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9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool

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9 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1824000 sq m

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

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Loulé, Faro District

Aqua Show Park
‪7 min drive‬
Vilamoura Marina
‪14 min drive‬
Falesia Beach
‪16 min drive‬
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool

Large estate of 24,000M2 with three separate villas sleeping 18 persons.
Lake, salt water heated swimming pool (STC) vineyard, beach volleyball...
Perfect for large groups of family & friends and hosting special events.

Property manager

Steve Davies

Languages

English

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Pool

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load the dishwasher

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Loulé

Located in Loulé, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Vilamoura Marina and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Quarteira Beach and Falesia Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Loulé, Faro District

What's nearby

Aqua Show Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
Quarteira Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
Vale do Lobo Beach - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
Vilamoura Marina - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
Falesia Beach - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

Loule Station - 5 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Piri Piri
Taberna Poco D’almancil
‪Pastelaria Venepao Almancil - ‬1 min drive
‪Barbacoa Steak House Português - ‬1 min walk
‪Churrasqueira de Almancil - ‬1 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool have a pool?

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

Is 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool located?

This family-friendly Loulé holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Karting Almancil, Loulé Municipal Market and Loule Town Market. Loule Gypsy Market and Church of São Lourenço are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

10 Aug 2025

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

We booked Lago de Serra for our large family holiday ( 17 of us ). Our first impressions didn't disappoint. We had seen the photos on the website but the property is even better in real life. We only found out just a couple of weeks before we left that the ownership of the estate had changed hands. It would appear that the previous owner had not been prepared to fix various issues and Steve, the new owner is now in the process of rectifying these.The plus points of the estate are the location, the grounds and the swimming pool. The accommodation itself is also excellent with plenty of space as well as being well equipped. It was amazing to wake up in the morning, open the blinds and patio door and stare at the vista down towards the coast. We hired a car for the week but the other members of the family used Ubers, which were reasonably priced and on time. We would recommend Barbocoa steak restaurant, which is close by. Despite one or two teething problems with the water, which I'm sure Steve is sorting out, we had a brilliant time at Lago de Serra had would recommend it as a holiday base for a large group.Thanks Steve for your excellent communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna S.

29 June 2025

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

A Gorgeous Estate with Great Potential

The estate itself is gorgeous with an awesome main lodging house plus two separate places for more privacy, and a great pool! It was unfortunate that the amenities were lacking: flickering lights, a broken shower head, ants in all the rooms, not enough toilet paper, and some of the bedding needed cleaning. The main house also had a sour smell. Perhaps this is due to a transition in ownership. We found out the property was taken over on the day we arrived. Thankfully, Damien, a maintenance worker was there to guide us about keys, gates, etc. He was awesome! So was Diana, who helped us out on the first day. Since we were only staying four nights, we didn’t want to keep calling for things to be done, as it would have interfered with our trip. The pool was a lifesaver! An estate of this size and beauty should have amenities that meet higher standards.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

21 July 2024

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

Villa stay in Loulé

We absolutely loved our stay at Sean’s villa. Would highly recommend to anyone with a big group, adults or family. All of the facilities were impeccable. The villa was very modern and clean. The pool and volleyball court were a highlight and would definitely book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

12 July 2024

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

5 stars

Property is exactly as described and Sean was a great host. Very communicative! We enjoyed our stay very much and would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

6 Aug 2023

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

Summer 2024 Vacay in Almancil for 17 people

Great trip and super responsiveness from Sean and Diana! A trip to remember.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

12 Apr 2024

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

Large group trip (no kids)

Really great property. Kitchen well equipped, nice large bedrooms, lots of outdoor space for everyone to sit around. Few things were a bit “rusty” (think because we went early in the season) - things like washing machine didn’t work, but the host was very quick to come and help so that’s great! Thanks so much :) would definitely come again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor C.

