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The perfect getaway secluded location with pool on terrace.

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TV, fireplace, books, stereo

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Monchique, Faro District
  • Monchique Biopark
    1 min walk
  • Monchique Thermal Springs
    4 min walk
  • Misericordia de Monchique Church
    7 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM)
    21 min drive

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Villa in Monchique: Perfect Retreat with Private Pool

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5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (3)
The price is AU$1,006
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Villa in Monchique: Perfect Retreat with Private Pool

About the area

Caldas de Monchique

Located in Monchique, this cottage is in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Monchique Biopark and Monchique Thermal Springs. .This family-friendly cottage is 13.3 mi (21.4 km) from Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Rocha Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Monchique Biopark - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Monchique Thermal Springs - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Alferce - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Foia Mountain - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Algarve International Autodrome Raceway - 24 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Portimao Station - 22 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Velochique - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante O Castelo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Luar da Fóia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Snack-Bar O Recanto - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The perfect getaway secluded location with pool on terrace.

The Stonehouse is a converted 2 bedroom detached farm house nestled in the hillside with private swimming pool and secluded south facing terrace with a panoramic view across tree tops towards Portimão, where the sea can be seen glistening on the horizon, yet is just minutes from the quaint market town of Monchique offering all the local amenities, restaurants, cafes, bars and free internet access in the internet Espacao and Library. Monchique has the added benefit of being only a 25-minute drive from the South Coast Beaches, or approximately 45 minutes from the more secluded and picturesque West Coast Beaches.
The Stonehouse offers comfort, space, character and as much seclusion as you desire. Restaurants and traditional bars are a few minutes’ drive away or make use of the stone BBQ on the terrace or fully equipped kitchen.
Entering through the kitchen to the spacious living room with dining table, 4 dining chairs, sofa, 2 armchairs, TV, Cd player & wood burning stove you can continue to enjoy the panoramic view.
Adjacent to the fully equipped kitchen which has a full electric cooker, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, Iron & board is a further bedroom which can accommodate 2 further people, either as a Double, Twin, or Single.
Downstairs is the main bedroom (5ft wide bed) & bathroom (bath with shower over bath) toilet and basin, also housing a washing machine. All ground floor windows are fitted with fly screens.
Across the terrace is a small private swimming pool, perfect for cooling off on those gloriously hot sunny days! or just relax and enjoy the view in the shade of the old olive tree.
A patio table, parasol, 4 chairs, 4 sun loungers and stone BBQ are provided. Terraced gardens with washing line. Hillside secluded location with stunning view.
Car parking space alongside of house.
For the winter months there is a log fire and oil filled radiators.
There is a weekly maid service.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark & Sharon Jenkins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 61973/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JEAN-PIERRE R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour à Monchique
Points positifs : -Tres joli emplacement avec une superbe vue sur la montagne et mer. -Endroit calme. -Maison avec du caractere. -Documentations sur la region particulierement fournies. Points negatifs : -Check in sans presence physique (merci beaucoup à la dame qui nous a guide) pour 2 semaines de sejour. La 1ere fois que cela survient avec Abritel. -La chambre du 1er etage n'est pas equipee des rideaux necessaires pour une chambre à coucher. -La terrasse est en mauvais etat : transats en mauvais etat,eclairage manquant pour diner dehors. -La piscine ne permet pas de nager; c'est un bassin.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nestled in peace
The property is set over looking the southern coast and picturesque mountain range. It’s the perfect place for a calm and peaceful stay. The house has all the amenities including a pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Great location, great house, pool and terrace. Amazing views. Everything you need for a relaxing stay away from the masses. Good for exploring other places too. Excellent food in Monchique. Excellent communication with the owners.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nono S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiétude
A lovely villa with a pool, situated in a tranquil location offering stunning panoramic views. While the house is charming, it could benefit from some furniture renovations, especially in the bedrooms, and the addition of air conditioning for the summer months.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property super quiet and private
Exactly as described only better! Great location for shopping, restaurants, short drive to the beach. Couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

