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Casa Emilia
Across the front
Pool and patio
Rear patio - looking to the front garden and showing part of the veranda
Rear patio and sail shade

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Castro Marim and Altura, Eastern Algarve
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Verde Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Monte Gordo Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom1

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace

A well-equipped and well-run home from home, with myriad amenities Sparkling pool, stunning patios, verandas and roof terrace for relaxation, each having a dining table & chairs, plus relax-chairs and sunbeds, to encourage and assist an al fresco lifestyle! Children's toys, video & board games. inflatables, DVDs and CDs abound, plus a well-stocked library for a quiet read in the upstairs lounge or on the roof terrace.

Property manager

Bonnie Fitzpatrick

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Washer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castro Marim

Located in Castro Marim, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Tavira Living Science Center and Casa das Portas are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castro Marim Golf and Quinta do Vale Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Parque Zoo Municipal Prudencio Navarro, or check out an event or a game at Santo Antonio Sports Complex. Waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Castro Marim and Altura, Eastern Algarve

What's nearby

  • Cabeco Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Castro Marim Golf - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Verde Beach - 12 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Monte Gordo Beach - 18 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Castro Marim Station - 2 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Encontro de Amigos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sem Espinhas Natura Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O Infante - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Zé da Tasca 2 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raiz Pool Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 8 - 4 Aircon bedrooms/3 bathrooms - Lovely Patios, Pool and Roof Terrace located?

This family-friendly Castro Marim villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pinhal do Gancho, Castro Marim Castle and Verde Beach. Reserva Natural do Sapal de Castro Marim e Vila Real de Santo António and Cabeco Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Castro Marim Station is 22 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best holiday ever!

I was almost reluctant to leave a review at the risk of other people finding out about this absolute gem of a property in Castro Marim! The house is beautiful and so very well equipped - they really have thought of everything. Very clean with big open living spaces, private & secure. The pool is amazing and our two young sons, nephew and niece spent countless hours in there having fun and making memories. The owners, Bonnie & Barry, are lovely people and could not do enough for us to make our stay special, and a big shout out to Les & Nuno who live nearby and were just a WhatsApp message away for anything we needed. Great guys. We hired rental cars but a taxi into the bustling Monte Gordo and its many bars, restaurants and beach was just 12 euro, and a 15 min ride. Our only gripe about the holiday, was having to come home... 10/10! Thanks so much for having us and we hope to be back one day soon :)
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

José Manuel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We’ll be back…

Excellent conditions in general, a lot of room and a very well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chalet muy equipado

Chalet para ocho personas, 4 dormitorios, 3 baños, salón y zona exterior con piscina privada. Cocina espectacular de grande y equipada. Tiene de todo. Zona muy tranquila y cerca de las playas. Nos ha gustado mucho. Lo recomiendo sin duda
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter Bech S., Virum

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Highly recommendable

I stayed at the Casa Emilia with my husband, my mother and my three teenagers. We all enjoyed the stay very much and would definitely like to come back. We were welcomed by Les who is very kind and showed us how everything worked in the house. The house was very clean and spacious, and the pool was excellent for both teens and their parents. The pool was cleaned during our stay which made it attractive to use during the whole week. In the kitchen there was everything you would need to cook a delicious meal. The air conditioning worked very well even though the temperatures were extremely high. If you wish to get around in the area, a car is necessary. Thanks A LOT for a great place to stay! Peter & Helle (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Melhor opção, sem dúvida!

Que casa !! Obrigada Bonnie pela simpatia e pela excelente casa que tem e proporciona a todos nós umas excelentes férias! Adoramos e sem dúvida vamos repetir. Aconselho a todos, não tenham a mínima dúvida que será sempre uma excelente escolha!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marco S., Setúbal, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa de férias

Perfeita para famílias ou grupos de amigos. A casa tem à disposição todas as comodidades e mais algumas, mesmo para quem opte por uma estadia mais doméstica, pois a cozinha está equipada com uma vasta panóplia de utensílios, além do espaço de barbecue. A comunicação com os donos foi sempre muito fácil, bem como com o Les, e os miminhos que nos deixaram à chegada foram muito apreciados. A zona da piscina é muito agradável, mas a proximidade das belíssimas praias algarvias dificulta a escolha sobre a ocupação do tempo. Recomendamos vivamente e esperamos voltar em breve!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bruno Da V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

