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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Room options

Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Magnificent Golf Village Cottage, fully equipped, Wifi, large outdoor swimming pool

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Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
Magnificent Golf Village Cottage, fully equipped, Wifi, large outdoor swimming pool
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About the area

Map
Budens, Faro District

What's nearby

  • Salema Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Parque da Floresta Golf - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Burgau Beach - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lagos Zoo - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Luz Beach - 15 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 20 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Boia - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Atlantico - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪O Lourenço - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria D'Aldeia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nazari - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous house in the beautiful Western Algarve

Lovely comfortable 2 bedroom house situated at Quinta do Montinho in the village of Budens, just 3km from Salema and the sea. One hour from Faro in the beautiful unspoilt Western Algarve.
We visit our house regularly and pride ourselves in it being a “home from home”. Everything you need should be there?

2 bedrooms (1 double & 1 twin), 2 bathrooms (1 en suite).
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, iron.
Open plan lounge diner with wood burning fireplace, TV (Portuguese and satellite channels available) and DVD player,
Unlimited WiFi.
Balcony with built in barbecue. Small garden.

Shared pool with sun loungers. Usually quiet, especially outside of school holidays.

Parque da Floresta golf course is less than 1km. Driving range and golf academy also available.

Beautiful beaches and great restaurants nearby. Nearest beach 3km. The beaches on the west coast are huge, beautiful and quiet. Great for early morning and early evening walks.

Boat trips, kayaking, canoeing etc available in Lagos & Sagres (approximately 10km). Scuba diving & surf schools nearby.

Great restaurants nearby. Pizzeria and supermarket at the bottom of the hill (less than 1km).

Property manager

Mrs L Ashton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether 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 100708/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Well Cared House Beautiful Western Algarve Villa Budens
Great Well Cared House Beautiful Western Algarve Budens
Great Well Cared House Beautiful Western Algarve
Great Well Cared House Beauti

Frequently asked questions

Does Gorgeous house in the beautiful Western Algarve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Gorgeous house in the beautiful Western Algarve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Gorgeous house in the beautiful Western Algarve located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Parque da Floresta Golf, Salema Beach and Boca do Rio Beach. Figueira Beach and Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe Chapel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Up in the clouds.
Overall this property is clean, comfortable, and in a beautiful location. However I feel that it could do with a little TLC. Small issues, such as mould around the bath that needs to be dealt with, no slip mats and worn shower hoses in both bathrooms. The furniture on the balcony needs replacing as it is grimy and made brittle by the sun. Finally the outside garden area could be a nice place to relax, but unfortunately it is so overgrown that it cannot be used even if some loungers were provided.
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday in Budens
Had a lovely relaxing break in this fantastic property. The property itself was spotlessly clean and vey well equipped. Louise is a very good host and the communication was excellent. I would highly recommend this property for couples and families alike.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

A&R K.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing stay
The location was interesting to find but with the directions provided by the host, easy to find! Quiet and self contained this home was amazing! The lights in the master bedroom needed to be replaced but since we didn't use them much it didn't bother us. The beds were harder than we were used to, but again, still loves out stay! The pool was awesome! Loved having a washer to wash our clothes! And the kitchen was well stocked! Ample dishes and cookware as well as seasonings. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
House was conveniently located and has a balcony overlooking the village. 4 minute walk down several sets of stairs to a lovely pool - perfect for the kids. Two floors and 3 bathrooms - plenty of space for our family of 4! The directions were a little challenging but the owner was very responsive when we called for directions. We would definitely stay again, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy days in the Algarve
Lovely property, exactly as advertised. This was our second stay after a long gap; the surrounds remain peaceful, with lovely views and a nice big communal pool
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We absolutely loved the stay we loved the weather and the village could not fault anything thank you so much
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fabulous stay!
Such a lovely house, in a great location. This was our 3rd time staying at this property. Really peaceful relaxing holiday. The house had everything we needed and the pool access was very welcome. The weather was amazing and we had a fantastic time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay in Budens
We had 5 weeks in this super villa. Louise (owner) was so very helpful in helping us prepare for our stay with suggestions of restaurants and other activities. Louise even sent information on the WiFi speed which was really important for me because I had to do some work remotely. The villa was regularly cleaned by the housekeeper, there was sufficient crockery, cooking utensils and cutlery for us as a couple and our two adult sons who visited briefly. The knives were nice and sharp which is essential but not often the case in rented accommodation! There were lovely extras such as heated towel rails and a huge bookshelf with lots of books in English. Parking is easy just opposite the villa which was a real plus. The location is superb, between the eastern and western Algarve so easy to visit all the wonderful beaches. The communal pool was always clean and there were sun lounges available with umbrellas as well. We particularly enjoyed the small local cafe, Vista Allegre. The owner speaks very good English and it was lovely to hang out with the locals. Coffee,pastel de nata and sandwiches were available, all at an excellent price and very good. The supermarket is just 5 minutes drive down the road and is well stocked. However a suggestion for other visitors to the area - we found the meat, fruit and vegetables of poor quality. When even carrots and potatoes go off it’s not a good sign. We moved to shop at Lidl in Vila do Bispo. Excellent quality and prices!
Stayed 35 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Break in pleasant surroundings
This is a lovely house, very spacious and comfortable. The Algarve is very accessible so being up on the hill is no disadvantage. Supermarket at the bottom of the hill and is well stocked. Salema and Burgau are a short ride away. A very pleasant break and Louise was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fabulous stay!
This was our second visit to this fab house. The location is great for zipping about to different restaurants and beaches. We love the area and have been coming quite a few years now. The house has a lovely feel and it had everything we needed. We were very comfortable and happy for our 2 week family holiday. The pool is a real bonus and we were in it most days. We have a real soft spot for Portugal and finding this property has made our holidays even more enjoyable.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a fantastic stay. Website does not do it justice. Great location as all the fantastic beaches are just a short drive away. There is a supermarket just at the bottom of the hill. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay in a beautiful house
Just returned from a relaxing, beautiful week. I almost gave a lower rating for the accuracy of the description because the pictures really don't do the property justice. It is a beautiful house in a peaceful (if a little windy!) location. The swimming pool was great especially as, being out of season we often had it all to ourselves. Some basics were provided although no soap which would have been nice when we first arrived (we left ours for the next guests). You do need a car here unless you are very fit as the hill to town is long and steep! The only other thing I would have liked was a bit more information on what was nearby - good restaurants etc. Louise is great and was really helpful with one minor hitch always communicating promptly. All in all a great stay. Thank you Louise.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday
We have had the most amazing time staying here. It is a beautiful house with everything we could have needed. We felt right at home immediately and we really couldn’t fault it. We did lots of bbq’s to make the most of such a lovely home. We are already planning to book again for next year, just wonderful!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