bill b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house the view was spectacular
Good
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday property
This is a great property as described - the location is very peaceful and overlooks the hills down to the coastline. Has all facilities and equipment needed, whether it's a quiet stay or active holiday. Pool is plenty big enough for a quick cool down and the outside area is very useful. Monchique is close enough for a 10 minute taxi ride with several restaurants. We walked to a pizza place (around 20 minutes) but make sure it's before sunset! Highly recommended to stay here.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and peaceful
The property was exactly as described so there were no unexpected surprises. The property was in quiet peaceful location on a hillside with great views over the countryside all the way to the coast. The kitchen was well appointed with plenty of utensils. The pool was not large but was ideal and very welcome to cool off in during the day. Even the the house seemed remote the village of Monichique was only 10 minutes drive where there is a supermarket which has everything you need for you stay.There are restaurants and here too. Communications withe Mark and Sharon were fast and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve T., SCOTTER

Liked: Cleanliness
The Stonehouse
What a fantastic place to get away from everyday life & enjoy the peace & beautiful setting that the Stonehouse offers. Very well equipped with everything you need & spotlessly clean. Ana Paula who lives locally takes great pride in the upkeep of both interior & outside on the patio terrace. The directions we received from Mark & Sharon were easily followed & accurate. Definitely would like to revisit with a huge thank you to Mark &Sharon & of course to the lovely Ana Paula who is fantastic
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ian M.

Very poorly equipped and uncomfortable
Bed consisted of hard mattress on a board. No proper sleep for two weeks. Incomplete mosquito nets. Worn out cooker. Broken and cheap terrace equipment. Broken kettle.the list goes on. Dangerous stairs. Not suitable for discerning renters. Not recommended
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Lovely quiet getaway
This is a great little house for a getaway. It is a short drive from the town of Monchique and the views from the terrace are truly gorgeous. Pool was small but is all you need really, unless you want to start swimming lengths! The lounge was comfy and kitchen perfectly adequate. Kept in a lovely condition. Main bedroom is downstairs next to the bathroom and with plenty of hanging space and drawers. Only criticism would be the bed is very hard. If you are wanting nightlife, bars etc then this isn't the place for you but if you want peace and quiet, great views and a real sense of this part of Portugal then this is a top choice. Easy drive from Faro Airport makes life easy as well. highly recommended and hope to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Penelope (Penny) T., Vancouver, Canada

Peaceful place with spectacular views, away from the crowds
The house is spacious and nicely furnished with a wonderful outside patio and private pool. There are lots of interesting places to visit nearby and for those who like to walk a good choice of trails, both in the hills and on the nearby coast. Provisions for self catering can be found in Monchique or in some of the towns close by. Weather was very warm for our stay, and the greenery and shade around the house kept it comfortable, and cool enough for sleeping .
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L., Sydney Mines, NS

Loved it!
My husband and I spent 4 nights at the Stonehouse during our 2 week trip around the southern part of Portugal. The only complaint I have is that we didn't have enough time here. We did several day trips i.e. to Albuferia for a cruise, to Salema, etc. It was about 40 minutes to these sites. Then we got to return the Stonehouse to relax for the evening to relax. The nearby town of Monchique had a grocery store so we stocked up on what we needed there. We had an evening meal in the town a couple of nights. Meals were delicious and reasonably priced. Sadly, I don't have the names of the places we choose. My bad....The house had everything we needed to prepare meals if we chose to. So much information in the binders at the house about local attractions, maps, restaurants. Those were an excellent resource. The house is in a very quiet location. I honestly wasn't sure our GPS knew what it was doing when we were first heading there. But we were rewarded at the end of the drive. I would recommend this location for a couple looking for a quiet relaxing visit to the area. The outdoor seating area and pool were just so perfect with the lovely view of the valley below. I can't say enough positive things. I would love to go back someday. We shall see. Thank you to Mark & Sharon for offering this place to travelers to this area. We certainly enjoyed our time at the Stonehouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Maria G.

