The Manoir

São Romão, Algarve
Self-catering
+44 (0)7903 864357
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Per night
€500 - €850
Per week
€3500 - €5950

8 beds

Bedroom

6 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 12

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

In a commanding position surrounded by private land, this old manor house is excellently equipped and ideal for a big family holiday

Per night
€500 - €850
Per week
€3500 - €5950

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

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€500 - €850 per night

€3500 - €5950 per week

The Experience

Up the hill, along the winding track, through the olive and almond groves to a splendid old house in generous grounds with long views across the valley. Inside you’ll find beamed ceilings, good art and sculptures and masses of space. A large open plan living and dining room has a stone fireplace (logs provided) and the table will be set for when you arrive: a welcome hamper has local hams, cheeses, bread and bottles of wine.

Bedrooms (three on the ground floor, two under the eaves) are roomy with lovely linen and antiques. Cooking together is easy with a warming Aga and a wooden table for prepping – or you can hire a private chef. Above here there’s a mezzanine, perfect for teenagers, with a sofa, smart TV and twin bedroom with bathroom.

The garden wraps around the house so you can follow (or hide from) the sun. Organise yoga and Tai chi sessions out here, or Shiatsu massages; the new yoga shala overlooks olive groves. Enjoy evenings under the covered dining area with barbecue and table tennis.

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We think you'll love

  • Having so much space inside and out - there are loads of places to hide
  • Spending a day in the sunshine, lolling in the pool, reading in the shade, feeling relaxed
  • Going to the Saturday fish market in Loulé and picking up something amazing for the barbecue (you need to get there early)
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You should know

  • You will meet two friendly miniature goats outside
  • The gardener will be in and out of the garden and the housekeeper will come mid-week to refresh things
  • There are quite a few different levels in the house and garden

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
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • 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

Pricing

Nightly price
from €500
Weekly price
from €3500
Damage deposit
€250
1 House for 12
From €5008 beds6 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 7 nights in high season. Short breaks available.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Restaurants 10-min walk. Private chef available - please ask Tamar for more details.

Reviews

Gather the clans and come here. For sunshine, peace and quiet, a full-size pool, dreamy views, lovely walks and shady places to rest. Even in horrid weather you'll feel happy here with a roaring fire going and lots of interesting artwork, good food and much comfort.
Inspected Nicola Sawday's Inspector

Jonas, Hamburg

We just came back from our second stay at this incredible villa – and we’re still just as in love with it as the first time. The garden is full of beautiful details and lush plants, the goats add a peaceful charm, and the house managers are some of the kindest people we've met. The whole place has such a calm, grounding energy – perfect to slow down and truly relax. A rare spot that instantly feels like home. Already dreaming of our next visit.


Jonas, Hamburg

The Manoir is magical! The gardens, the setting in nature and your wonderful choice of art makes this a peaceful retreat....Friendships grow....laughter fills the home and the whole family felt relaxed and renewed after our stay with you. We cannot imagine anywhere nicer and we will be back. This really is Heaven on Earth.


Antonio, Madrid

Everything was spectacular! You have a beautiful home which has been decorated with lots of love and so much consideration – everything that we could possibly need had been thought of. The Manoir really is fantastic and so well done on a brilliant achievement. Edourda and her husband (Manuel) were so kind to us during our stay. We are definitely thinking of coming again in the summer when we can take advantage of the pool and spectacular surroundings. We really can’t recommend highly enough to other guests. Heavenly.


Karen, Skipton

We are a group of very close friends (all over 60!) who have stayed at the Manoir now for a week in October for the past 3 years and are already booking for next year. The Manoir is absolutely perfect for our annual get together and we really can't imagine staying anywhere else. Momme (the chef) cooks a meal on the one of the evenings which is a real treat. It really is just perfect.


Location

The neighbourhood

A 10-minute stroll will take you to Sao Ramao for a restaurant, bar and shop. The beach at Fusetta is a 20-minute drive and here you'll find excellent fish restaurants and boat trips to deserted islands - take a picnic and stay all day, the boat will fetch you in the evening. You're half way between Faro and Loulé (15 mins to both) and good local taxi drivers happy to take you in and back.

Local points of interest from Tamar Ferguson

  • The Manoir is set in an elevated position between the coast and mountains close to the market towns of Loule and Sao Bras. Loule has a daily covered market which spills onto the surrounding streets on Saturdays. Perfect for fish, seafood and local produce
  • Enjoy yoga or shiatsu whilst staying with us - our Yoga Shala peeps across the Olive Groves towards the coast. Linne is a qualified therapist and is fluent in most European languages.....We can tailor make your experience.......
  • Visit Porches Pottery where you can watch the ladies hand painting their fired plates and bowls. The Pottery also has wonderful cafe with plenty of baked treats!
  • You can purchase organic home made produce via our honesty box! Momme - a local chef has put together some seasonal menus that he is happy to cook for you at an excellent rate! Have a night off and be spoiled by us.
  • You can enjoy yoga and tai chi classes in our newly built yoga shala. Where better to relax and unwind with breathtaking views across the olive groves towards the coast.
  • There is a lovely restaurant bar and restaurant just a 10 minute walk from the Manoir