13 May 2024

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

Excellent Property, 10/10

Our group of 18 had an amazing time staying at the estate. The property was very clean and the kitchens were well-furnished with plenty of utensils and crockery. It is private and secluded, but just a stone's throw away from local amenities, restaurants and beaches. Fortunately, it is also in prime location for Ubers and taxis should you not have a car. Sean and Diana were both extremely accommodating and friendly, and made the booking and check-in process extremely easy. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anybody looking to stay in the Algarve, and our group will definitely be back. Many thanks Sean!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

7 May 2023

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

Amazing - will be back!

The photos don’t do this place justice! The grounds (which are perfectly maintained) are large enough to make you feel like you have your own part of the mountain. Very close to beaches, bars and restaurants and extremely easy to order an Uber. We stayed with 17 friends and didn’t feel on top of each other at all. We ended up staying in for BBQ’s some nights as the villa was so nice. Sean and team were very easy to deal with and I would recommend staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

9 July 2024

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

Perfect family stay

Family of 13, including 3 children, had a wonderful stay in this stunning villa in a beautiful setting. Communication with Sean (the host) was excellent before & during the stay. Plenty of space for a large group with the main villa, two annexes and the large grounds. Lovely seating areas on the terraces for evening gatherings & BBQ. Fully equipped kitchens & clean and tidy throughout on arrival. Pool a good size for the group but definitely needed the pool heating which we added (additional charge). Not much around within local walking distance especially if you have elderly or young in the group but we used Uber taxis for getting around which was easy enough, always available and a good price. This worked out much cheaper than renting a car/van for our group size. Overall, an excellent place for a group/family stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darryl H.

19 June 2025

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dirty, ant infested and borderline dangerous property.

There is so little that is accurate about the listing of the property or of the quality of it. This property has been neglected and misrepresented to such an extent that this was simply the most unpleasant villa I have ever and likely will ever stay in.Sean the property owner was great in the build up to our stay but on arrival to the property it feels as though we were lied to about the condition of the facilities. Either he is totally unaware of the condition, or he is comfortable with it, either way it is a woeful way to treat people paying good money to stay here. The cleaner was there on our arrival. She checked us in and actually apologised for the property not being clean on her way out...The property was dirty, the kitchen and master bedroom were ant infested, the water didn't run unless you went down to the pool area to turn on the hosepipe and tap. This was required every time you then stopped using the water in the main house for any length of time.The pool area on arrival was disgusting and simply hadn't been cleaned for several weeks I assume. Including a green scum around the waters edge. Remarkably once the pool cleaners arrived 4 days in to our stay the pool itself was immaculate no scum, that said the wider pool area remained full of cracked tiles and missing grout.I can easily continue listing issues.But for being 10 minutes away from Quateira, Vilamoura and Loule as excellent places for us to retreat to, this holiday would have been unbearable.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabi H.

29 June 2025

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

Massive Wasserprobleme

Wir hatten die Unterkunft für unsere Hochzeit für 13 Erwachsene und ein Kleinkind gemietet. Während des gesamten Aufenthalts kam es zu massive Probleme mit der Wasserversorgung (Kein Wasser zum Duschen/Händewaschen, Abspülen und für die Spülmaschinen- und Toilettenbenutzung) auf Grund einer defekten Pumpe. Die Verwalterin war freundlich und schickte mehrfach einen Techniker. Das Wasser lief dann zwar, aber schaltete kurz danach wieder aus, so das die Probleme die ganze Zeit bestanden. Wir und auch ein gebuchter Catering-Service hatten dadurch sehr großen Stress und das auch noch an unserer Hochzeit. Wir hätten die Unterkunft so niemals gebucht und was nutzen 5 Badeszimmer, wenn der Pool die einzige Möglichkeit ist sich zu waschen? Abspülen und Kochen ging daudurch auch nur per Hand und mit gekauften Wasserflaschen (was bei 13 Personen sehr aufwendig ist). Der getahle Preis war hoch und mit diesen Einschränkungen nicht akzeptabel. Zumal wir einiges an Extrakosten (gekauftes Wasser und mit so vielen Personen essen gehen/bestellen statt selber zu kochen)hatten und ja auch beim Mietpreis die Wasserkosten für die gebuchten Tage und Personen enthalten sind. Auf unsere freundliche Email mit bitte um eine einvernehmliche Lösung und teilerstattung des Moetpreises antwortet Sean nicht. Auch FeWo ist nicht hilsbereit. Nun werden wir einen Anwalt einschalten, was uns sehr fremd ist und unsere Erinnerung an unsere Hochzeit immer negativ beeinflussen wird.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sachar K.

