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9 bedrooms9+ bathroomsSleeps 18500 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Pool

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Check-in time

2:30 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Praia Lagos

Meia Beach10 min walk
Lagos Marina19 min walk
Camilo Beach21 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)61 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We travelled to Portugal to celebrate my husband’s 50th and rented the villa for our closets friends and some family mem...

Barbara S.

Oct 4, 2022

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1 with ensuite bathroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2 with ensuite bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 with ensuite bathroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 with ensuite bathroom

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5 with ensuite shower room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6 with ensuite shower room

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 7 with ensuite shower room

1 King Bed

Bedroom 8 shared bathroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9 shared bathroom

1 Double Bed

9 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 ensuite to bedroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 ensuite to bedroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 ensuite to bedroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4 ensuite to bedroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5 ensuite shower room to bedroom 5 - pool house

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6 ensuite shower room to bedroom 6

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 7 ensuite to bedroom 7

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 8 shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 9 shared bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Pool shower room

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Powder Room

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20

The house is set in beautiful, peaceful grounds with an abundance of fig, orange, lemon, olive and almond trees. By day, the view of the ocean from the terrace is breathtaking and by night Lagos, the main town full of shops and restaurants and also only a 5 minute drive, twinkles in the distance.

With it only being a15 minute walk to the beach (or a 5 minute drive), there's some wonderful beach bars/restaurants serving great food and a busy marina where you can enjoy water sports, dolphin watching, fishing, grotto trips and even more restaurants and shops.

The accommodation consists of the main villa (built on one level), an attached two bedroom apartment and a separate three bedroom Pool Annexe. This gives our guests excellent scope for flexibility in their holiday requirements should teenagers, grandparents, nannies or other staff need separate sleeping arrangements. The maximum occupancy is 20 guests. PLEASE NOTE: POOL SLIDES HAVE BEEN REMOVED DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY.

Main Villa
There is a lounge with wood burning fire and separate dining room with French doors to the shaded dining terrace with views over the swimming pool and to the ocean beyond .
New modern kitchen with breakfast area and centre island . Fully fitted with Stoves dual fuel cooker, large fridge freezer plus under counter fridge, microwave, electric hob, 2 dishwashers, client`s laundry room and a kitchen patio area .
1 twin en-suite bedroom with sea views and terrace access.
2 Kingsize ensuite bedrooms with sea views and terrace access.
Large bedroom with 2 single beds, one kingsize bed and a bathroom (ideal for a family with children and teenagers).

Attached Apartment
This is part of the main building with separate internal and external access.
2 double bedrooms
Separate bathroom
Small but well-equipped kitchenette
Lounge with TV and DVD.

Pool House
A separate building near the pool, approximately 5 meters from the main house.
1 twin en-suite bedroom at pool side level
1 double bedroom with ensuite at pool side level
Kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower at lower level
Please note: there is no internal access from villa.
Please note: The house benefits from being naturally cool and our air conditioning is mobile units which are limited.

Grounds
The pool terrace has superb views and is excellent for sunbathing. Additionally there is a poolside bar with fridge, a kitchenette and shower with wc. A small pool table, a dartboard and a table tennis table.
THE POOL CAN BE HEATED AT AN ADDITIONAL COST OF €75 per day.
The upper terrace is great for dining and there is a shaded BBQ and chill out area.
The villa is surrounded by magnificent landscaped gardens and has terracing on a number of levels.
Private tennis court with some equipment. No flood lights at present.
Private catering for breakfast, lunch and dinner can be requested through the owner. Gourmet dinners with wine pairing can also be offered. Catering is an additional cost.

We also offer private cookery classes with professional chefs. This is a fun thing to do with family and friends and your labours can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Please contact the owner for details.

Property manager

Angela Herbert

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Quinta Almara is privately owned and is a much loved home. All we ask is you treat the house with respect and do not remove anything however small.

Please do not sit on the furniture inside of the house in wet costumes.

