Quinta da Relva

As always, a peaceful, low-key haven. We've returned several to times Quinta da Relva to enjoy its simplicity and authenticity, its comfort and its ideal location. In warmer weather the pool is delightful; in cooler weather you can resort to the fireplace. There's easy nearby access to excellent walking, beaches and other outdoorsy things, as well as good restaurants and shopping. A terrific place for a real break.

Quinta de Relva proved to be the perfect location for exploring the the less commercial parts of the Algarve. We enjoyed walking to the top of the Monchique mountain for the stunning view of the coast and the excellent cocktails from the food truck there. The west coast is only an hours drive away and really unspoilt with expansive beaches and a few beach bars - you can hire surf boards and wet suits. We also enjoyed the town of Silves - lots of laid back bars and restaurants. The house itself is stunning - a converted farmhouse with great views from the olive grove terraces and the pool

The Quinta is set in a magical garden with a beautiful pool area and perfect spots for breakfast on the terrace or lunch in the shade with panoramic views. The house itself offers simple amenities but kept beautifully clean by the very obliging housekeeper Amalia. This is a great choice for nature-lovers and those looking for some R&R away from the Algarve crowds.

Beautiful rustic house nestled in the hills near to charming Monchique. Great views down to the south coast, and just a short walk to see the views out to the west. Only 40 minutes drive the beach or a 40 minutes walk to the summit of foia for an ice cream and stunning panoramic views. Wonderful for anyone who needs to recover from daily life, and more so for those interested in exploring new flora and fauna. Private outdoor pool and garden is a big plus too. We'll be back!

Beautiful private villa. Peaceful and relaxing beyond words. The pictures of the house itself don't do it justice - it was much larger and lovelier than we had expected. The only downside was that the pool and the house looses the sun around 5pm, after which it can get chilly. We were there in June and it was chilly the first couple of evenings , although the later evenings were warmer. An positive to that though was that we were able to enjoy fabulous open fires in the huge fireplace.