heerlijk ruim huis met prachtige tuin

Heerlijk genoten in dit zeer ruime huis met voldoende comfort. De ontvangst door les was erg gastvrij en in onze taal nederlands. en het contact vooraf met Bonnie was ook erg fijn en zeer gastvrij. Het huis is van alle gemakken voorzien, veel ruimte, grote keuken met heel veel keukenapparatuur en servies. Ondanks de ruimte is het toch erg knus en ook als het wat kouder was hielden de kacheltjes ons lekker warm. De Tuin is ook prachtig en zeer ruim met verschillende hoekjes, het zwembad is ook een fijne bijkomstigheid en schoon. Alles wat je nodig hebt om je vakantie perfect te laten verlopen is aanwezig. Wij raden dit huis van deze zeer vriendelijk eigenaars zeker aan! Wij hebben het er fijn gehad! bedankt!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria Helena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfeito!

Casa excelente! Ótima localização! Ótimas condições! Muito funcional! Adorámos! Voltamos para o ano!

10/10 Excellent

Filipe R., Coimbra, Portugal

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Casa com tudo para umas ótimas férias em família

A nossa estadia na Casa Emilia foi excelente. A comunicação e atenção dos senhorias foi muito fácil e rápida, além a próximidade e disponibilidade dos responsáveis locais para atenderem qualquer problema. A casa é fantástica! Tem todas as condições para umas férias em família com pessoas, adultos e crianças, de todas as idades. Ótima solução para não ficar dependente da praia, especialmente perante a situação da pandemia que se vive actualmente. Recomendo vivamente!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Renato P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferias

Casa muito agradavel, com muito espaço externo. Cozinha muito bem equipada. Mesa no exterior e barbecue
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Great spacious family Villa with pool

We have just spent our two week family holiday (two separate families) in Casa Emilia and had a fantastic time. The villa is extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need! The house is a generous size and the outside space is fantastic with lots of space around the pool area. The children loved the pool and it was lovely and clean and well maintained. All the bedrooms have air-con which was essential for sleeping at night as it was so hot. Any problems we had were very quickly and efficiently dealt with by Les and Lynda, who were also very friendly and welcoming. A car is essential, I would say, as there aren't any restaurants or shops within walking distance of the villa but we found supermarkets and restaurants within a short drive away. We did our food shopping at the local Lidl as this seemed to be the best stocked supermarket and also easy to park, with plenty of spaces. We would highly recommend this Villa if you are looking for a great place to spend a relaxing holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline McManus

A stunning villa with everything you could possibly need!

My family and I stayed in Casa Emilia from 14th July - 4th August 2018. The villa is stunning with a lovely feeling of home from home. It was very clean and tidy and felt nice and cool inside. I particularly loved the kitchen area with the most beautiful long marble topped table. The comfortable bedrooms and luxurious bathrooms made our stay even more pleasant. The villa is very spacious both inside and out. There were eight of us altogether and it never felt overcrowded. There are so many areas outside to eat, sit and relax in the shade or sunbathe around the beautiful pool. The upstairs area with its own sitting room, bedroom and bathroom was ideal for the older couple in our group who appreciated a little more privacy. We were all so impressed with the amazing library in the sitting room. If we had known there was such a great selection of books we wouldn't have bothered bringing our own. This area led out to a balcony which overlooked the pool with another very spacious outdoor area with table and chairs and a beautiful seating area with large comfy sofa chairs. Although there were other villas around us we didn't feel overlooked. Without doubt, this is the best equipped villa I have ever stayed in with everything you could possibly need and more. The beautiful sandy beaches are only a few kilometres away and there are so many little towns and villages close by. Cabanas and Fabrica with their lagoons were amazing places to see also. Monte Gordo is a livelier town with plenty of shops and restaurants and still only a ten minute drive away. Tavira, which is about a 25 minute drive away, is also worth a visit. I loved the castle in Castro Marim with its stunning panoramic views. No matter where we went the people were all really welcoming and friendly. Les and Linda, the managers, live close by and were only a phone call away if needed. Les cleaned the pool every 3 days and collected the bed linen and left clean bedding once a week. Although there was no-one assigned to clean the villa over our three week stay, we found it easy to maintain ourselves. My sincere thanks to the extremely warm and friendly owners Bonnie and Barry for all their helpful advice and for their wealth of information and recommendations which made our stay so much easier. We enjoyed eating at the wonderful restaurants recommended and Barry's hand-drawn map was a God send until we found our bearings. We had a wonderful holiday and hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pablo L.