Please only use the coloured beach towels around the pool area.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

Property Registration Number 890/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagos

Located in Lagos, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Meia Beach and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Lagos Marina. Travelling with kids? Make time for Slide and Splash Water Park, or head to an event or a match at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Praia Lagos

What's nearby

Meia Beach - 10 min walk
Lagos Marina - 19 min walk
Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse - 9 min drive
Batata Beach - 17 min drive
Camilo Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

Lagos Station - 20 min walk
Portimao (PRM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Lighthouse - ‬2 min drive
‪Artesao - ‬2 min drive
‪Lazy Jacks - ‬2 min drive
‪Linda The Beach Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Bahia Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Large, stylish villa with private pool & tennis court. Sea View. Sleeps up to 20 located?

This family-friendly Lagos villa is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Meia Beach and Lagos Marina. Discoveries Wax Museum and Lagos Living Science Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Lagos Station is 20 minutes by foot.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

4 Oct 2022

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

Practically perfect!

We travelled to Portugal to celebrate my husband’s 50th and rented the villa for our closets friends and some family members too. We had two small children and 12 adults who flew in from various places around the world. Lagos is one of the best places in the Algarve with so much choice for food and beautiful beaches to explore. The villa is absolutely breathtaking and the photos on the website are fabulous, but cannot really do it justice. The ocean views, the impeccable garden, the large living spaces and main bedrooms each with private bathrooms were exceptional. We hired the small cottage due to our group size which is attached the house and despite it being at the back of the house and somewhat smaller, the rooms were clean and its position meant the kids could sleep early without being woken up by gatherings in the living spaces. The villa’s outdoor facilities are well maintained with a beautiful slightly heated pool, tennis court, small pool table and table tennis table and there are well placed garden tables and chairs throughout the grounds, which offer gorgeous views for morning coffees or late afternoon drinks (but prepare for the mosquitos at dusk). We were offered contacts for a wonderful local chef who prepared a special 50th dinner for my husband and the food and service was impeccable. We also called on a recommended babysitter who was excellent and the villa has cleaning staff who help to maintain the morning bedroom service most days. There is not enough cleaning provisions for a week (particularly the kitchen) so you really need to buy everything from bin bags to dishwashing tablets etc (a few are provided to get you started) and there was only a small amount of hand soap but no shampoo/conditioner so remember to pack these. The villa had loads of books and games which we made great use of and there is plenty of crockery for entertaining and meals and also plastics for the bar area near the pool. We found the checkin and instructions clear and the villa was a short taxi drive to town, but we often walked in (about 20 minutes) when it wasn’t too hot. Angela is a fantastic host and she obviously values the quality and maintenance of the villa. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to catch up with our friends and family post-covid and celebrate my husband’s milestone birthday. You won’t be disappointed!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marianne A.

3 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful villa for extended family holiday

We had a lovely family reunion at Quinta Almara! With family members aged 12-82, there was plenty of space for everyone and we never felt crowded. Beautiful villa throughout with many activities to keep us busy. Angela was very easy to communicate with and gave us wonderful recommendations for the local restaurants etc. The managing agent was quite unhelpful on the day of arrival, but was attentive during our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti L.

7 June 2024

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

Portugal property

The property and the communication were great!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

2 Sept 2023

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

Amazing two weeks at Quinta Almara

Wonderful location, views and large characterful villa with extensive amenties. Perfect for our family Golden Wedding celebration.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sue M.

25 Aug 2023

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

Almost perfect

Stayed with 3 generations of family. The accommodation, view and pool were as beautiful as the photos indicate and I would love to have stayed longer. On the down side, some of the amenities were in need of maintenance. For the most part these were addressed fairly quickly, although property management works quite restricted hours. I was disappointed that we needed to buy essentials such as bin bags, dish washer detergent and toilet paper. There is a daily maid service that comes early in the morning which we found very intrusive and unnecessary, so we requested that the frequency be significantly reduced. Also be aware that the walk to the beach is a good 15minutes - perfectly doable but it is certainly not the 0.1 mile indicated on the web site.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

12 June 2023

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

Pictures don’t do justice

The property was even more beautiful and amazing than the photos. I loved knowing that this was a family vacation home (not just strictly a rental property) because it shines through in the character of the house and the love that is put into it. The grounds are beautiful, the view spectacular and the home has everything you need for a very comfortable stay. Highly recommend and would love to come back one day.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna b., Lancaster PA, USA

