Escape & Unwind in Elegance with Large Private Pool & Amazing Views (Free Wi-Fi)
This well designed, air-conditioned, villa has enough space for up to 6 guests to spread out comfortably throughout an impressive 2,750 square feet of living space, making it the ideal accommodation choice for a family, a group of friends, couples and retirees looking for the ultimate holiday experience.
You’ll feel right at home the moment you step inside the villas beautiful interior, boasting extravagant furniture and fittings. Massive windows, with electric shutters, throughout the property frame expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
This welcoming villa has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay, including high speed wireless internet access plus 4 flat screen Smart TVs and DVD players – sure to appease all your entertainment needs during your holiday.
The large pool terrace, bathed in sunshine all day during the summer months, is very private and enjoys magnificent hillside and distant sea views, creating a dazzling backdrop for your trip.
Imagine yourself soaking up the Algarve sunshine on the large pool terrace; you pick up a glass of your favourite drink and gaze over the wonderful countryside and distant sea views, then notice the only thing you can hear are birds and cicadas. At that moment you step into the large crystal clear pool for a refreshing dip and discover that feeling of peace and tranquillity. Finally; you have escaped modern life and feel relaxed and revitalised.
Quinta Fonte do Cascalho is set in 2 acres of gated grounds amid the tranquil Algarve hills; just 20 minutes north of Faro airport and on the edge of the Portuguese town of Sao Bras de Alportel; full of traditional charm with many street cafes, restaurants, banks, tourist office, shops and supermarkets. Restaurant and bar prices are more to the locals liking rather than the inflated rates in tourist resorts.
This is an ideal location for people who want to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing holiday in privacy yet the beautiful beaches of the Algarve are just a short distance by car, plus having easy access to all the holiday attractions the Algarve can offer.
This modern, fully air-conditioned, country house is finished to very high standards for comfort and entertainment.
The large entertainment area has a generous dining table with capacity for 8 people; and the spacious lounge has a leather 3 seat sofa with two leather recliner chairs; perfect for watching a film or your favourite program on the large Smart TV with surround sound. This area also contains the central WiFi hub with your own personal and private network for high speed internet access. For the cooler months of the year, there is a cosy log fire in the lounge and air-conditioning provides heat throughout the rest of the villa.
The modern farmhouse kitchen, fitted with granite worktops and large AGA range cooker, has all the utensils and equipment you will need for the preparation of meals. There is a large brick-built charcoal BBQ adjacent to the kitchen, for cooking during those lovely balmy Algarve evenings.
In addition to the dining table in the villa, food can be enjoyed alfresco on the upper BBQ terrace table with seating for 8. There is also seating on the lower pool terrace where you can enjoy a drink and nibbles at the end of the day and reflect on what you have; or have not done.
If dining out is your desire; there are many fine dining and casual restaurants providing traditional or international cuisine throughout the immediate area.
The master suite, with own private terrace, occupies the entire first floor of the villa and provides ‘360 degree’ panoramic views. It has a king size ‘Duxiana’ bed, with multi-positioned headboard; a full entertainment system comprising 32” flat screen Smart TV. There is also a trouser press and personal safe. The en-suite bathroom has a large corner temperature controlled spa/whirlpool bath with four preset programs to suit your mood, plus lighting if desired.
The other two bedrooms have large handmade ‘Millbrook’ pocket sprung beds and individual entertainment systems of Smart TV and DVD players. Bedroom 2, which benefits from an additional private entrance, is also equipped with a trouser press and personal safe. The other bathrooms are also fitted with temperature controlled spa/whirlpool baths with four preset programs, plus lighting.
The colour scheme and furniture, for the entertainment area and kitchen, has been specifically selected to provide that feeling of coolness and comfort during the long warm summers enjoyed in the Algarve. It also provides a feeling of warmth and comfort during the few cooler months of the year. All of the windows and patio doors are fitted with electric shutters to tone down the glare if needed or provide that extra seclusion if desired.
With all of the home comforts and facilities, it is time to ‘Escape and Unwind in Elegance’.
