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Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views

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Lower terrace with a large 12m x 5m pool.with stunning views over the valley .
Lounge/Diner
Stunning and relaxing panoramic views from the pool terrace overlooking gardens
Lounge/Diner
Luxurious Super-King Bedroom with En-suite

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 7250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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São Brás de Alportel, Algarve
  • Place, Costume Museum
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Municipal Swimming Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Town
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views

Casa Boa Sorte is a spacious and beautiful air-conditioned villa nestling in the tranquil hillside of Cerro da Mesquita. The villa has recently undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment for the enjoyment and comfort of our guests, which includes Wi-Fi. All bedrooms are now ensuite and furniture and furnishings are of a very high standard. Specification includes Super King Vi-Spring mattresses, solid walnut low-end sleigh bed, rosewood and metal bedsteads and under floor heating to all bathrooms. Outside the villa now benefits from a large Kamado Joe BBQ, in addition to the traditional Portuguese BBQ, and rattan outdoor furniture.

The new pool cover ensures that the large roman ended heated salt (slight) water pool maintains the perfect temperature between use. The villa affords total privacy making it an ideal place to spend a family holiday, honeymoon or romantic break and enjoys spectacular uninterrupted and panoramic views across the valley with views out to the sea. Easily accessed from the main road and situated on a made up and lit private lane with off road parking for two cars, Casa Boa Sorte is just a few mins drive or bike ride from the delightful unspoilt town of Sao Bras de Alportel, once the cork capital of Portugal with its restaurants and all the facilities you'd expect to find in a small town including a choice of supermarkets including an Intermarche. Pavement cafe's are a plenty for times when you just want to enjoy a mouth watering cake and coffee and do a bit of people watching. Sao Bras is a favoured destination of some very well known celebrities who have come to relax and enjoy the laid back atmosphere, so you never know who you might be sitting next to, as you widen your eyes and whisper "is that who I think it is" and the answer we can tell you is probably yes. But everyone respects their privacy. Leaving Sao Bras an easy 20 minute drive will take you to Loule, the coast and beaches, golf courses and Faro airport. Tavira and the Spanish border town Ayamonte are also within easy reach and Lisbon is a 2hr drive. With its unique microclimate and sheltered positon, Sao Bras is one of the Algarve's best kept secrets and the location couldn't be more ideal for exploring the best the region and the Algarve has to offer.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel Cot available.
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Events

No events allowed
We are specific on the types of events we allow.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Replace villa keys to external key safe ensuring it is locked
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We kindly request that clients refrain from sitting on furniture, where suntan lotion on their skin comes in direct contact with the leather/material.
Please do not leave the air-conditioning on when the villa is not occupied.
Please clean the BBQ after use. Please be mindful of the amount of toilet tissue that is placed in the toilet, as to not cause blockages in the Fossa

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
Note from host: We are specific on the types of events we allow.
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 12219

About the area

Sao Bras de Alportel

Located in Sao Bras de Alportel, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Faro Marina and Olhao Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Centro Cultural e de Inovação de Bordeira. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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São Brás de Alportel, Algarve

What's nearby

  • Costume Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Municipal Swimming Pool - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Centro de Artes e Ofícios - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Town - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 31 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 24 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amor Perfeito (Casa De Chá) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Café da Vila - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Avenida - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moss - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Rocha Da Gralheira - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views?

As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views on 23 May 2026 start from AU$730, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious 3 Bed All Ensuite Villa,Private Heated Pool,Spectacular Valley Views located?

This family-friendly Sao Bras de Alportel villa is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Costume Museum, Centro de Artes e Ofícios and Municipal Swimming Pool. Old Town is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

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. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely homely villa with everything you could possibly need for an amazing holiday. Highly recommend
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic position, great villa and lovely pool. Clean and tidy. Happy to go again when we're in the area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Outstanding Experience and awesome property

Great property in great location with awesome hosts. Our family could not have been happier with our experience. The property and location exceeded all of our expectations! We will stay here again on our next trip to Portugal and the Algarve.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Wonderful holiday.

