We had a wonderful time at Casa dos Carvalhos. The pool is lovely and big, the setting is beautiful and the house was fully equipped to meet all our needs. We would recommend this to anyone looking for somewhere to stay with friends and/or family away from the sea front. The owner was really communicative, although to be honest we didn't have any problems at all while we were there. The wifi was fast, the house was clean, and the facilities were great. My only (minor) criticism is that the kitchen needs an upgrade!

Everything is provided in the villa for a perfect stay. The large pool with a view over the hills of the Algarve is magnificent. The villa is less than 10 minutes drive from the pleasant town of São Brás de Alportel with numerous restaurants, and cafés.

Just spent an incredible two weeks at Casa Carvalhos. Everything about the villa is exceptional. The villa itself has very comfortable beds, a very well equipped kitchen with all the utensils and equipment you need, including nice touches like a juicer and blender. The living space is lovely with a real fire and loads of games for the evenings. The outside areas - pool, BBQ area and gardens are what really make this place special. The views are fantastic, especially sunsets, the pool is clean and a good size and the plants and flowers around the garden make it feel like paradise. There is a steep drive to get up but even with a small rental car this was no problem. There is a restaurant just about within walking distance, Beira Serra which was great for dinner - monkfish stew was exceptional. Beaches are about 20 mins drive, Fuseta beach is particularly nice All in all this is exactly what you want from a villa in the hills

We have been visiting the Algarve as a family for 26 years and enjoy the peace and tranquillity that rural areas offer. Cas dos Carvalhos is a traditional villa with incredible views, a perfect escape to the country. The accommodation is comfortable and, with the annex Casa Bolota, provided plenty of space. The pool area is perfect for making the most of the weather, dining and admiring the views. Well worth a visit. Thank you!