was so helpful and very attentive. The location was great too, with some great local restaurants and close enough to visit Faro and beaches. It all made for a perfect holiday, and we would have no hesitation in returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dom L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa holiday
A lovely secluded villa with a great pool and views. Joao the host is very helpful and responsive. A perfect escape. Dom
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal quiet location
Super location away from noise or neighbours, ideal if you're after a spot of real Portugal, plenty of local restaurants, easy access to the coast, Faro and Loule - perfect in every way. Great for running too, if you like hills!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

B N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful villa in gorgeous surroundings
We had a wonderful time at Villa Sofia. It is so peaceful with only the sound of crickets and a distant cockeral crowing to he heard. Wonderful views over the hills, lovely comfortable villa with shady terraces and a relaxing pool to leap into when it gets too hot. Great local bars and restaurants, coast only 20 mins away with beautiful sandy beaches. Joao could not do enough for us, he's a fantastic host. All in all an incredibly happy and relaxing week. 5 stars for every thing! BN
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely break in September
The villa was a lovely place to spend 10 days. It is beautifully equipped and well looked after. We had a lovely time by the pool and exploring the surrounding area. The owner is extremely helpful, easy to contact, and full of recommendations to enjoy the region. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We have just returned from a fabulous week at Casa Sofia. The villa was wonderful - clean, comfortable and well laid out. The pool and garden area are amazing. We would definitely look to book again in the future. Thank you also to João who is a very kind and helpful owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Willem v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prachtig huis op een mooie rustige lokatie
We hebben hier met 5 volwassenen een hele fijne week gehad. Het huis is mooi gelegen op een rustige plek. Het was warm dus het zwembad kwam heel goed van pas. Het huis is mooi en schoon. De douche heeft een vrij hoge rand dus minder geschikt voor mensen die verminderd mobiel zijn. De eigenaar stuurde vooraf leuke tips voor tripjes en restaurants. Daar hebben we dankbaar gebruik van gemaakt. Toen een deur niet goed sloot heeft de eigenaar ervoor gezorgd dat het direct gemaakt werd. Kortom: een fijn en schoon huis met goede service!

10/10 Excellent

Vernon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
May Break
Great
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice F.

Beautiful Villa
We stayed in Casa Sofia for a week from 18th August - a group of 6. The villa is beautiful with a very tasteful interior, stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a fabulous pool. João was very helpful with any queries we had, responding very quickly and making us feel at home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to go back one day!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne K.

We had a great stay at Villa Sofia .
This is a lovely property . We especially liked the pool with its grass & decking surrounds . It is in a quiet location with great views and Hoopoe birds would visit the garden every morning . However it doesn't take too long to drive to the surrounding areas e.g. Faro, Beaches etc
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
La vue était magnifique La villa très confortable Le propriétaire était serviable et à la disposition de nos besoins On recommande la casa sofia
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holidays
- Perfect owner (Joao is super friendly and had great tips for us. The communication with him was always super easy) - Perfect villa (big pool, nice veranda overlooking the pool & garden, a lot of space outside & inside, full equipment) - Perfect location (Very quiet environment, within 20-30 some nice beaches and cities) Overall a perfect holiday for our family and we enjoyed each minute.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Faro
La localisation était top. Belles et grandes maison. Super calme. Petit bémol, pas assez de sac poubelle, papier de toilette et pastilles lave vaisselle. Sinon séjour super
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus in toller Lage
Das Haus hat einen sehr gepflegten Garten und einen tollen, sehr sauberen Pool. Von der Terrasse hat man einen wunderschönen Blick in die umliegende Hügellandschaft. Die Lage bietet viel Ruhe und Privatsphäre und trotzdem ist man schnell im nächsten Ort mit Supermarkt und Restaurants. Das Haus ist gepflegt und sehr gut ausgestattet, nur die Matratzen sollten vielleicht mal erneuert werden. Joao ist ein toller Gastgeber, der immer erreichbar ist und sich umgehend kümmert, wenn man ein Anliegen hat. Insgesamt haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022