Just returned from our stay. Had a really lovely time and would highly recommend this villa. Communication with helpful owner was great from start to finish. Located in a quiet area, very private setting with beautiful views. Extremely comfortable, clean & very well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Summer 2023 Family Holiday

Very secluded and private villa which we loved. Easy to find with the directions provided. Close to supermarket and dinning facilities. Central for visiting various sites in the area. Lovely spacious pool and veranda were the highlights and made the holiday very special for the children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dipankar N.

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

Absolutely fabulous stay

An excellent, well-appointed villa. The swimming pool is better than any we have enjoyed in other similar villa holidays worldwide / five star hotels. The finishing, furnishings, appliances, A/C were all of a very high standard. The views and the terraced gardens are a whole lot better than the internet pictures suggest. Michael was most accessible and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN P.

Peace and Tranquility

The villa is well off the beaten track, even the local taxi drivers struggled to find it. It has stunning views morning, noon and night. The local town is a five minute drive and is very cheep for eating out (Lois chicken is a must), there are a few supermarkets if you choose to use one of the magnificent BBQ"s in the villa. The villa is well furnished and it was nice that all bedrooms were ensuite.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

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

A relaxing hideaway

This property does not disappoint. My husband and I spent a relaxing week with our son, daughter-in-law, five year old granddaughter and thirteen week old twin grandsons at this beautiful villa. It has everything you would need for a wonderful holiday, including a very comfy shaded terrace/dining area with spectacular views. Communication with the hosts was excellent, including clear directions and instructions. They provided two travel cots and were very helpful in allowing us a later check out to accommodate the babies' feeds. During the heat of the day, the five year old could play in her bedroom or watch TV in the air-conditioned lounge. The pool was wonderful, much warmer than we had expected. The villa was spotless and well-maintained. A car is essential to get to local restaurants or shops and being so close to the airport, the easy transfer was a bonus with small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

The perfect home away from home. Luxury with all the added comforts.

The property is most certainly 5* accommodation. The facilities are perfect and have everything you need plus lots more. The kitchen had every appliance you could hope for and had a lot of everything. We spent very little time if any in the lounge, that was predominantly used as a walk through to get outside. The outdoor seating was perfect, extremely comfortable. The pool was a great size and clean and deep with stunning views. The only slight negative would be that the shower head in the upstairs bathroom was faulty and the shower on offs took a bit of working out but it made no impact on our stay. It would also have helped to have a bit of a welcome pack to give some information on the area, local supermarket, restaurants etc. But again, we are quite adventurous so not a massive deal for us. Car is absolutely essential. We will def recommend and re visit the property. Thank you for our memorable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Beautiful Villa in Rural Pirtugal

We had a wonderful week in mid Sept in this villa. The villa was so well equipped and the pool was immaculate. It was wonderful to be able to enjoy the views of the hills from the veranda, and the luxury of our own very private and big pool in the heat of the day. The villa has everything you could need to self cater, with a good choice of supermarkets and shops in Sao Bras. We liked that although the villa is very luxurious, it also.has a homely feeling, so we felt we could relax. We loved the little town of Sao Bras de Alportel, it really has everything you could want, with several restaurants a wonderful patisserie on the square and takeaways if you need them. It is not in any way touristy, but has an interesting history and very friendly locals. Worth noting though, most places don't take card and a lot is closed Sat from 1pm till Tuesday morning. There are ATMs in the town though, and it is worth finding the little carpark near the Santander bank which saves a lot of hassle trying to park on the street. We loved our first visit to Portugal, the villa owners were very good at communication, and helpful. Do ask their advice about hire cars as you will need one. We booked through the airline which was our only mistake. We look forward to coming back in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadja K.

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

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Quiet location

Lovely, well equipped villa in a quiet location. Only a short distance from the airport & good directions provided. Owners responded quickly to any queries.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHLOE C.

Villa avec vue extraordinaire !

