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Beautiful, peaceful Country Quinta in Western Algarve
Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and rooftop terrace
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 160 sq m
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- Place, Salema Beach
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- Place, Praia da Luz
- Airport, Portimao (PRM)
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Guest bedroom
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Masterbedroom
1 King Bed
Sofa in lounge
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms
En-suite Bathroom
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Family Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Beautiful, peaceful Country Quinta in Western Algarve
Casa May is a wonderful two bedrooms country house nestled in the foothills of the "Costa Vicentina National Park, yet close to the award winning beaches of the Western Algarve. This 2 bedrooms country house is set within undulating countryside not far from the village of Budens and benefits from magnificent, wide open country views.
This Quinta is a traditionally built Country House full of character and has been tastefully modernised, yet retains many beautiful features such as high beamed ceilings and the pretty hard-wood cottage-paned windows.
The house consists of a bright entrance hall that leads in one direction to a spacious lounge with feature fireplace and a large bay window taking in the southerly view, overlooking the meticulously maintained gardens to the countryside beyond. Adjoining is a fully-fitted kitchen with oak cabinets, complemented by solid granite work-tops, plus a bright and spacious dining area (6-8 persons) with wooden double doors out on to the terrace and colorful landscaped gardens. On this side of the property, there is also a barbecue area with a secondary kitchen/utility room and two cobbled outdoor sitting areas surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining.
Facing south, there is a delightful covered terrace partially glased to protect from dominant winds which doubles as a second living area.
Back inside the villa, off the entrance hallway there are two generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom with king size 78" has a stunning large en-suite bathroom with a big walk-in shower and twin sinks. The guest bedroom with king size 78" as well is very spacious and the family bathroom is just across the hall. Both bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes with sliding glased doors. Fly screens have been fitted to most of the windows, allowing fresh air to enter in the summer nights.
All the rooms boast large windows that flood the house with natural light and afford lovely views over the gardens and open countryside. Central heating is available for those chilly nights.
Outside the front door a pathway leads to the spa garden and roof terrace with panoramic country views all around. The jacuzzi hot-tube is sunk into the landscaping, perfect for relaxing any time of the day or night as the whole area can be tastefuly illuminated, to admire the wonderful starlit sky of the Algarve nights.
Outside the fully automatic irrigated landscaped gardens there is a further 3 hectares (almost 7.5 acres) of land. One area is set with a multitude of different fruit trees, including peach, apple, plum, pear, cherry, mulberry, almond, fig and loquat. A small stream runs through the valley in the winter time. The land then rises steeply up to the hillside and is an untouched wilderness covered with ancient cork oak trees. There is a paved area under the shade of one of the cork oaks, the perfect spot for meditation and relaxing in a total immersion in nature.
Closer to the house, to the rear of the barbecue area, is a beergarden terrace with stunning views over the Vale Ruivo (the red valley) where a number of pine trees have been planted on the north side.
Casa May is perfect for anyone wanting to lead good life during his stay in Algarve, in a very private house surrounded by peace and nature, but by no means isolated. It is only 1.5 kms to Budens where you will find a large Intermarché supermarket, cafes and restaurants or 8 kms to the larger town of Vila do Bispo where all shops, farmacy and health center, daily fruit, vegetables and fish market and restaurants are available.
Its a 15 minutes drive to the larger city of Lagos, the former capital of the Algarve, which has managed in spite of great popularity with tourists to preserve both character and charm with its fort, walls and old quarter.
You can reach the quiet south beaches of Burgau, Cabanas, Boca do Rio, Salema, Figueira, Zavial, Ingrina within 5-10 minutes drive, or the wild beaches of the western coast well known by surfers of Castalejo, Cordoama, Beliche within 15 minutes drive, or the fabulous ones of Bordeira, Amado and Carapateira within 20 minutes.
This Quinta is a traditionally built Country House full of character and has been tastefully modernised, yet retains many beautiful features such as high beamed ceilings and the pretty hard-wood cottage-paned windows.