29 Mar 2023

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

Quinta Almara

The property was spectacular!! It was as advertised-but the pictures don’t even do it justice!!! Such beautiful views and accommodation!! Each room was en-suite which made it convenient for the family when we were getting ready to head to town. The beds were very comfortable. The kitchen had absolutely everything you would need for your stay. And there was coffee and breakfast items to get us started. The location was quiet and safe. Communication was extremely easy with the property owner and manager. And everyone was accommodating and gracious!! Just we could have stayed longer!!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy D.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Villa, space and view

Exceptional spot with great views overlooking Meia Praia, a fantastic house for us to host all our friends and family and perfect for the event we hosted with amazing space for all to enjoy. Hope we can do it again one day in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve F., Newbury

6 Aug 2022

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

40th wedding anniversary

with all the facilities at the villa adults and grandchildren had no interest in going to the beach, the villa was absolutely amazing, location to town centre was spot on, we could not find fault in the villa and had an absolutely fantastic time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ute R.

11 July 2022

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

Wonderful family reunion stay

We had a wonderful family reunion here, lots of activities on the property to keep us all happy and busy, the pool being a big focal point .Groceries and amenities close enough and yet we were “away from “ The busyness of town , a truly special holiday for all , with lasting memories

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

william m.

12 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful villa and gardens

Great villa, pool and gardens . 10 minute walk to large sandy beach with 2 restaurants. 10 minutes drive to town centre so although the villa is very peaceful it’s within easy reach of town and sea. Large and diverse outside area , for eating , relaxing and drinking!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ted K.

4 Sept 2021

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

Wonderful property

Beautiful house and surroundings, stunning see view. Kitchen modern and fully equipped (2 dishwashers, perfect for large groups), slightly outdated bedrooms and bathrooms. What might have prevented us from booking had we known this up front is that the advertised airconditioning consisted of only one old low-capacity mobile air conditioner in one of the bedrooms only. That was not what we expected in a house like this and insufficient. Nevertheless we had an excellent stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha G.

18 Aug 2021

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

Disliked: Communication

Amazing Villa - much better than it looks on website

We had an amazing stay, the Villa is fantastic, and very clean with excellent facilities. The only slightly annoying thing was the managing agency which was rather inefficient and inflexible compared to the actual owner who was very easy to deal with and extremely flexible But we loved it so much we've booked it for 3 weeks in 2023

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

francisco c.

2 Sept 2020

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

A real pearl!

Great property! The photos do not make justice to the property. Great place to stay for large families. Several spacious common areas (eg. the kitchen) and great views over Lagos and the beach. A real pearl!

10/10 Excellent

Lance W.

9 Nov 2019

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

Amazing retreat in a vibrant town

An elegant and beautifully outfitted home that offers a casual atmosphere. Gather with your friends at the pool bar, cook fresh seafood on the grill or work together in the gourmet kitchen to create a memorable meal (all of which we did). Even with 13 friends we never felt crowded. The facilities are all top notch and the grocery store, shopping area and bars/restaurants are just minutes away. We for sure will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juerg S.

21 Oct 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekter Urlaub im Familienclan

Toller Urlaub mit genialer Infrastruktur. Mit Pool, Tennisplatz, Billardtisch, Dart,... ist für Unterhaltung und Abwechslung gesorgt. Gute Lage für Ausflüge nach Lagos oder an die Algarve. Auto jedoch erforderlich.

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

1 Sept 2019

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

Infinity out of ten!

This was my 8 year old nephew’s summary of our week here when asked to rate his holiday. We were celebrating my parents in law 60th wedding anniversary. Finding somewhere that pleases the aforementioned 8 year old who is never still through to grandparents who like to take life at a steadier pace is not the easiest task but Quinta Almara was the perfect place. The younger ones played tennis or swam while others relaxed and took in the lovely views. The beach and town were an easy 5 minutes by car or 25 minutes to walk. There were plenty of places to eat, shop and just wander around. The local grocery stores were well stocked. Having the housekeeper come in each morning was a bonus we were not expecting. It was lovely to come back to a neatly made bed, a clean bathroom and swept floors ( sand does get everywhere, no matter how hard you try to leave it on the beach ) The owner, Angela was great at communicating from the first email, through to checking we were enjoying our time in her lovely house. We, all14 of us, had a truly wonderful, memory making time at Quinta Almara and hope we can return.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., England

8 Aug 2019

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

Family holiday for our Ruby Anniversary

This villa is perfect for all ages as we have just spent a week there with a family of 15 , it had everything you needed and more for the children and adults. Great view of the sea ,20 minutes to get to the marina and shops,30 to the beach . The gardens are stunning so well kept ,fantastic pool for children . We will definitely be using this villa again .x

10/10 Excellent

NATHALIE B.

