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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 145000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Silves Cathedral
    20 min walk
  • The Cross of Portugal
    3 min drive
  • Silves Castle
    4 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM)
    16 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

al'Mutamid Suite

1 King Bed

Casablanca Saloon Room

2 Single Beds

Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

Jasmine Suite

2 Single Beds

Palm Tree Suite

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Casablanca Saloon bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Casa de banho 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Shower only

Garden room bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Indoor swimming pool bathroom

Shower only

Jasmine suite bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Palm tree bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes

When the prestigious Swedish writer and journalist Hans Arvid Ostelius chose Cerro de São Miguel as his favorite place to live, and among the various northern European personalities who settled there, there is a Swedish countess who, surrendered to her charms, he went to Silves and acquired the land where, in the 60's, he started the construction of Villa Carlota and where he lived practically until the end of his life.
Among the many famous Scandinavian personalities who have been drawn to this area is the famous Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (3-Oscar winner and Casablanca film icon) who during some of her stays in Silves and Ostelius's house, He has visited Villa Carlota at least 3 times, as well as the famous Danish musician and comedian Victor Borge (long considered one of the greatest and highest paid artists ever).

Property manager

SpringVillas Algarve
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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 and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5254/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silves

Located in Silves, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Benagil Beach and Carvoeiro Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Albufeira Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Silves Cathedral - 20 min walk
  • Silves Castle - 4 min drive
  • Slide and Splash Water Park - 10 min drive
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 19 min drive
  • Rocha Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 11 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Churrasqueira Valdemar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Plazza Caffé - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Marisqueira Rui - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger Ranch - Silves - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Café da Se - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes located?

This family-friendly Silves villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silves Cathedral and Silves Castle. The Cross of Portugal and Silves Pestana Golf are also within 3 miles (5 km). Silves Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa T., Essex, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful gardens
Very spacious property, gardens expansive and very beautiful. Many fruit trees and flowering shrubs. Inside the house was very nicely furnished and plenty of room. All bedrooms nicely furnished and everyone had their own bathroom. One downside was the proximity to a main road so that there was background traffic noise. Silves was a quaint old town and many places to eat and drink.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Óptima semana de ferias
Sabíamos ao que íamos e foi exactamente o que tivemos. Uma bela semana de férias numa casa fantástica!

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Traynor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heated indoor pool, hot-tub for 5!
This is a truly great villa! We stayed for a week over new year 2020, so the heated indoor pool was brilliant and the huge hot tub used everyday! We’re a family of 11 aged 8-88, having a global family reunion so space and facilities were important. We had 2 extra beds added but there was still plenty of space. We visited in winter so the heated indoor pool was wonderful. You can get 4-5 strokes into a length so it’s big enough for a morning swim, but add a few kids and it’s obviously full. Be aware it’s 140cm in the shallow end so too deep for very young kids and there’s no grip along the edges for weak swimmers to hang onto. The outdoor hot tub has 5 seats and was used morning to midnight. Everyone loved it. Spacious gym has loads of natural light, running machine, bike, punch bag, bench press and a few free weights. There are also 4-5 bicycles in the utility room, we didn’t take those out, but they looked to be in good shape. The main house has a lovely open dining room and living room, opening onto a balcony and with a shaded outdoor table round the corner. The kitchen was ok, but a little small for the house, and we did have problems with fuses tripping every time the kettle went on, but we boiled water in a pan and used the coffee machine. One evening we had chef Marisa recommended by the villa, who cooked a huge meal and desserts, which fed us the next day too. All the bedrooms were a good size, nice en suites, hot showers, and new towels all round. The games room is in a separate building, down several steps from the main house, and has a pool table and table tennis, and overlooks the outdoor pool (not heated but looked brilliant for summer) as well as being directly connected to the indoor pool. There’s also a basic small kitchen area with sofas and a dining table right next to the outdoor pool. The games room building also has a bedroom (fairly basic, we got 3 single beds into it) and a nice bathroom, but be sure the configuration works for you. There are lights from the games room up to the house and wifi down there too, but some of the windows didn’t lock well so we didn’t feel comfortable leaving kids on their own. Older teenagers or adults would be fine I’m sure. Finally the grounds are much bigger than I imagined. Kids play area, pond, fruit trees, etc. Photos all accurately show the villa. Very much recommend this villa and the management team.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Amazing villa with fantastic facilities! 5 star
We have just stayed in this villa and all we have to say about it might not be enough do describe how wonderful it is. The entire villa and its plot is very very big. The gardens are huge, beautiful and very well kept. The indoor heated pool is a must, specially for winter season...the hot tub with the city view is really precious. There are lots of entertaining and we used the gym to lost the calories we were gaining with the tasty local food :) The villa is very high quality and with great presentation. Hosts were very kind and professional throughout all our stay. You can reach the town on foot and there are some nice restaurants there. Best villa we've ever stayed so far. Highly recommended. Thank you to Springvillas to make our holidays a dream!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Da Silva Santos E.