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Denne villaen ligger i landlige omgivelser og ved sjøen i São Bras de Alportel. Hvis shopping står på planen, er Loulé bymarked og Loulé sigøynermarked verdt et besøk, mens Ria Formosa naturpark og Parque Natural da Ria Formosa kan friste med vakre naturomgivelser. Planlegger du en skikkelig helaften, bør du vurdere Art Haus Club, og reiser du med barn, bør du ikke gå glipp av Senter for kunst og håndverk. Området byr på vannaktiviteter som vannscooterkjøring og snorkling, men du kan også oppleve den flotte naturen gjennom turer til fots eller med sykkel og økoturer. Se vår reiseguide til São Bras de Alportel
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Utsjekkingstidspunktet er kl. 10.00.
Hvor ligger Escape & Unwind in Elegance with Large Private Pool & Amazing Views (Free Wi-Fi)?
Denne villaen er familievennlig og ligger ved sjøen i São Bras de Alportel og 5 kilometer unna Kostymemuseum og Senter for kunst og håndverk. Dessuten ligger Bordeira kultur- og innovasjonssenter og Sao Miguel-toppen kun 10 kilometer unna.
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The villa exceeded our expectations. Large, clean and with excellent facilities. The outdoor space was wonderful with a lovely pool. The owner, Barry, could not have been more helpful. We would definitely stay here again
Beautiful property - both inside and out. Fantastic setting, great restaurants and grocery nearby. The locale was wonderful for getting to Tavira, Faro, Lago with a short drive.Most of all, Barry & Tina were wonderful hosts. There for us when we needed them, and invisible the rest of the time ensuring our privacy. Both are lovely people that are engaging to talk to, and with a wealth of knowledge of the area.
We would highly recommend staying here, if you want a quiet and relaxed holiday. Up in the hills with the beautiful views of the surrounding valley with excellent out door facilities: the large, private outdoor pool, various seating areas in the gardens: shaded and comfortable available. The house was extremely and well looked after offering enough space for families to enjoy. The kitchen was so well equipped with everything you could want or need. The hosts Barry and Tina were so welcoming and always on hand when needed, also going above and beyond to help with even the smallest of issues (my nail breaking!) A wonderful place to relax and unwind. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. P.s If not hiring a car, uber and bolt are your friends.
A home from home in the hills / mountains of Eastern Algarve. The pictures are accurate, this villa is very well equipped with a wonderful pool overlooking a picturesque valley. We spent very relaxing 3 weeks in the villa with a mix of family and friends. Barry and Tina went above and beyond as hosts and dealt with all queries in a prompt manner. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Bodde her 21 netter i august 2025
Verifisert anmeldelse
8/10 – Bra
Mary Ellen B.
17. mars 2025
Likte: Renhold, innsjekking og kommunikasjon
Wonderful Hosts
The villa has a wonderful view of the valley, a fully equipped kitchen and outstanding pool in a peaceful rural location. Tina and Barry went to great lengths to make our stay as comfortable as possible and were always available and closeby. We found it took 30-45 minutes to the beach and be prepared for a steep, gravel driveway.
Wonderful home, great location—owners very responsive to ensure a 5 star stay!
Our stay was amazing, Barry and Tina were very welcoming from the beginning and throughout our stay! The home was so clean and comfortable, and well equipped. Location was phenomenal with great views, and allowed us to easily explore Seven Hanging Valleys hike, Benagil cave, and Faro. Would highly recommend!
Tina/Barry are such great hosts, and have become great friends since we first holidayed some years ago in their home.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending a stay in this villa, the facilities are outstanding.I would give it six stars if possible until the next time( au revoir.)
Bodde her 9 netter i juni 2019
Verifisert anmeldelse
8/10 – Bra
Helena J.
12. juni 2023
Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, beliggenheten og annonsens korrekthet
Hill-top views
Amazing views and great outdoor areas. Villa had everything we needed. Only concerns were the steep driveway into the property and a lot of breakables to worry about with a busy 5-year old. We enjoyed our stay very much, though, thank you.