6 May 2019

Absolument Merveilleux ....

Nous avons séjourné 1 semaine à la Quinta Almara pour célébrer 3 anniversaires. La villa est beaucoup plus jolie que sur les photos. La villa est très spacieuse ainsi que les chambres, très bonne literie dans toutes les chambres de tous les appartements. Salle de bain très propre mais un peu petite. La cuisine est très grande et fonctionnelle. Le jardin est plus que merveilleux, nous y avons fait une chasse aux trésors…. Depuis la terrasse vous pouvez admirer la mer du lever du solei au coucher. Lucinda est là pour nettoyer la villa à votre place, très appréciable. Profitez de la villa et laissez vous vous faire chouchouter par Roberto "The Chef Affairs" www.thechefaffairs.com qui vient cuisiner à votre place et vous prépare des plats absolument divins. Nous l'avons pris pour toute la semaine. Si vous célébrez un évènement je vous conseille de joindre Claudia de "Wedding Panner" claudia@algarve-lifestyle.com qui sera vous organiser et vous aider pour tout évènement. Côté boulangerie/Patisserie je vous conseille Padaria Central au cœur de Lagos. Pas facile d'accès mais trop trop bon. Moi et mes amis garderons un merveilleux séjour à la Quinta Almara. Merci Angela We stayed 1 week at the Quinta Almara to celebrate 3 anniversaries. The villa is much prettier than in the photos. The villa is very spacious as well as rooms, very good bedding in all rooms of all apartments. Bathroom very clean but a little small. The kitchen is very large and functional. The garden is more than wonderful, we had a treasure hunt…. From the terrace you can admire the sea from sunrise to sunset. Lucinda is there to clean the villa in your place, very appreciable. Enjoy the villa and let yourself be pampered by Roberto "The Chef Affairs" www.thechefaffairs.com who comes to cook for you and prepares you absolutely divine dishes. We took it for the whole week. If you are celebrating an event I advise you to join Claudia from "Wedding Panner" claudia@algarve-lifestyle.com who will organize you and help you for any event. Bakery/Patisserie side I recommend Padaria Central in the heart of Lagos. Not easy to access but too good. Me and my friends will keep a wonderful stay at the Quinta Almara. Thanks Angela

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

23 Apr 2019

A fabulous villa- private and peaceful. Perfect for large family holiday. Great location.

We had a fabulous family holiday at Quinta Almara. Totally private, yet only a short walk from the lovely old town and a large supermarket. We didn’t hire any cars and did not regret this decision. We all loved the pool & the children especially enjoyed the added bonus of the 3 slides and diving board! Paying to have the pool heated was a good decision ( we were there in early April). The villa was very well equipped and we made good use of the kitchen and gas BBQ. The house keeper Lucinda was lovely and very helpful. We did have a few issues initially with the electrics whereby shorting of the mains occurred multiple times in the first couple of days. However,it should be noted that the weather had been unusually wet prior to our arrival. The management company were very prompt & professional in addressing the problem and once sorted we didn’t experience any further disruption. With such a large group we were concerned that we might feel a bit on top of one another but this was not the case at all as the villa is spacious with plenty of gorgeous outside space. Catering for the needs of children of all ages can be tricky but the villa kept them all very well entertained. Knowing that the children were happy, safe and entertained allowed us adults to have a lovely relaxing holiday as well. We had such a lovely and memorable holiday at Quinta Almara that we intend to book again for next year!

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Angela Herbert

My family and I have enjoyed so many wonderful holidays at Quinta Almara. It is a special place and we have made many cherished memories with family and friends. We hope you do too.