Semana Familiar de relax

La casa es estupenda para pasar unas vacaciones de relax y disfrutar del lugar y los alrededores. Con muy buenas playas cerca. La casa es muy acogedora y te sientes muy a gusto en ella. Fantástica cocina. Casa amplia y limpia. Atención muy agradable por parte de la propiedad.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Laura Z., Nederland

heerlijke vakantie gehad

Wij hebben hier een heerlijke vakantie gehad, lekker groot huis, goede airco in elke slaapkamer, heerlijke bedden. Erg weinig schaduw buiten bij het zitgedeelte, dit ook vooral omdat de parasols stuk waren en omdat de sproeiers al om 22:30 aan gingen, dus je moest of in de zon blijven of je tafel steeds van plek wijzigen, maar als je hier van houdt, heb je geen probleem. We hebben hier een heerlijke tijd gehad, Bonnie heeft ons veel info toegestuurd en kaarten van het gebied, er was genoeg te doen. Strand was dicht bij, auto was wel moeilijk te parkeren daar maar als je verder doorrijdt naar betaald parkeren is er altijd wel plek en ben je voor rond de € 6,- klaar. Al met al, zeker een aanrader!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

André M.

Excelente Vivenda

Excelente vivenda para umas férias tranquilas perto de boas praias, a casa é fantástica não falta nada, os donos são excelentes assim como quem nos recebe nesta fantástica moradia. Recomendo 100%
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

Fabulosa

Passámos uma semana na Casa Emília que nos proporcionou tempos extraordinários. É um espaço fantástico para férias em família de todas as idades. Muito completa ao nível de infraestruturas, com acessibilidade, conforto e diversão. As fotografias correspondem ao real mas vão muito para além do que é possível ver. Faz-nos sentir na nossa própria casa onde não nos falta nada. A região é muito bonita, perto das melhores praias algarvias e de excelentes restaurantes. Todo o apoio dado é indescritível. Desde as orientações dadas pela Bonnie e a disponibilidade dos Srs. que tomam conta da casa. Sentimo-nos como parte integrante de uma grande família. OBRIGADO!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle R., Neupré, Belgique

GENIAL

Nous avons passé 2 semaines à la casa Emilia , et nous avons eu un séjour magnifique. La maison est très confortable , avec toutes les commodités , spacieuse , piscine extra . Les descriptions de l'annonce ainsi que les photos sont tout à fait conforme à la réalité des lieux. Merci aux 2 personnes qui s'occupent de la maison et du jardin pour leur efficacité et leur aide pour que nous puissions passer de belles vacances. Si je reviens en Algarve , je retournerai sans hésiter à Casa Emilia. Merci à Bonnie pour nos contacts toujours très sympathiques.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Tyrrell

A Great find. Superb villa.

We had a fantastic time, the villa was perfect for the six of us and we agreed it was one of our best holidays ever. The information about the area sent by Bonnie and Barry in advance (as well as loads at the villa) was very accurate and so useful; it saved us lots of time. There's plenty to do in the area and being so close to the Spanish border added the extra opportunity to eat out in Spain on occasions. The villa itself was also perfect for us in both size and in all the facilities provided. We would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone else and would love to visit it again. We had we had a very restful, enjoyable and memorable stay there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean b.

SUPERBE VILLA, VACANCES FABULEUSES

Nous avons passé 3 semaines extraordinaires dans cette superbe villa : le confort, les équipements intérieurs et extérieurs sont 100% conformes à la description qui en est faite dans l'annonce. Tout était parfait, rien ne manquait ! Nous avons été accueillis par Pat et Franck, tous 2 très sympatiques, disponibles, discrets et efficaces. Le jardin à l'arrière de la maison est superbe de tranquilité, bien ombragé pour la sieste et les repas pris en extérieur ; ce fut un réel plaisir que de séjourner dans la Casa Emilia, nous y retournerons bien volontiers lors d'un prochain séjour dans l'Algarve. Thank you Bonnie for letting us renting your wonderful villa ; it was a great pleasure for us to spend our 3 weeks holidays there. Thank you for your kindness and for all you done for us. And special thanks from Lucas for the pictures of his friend Ginger !! Kindest regards.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jean b.

SUPERBE VILLA, VACANCES FABULEUSES

Nous avons passé 3 semaines extraordinaires dans cette superbe villa : le confort, les équipements intérieurs et extérieurs sont 100% conformes à la description qui en est faite dans l'annonce. Tout était parfait, rien ne manquait ! Nous avons été accueillis par Pat et Franck, tous 2 très sympatiques, disponibles, discrets et efficaces. Le jardin à l'arrière de la maison est superbe de tranquilité, bien ombragé pour la sieste et les repas pris en extérieur ; ce fut un réel plaisir que de séjourner dans la Casa Emilia, nous y retournerons bien volontiers lors d'un prochain séjour dans l'Algarve. Thank you Bonnie for letting us renting your wonderful villa ; it was a great pleasure for us to spend our 3 weeks holidays there. Thank you for your kindness and for all you done for us. And special thanks from Lucas for the pictures of his friend Ginger !! Kindest regards.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

cristina v.

