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Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views

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Private pool and gardens
Main en-suite bedroom with doors leading to terrace
Main en-suite bedroom with doors leading to terrace
En-suite for main bedroom
Twin bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Boliqueime
  • Pine Cliffs Golf Course
    12 min drive
  • Balaia Golf Village
    13 min drive
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água
    17 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

En suite

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views

Casa das Figueiras is an idyllically situated 3 bedroom villa, which can sleep up to 6, with a magnificent private pool over looking the stunning rural and coastal Algarvian views.

The villa boasts a large open plan living and dining area with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams and French doors opening out onto one of the many terraces overlooking the beautiful mature garden. We have a log fire, perfect for comfy nights in during the colder season, but in summer the air conditioning ensures a pleasing coolness. There's also satellite TV and free wifi. The beautiful en-suite master bedroom with king-size bed has patio doors opening on to the terrace and garden, there are also two twin bedrooms and a separate large bathroom. The kitchen has everything you could need to cook up a wonderful feast which can be enjoyed inside or at any of the three alfresco dining areas over looking the pool and views.

If you fancy cooking outside we do, of course, have a large built in BBQ and several alfresco eating areas and terraces. The private pool is 10 x 5 metres with steps and a handrail and has several sun loungers and parasols around it along with a shaded eating area so it's perfect for enjoying the weather. The pool area is gated.

All the amenities are available inclusive of the price such as wifi, satellite TV, air conditioning, dishwasher, washing machine and parking space. Linens and pool towels are provided free of charge. A cot and high chair are available free of charge should you require them. Well behaved pets are welcome if notified in advance of booking, subject to an additional £25 cleaning fee (please note pets are not allowed in the pool).

Casa das Figueiras is located idyllically on a hillside with coast and country views, along a country lane only 2km from Boliqueime village with its shops, bank, pharmacy, bars and restaurants for eating out. The villa is peaceful and relaxing, away from it all, yet only ten minutes drive to wonderful beaches and Vilamoura with a marina, casino, 4 golf courses and all the pleasures of a top resort. A car is essential.

The villa manager will welcome you at the villa upon your arrival and will help with any questions during your stay so you can rest easily knowing everything will be taken care of! We can arrange for a small welcome grocery pack if you require, payable directly to the manager upon arrival.

There is a minimum stay of 7 nights. The changeover day is flexible and we do not do Sunday arrivals. Check-in is after 4pm and check-out is 10.30am.

Property manager

Sheila Hutchings
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Portuguese

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Sunday arrivals.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 60929/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Loulé

Located in Loulé, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Balaia Golf Village and Vilamoura Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Praia dos Olhos de Água and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Vilamoura Tennis Center, or check out an event or a game at Vilamouratenis Center. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
Map
Boliqueime

What's nearby

  • Balaia Golf Village - 13 min drive
  • The Strip - 14 min drive
  • Vilamoura Marina - 14 min drive
  • Praia dos Olhos de Água - 17 min drive
  • Falesia Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Albufeira - Ferreiras Station - 15 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante O Retiro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palacio do Piri Piri - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Snack Bar Adiafa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Antiquários dos Leitões - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Café - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful characterful villa, sleeps 6, large private pool, gardens & sea views located?

This family-friendly Loulé holiday home is located by the sea, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Paderne Castle Ruins, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Praia dos Olhos de Água and Praia da Falésia Alfamar. Praia da Falésia Açoteias and Belharucas Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T., Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nurses from Australia
Perfect retreat for 5 nurses who worked tirelessly through the pandemic. The house, garden and pool were fantastic to relax in. A short stroll to the village was made even more pleasurable by the Boliquieme festival. Remco ,property manager, was a wealth of information and helpful. Would recommend the house to others travelling to the Algarve.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great villa
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sheila’s beautiful villa. It was a quiet escape and convenient to beaches and area sites. Thsnks
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Helmuth E.

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Alles OK
Ideal für 5 alte Männer über 60
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lavinia S.

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Wonderful
We had a wonderful time at the villa. Everything is kept very clean, the pool is large and well-maintained. We often grilled outside, and the kids could play as much as they wanted. There is a cleaning service after one week, which is very convenient. The kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of utensils and dishes, so you don’t have to wash everything after each snack. All in all, we had a beautiful vacation with lots of Portuguese flair.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas C.