Privazidade não foi respeiteda
Um Vila bonita, mas sem privazidade. Sem qualquer aviso e Informação, entrarão as funcionaria nos quartos todos!!!! Durante tode o tempo tevemos o sentimos de ser observados o que não foi agradavel!!! A qualidade dos enchergões não è aceitavel para o preço da casa, toda a gente se queixou de dor nas costa!!! Numa Vila desta qualidade presso são pequenas coisas que fazen a deferessa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Betsy H.

Fantastic vacation!
We just returned from a week at Villa Carlotta. What a wonderful experience! The villa is huge and there was plenty of room for our group of 9 to spread out and relax. The kids enjoyed the heated indoor pool and the play area. We walked into Silves every day and truly enjoyed our stay. Special thanks to Sylvia for accommodating our early check out time!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Beautiful villa looking over to Silves
We were a party of 7, there was plenty of space and enough for three children not to get bored. The outdoor pool was a bit chilly but the indoor pool was lovely and warm, the gym is perfect for working off the extra indulgences!!. I had my birthday and wedding anniversary whilst staying at the villa and upon our return from being out Miguel had very kindly left a bottle of port and a birthday cake ( thank you Miguel). The villa is spacious and has everything you would need for your stay. We had a great time and could not fault out trip, the weather was even perfect for the whole stay. Karen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

herve d.

superbe villa
magnifiques vacances dans cette luxueuse villa avec tous le confort ,la qualité et la grandeur de la propriété. piscine chauffée très appréciée et jardin magnifique avec oranges et citrons à volonté dans le jardin . Merci aux propriétaires bien sympatiques
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Amazing
This villa was recommended by friends who stayed last year. We were two families (four adults, six children). All questions throughout the booking process were answered via email promptly. There was a friendly welcome and a lovely bottle of port. The villa itself is just Amazing. Even better than the pictures. High quality finish and all utensils etc provided. The kids begged to spend the days in the pool. We made traditional lemonade using the lemons on the trees in the gorgeous gardens. Evenings were spend in the casablanca suite playing pool. Overall a first class holiday location.Cannot wait to go again :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Excellent
Villa Carlota was recommended to us by friends who had stayed there last year. Had we seen this amazing Villa advertised we would have thought it was too good to be true. The pictures are everything this beautiful Villa represents and more. The booking and information process with Miguel was a pleasure. We were greeted personally by the owners on our arrival and our hosts left us a lovely departing gift of cake. There were 10 of us on our stay and we were most comfortable. I would definitely come back and recommend Villa Carlota to anyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dora F.

fantastic villa in a perfect location
Villa Carlota looks as it is shown on the photos or even better. We, two families with three and two children, two boys aged 7 , one girl 10 years and two girls 11years stayed there for two weeks. We arrived in the evening and the owners , Miguel, Amélia and José had already prepared a chicken barbecue for us. They also have done the first shopping for us so we were really relaxed when we arrived. They showed us the villa and gave us a bottle of very good port-wine as a welcome present. We all felt very comfortable from the fist minute on. The Villa itself is very spaciously so both families had enough room. We loved the big swimming pool in the garden and the hot jacuzzi after it. The kids loved the indoor pool because the water was quite warm. Some days we just stayed in the villa with its beautiful garden and pool area, played some billiards in the casablanca saloon and enjoyed it. The town of Silves is just a few minutes car drive away. We visited often the local market and bought some fruits , vegetables and fresh fish for the barbecue. Silves is a very nice town with lots of cafes and restaurants. If we had a question or request we just wrote an email to Miguel and Amélia and it was answered between shortest time They recommended us some very good fish restaurants one had even it's own vine yard. Just marvelous. During our stay we visited a lot of different beaches which you could easily reach by the car. Unfortunately the time went too fast and the two weeks were very soon over but we think we will come back soon. We could highly recommend Villa Carlota. The garden with it's fruit trees and and all kind of flowers is well maintained by a very nice gardener who always gave us some fresh collected fruits. Everything in the villa was very clean and in a good condition. It is just a marvelous place to spend outstanding holidays.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Amazing Villa - highly recommended
We have stayed in villas throughout Spain and Portugal over the last 10 years and this villa is definitely our favourite. During the booking process all enquiries were answered promptly and courteously by Miguel. On arrival at the villa we were met and shown around in person. The villa itself is as wonderful as the photos on the website. It is evident that the owners have invested money and attention to detail in the property. Everything was of a high standard. You won't find any wobbly Ikea cupboards here. The layout of the property is fantastic - on a hillside overlooking Silves. I couldn't recommend this villa enough and we hope to return next summer. Thank you for a wonderful holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Johan H.