1 Oct 2024

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

Workation mit dem Team

Wir hatten eine fantastische Zeit! Das Grundstück ist riesig und die drei Häuser sehr geräumig und modern eingerichtet. Der Pool und die Tischtennisplatte waren unsere Highlights. Wir kommen gerne wieder! Ach ja und W-Lan war auch super für uns - 12 Personen konnten parallel ohne Probleme arbeiten.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark B.

18 Nov 2023

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

Amazing property with little optimization potential

We stayed 6 weeks in this lovely property with a party of 7 people and 2 dogs and we really enjoyed our stay. The main house and the 2 smaller pool houses offer a certain privacy but also lots of spaces to spend time together. The view from the property is stunning (you can see the sea) as well as the garden is well maintained (gardener is coming twice a week at 8… starting time can be shifted to a later start which we did ;) The reason why we did not evaluate the property with 10/10 is, that for the money we spend for the property we would expect a better quality of daily used things like the washing machine, the dish washer and the oven. Also we had little issues with the electricity. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Sean‘s lovely property and can really recommend a stay as the mentioned points above will be optimized.

Stayed 44 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

justine m.

13 Aug 2023

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

Villa exceptionnelle

Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette magnifique villa , le domaine est très grand , très bien entretenu et très bien équipé, la proximité de plusieurs ville (faro, Albufeira, quarteira ,villamoura) est un vrai plus ainsi que la facilité de déplacement grâce au taxi et Uber.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige J.

5 June 2023

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

stunning property with great views

The property is huge and has the most incredible views, has lots of room for the whole family and is easy 10 min car ride to lots of amenities.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jos v.

29 Apr 2023

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

Magnifieke locatie! Vakantiehuizen gemiddeld. Rest van de voorzieningen zijn prina.

Prina.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

4 Sept 2022

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

Lovely villas in a stunning estate

Lovely villas in a stunning estate, the photos just don’t do it justice. Great for family and friends to relax, spend time together and enjoy the scenery. Plenty to occupy the kids locally at the beaches and water park and many restaurants to choose from. Property and pool in great condition and Sean and the property manager were always on hand to help with any enquiries. We all had a fantastic time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

16 Aug 2022

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

Friends and Family Holiday

Great property, amazing views. Really well equipped. Excellent communication from owner. Car a must but close to beach and restaurants

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario MDB bvba D.

3 Aug 2022

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

Amazing

We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful estate. With our family of 16 people we enjoyed every day. For us a little too little shade to stay at the pool with 16 people, but this did not make the stay any less good for us. we would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr & Mrs Doyle G.

29 Mar 2022

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

Beautiful villa in a stunning location

We booked Lago da Serra last minute due to cancellation on our original booking. Sean and Sara were so accommodating from the outset. The property is truly stunning and the photos don’t do it justice. Our children were in the pool every waking hour and if we couldn’t find them there they were feeding the koi fish in the lake or playing beach volleyball. We used the professional chef services for my birthday celebrations, Seb and his team were excellent. The food was incredible and ticked all the boxes. We loved our stay so much we have booked a return in August 2023.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Mar 2022

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

Amazing

We had such a fantastic relaxing week. We stayed in the main house and we could not fault it. It was beautifully decorated and it had everything we needed and more. The views from the house and the outdoor space were amazing. There was a lovely outdoor pool, lake and small manmade beach with a volley ball court which the kids really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine T.