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Lovely House
Really Nice stay
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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First visit to Portugal
We stayed for 12 nights at this beautiful villa! The pool was a big hit for our children (5yrs and 8ys) Our youngest learnt to swim independently during this holiday which is a very special memory! We enjoyed dinners on the patio and star gazing in the evening, we saw lots of shooting stars! Our little ones loved the lizards that would visit in the evening, they even named them. The air con in each room was great! Also having a washing machine was a bonus as I’ve come home with no washing to do. Check in with Remco was great, he was very informative of the villa and the local area. If you had any queries you could message him directly. We had a mid stay clean (bed linen and towels) pool man came a few times during our trip which was great! It is advisable to have a hire car when staying here as you are far out from transport links. We hired a car and loved the freedom to explore the local areas. Everyone is so friendly in Portugal we were made very welcome. There is a local Aldi and Lidl 5 min drive away which was super convenient. We would recommend this villa, we have made lifelong memories and miss our daily routines already! Thank-you for allowing us to stay x
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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Boliqueme
Lovely rustic villa with a beautiful garden/pool. Communication from the owner and the property manager was excellent. Had a minor issue with the a/c one day and Remco was out and fixed it promptly. Property has everything you need, and was well maintained. We had a great holiday and it is a good base to explore the area. You do need a car and some roads are narrow around the area so it may not be for everyone driving on those roads, but we found the driving fine once used to it and the locals friendly and welcoming. Great beaches and lots of nice restaurants in the region.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kenneth h.

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Homer
Beautiful villa. Great location central and very peaceful. Would definitely come again
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia S.

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Tolle Unterkunft
Die Betreuung durch Remco war außerordentlich gut. Die Unterkunft war in allen Bereichen funktionell und sehr gemütlich. Besonders der riesige Pool, der sehr gepflegt ist , hat uns gut gefallen
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emliy C.

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Lovely villa. Great holiday
We had such a lovely holiday staying in this villa. It was our first family holiday as a family of four (children aged 1 and 5) and without a doubt one that will have long lasting happy memories. The pool was great and our son spent most of the day splashing around in it. The villa is beautiful, in a lovely location which feels peaceful and secluded. The beaches nearby were busy (as expected over August) but gorgeous. Perfect waves for gentle body boarding and lots of restaurants nearby to make a great day out. All communication with Sheila/ Hilary and Remco were answered promptly and lots of helpful useful information available. We're hoping to book again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELSA R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Férias Algarve Agosto 2023
Passamos 11 dias incríveis nesta casa de férias. uma casa tipica algarvia, sossegada para descansar e disfrutar da familia. nos divertimos muito com as crianças ao redor da piscina.A vila de Boliqueime é muito acolhedora e cheia de encanto. Obrigado pelo acolhimento.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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Perfect
The location & facilities were perfect for our needs. Remco was very informative about the villa. The 2 granddaughters turned into mermaids, with Mum & Dad , and the grandparents in support. Plenty to see in the area, and 3 good restaurants in the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascal D.

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Vacance
Parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gary K.

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Relaxing
The Villa is full of character and the pool is excellent. The property does needs some updating internally and externally in our opinion. It states dog friendly but the garden/shaded area is not fenced so unable to let the dogs out except around the gated pool area which was not always ideal as very hot. Remco the Manager was always to hand and communicating with us, the cleaners were excellent too. Plenty of lovely places to eat in both Boliquieme and Vilamoura nearby. Overall it was a very relaxing holiday.
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We enjoyed our stay a lot. We liked the big garden and private pool. The bedrooms are spacious and the kitchen is well equipped and the Wifi connection is pretty stable. Supermarkets are a 5 min drive away and the nearest beach about 15-20 min. Communication with Hillary and Remco was easy. In short: a great place for recharging your batteries but also suitable if you want to do some remote work.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ester A.

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Relaxing stay
This house is a fantastic house to relax in. We went here for two weeks and enjoyed the calm atmosphere. We especially liked the swimming pool, the outdoor barbeque and the kitchen with everything you need. Would definitely like to come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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Erholsamer Familienurlaub mit Traumpool
Das Haus liegt auf einem Berg, erreichbar durch verwinkelte Wege. Es ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen, besticht aber durch seinen besonderen Charme. Der Garten die verschiedenen überdachten Sitzmöglichkeiten und natürlich der phantastische Pool lassen den Aussenbereich zu einem Highlight werden. Hier kann man sich wohlfühlen und entspannen. Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet, Die Betreuung durch Remco war zuvorkommend und freundlich. Auch der Reinigungsservice war top. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Selena D.

