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2 bedroom townhouse with roof terace and garden in the historic centre of Silves

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Silves, Faro District
  • Silves Cathedral
    5 min walk
  • Silves Municipal Archaeological Museum
    5 min walk
  • Silves Castle
    6 min walk
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    47 min drive

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About the area

Silves

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Silves, within a 5-minute walk of Silves Cathedral and Silves Municipal Archaeological Museum. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Benagil Beach and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Carvoeiro Beach.

What's nearby

  • Silves Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silves Castle - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Cross of Portugal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Slide and Splash Water Park - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 22 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 8 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snack Bar Lendas & Mitos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marisqueira Rui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café da Se - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mosaiko - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Duetto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

2 bedroom townhouse with roof terace and garden in the historic centre of Silves

Welcome to Sunny Silves and our renovated townhouse! Enjoy the sun on your rooftop terrace or in the peace of a secluded garden with old stone walls and fruit trees. Explore the charming historic town of Silves on your doorstep. Nature walks, in the hills, begin a kilometer away and the coastline and beaches, are a short 15 kilometer drive to the south

Our property consists of 2 recently renovated town houses in the centre of Silves. Each house has a private terrace but they also share a common courtyard and garden.

Your house is the first one. It has a front door on the street and also direct access to the common courtyard. It has a hall, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, living space with open kitchen and a laundry area. From your private rooftop terrace you can enjoy the view. and sunbathe. You can also have a meal outside in the courtyard or relax in the garden.

The historic centre is on your doorstep. Silves is a small town on a hill. Above is the old Moorish castle (once the capital of the Algarve) and below the Arade river. There are monuments and many charming restaurants and cafés, but the city is calm compared to the nearby coast.

Only a short drive brings you to the Southern coast. There are a few long flat sandy expanses but mainly cliffs, intimate beaches and pretty villages.

Directly north of Silves begin the foothills of the Sierra de Monchique. It is a beautiful place for nature walks and one feels quickly away from everything.

PRACTICAL DETAILS

There are no parking restrictions, with a bit of luck you should be able to park on the road close to the house.

Nearest small shop and café about 100 meters

Nearest supermarket, 800 meters

There is internet but no TV

In October 2023 I installed a heat pump system in the living area and kitchen which does both heating and air conditioning. In the bedrooms there are electric radiators and fans.


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property manager

Thylbert Gheyselinck

Languages

Dutch, English, French, Portuguese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 538 sq ft (50 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
This property uses wind and solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

2 bedroom townhouse with roof terace and garden in the historic centre of Silves Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

beverly z., Newtown, CT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, cute town
The apartment was exactly as it was described. The outdoor space was lovely. We had a minor issue the first day and our host, Thyl, arrived to address it within five minutes. He was wonderfully informative about the town and was very helpful with recommendations. Thyl also does tours and we thoroughly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Maurice M.

Sweet Silves
Good location with pretty garden and rooftop deck. Apartment itself was basic but practical. Host lives nearby and is very responsive. Wifi was unstable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Feel all the comforts of home in Silves
Welcoming and accommodating host, lovely garden and roof top terrace. The house included everything we needed to feel at home. We felt very much a part of our neighbourhood. Silves is a beautiful unspoiled town.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vimbai M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely lovely
The apartment is in a lovely quiet village. The roof top garden is very accessible and perfect for breakfast it a drink in the evening. There’s a light there so it was just perfect for us. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We loved our stay is Silves. Thyl's townhouse and garden are even better than the online pictures. Tucked away behind a gate on one of Portugal's old cobblestone streets you'll find one of two well equipped, spacious and cozy townhouses. But it is the backyard garden that was idealic ! Flowering vines and citrus trees, lawn chairs to lounge in and a roof top garden, perfect for breakfast or evenings with a panoramic view of the surrounding village. Thyl was available at all times for any questions or tips...we highly recommend this location !!

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property with lovely shady garden right in silves not far from the castle
Thyl is very nice and helpful property was comfortable apart from the double bed ( mattress hard) could have done with a microwave but still had a wonderful time

8/10 Good

Guillermina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silves Apt 24
We had a great time in Silves. Thyl is a fantastic host, and we loved many things about the town and the house. The town is very charming, and there are truly excellent restaurants. The market was also fun, with the best oranges I have ever tasted. The house had a fantastic garden and the terrace, pictured in the listing, is also very agreeable. We had two problems: the main bed was very uncomfortable and shaky, it was impossible to move without waking up my partner, and viceversa. The other problem is privacy: the guests in the other apartment (sharing a garden) must walk by bedroom windows in order to get in and out of the house. I woke up one morning being watched by four teenagers, which was kind of creepy. It is hard to prevent something like that happen if you want to sleep with the window partially open, since there is no AC, but what else can you do? I was sorry that these two things bothered me, because I liked the house and the town, and did have a good time. Something people should know is that the nearest beaches were very crowded. We ended up driving almost an hour, but the beaches we found then were breathtakingly beautiful. Ocean is very cold even in August.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
We loved staying in this Duplex in Silves. Thyl the owner was very helpful. Gave us great tips about where to go and what he would recommend doing. The Duplex had everything you need to make your stay very confortable. The backyard was so beautiful and very private. Enjoyed dinner in the picnic area a couple of nights. The views from our private varanda were breath taking. Cafe's restaraunts, and shops were all walking distsnce about 5 minutes. Would definately come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin R.

