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Charming Countryside Cottage

Family-friendly villa in Faro with a water park

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At Charming Countryside Cottage, you can look forward to a water park, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62024 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Countryside Cottage

Family-friendly villa in Faro with a water park
This smoke-free villa features a water park, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The villa has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a fenced private garden. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private pool and a fireplace. Limited housekeeping is available.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers private pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the villa include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,024 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

An extra portable bed can be added for an extra young adult as well a cot for a baby. A baby chair can be provided also
There's a touristic tax to be collected on the check-in on behalf of the Faro Municipal Council (1,50€ per night per person - up to max 7 nights)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 1626/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming Countryside Faro
Charming Countryside Cottage Faro
Charming Countryside Cottage Villa
Charming Countryside Cottage Villa Faro

About the area

Map
Stª Barbara Nexe, Faro

What's nearby

  • Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Faro Marina - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Old Town Square - 17 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Faro Island Beach - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Falesia Beach - 25 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Loule Station - 17 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪O Cilindro - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante IKEA - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Countryside Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Charming Countryside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Countryside Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Countryside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Countryside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Countryside Cottage located?

This family-friendly Faro villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium. Costume Museum and Church of São Lourenço are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Charming Countryside Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa is amazing! Stayed 2 weeks in September. Clean, open and airy, with beautiful views, inviting patio and pool. Perfect location for peace and quiet, short drive to beautiful beaches, old town Faro and airport. Joao helpful with recommendations regarding activities, restaurants, grocery stores and responded quickly when we messaged him with a question. We're looking forward to returning next year. Best vacation ever!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As amazing as the photos. Helpful host. Lovely pool. Very quiet area within easy drive of Faro airport, Faro old town and Tavira. We stayed a week in August and really appreciated the lovely cleaner that came and the pool cleaner / gardener.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G., Methlick

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

Relaxing out of town stay

Great villa in a very peaceful setting
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here as a family of 4. Joao was a great host, he met us at the villa on arrival and was very responsive on messages to anything we needed to know. The villa was perfect for a family holiday, tucked away from the main hustle and bustle but only a 20 minute drive to beautful beaches and towns. The villa is very private, fully fenced and secure all around. The pool was a highlight, the section at the side where the kids can relax or play and just the right depth that an adult can walk up and down the whole length of the pool. We will be returning, thank you Joao.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gail R.

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

Pretty villa

We were very happy to be in this villa in the countryside. We felt safe and Joao was most helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy B., Devon, England

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

Beautiful Countryside Villa

The perfect escape the villa was brilliant for our family holiday Joan was a great host. we hope we can visit again soon :)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

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

Lovely villa with fab pool, garden and views

Had a very enjoyable stay here with family including a 6 month old infant. Joao was incredibly helpful with everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

lee a., London uk

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

Summer hols

Very quiet location but the drive down into either Faro or Amicli isn't too bad. Comfortable villa with good pool
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian R.

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

A good villa

We had a lovely stay here. Mosquitoes took their revenge but that is what we expected. A lovely holiday 👍
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Brilliant family stay

We loved our stay at this property. The house was situated in a great area- lots of places to visit and never far from a beautiful beach! The pool was amazing - our children (and us!) loved swimming every day. We loved watching the sunset and enjoying the view every evening. We would definitely recommend staying here. João was a great host and had plenty of recommendations- thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian J.

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

The perfect escape

A fantastic Villa in a quiet and beautiful rural location. Whilst set away from the busier parts of the Algarve, with the excellent road network it’s only a short drive to many of the iconic coastal towns and villages. Joao who manages the property was tremendously helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Lovely holiday villa

We had a lovely family holiday in Casa Sofia, it was beautifully peaceful with lovely views - just what we wanted. The villa was very well equipped, the pool was just perfect and Joao the host was so helpful and very attentive. The location was great too, with some great local restaurants and close enough to visit Faro and beaches. It all made for a perfect holiday, and we would have no hesitation in returning.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan S., UK

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

We loved it.