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Lovely house and pool. Not heated so very cold in April.
Very lovely house and garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Allan

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Wonderful villa in peaceful location.
We’ve had a wonderful 2 weeks at Casa das Figueiras and are so glad we managed to get there in the end! We were supposed to stay last year, but due to COVID we couldn’t travel. Sheila was so understanding and allowed us to defer. Her communication was brilliant throughout (including when we had a last minute passport hiccup!) The villa itself is wonderful, the location peaceful, but a short walk into the village and a very short drive to the bigger towns and some beautiful beaches. The villa has everything you could need (including the most comfortable beds we’ve had in a holiday villa) and is spotless, thanks to regular cleaning by the lovely cleaning lady. The pool was a big hit with our children (10, 7 and 4) and regularly maintained. Remco was really helpful with lots of recommendations and on hand if we needed anything. We’d definitely recommend the villa and hope to be back one day!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katharina L.

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Schönes Ferienhaus mit großem Pool
Und hat das Ferienhaus sehr gut gefallen. Es gibt verschiedene Möglichkeiten draußen zu sitzen, sodass man immer ein Schattenplätzchen findet. Der Pool ist wirklich groß und war für uns das Highlight des Hauses. Das Haus wurde während unseres Aufenthalts zweimal gereinigt, ebenso der Pool und es wurden die Handtücher gewechselt. Wir waren mit dem Service sehr zufrieden und können das Haus auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isabel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa típica Algarvia
Numa casa típica algarvia, remodelada, com um jardim com muitos recantos encantandores, para se estar e usufruir de tempo bem passado, cheios de plantas e flores e com uma bela piscina cheia de boas sombras. Muito boas férias.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sonja d.

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Wir kommen wieder 😊
Das Haus und der Pool waren genau das, was wir uns für diese Ferien gewünscht haben. Das Haus ist genügend groß mit Kinder und Hund. Alles ist sauber und ordentlich, auch wenn das Haus schon etwas älter ist. Genau das macht es aber auch so charmant und gemütlich. Das Haus und die Umgebung wurde auch während unserem Aufenthalt gereinigt und gepflegt. Wir konnten es voll und ganz genießen. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cristina C.

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Férias de Sonho
Depois de um ano cheio de trabalho, estas foram as férias ideais. Para além de termos sido muito bem acolhidos pelo Remco, a tranquilidade que o espaço proporciona foi mesmo revigorante. A casa, para além de muito bem equipada, é um verdadeiro encanto, o que contribuiu grandemente para que nos sentíssemos mesmo em casa. Claro que fomos à praia e que fizemos algumas refeições fora, mas o bem-estar foi tal que só apetecia aproveitar a casa. Só foi pena ter de a abandonar e voltar à rotina do costume.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Jan S.

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Origineel huis
Prima huis, uitstekende service van het agentschap. Iets minder privé dan gehoopt cq verwacht. Fantastisch zwembad.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

An d.

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Paradijsje
Heerlijke woning waar wij met 4 volwassenen ontzettend genoten hebben. Aangezien het 2 weken lang 30 graden was, waren het grote zwembad met makkelijke instap, de verschillende terrassen met altijd wel ergens schaduw en de airco zeer welkom. Goede bedden, ruime badkamers met prachtig tegelwerk en een keuken waar alles aanwezig is om een heerlijke maaltijd te bereiden. Maar het mooiste vonden wij toch de werkelijk prachtige tuin met verschillende bloeiende struiken en fruitbomen. Een lust voor het oog! Het huis ligt in een buurtschap boven het leuke en rustige dorp Boliqueime en toch maar 15 minuten met de auto van Vilamoura en Albufeira en een aantal prachtige stranden (wij kunnen Praia dos Tomates aanbevelen). Bedankt Remco, Sao, Hilary en Dimitrii voor het mogelijk maken van deze geweldige vakantie! Genoten!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sheila Hutchings

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My husband and I bought a plot in 1981 with a small building (a ruin really) set on a hillside overlooking the Algarvian coast. Gradually we renovated, expanded and improved but kept the character of the original stone building and roof. The location is fantastic! Real Algarve, tranquil, almond orchards, winding lanes, village close by with bank, pharmacy and some good restaurants. Yet Vilamoura and Albufeira are only a 10/15 minute drive with beautiful beaches, golf courses and marinas. We've enjoyed many family holidays here over the years and hope we've created a home from home for your relaxing holiday.

Why they chose this property

Boliqueime seemed the perfect spot, away from the hustle and bustle like another world but with easy access to coast and airport.

What makes this property unique

Glorious rest and relaxation. Sometimes a shepherd grazes his sheep in the orchard in front. The garden is child friendly and the villa has a fenced pool.

Languages:

English, French, Portuguese

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