Our stay at this stunning Algarve villa was truly unforgettable. The elegant, spacious home with breathtaking views offered complete privacy and tranquility—perfect for relaxation. Beautifully designed, it features an open-plan living area, modern kitchen, large terrace, and an impressive private pool with panoramic views. The bedrooms, especially the master suite with its whirlpool bath and 360-degree views, were exceptionally comfortable. Ideally located—peaceful yet close to beaches and charming towns like Tavira and Olhao. Hosts Tina and Barry were warm and helpful. We can’t wait to return!
A fabulous villa with amazing views, inviting pool and first class hosts.
It is the best villa we have ever stayed in (family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers). A huge thank you to Tina and. Barrie who get the balance between helpful and discrete just right.
An amazing holiday had by all.
Lovely villa - indoors and outdoors.
Barry and Tina were very welcoming and helpful. Villa is so handy for Sao Bras de Aportel and Tavira. Would recommend a visit to Tavira Island.
We used the recommended Amoita car hire company and had absolutely no complaints about car or staff.
Hope to return in the not too distant future (-:
Villa tres confortable, rien ne manque, décoration soignée, grande piscine, vue imprenable au calme. On n'a plus envie de repartir. Tina et Barry sont vraiment charmants. J'y retournerai. Exceptionnel.
La maison et les prestations (piscine, mobilier extérieur, BBQ...) sont de très grande qualité et conformes à l'annonce. Le site est magnifique : calme (mais pas isolé), vue dégagée sur les montagnes, accès aux sites touristiques proches.
Nous soulignons également la propreté exceptionnelle du logement et le niveau d'équipement.
Enfin (et surtout!) des propriétaires, Christina et Barry, accueillants, dévoués et disponibles. Un grand merci pour ce séjour fabuleux.
We had such a lovely time at Barry and Tina's wonderful villa
We have never stayed at a villa with such level of comfort from the sunbeds to the beds!
The kitchen was so well equipped with everythng you could need although we only had one bbq if you wanted to cook at the villa every appliance was available
The pool and patio area were top notch and it was wonderful to watch the swifts dip in and out of the pool to cool off
The view over the valley was simply breathtaking and the best outlook you could wish for
Barry and Tina were wonderful hosts and very friendly and having them live on site (albeit very discreet) was not a problem and if anything was quite a comfort if needed
We hope to be back next year and would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday in a beautiful area
Bodde her 9 netter i juni 2024
Verifisert anmeldelse
6/10 – Greit
Barbara S.
16. juli 2025
Likte: Renhold, innsjekking, kommunikasjon og annonsens korrekthet
Likte ikke: Beliggenheten
Well kitted out!
Very Nice place and was nice location. We normally have complete privacy altogether, but did not realise that owners were living on site as well so did not feel very comfortable. Also something needs to be done towards the entrance of the property, as the gravel we did not navigate that well to get through the gates!!! maybe just us. Gardener was needed, lots of leaves in and around pool. Not keen on cats (allergies) and there are 4 roaming on site. sorry for nagativity but had to be honest.
What a fabulous villa. You read all the reviews and hope the reality matches. This villa beats it. Everything you read is accurate. From the lovely welcome from Christina and Barry to the cleanliness to the beautiful pool. It is the perfect location for any type of holiday. Lying by the pool to going to the beach or sightseeing in the hills, everything is within easy travelling distance. We would suggest a car is a must have. One word of warning, when you first arrive the steep drive is a bit daunting especially with a full car 😁
This is a perfect villa in a lovely location.
Bodde her 7 netter i august 2024
Verifisert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
Verifisert reisende
1. mai 2023
Beautiful Villa ~ Wonderful Hosts
We received a very warm welcome from our hosts when we arrived. The Villa is beautiful, spotlessly clean & had everything we needed to make our stay perfect. Hollwood Bedroom & En-suite was sumptuous with a large extremely comfortable bed. To have a private entrance onto the terrace is also great.
Our stay at this beautiful Villa in early May was wonderful, the weather was hot enough to have several swims in the generous sized Pool. The views down the Valley & terraces are magnificent. We also saw some beautiful birds in and over the Valley.