Lovely Villa, Great Host, Super Pool (perfect temperature). Need I say more ?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

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

Amazing stay in the ideal villa

It was everything and more we could have wished for. Not only was the villa just perfect but so was the local town. We ate out a fair amount, we BBQ loads. Hopefully we will retunr shortly.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great location, lovely villa

We spent two weeks at the villa and it was exactly as described/as the photographs. Only a 20 minute drive from Faro Airport, but the villa is in a very quiet location. Joao, the owner gave us plenty of recommendations for shopping, beaches and restaurants which was so useful. Would definitely like to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

MJ C.

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

Perfect place for quiet getaway....

We had a wonderful stay at this great villa which is only a short drive from the airport, but provides a quiet and beautiful location. For mid-to-late October, we were blessed with the weather, which only enhanced the beauty of the place and its surroundings. There are restaurants and amenities that are only a short drive away, so there's plenty still to see and do. Joao was an excellent host and communication with him was excellent. If I can guarantee the weather, I'll certainly be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Perfect holidays

- Perfect owner (Joao is super friendly and had great tips for us. The communication with him was always super easy) - Perfect villa (big pool, nice veranda overlooking the pool & garden, a lot of space outside & inside, full equipment) - Perfect location (Very quiet environment, within 20-30 some nice beaches and cities) Overall a perfect holiday for our family and we enjoyed each minute.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L.

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

Perfection!

The property is so quiet and private, with beautiful views, the house designed to make the most of its situation. Shade during the day for the main room and seating area followed by the evening sun (and wonderful sunsets). A 20 minute walk takes you into Santa Barbara and the wonderful La Piazza for dinner - chicken that melts in the mouth and amazing Italian food - don't just take my word for it, check the reviews in Trip Adviser (song writer Ian Gillan's 'favourite restaurant in the world'!). Lovely walking home by the light of the moon and across the field with torches. Great places to visit all around - needed to stay for a month rather than a week! The owner, cleaner and gardeners make absolutely sure you don't have to lift a finger - house well stocked - all made for a beautifully relaxing holiday. Thank you, Joao, and we can't wait to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stu l.

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

A

Before we arrived Joao provided us with full details on directions to the villa, local attractions, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. The villa is very nicely located for peace, privacy and tranquillity amongst the countryside. It is very well equipped with everything you would need for a holiday. The bedrooms are a good size with efficient A/C, the bathrooms are clean and functional and the kitchen is ideal. The outside space is great with plenty of seating and loungers, shaded areas to enjoy a cold drink or full sun if you want the golden tan. The pool is a good size, clean and well maintained as is the garden. Regular visits from the garden/ pool team and cleaner without being intrusive. In almost 20 years of villa holidays this was probably the cleanest, well maintained and comfortable villa. The pictures don't quite do it justice. We would happily return. Thank you Joao
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Die Lage hat uns super gefallen. Die nächsten Nachbarn sind so weit weg, dass man mit den Kindern ungestört rumtoben und laut sein kann. Der Ausblick ist ebenfalls großartig und der Kontakt zum Besitzer war einwandfrei. Wkr können das Haus guten Gewissens empfehlen und würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

magali d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette villa. Au calme avec une piscine au top.Le propriétaire est très gentil très arrangeant et très disponible.À refaire avec plaisir
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un magnifique séjour dans une splendide villa avec piscine ! Tout est top! Une belle vue sur la vallée, une belle piscine, une spacieuse maison très bien équipée, de multiples endroits à l’extérieur pour se détendre.Tout est pensé pour passer de superbes vacances !Un propriétaire très agréable et accueillant. Toujours disponible en cas de besoin. Nous recommandons Nous souhaiterions revenir pour passer une nouvelle fois un magnifique séjour !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Joào, qui reste toujours disponible. Il nous a donné de très bonnes adresses. La maison est bien agencée, équipée. La piscine est très agréable avec des transats pour tout le monde. Nous recommandons cette maison qui est dans un cadre superbe
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeroen v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Casa Sofia is een heerlijke plek om tot rust te komen. Het huis ligt heel privé en is erg ruim. Ruimer dan je op de fotos ziet. Het is van alle gemakken voorzien. João is een tophost.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralf L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir waren eine Woche in diesem Ferienhaus zu Gast.Es hat uns gut gefallen, ruhige Lage und das Haus auf Grund der sehr dicken Mauern immer schön kühl. Kurze Entfernung zum Ort mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und Tankstelle. Wir würden wiederkommen. Auch der Vermieter -Joao- sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025