Great villa, wonderful experience!
We were really impressed with this villa. We stayed in Villa Carlota with 9 people: 6 adults and 3 children(7, 10 and 12 for 7 days). We had an unforgettable holiday! The warm welcome, the birthday cake, the friendliness of the owners, it all contributed to a great week in a beautiful villa. The pictures looked so good, I was a bit scared the reality would be a bit disappointing. But there was no reason to be anxious, it looked even better in reality! The area around the house is very large, as is the villa and the Casablanca room. The garden is well maintained and even provided us with fresh fruits. The different areas also make it a pleasure for a walkabout. With an indoor- and outdoor pool and a jacuzzi, there were enough opportunities to get into the water. The children spent large parts of the days in the pools. And the view from the pool area was magnificient. You can see the whole city of Silves from upthere. Apart from sleeping, we didn't spend much time inside the villa. If the weather is good, you don't have to. But it surely was all very tastfully furnished, well maintained and clean. Although I rather keep it to ourselves, I would recommend this villa to everyone interested. We are already considering coming back next year. Thank you, Eelco
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nicolas t.

séjour inoubliable
2 semaine de rêve dans une villa au delà de nos espérances. Une vue splendide le jaccuzzi à 38° et la piscine à 28° Oranges et citrons pressées tous les matins grâce à un jardin magnifique. Et que dire des gestionnaires de la villa qui ont été d une gentillesse et simplicité incroyable. Bref un séjour sans aucune fausse note. Nous reviendrons dès que possible.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

One Word "Amazing"
We have been holidaying in the Algarve since 1980s, in a wide assortment, and standard of villas. Villa Carlota is as good as it gets! The pictures of this villa are stunning and they still don't do it justice. You really need to see it in person to realise just how much time, effort and money has been put into making this place perfect. The villa is very spacious and is fitted out with all the household items you could possibly need and more. The villa was immaculate and very tastefully furnished. We have rented villas all over Europe and this certainly rated as one of the best. The villa has electric gates and set in gardens which are well kept and a joy to walk around, the indoor and outdoor pools were a welcome luxury. The owners José & Amélia were there on arrival to answer any questions and show us around nothing was to much trouble and they were very professional. The position was quiet but within a 5 min drive of town where there were an abundance of good restaurants. We loved our stay at Villa Carlota , a real home from home and would certainly love to stay here for a much longer period of time. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this villa to anyone visiting the area. If your searching through endless web sites for the perfect spot, you've just found it. Don't miss out Thank you again Ryan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Henk B.

Villa Carlota a true experience
From the day of our arrival until our departure all members of our family felt at home at Villa Carlota. The welcome at the first day by the owner, his wife and eldest son (with among others a home-made cake) was heartwarming.. The guided tour in the magnificent villaand around the splendid layed out garden with its surprising possibilities (fresh fruits like oranges, lemon, figs, prunes and grapes) surpasses all our expectations. In connection with the 2014 World Cup Football the owner had arranged for a beamer and a large projection screen. In the Casablanca room we watched all the matches particularly the matches of our Dutch team. We almost daily used the indoor and outdoor swimming pool, the gym, the mountain bikes (with bicycle padlocks !)and of course the BBQ area. It was perfect. The two weeks we have spent in and around Villa Carlota will be remembered as a wonderful experience. Thank you José and Amélia (specifically for the surprises on midsummerday).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