The whole Villa was absolutely lovely ~ the Hosts charming ~ We will definitely be going back again next year.
First visit to Algarve, and this property absolutely made our stay simply brilliant, hosts Barry and Tina incredibly hospitable. The home has everything, I mean everything you require and then some. Kitchen is a chef's dream and the modern grocery store 3 KM's away has all you need. Lunches at Algarve restaurants are legendary, Tavira has a great spot - Mares - and the value for money off the charts. Place is as quiet as the night, bedding excellent and Roku TV's have excellent movie apps loaded for your enjoyment. Never used the pool, turned cool during our stay. You'll have to search hard to find any better VRBO country villa, driving in Portugal painless. Thanks again to Barry and Tina for a truly memorable experience.
The property is spotlessly clean throughout with exceptionally comfortable outdoor furniture for both poolside lounging and dining. The kitchen has every convenience and appliance from a plentiful supply of glassware, cookware and utensils to a pasta maker. In my opinion, it is doubtful you would find more convenient and comfortable accommodations anywhere. In addition, proximity to many day-trip destinations provides for an easy manner in which to fill your itinerary. Do not forget to ask your host about the outstanding Ysconderijo! it would be very difficult (perhaps even unreasonable) to be critical of this home and hosts.
We spent 10 nights in this beautiful villa, we was given a very warm welcome and a tour of the villa. Everything you could possibly need or even want was available in the villa from every kitchen utensil or gadget to beech towels and even access to Netflix and Disney which was ideal for our 2 small children. Any questions or issues were dealt with in a timely manner. The location was lovely and away from any busy areas I would recommend having a vehicle however as the town was a long walk, but perfectly doable. The views around were second to none and with very little light pollution it was the perfect location for an evening under the stairs enjoying a cheeky drink or 2.
Bodde her 10 netter i juni 2023
Arkivert anmeldelse
10/10 – Utmerket
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9. aug. 2009
Villa Cascalho 2009
Tina and Barry, you are rightfully proud of your lovely villa. It's a real escape. The luxurious, spacious interior and air-con throughout meant we lived in absolute comfort. Barry, we know the pool is your pride and joy and who can blame you. We spent hours each day in lovely crisp,clear blue water. The magnificant views overlooking miles and miles of uninterrupted hillside and clear blue skies made us feel like Lords of the manor. When we didn't eat in including a lovely evening barbecue we had plenty of quality choice within a few miles.Thanks and see you again soon,
Martyn,Gaynor,Nathan and Glen.
Barry and Tina have a beautiful place, well maintained, well stocked with every day items except food of course and it has a spectacular view. They were extremely helpfull in arranging transportation for us from the train to their location and were always easy to contact and quick to respond. We had my son and his family with us (grand kids 5 and 8) who loved the place. My son is an avid cook and fell in love with the large and well equipped kitchen. The grandkids had lots of room both inside and out to play and was a great way for them to adjust after the long trip from Canada. As well they had lots of sele tion on their smart tv's to keep everyone including the grandkids entertained in the evening. Overall I would highly recommend Barry and Tinas villa to anyone who wants a beautiful quiet place outside of a busy city.
Everything about this Villa from the moment you arrive and meet the owners (Barry and Tina) is just superb. Have never had such a warm welcome - Barry even went and got us pizzas and a few beers after we had been travelling all day.
A beautiful villa with a stunning view and all the wildlife (birds,butterfiles,lizards etc) especially the swallows that make it the perfect place to relax and unwind.
The villa is equipped with everything you need - especially in the kitchen.It was spotlessly clean with three good sized bedrooms - two with en suite and a newly furnished shower room.Lovely sized living room with great views over the valley.
The pool is of a good size and very well designed with steps either end.
The villa is approx 5min drive from two supermarkets Intermache and Lidl in the local town plus a superb restaurant Ysconderijo.
A car is essential with a local car hire company Amoita - highly recommended.
Would highly recommend this villa and will hopefully go back one day 10/10