The house consists of a bright entrance hall that leads in one direction to a spacious lounge with feature fireplace and a large bay window taking in the southerly view, overlooking the meticulously maintained gardens to the countryside beyond. Adjoining is a fully-fitted kitchen with oak cabinets, complemented by solid granite work-tops, plus a bright and spacious dining area (6-8 persons) with wooden double doors out on to the terrace and colorful landscaped gardens. On this side of the property, there is also a barbecue area with a secondary kitchen/utility room and two cobbled outdoor sitting areas surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens perfect for al-fresco dining and entertaining.
Facing south, there is a delightful covered terrace partially glased to protect from dominant winds which doubles as a second living area.
Back inside the villa, off the entrance hallway there are two generous bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom with king size 78" has a stunning large en-suite bathroom with a big walk-in shower and twin sinks. The guest bedroom with king size 78" as well is very spacious and the family bathroom is just across the hall. Both bedrooms have large fitted wardrobes with sliding glased doors. Fly screens have been fitted to most of the windows, allowing fresh air to enter in the summer nights.
All the rooms boast large windows that flood the house with natural light and afford lovely views over the gardens and open countryside. Central heating is available for those chilly nights.
Outside the front door a pathway leads to the spa garden and roof terrace with panoramic country views all around. The jacuzzi hot-tube is sunk into the landscaping, perfect for relaxing any time of the day or night as the whole area can be tastefuly illuminated, to admire the wonderful starlit sky of the Algarve nights.
Outside the fully automatic irrigated landscaped gardens there is a further 3 hectares (almost 7.5 acres) of land. One area is set with a multitude of different fruit trees, including peach, apple, plum, pear, cherry, mulberry, almond, fig and loquat. A small stream runs through the valley in the winter time. The land then rises steeply up to the hillside and is an untouched wilderness covered with ancient cork oak trees. There is a paved area under the shade of one of the cork oaks, the perfect spot for meditation and relaxing in a total immersion in nature.
Closer to the house, to the rear of the barbecue area, is a beergarden terrace with stunning views over the Vale Ruivo (the red valley) where a number of pine trees have been planted on the north side.
Casa May is perfect for anyone wanting to lead good life during his stay in Algarve, in a very private house surrounded by peace and nature, but by no means isolated. It is only 1.5 kms to Budens where you will find a large Intermarché supermarket, cafes and restaurants or 8 kms to the larger town of Vila do Bispo where all shops, farmacy and health center, daily fruit, vegetables and fish market and restaurants are available.
Its a 15 minutes drive to the larger city of Lagos, the former capital of the Algarve, which has managed in spite of great popularity with tourists to preserve both character and charm with its fort, walls and old quarter.
You can reach the quiet south beaches of Burgau, Cabanas, Boca do Rio, Salema, Figueira, Zavial, Ingrina within 5-10 minutes drive, or the wild beaches of the western coast well known by surfers of Castalejo, Cordoama, Beliche within 15 minutes drive, or the fabulous ones of Bordeira, Amado and Carapateira within 20 minutes.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Gym
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
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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 68689/AL
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Vila do Bispo
Located in Vila do Bispo, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos.
Travelling with kids? Consider Lagos Zoo and Discoveries Wax Museum. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.

Budens, Faro
What's nearby
- Salema Beach - 11 min drive - 6.3 km
- Burgau Beach - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
- Praia da Luz - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
- Luz Beach - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
- Lagos Zoo - 17 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Miam - 9 min drive
- A Boia - 8 min drive
- Nazari - 6 min drive
- Red Fort - 9 min drive
- Love Burgau - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Elisabeth and Gaston

We rent our house during the summertime as we enjoy travelling in this time or the year
Why they chose this property
We love our home for its peaceful and ressourcing location
What makes this property unique
Thé jacuzzi is in a perfect private environment, either by daytime or by night under the wonderful starry sky
Languages:
English, French, German
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