christine b.

Lovely house in Budens.
The visit was for my Birthday and to introduce my son and his girlfriend to the beautiful area around Salema - they loved it (as I hoped they would)! The beach and restaurants are fabulous, and even though our visit was out of season, we still managed to find good food and wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Ian M.

QDM9
Hi Louise, We really enjoyed our stay thanks. Location is great and golf discount for residents was gratefully used! (and the weather was fabulous!) We have a couple of comments which I hope you will take as constructive as I am sure we will book with you again. 1. If there were 2 couples staying I don't think there was enough cutlery and crockery to avoid washing up after every meal. 2. We arrived late at night and there were no bars of soap in the bathrooms. 3. A hairdryer would be useful (though sadly not for me!) regards Ian
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Absolutely Perfect!!!
The house is beautiful, clean and very well cared for. Everything we needed was provided. Marcus, who was our contact was really helpful.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Julian P.

Spacious, clean and with lovely views
Beautiful terrace giving sunrise views, we found this apartment very practical and convenient for visiting the SW Algarve. Only criticism was there were no basics such as washing up liquid , salt &pepper etc so we had to shop for these. Otherwise would be a 5 star review .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

A lovely clean, bright and fully equipped home.
A lovely house by an unspoilt village with hidden gems and all the advantages of the golf complex. Beautiful beaches nearby and a pool within a 3 minute walk. Own transport necessary to take full advantage of the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

JUAN RAMON D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Todo muy bien
Ha sido una estancia genial. Tuvimos un pequeño problema con la wifi pero se arregló muy pronto.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cédric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour au calme dans maison spacieuse.
Maison idéale pour 4 personnes pour visiter le Sud Ouest du Portugal. Quartier très calme. On se gare juste devant la maison. Accès à une belle piscine partagée en contrebas du lotissement. Propriétaire charmante et réactive. Pizzeria et Intermarché à proximité du logement, c'est bien pratique. Budens est un village résidentiel. Il n'y a pas vraiment d'ambiance ou de vie de village (bars, petits commerces, restaurants...)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Conceição C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sossegado
Estadia calma. Piscina com ótimas condições. Precisa de blackouts nas janelas.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kritikpunkte
Jeder Mensch hat aufgrund seiner Bedürfnisse eine differenzierte Betrachtung auf meine Ausführungen zum gemieteten Objekt. 1. Bereitgestellte Anzahl an Handtüchern war mit einem Duschtuch+kleinem Handtuch pro Wo. und Person zu gering. 2. Der, in der Anzeige, als beheizt beworbene Pool war unbeheizt. Ein für diese Jahreszeit in Portugal ein unmöglicher Zustand. 3. Die sich am Pool befindlichen Sonnenliegen entsprachen nicht mehr einem ordnungsgemäßen gemütlichen Zustand. Sehr verbraucht und wenig Liegekomfort. 4. Vorm Balkon befinden sich zwei hohe Palmen die im sehr hoch und windanfälligen Lagebereich des Hauses zunehmend als laut und unangenehm betrachtet wurden. 5. Nach einer Woche wurde seitens der Reinigungskraft der Putzeimer samt Wischer direkt vor der Haustür stehen gelassen.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Véronique G.

Maison agréable en dépit de points d'amélioration
La maison, plus spacieuse que ne le laissent penser les photos, est située dans un ensemble résidentiel en haut d'une colline très exposée au vent. Elle dispose pour seul espace extérieur d'un petit balcon avec barbecue. La piscine commune est néanmoins très grande et très agréable (transats, parasols, bassin pour les petits). La maison est globalement très confortable mais nous avons rencontré quelques désagréments : le ménage n'était pas très bien fait à notre arrivée (cheveux qui traînent, fond de café dans la cafetière, terrasse non nettoyée) ; les équipements dans la cuisine sont assez sommaires (pas de couteaux à steak par exemple, peu de vaisselle) et nous n'avons pas eu de wifi pendant toute la semaine, la gérante sur place n'étant pas capable de nous dépanner. Globalement le séjour a été agréable et le rapport qualité / prix est très correct mais des améliorations pourraient être apportées.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Casa cómoda e agradável!
A casa é muito cómoda e agradável. A Louise foi muito atenciosa. Recomendo!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

annabelle d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grande maison tout confort
Très grande maison tout confort et bien équipée. Accès à la piscine et commodités tout proche (supermarché, restaurants...!) Bien situé pour les visite environnement calme. Je recommande.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022