Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Asseca Tavira, 8800-201

Hell's Pool19 min walk
Tavira Castle8 min drive
Old Town9 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Room 'Alentejo'

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room 'Algarve'

1 Double Bed

Room 'Douro'

3 Single Beds

Room 'Madeira'

1 Queen Bed

Room 'Vinho Verde'

3 Single Beds

Unit 'Bairrada'

+1

1 Double Bed, 2 Double Futons and 2 Single Beds

Unit 'Dão'

+1

5 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

'Alentejo' Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

'Algarve' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

'Bairrada' Bathroom'

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

'Dão' Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

'Douro' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

'Madeira' Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

'Vinho Verde' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Perfect for large groups that want to celebrate, have a retreat or just a get together.
Our carefully and ecologically restored guest house has been converted into family, triple and double rooms - all en-suite and with their own private patios and entrance. The common areas and outdoor areas are spacious. We have a ping pong table in the main room
As it is a guest house, there is a reception area where the manager resides to help with any enquiry. This is entirely private from the rented accommodation. I, the manager am there to maintain the pool and grounds and to help out with problems or queries and security, with the aid of our special house mascot "Beau".
Local materials have been used where possible and our use of solar power and reed beds for the purpose of water management ensure that we do our best to promote natural living. Positioned in the center of the green Asseca valley and it's own garden, the once farm house overlooks orange groves, olive trees & the bamboo lined river that flows into Tavira. Wildlife abounds.
The large, kitchen and barbecue areas around the pool are perfect for large groups to enjoy the freedom of home catering or late night parties while the free table tennis table is where large and small kids can have their own fun along with TV and internet.
We offer recycling of all wastes as we wish to tread as gently on the planet as we can and hope that some of the positive energy of the house is taken home and applied, with every visitor.
The plentiful, private outdoor space is where you can bask in the warm sunshine of the day or sit under an endless sky of stars at night and is the perfect place to relax and simply enjoy life.
Cooler months are no problem as the entire house has underfloor heating.
Parking is free and can accommodate 9 cars easily.
Figs, pomegranates, lemons and tangerines can be seasonally picked and our hens do their best to give you cholesterol free eggs.

It's not for nothing that we have many returning guests which makes us proud and realise we are doing something right.
Welcome.
Marc

Thank you.

Property manager

Marc Toole

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets must be confirmed with the manager beforehand

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking in the rooms. Exterior ok.

Bathroom towels not to be used at the swimming pool or taken to the beach. Guests can rent beach and pool towels for €5.00/stay

We require all guests to adhere to using our recycling bins

We encourage night BBQ's and swimming, however music around the pool must be kept moderate after midnight, to respect our neighbours

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 105803/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Roman Bridge and Old Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ria Formosa Natural Park and Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.

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Asseca Tavira, 8800-201

What's nearby

Hell's Pool - 19 min walk
Roman Bridge - 7 min drive
Tavira Castle - 8 min drive
Old Town - 9 min drive
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

Tavira Station - 8 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Padaria e Pastelaria Trigo D'Ouro - 8 min drive
Pastelaria e Padaria Venezuela - 7 min drive
Terraze - 7 min drive
Vela 2 - 9 min drive
The Black Anchor - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. located?

This family-friendly Tavira guesthouse is located by the sea, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hell's Pool, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tavira Living Science Center and Terra Estreita Beach. Ilha de Tavira Beach and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Martin V.

23 June 2022

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

Golfgroep

Met Marc valt alles te regelen een prima gastheer van een prima vakantiehuis

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion B.

13 Nov 2021

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

Fantastic

The house of Marc is fantastic! Perfect for big groups, each one can have his own space. I could make my 30s there and it was just perfect. Thank you again Marc, we had such a great moment in your place.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carl E.

5 Oct 2019

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

eine wunderbare Woche mit Familie und Freunden

Mitte September verbrachten wir mit 25 Personen eine unvergessliche Woche im tollen Fazendinha Landhaus von Marc. Es war von Anfang an klar, dass es wohl kaum einen besseren Ort in der Algarve gibt, um mit einer großen Gruppe eine tolle Zeit zu verbringen. Die Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber war sehr angenehm und sowohl auf deutsch, als auch auf englisch jederzeit sympathisch und freundlich. Besonders hervorzuheben ist die unglaubliche Hilfsbereitschaft, das Engagement und Entgegenkommen das Marc vor, während und sogar nach dem Aufenthalt an den Tag gelegt hat. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt und die Unterkunft ließ keine Wünsche unserer Gäste im Alter von 1 bis 88 Jahren offen. Die Atmosphäre in und um das Haus ist einfach faszinierend und lässt sich nur schwer in Worte fassen. Bleibende Eindrücke und besondere Highlights waren: Cookie die Hausdame, der wunderschön angelegte Garten, die Aussichtsplattform auf dem Berg hinter dem Haus und natürlich der große Pool, die stilvolle Ausstattung mit Liebe zum Detail und die überaus praktische Aufteilung des gesamten Geländes und der einzelnen Zimmer. Alle Gäste waren ausnahmslos begeistert und somit bleibt uns nur zu VIELEN DANK zu sagen und uns auf das nächste mal zu freuen! Mit den allerbesten Grüßen, Kathi und Carl

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela h.

16 Sept 2019

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

Best place to turn 60!

I and a group of friends rented this stunning property for my 60th birthday celebration. It was everything I could have wished for and more. Marc was a fantastic host, was around in the background but totally non-intrusive. The place was clean, really well equipped with 2 stoves, 4 fridges and ample plates and kitchen equipment and totally private Thank you marc for a memorable trip!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aileen D., Cloghane, Co Kerry

9 Sept 2019

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

Wonderful Fazendinha

We’ve just returned from staying at Fazendinha. What a lovely peaceful place with everything you need to hand. We were a family group of 20, a mix of adults and kids. We loved to barbeque in the evenings after the kids had fun in the pool all day. The Accomadation comprised of different size family rooms was absolutely ideal for our group. Loved it, hope to return many thanks Marc!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Marc Toole

I am English/American born in Hong Kong, grew up there, Japan and Spain. My wife Carol is from England. We have spent 17 years rebuilding the old 150 year old farm house into our ecological guest house it is today. "Ecological" because we used all natural products in it's construction and energy efficient and low impact systems. My two larger children went all through school here in Tavira and Ruby our little 6 year old will do the same, growing up multilingual. We are easy-going and life-loving people, and this outlook is projected onto our Guest house. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

I chose Portugal in 1995 because it had just joined the EU, because I love the South of Europe, because it was unspoiled and has a lovely countryside and because the prevailing winds mostly come off the Atlantic so any industrial and noxious disaster in Europe would probably blow away from us.

I chose Tavira, because it was, without a shadow of doubt, the nicest town on the Algarve and still is and because it is on river that is always full of water (not always the case in the south) and because the town is located on a stretch of coast called the 'Natural Park of the Ria Formosa' that is ecologically protected because of it's abundance of wildlife so it is improbable that the area will ever be over developed by mass tourism that has partially ruined other coastlines around the world. After 17 years of living here, I can happily say that my choice was the right one as the whole coast, with it's inland waterways and immaculate beaches are still beautiful.