K. B.

Amazing holidays!
We were 2 families travelling together to Algarve for the first time. Our group was consisted of 8 (4 adults and 4 children between the age 9 to 3 years). The Villa offered lots of space and nice features to our families. The kids loved the pools and the game room. Especially the internal heated pool was a success for the period we went. The kids also loved walking through the garden discovering new paths and playing in the playground. We were very pleased we didn't need to go out of the house for our kids to have a good time. We loved the veranda around the swimming pool with the outside kitchen. This was the place where we spent most of our time. We did our cooking here (also bbq) and had our meals. The men also loved the pool table which was used daily. The rooms were great and comfy with good (quite) air conditioning everywhere in the house. It was also wonderful to close the day sitting in the veranda watching the sunset with a glass of cava and some nachos with fresh guacamole I've made from the avocados we collected in orchard! Just delicious! But the best part of all was the great service and hospitality from José and Amélia. You can see that they spent lots of efforts to make this a great place. For sure they’ve succeeded! And I’m happy they are allowing others to enjoy it! Amélia had also baked a cake for us for our arrival and give us a bottle of Cava. José was also very helpful and provided us excellent suggestions on restaurants in the area, which we took it and enjoyed great meals! The booking process his reply was always on the same day and the whole process went very smoothly. He also allowed us to see the other property he is renting and invited the kids to use the swimming pool there as well. This another great place to consider when visiting the Algarve. During this visit they also spoiled our kids with ice creams and chips and let us taste a homemade wine which was a great day to end the afternoon. What a great hospitality! They treated us as friends, our kids, especially my niece loved Amélia and wanted to hug and kiss her as she has known her for years! After years of renting houses/villas in different countries I can tell you this was an exceptional experience! In short, Villa Carlota is a perfect place to relax and enjoy some quality time with your love ones. Our kids still talk about it and my son wants to move to Portugal. For sure we are considering to go back and will definitely contact José and Amélia again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo R.

Inesquecível!
Fomos passar uma semana a villa Carlota e fomos surpreendidos pela qualidade e requinte desta moradia. Foram uns dias inesquecíveis para todos graças as condições disponibilizadas por esta casa! Um destino onde todos pretendemos e iremos voltar! Sem duvida umas ferias de sonho e que nenhum de nos algum dia ira esquecer! Agradeço também pela disponibilidade e simpatia com que fomos recebidos!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Raquel M.

5 estrelas!
Decidimos passar o fim de ano na villa Carlota e foi uma das melhores formas de entrar no ano novo com o pé direito, com uma vista maravilhosa para cidade de Silves. A piscina interior é qualquer coisa de excepcional, os quartos, a sala de estar, a sala de jogos, o jardim tornaram a nossa estadia memorável num sítio acolhedor, confortável e aconchegante. Fomos recebidos da melhor forma e dispensaram-nos as melhores condições e cuidados prestados ao longo da estadia. Completamente recomendado!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andre D.

ONE WORD: IMPRESSIVE
Every mile we did on the trip from home to Villa Carlota has absolutely worth it. We have been in the Villa in October 2013 and we just loved it. The weather was great for this period but what I really want to highlight are the big areas and the outstanding quality and comfort of the Villa and all its amenities (this is a true luxury Villa - very spacious living and bedrooms, beautifully decorated, very well equipped Villa etc). The amazing views over the river and the little and beautiful city of Silves as well as a spectacular outdoor swimming pool area also put a big smile in ours faces. Equally gorgeous and relaxing was the heated indoor swimming pool (this pool is such a great and rare facility – you can relax, swim, play with your kids and friends or do whatever you want in a warm and relaxing water and environment). The outside areas/facilities and the gardens are also an amazing surprise. The lakes and the waterfalls really give you a huge sense of relaxation and the kid's playground just made our kids' days. During our stay we also had the opportunity to walk through the Villa and its fruit trees, allowing us to know and taste some very natural and tasty fruits. This Villa really worth its price and its owners are simply lovely and attentive. We would love to come back shortly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Renato P.

Top place and excellent holidays
It was great to see that the place perfectly matches the description and photos. It perfectly clean and very well equipped. One can see that it was created and cared with passion and attention to the detail. The owner was very professional, always worried to make the experience memorable. It's in of the best places I ever tried. I definitely recommend the place to anyone that is searching for places above the average.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nuno C.

Uma experiência a repetir sem dúvida
Uma villa fantástica situada numa cidade linda que é silves. É tudo aquilo que imaginámos. Tivemos a oportunidade de desfrutar de um espaço requintado e pensado ao pormenor com detalhes de excelência pensados para nos proporcionar uma experiencia unica. Muito confortavel, acolhedora e retemperante. Aconselho vivamente.E se as condições sao perfeitas todo o apoio e serviços prestados por parte dos proprietários, foi nao digno de 5 estrelas mas de 6 no minimo. Enfim estamos encantados e esperamos voltar assim que possivel .

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