Olhão Townhouse

Olhão, Algarve
Self-catering
+44 (0)7903 864357
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Per night
£992 - £1135
Per week
£6950 - £7500

14 beds

Bedroom

7 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 12

Children welcome

If houses could smile, this 1850 townhouse would be beaming - grand for groups, with four terraces, two living rooms and a plunge pool

Per night
£992 - £1135
Per week
£6950 - £7500

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£992 - £1135 per night

£6950 - £7500 per week

The Experience

Come for the bustling town, with its shops, restaurants and daily fish and seafood market. The house, on three floors, is roomy and calm; there are three kitchens, all fully equipped and the one on the third floor is set up for barbecues and outdoor eating. You’re left a very welcome hamper of Portuguese wine, local cheeses, pastéis de nata and other treats.

Spread out indoors, play board games, find a quiet spot with a book – but mostly you’ll be outdoors: the courtyard has comfy sofas and a dining table; the terrace on the first floor a loggia and seating area among the statement plants; the next up has the plunge pool and, on the top, a sun terrace with bamboo shading.

Bedrooms have eclectic art, embroidered bedspreads and lovely views, the bathrooms (most with showers, one with a bath) have delicious-smelling soaps and lotions. You’re in the heart of the town yet curiously there’s very little noise.

Olhão Townhouse - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Having everything on your doorstep, or within walking distance – buying the freshest fish straight from the sea
  • Feeling like a cherished guest in this much-loved family home – it's the antithesis of a sterile holiday place
  • Being near to some of the best beaches in the Algarve for glorious days on the sands, or boat trips to the islands
Olhão Townhouse - Gallery

You should know

  • There's only one parking space (not guaranteed) and other parking close by – come by train, it's excellent
  • Two of the bedrooms share a bathroom

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Pricing

Nightly price
from £992
Weekly price
from £6950
Damage deposit
£500
1 House for 12
From £99214 beds7 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: New Listing! 2026 dates available on Special Offer - walk to beach and restaurants.....catch the ferry to one of the islands...this is fine living at it's very best!

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Private chef available.

Reviews

This beautifully restored and stylish home wraps you into its embrace and shares a myriad of treasures with you. Relaxing on the terrace with breathtaking views across the rooftops towards the sea whilst just-caught fish sizzles on the barbecue, one can’t imagine a more perfect retreat. Just heavenly.
Inspected Tamar Sawday's Inspector

Peter, Bradford

We were lucky enough to spend a few days at this newly restored stunning home in the centre of Olhao with a group of friends. The house really is breathtaking and filled with wonderful treasures which have been collected by the owners. But - the star of the show has to be the roof terrace with breathtaking views across the rooftops towards the sea - watching the flamingoes coming in to land in the lagoon was something that we will never forget. If you have the chance, book it!


Location

The neighbourhood

Explore the town, the old fisherman's quarter with its warren of whitewashed houses, pick up just-caught fish and seafood, take a ferry across to one of the islands, or explore the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve with its pristine stretches of sand, a crystal-clear lagoon and tidal marshlands – birdwatchers can spot over 200 species of waterbirds. You have a choice of restaurants.

Local points of interest from Tamar Ferguson

  • You are in the centre of the wonderfully diverse market town of Olhão with its incredible seafood and Moorish-style architecture.
  • Olhão Fish Market is the largest in the Algarve - enjoy the daily seafood auctions and stock up on just-caught and picked produce.
  • You are next to the Fia Formosa, a protected nature park which is a haven for birdwatching and nature lovers.
  • Catch a ferry to one of the many unspoilt islands for a true Robinson Crusoe experience.
  • Stock up on local pottery - the renowned Casa Cubista designs are made in Olhão.
  • Catch the train to Vila Real de Santo Portugal and hop on the ferry across the river Guadiana in Spain - remember the 1 hour time difference!