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Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Tavira, Algarve
  • Hell's Pool
    14 min drive
  • Tavira Castle
    16 min drive
  • Old Town
    18 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Double room

1 Queen Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River

Nestled in a beautiful secluded valley, near to the village of Santa Catarina and 20 minutes drive from the historic town of Tavira and its golden beaches.
Ria Joia sleeps 4 comfortably with one double bedroom, and one twin bedroom with bunk beds. The house has been furnished with comfort in mind and bathed in light with double height wooden ceilings, all the linen is 100% cotton and proudly made in Portugal.
Summer guests will appreciate the air conditioning in the double bedroom and lounge. Tiled with locally made terracotta tiles and beautiful Portuguese stone in the bathrooms. This is an owner managed property, so we are around if needed! Come and live an authentic Algarvean country life!
Ria Joia is in the glass cutters village, in a valley that time has wonderfully forgotten. For 8 months of the year the beautiful São Bras do Alportel river winds its way around the bottom of the garden.
There are so many wonderful walks to explore, and in the spring seek out wild orchids, lupins, and irises. Try and catch a glimpse of the bright yellow Golden Oriole birds, Nightingales, eagles and many other amazing flora and fauna.
Enjoy a cooling dip, overlooking the river bed, in our 7m by 4m swimming pool, or find a cool place to sit and read in the one and a half acre garden under one of many olive, carob or citrus trees. There is unlimited, high-speed satellite internet access, provided by Starlink, (perfect for digital nomads and all!)
Private on site parking, smart TV with digital streaming platform access.
We take bookings throughout the year,
come and enjoy a warmer winter, sample some of the Algarve's 3000 hours of sunshine!

Property manager

Jacaranda Holidays
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 153420/AL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall and Olhao Municipal Market. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tavira, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Hell's Pool - 14 min drive
  • Tavira Castle - 16 min drive
  • Roman Bridge - 17 min drive
  • Old Town - 18 min drive
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 30 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Luis do Prego - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪O Constantino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lagar Mesquita - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vela 2 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O Forno - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Feel welcomed at our newly built cottage-Jewel in the River located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Hell's Pool, Tavira Living Science Center and Terra Estreita Beach. Barril Beach and Praia do Homem Nu are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kleinod im Hinterland
Wir hatten als Familie eine Wunderbare Woche in dem Haus. Angie und Jonny waren sehr zuvorkommende und angenehme Gastgeber. Wir werden wiederkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Is it possible to give 6 stars?
Our first holiday in Portugal and it has inspired us to go back again, and again! Staying at Ria Joia was absolutely amazing, such a beautiful home in an idyllic setting. If you yearn for peace and quiet with a touch of luxury, this house has it and more! And a special mention to Angie and Johnny, just the nicest genuine people, thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quiet villa
Lovely villa and pool. Everything we needed was there. Beds very comfy. 25 mins away from Tavira where there were bars, restaurants, beach etc. Hosts were very discreet but helpful if needed
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and superb hosts
An idyllic location in the hills near Tavira. Absolutely loved our stay in this property. Angie and Johnny could not have done more to make our impromptu family holiday one to cherish. Such a tastefully developed holiday home in a stunning natural environment that comes complete with its own orchard and a special guy named Paddy. Would give 6 stars if I could.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and owners
Well equipped, lovely and peaceful and very nice owners. Thoughtful design and everything you need. Quite remote so 20-25 mins drive to supermarket and restaurants - good roads though. Car essential. Closest town is Tavira which is very nice. Well recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous location nice property
This is a lovely villa in a quiet and beautiful location in the bend of a river (dry in summer as are a lot of rivers in the Algarve) looking out to the mountains Angela and Jonny are on site and great hosts, discreet and knowledgeable. Good recommendations for eating out and things to see and do in this beautiful and much quieter area of the Algarve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöne Lage
Unser Aufenthalt war einfach wunderbar. Die Lage ist traumhaft, die Gastgeber total aufmerksam und hilfsbereit, alles sauber und für erholsame Tage perfekt wenn man dem Trubel entfliehen möchte. Für größere Kinder ist lediglich das Kinderzimmer etwas klein ausgefallen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anatol H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house
The house is in a quiet location, Its very relaxing to take walks. The house is very clean, The kitchen is well equiped, we spent our time very well, we would recommend and would happily come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful riverside hideaway.
We spent 2 wonderful weeks at Ria Joia and were made very welcome by our fabulous hosts. A beautiful house, cosy comfortable and well equipped we felt at home from the moment we arrived. The setting is stunning, peaceful gardens beside the riverbank provided a lovely place to sit and relax. In a secluded valley with lovely walks all around. A great place to stay and relax. Perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D., Bude Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little piece of heaven
From the moment we first had contact with the property owners to the moment we left they were super professional extremely helpful and lovely people who couldn’t do enough to make our stay the most enjoyable and relaxing ever. Lovely well furnished and comfortable accommodation with everything you could need included and anything else you need? Just ask!! Amazing hospitality
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful small house. Angie and Johnny, very kind and responsive
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil heaven!
A truly lovely villa with beautiful countryside surrounding it. Peaceful & quiet - so nice to be able to sit and listen to the birds by day and under the stars in the evening. Really well equipped villa, with superb hosts on hand.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed A., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a peaceful setting
We loved our stay at this property, the owners were very accommodating and helpful. The house was very clean and decorated very tastefully and has a lovely swimming pool which our boys loved using. The location is not very far from Tavira and a short drive to a number of amazing beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and best-in-class landlords
We (2 adults and 2 kids) have had three weeks in this lovely property. It is very well equipped with a remarkeble degree of dedication for the interior. A big plus (while having ~33degrees outside) where the pool and the two A/Cs in the house. Angie and Jonny were very kind and helpful in arranging everything for us. In short, you can book this location if you are looking for something quite outside of the usual tourist spots…
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Lage
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Im Haus war alles vorhanden was man als Familie benötigt.Die Lage des Hause war traumhaft, alle haben es sehr genossen. Portugal wird sicher noch mal unser Urlaubsziel.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein wunderbarer Ort
Wir vier hatten eine wunderbare Woche in der Wohnung, Pool und Umgebung! Bestimmt kommen wir wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danail B., Brussels, Belgium