23 Feb 2022

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

Did not disappoint!

Highly recommend! This was the holiday we had all been waiting for and it did not disappoint! We were a group of friends celebrating my husbands 60th and we just wanted to relax and play a few rounds of golf. Sean was very easy to deal with and communicated with us throughout the stay. Having not been to the algarve before, he suggested some fantastic golf courses for us to try (Pine Cliffs was a highlight), as well as some lovely restaurants - we even had a chef come to the property and cook for us! We had a fantastic time and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Oct 2020

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

Fantastic group holiday - highly recommended

We spent 7 days at the villa as part of a group holiday which had originally been planned for 12 adults and 2 children but changed to only 8 adults last minute following the introduction of quarantine in the UK, 2 days before we were due to travel. Sean the villa owner was fantastic throughout the entire process given the current uncertainties around international travel, he was in regular contact and allowed flexibility regarding the timing of balancing payments. The villa itself and the estate were as per the photographs on the site (awesome) and it was the perfect set up for a group trip, with the additional 2 outbuildings allowing enough space for all guests whilst still being close enough to be connected. The villa location is approx 15 minutes from both Val Do Lobo and Loulé easily accessible either via a hire car or Uber in the evening (tip if using Uber make sure you use the entrance by the Crest). Overall this was a perfect fit for our trip to Portugal, great location, stunning villa (and views), lovely pool and communal areas and everything needed for a holiday in the sun.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

16 June 2019

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

Holiday of a lifetime

Amazing! Surpassed all expectations We were a group of 14 family members for my special birthday. Perfect for a large group and a really special holiday

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

28 Oct 2018

An excellent villa.

Had a wonderful stay. Great villa loads of room. Great location, Highly recommend

About the host

Hosted by Steve Davies

Hello! I’ve lived in the Algarve for six years and absolutely love everything about this beautiful region. I’m thrilled to share that I’ve recently purchased this wonderful estate and feel very lucky to be its new owner.

I’m excited to continue renting it out and build on what the previous owner, Sean, created — turning it into one of the true gems of the Algarve. My goal is to offer all my guests an unforgettable stay and help you experience the best this special place has to offer.

For 2026 we will have the addition of:
1 Professional Padel Court
1 Professional tennis court
2 Pickleball Courts

I look forward to welcoming you and helping you create amazing memories here! Kind regards Steve

Why they chose this property

Almancil is a great area that caters for everyone. You are a stone throw from the town centre with its array of exceptional cafes and restaurants and a short drive to the stunning beaches of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago.
It is perfectly situated for families and golfers who want to enjoy everything the Algarve has to offer but a nice distance away that you are not in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas.
Local restaurants serve freshly sourced food at great value.
The locals are extremely friendly and always welcoming which is one of the main attractions for buying in this gem of an area situated in the hills behind Almancil.

What makes this property unique

The uniqueness of this property is that it is the only one in the Algarve that has its own lake within its boundary that is solely for you and you only to enjoy.
The property has absolutely everything you and your family need for a great vacation.
You can enjoy your days lazing by the outdoor pool or have a paddle in the 3,000M2 lake. Alternatively, if you're feeling energetic you can walk around the 20,000M2 plot enjoying the sea views whilst sipping a cocktail in the sun or go fruit picking among the orchards.
The property is gated and fenced so is 100% safe for families with children and pets.

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Loulé

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Exceptional

9.0/10

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Richard S.

6/10 Okay

Donna S.

A Gorgeous Estate with Great Potential

Donna S.

10/10 Excellent

Lucy K.

Villa stay in Loulé

Lucy K.

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

5 stars

Alicia C.

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Summer 2024 Vacay in Almancil for 17 people

Bonnie C.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

Large group trip (no kids)

Charlotte D.