Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve

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A clear swimming pool with a tiled edge and a circular seating area.
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A white building with a tiled roof and blue trim, surrounded by greenery.
A cozy living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a small stool.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive under the open sky
    Relax and unwind in the top-rated outdoor pool, offering a refreshing retreat under the sun.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Your private hideaway
    Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Garvao, Beja District

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master

1 Double Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ourique

Located in Ourique, this villa is in a rural area. Royal Basilica of Castro Verde and Barragem de Santa Clara are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Municipal Swimming Pools and EcoTrails. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Garvao, Beja District

Restaurants

  • ‪Beira Gare - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Poço Novo - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪O Jardim - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rossio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Fátima Fernandes Silva - Produtos Alimentares, Unipessoal - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 2 Bedroomed Country Cottage with Private Pool north of the Algarve located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 25 miles (40 km) of Royal Basilica of Castro Verde, Jardim do Largo Augusto Fuschino and Cercal Tourism Information Centre. Junta de Freguesia de Cercal Do Alentejo and EcoTrails are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Thank you for hosting us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Pleasure. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this house. Very good privacy with a nice view to the country. The pool is great for adults but not safe for small kids. The owner was always available when needed and very helpful. It's good to know you are not alone when in a remote place like this. One thing I appreciated was the stone finishings in the bathrooms, nice touch. The house and surroundings are beautiful. There were some wasps by the time we were there in September, but they did not bother us too much. The access is a dirt road and is safe to go with a normal car, no big holes there. Great to recharge batteries. Hope to come back soon.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

peace and relaxation

We spent a week full of peace and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely rural location

Excellent well equipped property. Quite isolated and a great place to unwind. Lovely swimming pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Paradise

Lovely rustic place very clean Martin the host was waiting for us as arranged for check in. Would recommend this place if you like peace and quiet with amazing views.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house far away from noices

Good house, nice swimmingpool, friendly and accurate host. We will come back in the coming years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay in an idealic location

Surrounded by the beautiful Alentejo countryside, this villa has truly magnificent views. We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and tranquillity. With a host of unspoilt beaches free of crowds just a short drive away, the villa provides a fantastic base to experience a less well known side of Portugal.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning scenic villa

We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful countryside villa. The house had everything we wanted; a nice pool, multiiple cozy sitting areas and useful cooking supplies and kitchen utensils. The contact with Martin went smoothly as well. Overall perfect accommodation in a beautiful quiet spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for to disconnect

All was good and the host was super nice. Recommended
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Nice private house with perfect swimming pool

Nice house in a very quiet environment. Swimmingpool was very good. Good contact with owner by mail
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2024
Thanks. Sorry I dropped a star.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total seclusion!

Lovely villa with amazing views. Larger than expected swimming pool, well appointed villa. Grab your provisions from the supermarket 12km away and use this beautiful villa as a bolt hole for a fabulous rest.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in a lovely house with a nice pool and a great view on the surrounding hills. The pictures are realistic, what you see is what you get. Lots of privacy, very quiet and peaceful.The communication with our host Martin was excellent. He responds real quick. 100% satisfied !
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated what the house and surroundings have to offer. Come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Peaceful Time

Lovely private location with amazing views over Alentejo countryside.Pool to cool down when the heat got too much.Accomodation exactly as described in listing.Marten always contactable when you have a question.We are looking forward to a return visit.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful rural retreat

Delightful place in beautiful countryside with panoramic views. The only sounds around were the sheep bells, swallows, nearby horses and the distant trains to Faro and Lisbon. Very peaceful and private but just a 10 - 15 minute drive to the nearby town Ourique for restaurants and shops. The Alentejo cheese and wines are highly recommended! The pool was fantastic and big enough to swim properly in. Martin the owner was super helpful - met us in Ourique and guided us to the property and showed us around. He was on hand living nearby and always responded quickly to any queries and also checked the pool during our stay. He was so kind when we needed to find a hospital - even driving all the way there with us and translating for us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Tranquility, private and great views

Negatives:Towels, bedding and outside furniture are dated (one leg fell off the outside table every time it was moved). The shower curtain needs replacing. Pans, crockery and cutlery need a good clean (we cleaned sufficient for our needs and left those items clean). With a few small updates and a bit of cleaning, this would be a great place to stay.Positives:Marten is a nice fellow and quick with his communication replies and lives close by. The location is great if you want peace and quiet, privacy and great views. It's about 1.5km from Garvao which has some facilities and only around 12km from Ourique with its supermarkets and greater choice of restaurants and bars.The ceiling fan was a bonus in the scorching weather we had.The pool is good for a proper swim (it's about 10m long).Good wifi signal and mobile phone reception.Advisory.The villa is accessible via rough, stony and dusty tracks. We found access a little easier from the southern side of Garvao.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
O isolamento e o silêncio são maravilhosos. A piscina é excelente. O único ponto a rever será a limpeza em alguns pontos, nada de grave. Vou voltar com certeza.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Camino de acceso, bastante mejorable. Casa acogedora con mucha luz durante el día, cuando cae la noche apenas tiene luz ni dentro ni en la parte exterior.. no obstante es un remanso de paz y tranquilidad para poder pasar unos días y disfrutar de la tranquilidad y naturaleza
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely private house in a beautiful location. Has everything you could need and the pool area is lovely. If you’re looking for privacy and a relaxing stay, this is ideal. Access is a rural track but not too bad at all so don’t let it be a worry. Local to a town / supermarket also. Happy to recommend and would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2026
Thank you for your lovely words, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and I will be happy to have you back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschönes Häuschen mit tollem Pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the property, and would recommend it and the region to anyone looking for relaxing break.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Un havre de paix !! Si vous recherchez la tranquillité, c est le paradis. La piscine est top !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local espectacular, gostámos muito!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Local isolado em harmonia com o meio envolvente. Piscina maravilhosa, casa bem equipada e anfitrião sempre disponível para qualquer eventualdade.Apenas como aspeto negativo a existência de muitos abelhões o que condicionou as horas de uso da piscina (ao início da manhã e final da tarde).Experiência a repetir.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Que vista

Muito sossegada óptimo para recarregar baterias.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sossego

A casa é linda, a piscina ótima pena ter imensas vespas com vários ninhos nas telhas, janelas …A casa têm boas áreas, boas condições só na limpeza não me convenceu, teias de aranhas por todo o lado, janelas cheias de moscas e vespas mortas, móvel por baixo do lava loiça nunca viu um pano…Mas muito bom o tempo passado lá, descanso completo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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