Very helpful host, great location, lovely backyard
Thylbert was super! When my husband banged his leg on the table just when we arrived he rushed to get a bag of ice and drove me to the pharmacy to get Tylenol (it was a really big bump!). He was not only helpful but we had some fun conversations with him and we truly hope our paths cross again. The place is in a great location near to everything, the kitchen was one of the best equipped kitchens we visited during our stay in Portugal , the place is clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the beautiful shared backyard garden while sitting in the shade of orange and lemon trees. Occasional there was a fellow traveler from the Appartement next door in the back yard which only lead to further great conversations. The place is equipped with a washing machine, and again is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Warren C.

Absolutely beautiful home and property!
We've stayed in many rentals in several countries, and this was easily one of our favorites. The house is very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The shared garden is beautiful (full of citrus and fig trees). We especially loved the private rooftop garden, perfect for stargazing at night and enjoying sunny days in Silves. The host is very helpful, yet respectful of your privacy. If you're planning on visiting the Algarve, this is the place for you. We only wished we'd arranged to stay longer. Definitely a slice of heaven on earth!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Excellent accommodation, friendly host
Very good, would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing break in the Algarve
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

Great appartment in central location
Silves is lovely and away from the hum drum of the big tourist spots. The appartment is in a great central location and the host is really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Little gem
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay -the property is superb - Thyl is a great host. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location, well equipped property
Great info pack with all the details we needed for easy orientation. Lovely welcome pack in the fridge. Bedrooms quite small but sufficient. Enjoyed the roof terrace at sunset. We'd certainly choose this property again. Thank you, Thyl!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location agréable et calme prés du château
Logement agréable, bien équipé et assez vaste pour 4 personnes. On descend assez vite au centre ville et il est assez facile de se garer a proximité. Suggestion : quelques assiettes de plus et surtout un micro-ondes serait apprécié. Merci au propriétaire qui a été tres réactif lors de la panne du lave-linge
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Toll!
Wir haben uns rundum wohl gefühlt! Alles bestens!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Godje J., Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen
Das Häuschen war mit allem ausgestattet, was man benötigt. Auch Putzmittel gab es (!). Der Vermieter Thyl ist freundlich, sehr hilfsbereit und kommuniziert offen. Der Garten und die Dachterrasse sind ein Traum - wenn die Sonne scheint. Leider gab es ein paar Regentage, dann ist die Wohnung etwas kühl. Aber es gibt Heizgeräte.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Birgitte H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Really pleasant stay
Very nice appartment, everything was as promised, all the small details (soap, washing supplies, milk, beer etc) were taken care of, and the appartment was extremely clean and well maintained. Thyl was very helpful and friendly and seemed very forthcoming. This was our second stay in one of Thyls appartments, and we would definitely come back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

JEREMY B., FRANCE

Disliked: Cleanliness
Séjour correct, sans plus...
Agréable accueil de la part du propriétaire. La ville (village) de Silves est plaisant à visiter, la location étant à quelques minutes du centre. Centres commerciaux à proximité. Voilà pour les points positifs. Maintenant, cherchant un cadre verdoyant, il est difficile (voire, impossible) d'en profiter lorsque les deux logements sont occupés, l'intimité n'étant plus au rendez-vous. Quant au toit terrasse, il doit être très agréable en dehors de la période estivale, car, impossible d'y mettre un parasol (celui-ci pouvant s'envoler) et par voie de conséquence, la chaleur n'est pas tenable. La location (spartiate et vétuste) reste dans son jus, il ne faut pas être regardant. Les chaises ne sont pas exploitables, la planche à repasser rouillée, la propreté de la SDB (moisissures) n'est pas à la hauteur, le ménage n'est pas fait en profondeur. Le propriétaire en a été informé lors de notre départ. Le logement est sombre, cependant, lors des fortes températures, les chambres emmagasinent tout de même la chaleur... Un inventaire devrait être fait par le propriétaire sur la vaisselle et la batterie de cuisine afin de renouveler certains éléments. Bref, un point de chute correct mais en dessous de ce que les photos et les commentaires pouvaient nous laisser espérer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbare Algarve
Lage der Wohnung zentral für Ausflüge in alle Richtung. Fantastische Küstenwanderwege mit traumhaftem Blick. Die Algarve ist Genuss pur!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

HERVE M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sejour agréble, hote sympathique
La location bénéficie d'une bonne situation pour visiter l'ouest de l'Algarve. Le logement est propre. Le propriétaire de bon conseil que ce soit pour les visites à faire ou les restaurants. Un excellent séjour
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very nice host
Place is really a perfect location to explore Silves and the surroundings, including the Algarve coast. Also the place itself is very nice, clean, just as described on the platform. And as if that wasn’t enough, Thyl is a very friendly host, and always helpful when needed. Would love to come one day again :)
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britt T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super!
Sowohl die Unterkunft wie auch der Wirt waren super!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Een oase in een fraaie stad
Thyl is een goede gastheer. De woning is ruim, ligt in het oude centrum, heeft een fijn dakterras en een fraaie tuin met mandarijn- en citroenbomen. Zon en schaduw dus. Mooi kasteel en schitterende kerk op loopafstand, ook een Lidl. Veel terrassen om iets te eten en te drinken. Silves is zeer de moeite waard.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ferias
Adorei a estadia .Tudo Cinco estrelas