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
It has been a perfect escape from our busy city life, a great discovery of the back country and surroundings, although not away from the coast and even from Spain. The house has been perfect for our needs and we felt like home during the two weeks. Angie and her family have been so welcoming! Because of the heat wave those days, it was like real summer, one more unexpected gift in the spring time for us.. Recommend it and would gladly come back there
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Haus in ruhiger Umgebung
Wir haben 10 sehr entspannte Tage verbracht. Das Haus, sowie das Grundstück waren blitzsauber, ausgestattet mit neuwertigen Möbeln, geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wir haben uns so sehr wohl gefühlt und die Ruhe genossen. Der Pool war eines der Highlights. Die Familie war sehr gastfreundlich und half uns mit allen Dingen, die wir benötigt haben. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt und würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Newport ..Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Just returned from a weeks stay at this property..we were met by Angie upon arrival and have to say she was a great host..she showed us around and gave us plenty of useful tips for our stay...the property is clean modern and spacious and is set in an absolutely great location where you can relax and just take life easy ..outside area was also spacious and getting in the pool in March a real bonus..whilst the nights are still a bit fresh the TV with Amazon prime and Netflix are also a big bonus and pop your head outside to see the clearest skies and stunning stars..thanks for everything Angie we had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mhairi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful peaceful Relaxing
Very well appointed home, Very comfortable, Loved having the pool and this area was very relaxing. Fantastic hosts willing to help with anything. Lovely peaceful setting up in the hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location perfect property
We enjoyed a wonderful holiday at Ria Joia. The cottage is situated in a beautiful, secluded location offering peaceful relaxation combined with excellent views. Ria Joia is fully equipped with everything you need to ensure a comfortable stay plus those added personal touches that raised it just that little bit higher than most. Hosts Angie and Jonny could not have been more friendly or helpful. Thanks to you both for making our stay everything we hoped it would be. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darci J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfortable country living.
We were looking for a quiet place in the country and Ria Joia was perfect for us! It is a beautiful new extension with all the comforts one would want. It is in a lovely setting just outside a small village with views of the hills and the river bed. We especially enjoyed hiking through the hills and then coming back for a refreshing dip in the pool. Thanks Angie and Jonny! We had a great time :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect hideaway
We fully relaxed and got away from our busy lives here. The house is comfortable and really well equipped, even had a PlayStation! Wifi was great. Coming from Cornwall the beaches weren’t important to us, we just wanted to jump in and out of the pool all day! Whilst hidden away in a really quiet rural setting, getting to Tavira by car was easy. The hosts were great, so much knowledge and nothing was too much trouble. We loved our week here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jacaranda Holidays

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I have lived in Portugal for 25 years. After visiting on holiday from the UK, returning to live here seemed the obvious thing to do! I have always felt so at home here and now have most of my family living nearby, which is wonderful.
I and my friend run Jacaranda Holidays, looking after guests and rental properties. Its a real pleasure to apply all that I have learnt, over the last 20 years in the holiday business, to give our own guests at home a holiday to remember. We are really looking forward to welcoming you to our special corner of the world!

Why they chose this property

My partner and I fell in love with our property and the village 18 years ago. We have just come to the end of a long road renovating our own house and the new Ria Joia rental cottage.
We have taken special care, to use national or local products, where possible. The bathroom is furnished with a beautiful grey stone mined in Portugal. We made a trip to the factory, in the middle of the country, to choose and purchase it. All the rest of the house has locally made and widely renowned Sta. Catarina (6 km away) terracotta floor tiles.
I purchased all the linen and towels in Vila Real Sto. Antonio. This large town is the centre for linen sales in the Algarve, all of the produce is made in Portugal and shipped to all corners of the globe. We are very proud that our linen and beach and bathroom towels are all of such great quality.
Come and try it out!

What makes this property unique

There is a wonderful peace to our valley. I call it 'the land that time forgot'! Once here it's possible to leave any schedules and time concerns behind. For travellers who would like to benefit from some local knowledge, we are on hand to answer any questions or suggest a great day out. Algarve's beautiful beaches are a 20 minute drive from Ria Joia, Zoomarine and water parks are 40 minutes away. For those who don't wish to leave the area, there are many hiking trails and local swimming holes to explore.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

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