Férias inesquecíveis!

Estas foram das melhores férias que tivemos no Algarve! Éramos 3 casais e 5 crianças e a casa estava super bem equipada para este grupo, tudo o que poderíamos imaginar existia, inclusive uma caixa de costura, fantástico! A urbanização era muito calma, a casa tinha excelentes áreas interiores e exteriores, o espaço de relaxamento no primeiro andar é soberbo! A piscina sempre muito limpinha e apetecível! Tivemos igualmente o apoio constante dos agentes locais, mas não era preciso nada, uma vez que a casa tinha tudo e tinham pensado em todos os pormenores! Quanto a praia, frequentámos a Praia Verde que é muito, muito boa...aconselha-se igualmente uma ida ao restanrante Pézinhos na Areia! Decisidamente queremos voltar à Casa Emília. Bonnie, muito obrigada por tudo!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jeanine D.

Vacances idéales

Nous avons passés un super séjour dans cette villa, elle est spacieuse et très agréable à vivre, très fonctionnelle et avec moustiquaires partout, climatisation, propre etc... La piscine était délicieuse et le tout a fait de notre séjour un régal. Ce coin de l'algarve est un petit paradis, très facile pour faire les courses et pour les restaurants avec Villa Real de San Antonio juste à côté environ 3 km avec vue superbe sur les marais salants au passage. Les plages sont magnifiques et grandes. Mais la maison étant très bien nous y avons passés la majeure partie de notre temps, et nous la recommandons vivement. Le tout petit moins reste la route de la résidence un peu passagère quand on dort comme nous sans la clim mais les fenêtres ouvertes. Mais il y a tellement de plus qu'on l'oublie. Et le ++ pour nous, FRANCK et PAT un couple adorable qui sont a la fois serviables, gentils et drôles. Nous les regrettons déjà. Merci à eux pour toutes leurs explications et nos échanges, vraiment ils ont été adorables alors que nous ne parlions pas très bien anglais. Très bonnes vacances dont nous nous souviendrons et nous y retournerons avec plaisir.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Javier G.

Great week last August

We had spent a wonderful week at casa Emilia, the weather was perfect and the house too. We found it very comfortable and fully equipped with everything we needed. Mrs. Patt and Mr. Frank were really heplfull, the pool great for the children and for us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Humberto T.

Férias relaxantes

Pelo 2º ano estivemos na casa Emilia e certamente que iremos regressar. É o local perfeito para passar férias em familia sobretudo para quem tiver crianças. O espaço exterior é extremamente agradável com todo o mobiliário necessário (espreguiçadeira, colchões, toalhas, cadeiras), uma churrasqueira e muita relva e claro está a psicina. Dentro de casa também não falta nada incluindo bastantes brinquedos, filmes e jogos para as crianças. A cozinha tem todo o material necessário. O apoio é dado pelo Frank e a Patty que estão sempre disponíveis para alguma eventualidade. Até à Praia verde são cerca de 2 kms, mais um até Altura. Faltava o ar condicionado que nos disseram que será instalado em Setembro 2012. O Bairro é bastante sossegado não existindo qualquer foco de barulho nas proximidades.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

A very relaxing holiday for all the family

This was just the kind of holiday we all wanted very relaxing yet the kids had plenty to do with the pool and all the entertainment provided. Its a house for everyone we took my father on his first holiday in over 10 years so our age range was from 77 to 8 years. We were greeted by Frank and Margeret who are very friendly and showed us around the property and how everything worked. The house was very clean and we felt at home as soon as we arrived. The various helpful packs made you by Bonnie and Barry were great for advise as to which restaurants to try depending on the type of meal you felt like and places to visit, the local beaches are just beatuiful. We are hoping to return very soon. Thank you for a lovely time

About the host

Hosted by Bonnie Fitzpatrick

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What makes this property unique

Casa Emilia is so friendly, welcoming, attractive and well-equipped that you cannot fail to have a relaxing break here. It is lovely for families as it has so many areas in which to relax quietly or together. It is equally suitable for smaller family groups or even for a couple wishing to unwind.

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