Villa extrêmement bien équipée avec grande piscine, terrasse aménagée, vue imprenable et confort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Fabulous villa

We've recently returned from a 10 day stay at the villa and had a fantastic time. We were a family of 6 and there was more than enough space for us all. The villa was exceptionally clean and well equipped. The pool was perfect. There were some wonderful restaurants costing just a few euros in a taxi to get to, so only minutes away. The square in Sao bras is lovely too, a real unspoilt Portuguese town. The location was perfect for visiting tavina, faro and ayamonte in Spain, all approximately 30 minutes drive away and all definitely worth a visit. We also had a day trip to Lisbon which was fabulous; a long day but worthwhile. Overall a very enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Enjoyed our Stay

This house is an excellent choice for any family with lots of space and a good sized pool. The house was very clean and we were settled in within minutes. The children enjoyed the fast internet connection to watch Netflix when it was too hot outside.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Len C.

Lovely Villa In Ideal Location

Villa is ideal in terms of location,standard , space and appliances. I holiday in villas three times a year and this one is as good as and better than most. Journey from airport was as indicated a simple twenty minute drive given the directions Michael had supplied. Already thinking of returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vlad L.

Exceptional property, stunning views, great pool

We were 5 people staying in Casa Boa Sorte for 2 weeks. We can't express well enough how happy we all were in the villa. The owners have certainly put a lot of effort, care, thought and love in the villa and we could feel it in every corner. The pool is a real gem. We couldn’t get out of it during those hot days. The furnished terrace is the place to be for breakfast and dinner. But be careful! It will make you drink a lot of G&Ts, admiring the views and the sunny sky. The 3 bedrooms with an ensuite each were furnished with taste and great quality. The owners really cared for us providing all we needed from directions to the property to answering promptly to any inquiry we had.
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10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

Stunning and peaceful

Villa Boa Sorte is a wonderful villa, situated up a quiet lane. There are lovely views across the valley towards the sea. The owners Michael and Donna were extremely helpful - helping our holiday go like clockwork! Nothing was a problem to them. The Villa is a credit to them...extremely clean and beautifully decorated. Impressively equipped also. The pool area is ideal and two of the bedrooms open straight out onto it. There are a few good restaurants and a quality supermarket nearby...very handy! I travelled with three friends and we had a brilliant holiday... totally chilled. We cant recommend it enough and certainly wouldn't hesitate in returning. PERFECT...thank you to Michael and Donna (once again) - Angie
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10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Quiet, safe, stunning views, great location.

It's a recently fully refurbished villa with air conditioning and underfloor heating. High standard furniture. High spec kitchen. Bedrooms very comfortable. Lovely bathrooms. South facing pool with wide tiled terrace. The location is very good. Just a couple miles from downtown of Sao Brás it's though a quiet area overlooking the fields with the sea in between the hills. São Brás is a little town with all the amenities and very central. Great restaurants! Just 30 minutes from the coastline and majors golf courses. Firmly recommend!!!

About the host

Hosted by Michael and Donna

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Me and my wife are originally from London and like most people living amid the hustle and bustle of busy cities, longed to spend days in more tranquil surroundings. We first holidayed in the Algarve some twenty years ago and it quickly became a favourite place above all other European destinations.

Why they chose this property

When we walked in and saw the amazing panoramic views we just looked at each other and knew it was perfect. The unspoilt local town of Sao Bras de Alportel is ideally situated for touring the Algarve and is just fifteen minutes from Loule, twenty five minutes from Faro airport and close to Tavira and the Spanish border. Lisbon is an easy two hour drive.

What makes this property unique

The villa is truly a home from home.The location is peaceful with breathtaking views over the valleys, yet the town centre is just a couple of minutes down the road. We love eating alfresco on the upper terrace where there is a traditional Portuguese barbecue (or our fantastic Kamado Joe) and then relax with a glass of something chilled under the pergola beside the lemon and orange trees in the garden or then again you could go for a bike ride.

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