lovely and calm house in the hills with perfect view on the ocean
We stayed one weekend at this very lovely and calm house in the hills nearby Caldas de Monchique and it was wonderful. The house itself has a very comfortable king size bed and another room with two single beds, a beautiful decorated living room with a chimney, a bathroom with tub and washing-machine and a very nice terrasse (where we spend most of the time) with a breathtaking view on the hills and the ocean plus a BBQ-place, pool and an olive tree placed in the middle. The kitchen has all kinds of dishes/cutlery you need but you should bring your own oil, spices etc. with you. It is small but worked perfectly out for us to prepare yummy meals. The hosts wrote us a lot of information and there are several books with information about the hosue itself and the surrounding area. Mark and Sharon and are very friendly and helpful. The contact (email) was very personally and profesional at the same time. We started to relax the moment we step onto the terrasse. It is perfect for kids (including child safety at the indoor stairs), we did a nice walk of 1,5 h to Caldas de Monchique, lots of BBQ and enjoyed the impressive starry sky with shooting stars at night. Best regards and thanks again for having had us! Hope we can return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Tim L., UK

Pleasant
We had a pleasant stay. The location and the terrace area is very nice, but inside the house could perhaps use some updating. The lounge and main bedroom are spacious. The second bedroom got very hot [it was 38c each day], and the kitchen had minimal counter space and a small fridge. More toilet rolls, bin liners, etc were needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom C.

A stunning view and perfect solitude.
We loved the Stonehouse and especially the terrace for the view and its tranquility. The pool allowed us to cool off as was frequently needed and we really had no reason to do anything other than enjoy the house and it's near surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful location
We have just spent 12 days at the Stonehouse and loved every minute. It is a lovely cottage in stunning surroundings - very peaceful, amazing views, scents of eucalyptus and orange blossom - just wonderful. The weather was great so we made full use of the lovely patio, garden and pool. I would not hesitate to recommend this villa and monchique.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view and location. Totally relaxing and nice contact. Always again
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter O., Wilhelmshorst

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Lage, altmodisches Ambiente
Schöne Lage, Terrasse mit Olivenbaumschatten, Pool und schönem Ausblick werten dass doch sehr altmodische Interieur mit eingestaubten Kunstblumen und Häkeldecken auf. Perfekte Lage für Ausflüge zu den Küsten der Algarve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet house
⚘😊😊😊⚘
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques S.

vue à couper le souffle, Maison de charme
Emplacement idéal avec une vue à couper le souffleSur la côte de l’Algarve à l’horizon. Une terrasse très agréable pour dîner le soir même si malheureusement les conditions météorologiques n’étaient pas optimales durant notre séjour.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

lucie g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sublime
Magnifique emplacement, Ana Paula est adorable au moindre problème elle venait nous voir pour le régler Je recommande fortement cette maison pour une location de vacance. (Prévoir une voiture pour se déplacer)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

lindsay d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top❤
Super van genoten,mooi basic vakantiewoning met zwembad om af te koelen. Heel vriendelijk ontvangen door paula. Een aanrader 👌
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Teresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Melhor sitio para descansar
Adoramos a casa e a localidade, se o que precisavamos era estar isolados da vida de cidade, este foi sem duvida o sitio melhor que encontramos. A casa não tivemos grandes surpresas uma vez que as fotografias fazem jus a aquilo que é. O caminho é um bocadinho difícil de se fazer a noite pois não o conheciamos e por isso e algo assustador. Um grande obrigado Mark and Sharon
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Sarah G.

Alles ok, aber auch nicht mehr...
Schöne Umgebung, aber sehr speziell eingerichtetes haus. Alles etwas in die Jahre gekommen, an manchen Stellen war es nicht so sauber...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020