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Rio Arade Manor House

Rua Dom Joao II 33 Mexilhoeira da Carregacao, Estombar, Lagoa 8400-092 Portugal
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Rio Arade is a charming 18th century Manor house situated in a typical sleepy Algarve village. Close to Portimão and just a ten/fifteen minute drive to many beautiful beaches. There are nine air-conditioned bedrooms in total, each having its own en-suite bathroom and refrigerator. There are several relaxing areas throughout the property and around the pool area are many nooks and crannies where you can easily find a place for a quiet snooze! There is also a barbecue area with plenty of seating for al fresco dining. Rio Arade is a short drive from various beaches and five minute walk to the River Arade. There are ten excellent golf courses all within a short drive. Also in the village is a small childrens’ playground and Slide and Splash water park is just ten minutes away.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Books, DVDs, music for children
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Outdoor pool
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Breakfast available
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Tennis court offsite
Waterslide
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Salon
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Baggage storage
Convenience store
Shared lounge / TV area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
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Non-smoking rooms
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3.0 of 5 stars
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Mid-range
Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
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jamesandbarbara2021 wrote a review Apr 2023
London, United Kingdom12 contributions1 helpful vote
We stayed for a week at the Rio Arade Manor House in mid/late April and it was the perfect break. The house and hospitality is just as described and we were very happy with our room and everything about the hotel. The pool was a bit cool at 22 degrees but warm enough for an invigorating swim even at this time of year. Most guests obviously drive here but we took a car from the airport and then spent a week on foot and public transport and there is plenty to do (though walking in high summer would be less fun. Local buses are just down the road and trains from Ferragudo just one mile away. There are not a lot of trains and buses (and there was a partial train strike on which limited our options) but they are reliable and inexpensive … and trains are half price for age 65+ so a real bargain for local journeys! The Portuguese are also very hospitable to tourists and English is widely spoken in the most unlikely of places. Highlights included the port of Lagos, which is very impressive, the museum in Poritimao and the hill town of Silves. We also enjoyed walking to Ferragudo and across the river to Portimao (both about 2.5 miles). Two good supermarkets - Coviran (Co-op) and Lidl - are also an easy walk in Parchal (which is confusingly the home of Ferragudo station!) Two more things – come in the spring and see white storks nest on chimney top, lamp posts and rooves everywhere (a massive conservation success for the Algarve) and eat out at Sanleti (we did three times!). You can also eat very cheaply and well if you eat where the locals eat and choose from the menu of the day (a massive steak and chips, wine pudding and coffee in Lagos for 12 Euros or a ludicrously cheap Feijoida (pork and bean stew) from the Pingo Doce supermarket in Portimao).
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from assunta tassone, General Manager at Rio Arade Manor House
Responded 6 Jun 2023
Thank you for your very good review.. We are happy you said this. See you the next time. The Staff.
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Sightseer42437170261 wrote a review Nov 2022
2 contributions4 helpful votes
My wife and I spent 11 days here from 23rd October. The property is beautiful and well looked after by Assunta and Svetlana. The bedrooms are basic but perfectly functional, the grounds and pool area are lovely and a great place for relaxing. The local village is very quiet and the local cafes are VERY cheap and the owners were friendly and helpful especially in the Dos Amigos and the Emigrantes. There are some nice restaurants around as well amongst them were Sabor And Alenjento's both of which were easily walkable from the property. I have already mentioned Assunta but have to again because she really was as helpful as anyone could have been with her advice and organising restaurant bookings, finding out bus times and organising taxis she done it all with a smile and a cheery word. Some people have advised that access to a car is necessary but we found that between walking, cycling and pubic transport that we managed perfectly well and we are a reasonably fit couple in our 60's. All in all a lovely place for a quite break and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The rooms at the back of the property get the sun and have a terrace
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Jessica K wrote a review Jul 2022
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We came to Portugal for a wedding and found this hidden gem!! I had a call from the reception the day before we flew confirming our flight time, we would before arriving after check in closed so they arranged our key and instructions in the safe outside the main door. The room was for 3 girls, lovely big space, large bathroom, air con, separate wardrobe and fridge/tv. We also had breakfast included which was fruits, croissants, toast, cheese, meats, cereal, coffee, fresh juices, yoghurts! There was seating inside and outside which was lovely. The pool was clean and beautiful pink flowers everywhere, it was perfect! The staff were very helpful and helped us with taxi’s when we needed. On the day we were leaving which was a very early 4am pickup!!! The staff arranged some breakfast bits bought to our room and put in the fridge so we had something to eat before we left which was an amazing extra they arranged for us. We would definitely reccomend as a great base in Estombar, to get to the closest beaches is only 15/20 mins in a taxi (Uber is also available. Thank you everyone at Rio Arade for a wonderful stay!!!
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 2 Aug 2022
Good morning dear customers, We are very happy you enjoyed to stay to our Hotel.... See you next time. Thank you. The Staff.
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senioritapaulita_90 wrote a review Nov 2021
Poland22 contributions3 helpful votes
Beautiful property, especially outdoors - colorful flowers, trees, various plants which provide this "exotic" touch which I love. Swimming pool was never crowded so usually we enjoyed it just for two of us. Our room was rather basic but still clean and well equipped, maybe suprisingly loud in the night because of the cars, even tough it seems like a small city :) Ladies at the Reception were extremely nice and helpful - always welcomed us with a smile and also gave us few good recommendations. Woud like to go back there one day!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Room Tip: room facing the street can be a little bit loud
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OnAir812708 wrote a review Oct 2019
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My partner and I stayed here for 10 nights. We were welcomed by Michelle (the owner) and Aasunta who spoke very good English, Michelle not so well. Our room was very basic and the bathroom was a bit shabby and the shower could have done with a bit of tlc. The bed was comfy but not sure about the metal frame, my partner stubbed his toe on there several times. There is no fire safety advice in the room, so had no idea where to go if there was one. Very nice areas to relax and enjoy the sun if you wanted to, all thought the furniture on the top veranda could be replaced. We only used the pool once, it's only one depth no shallow end. The breakfast was good and Aasunta asked us every morning if we would like eggs and bacon which the chef(sorry don't know her name) always delivered well cooked and tasty 😛 They also have a good selection of cheese, meat, yoghurt, bread and fruit etc. The coffee machine is a bit temperamental but Aasunta or the chef always came to fix it. We took our own travel kettle so we could have a cuppa in our room as there is a fridge in there. We hired their bikes for a week and travelled far. Lots of places near by the beach, portimao, vineyard etc. We biked into silves which is a beautiful place and on the way back my partner got a puncture, we tried the foam puncture stuff they provided us with and it did not work. We called the hotel and Aasunta was very helpful, she called a taxi which cost us 20 euros to get back to the hotel. Looking at the puncture hole in was caused by a piece of metal which had come away from the metal wheel, nothing had pieced through the rubber tyre. When we arrived back Aasunta was very concerned and pleased that we were both ok and not hurt. We can't thank her enough for all her help. She's a great asset to the hotel. The bus into portamio is 2.75euros one way but if you don't mind walking it's not far away. We used the bus once to see how far away it was. There is a great tapas bar at the bottom of the road (turn left out of the door) can't remember the name also another if you carry on up passed the tapas bar there is another place, it say snack bar but they do lovely evening meals, the bloke who owns it is called Victor.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Natasha H wrote a review Jul 2019
London, United Kingdom6 contributions3 helpful votes
This was the perfect place for me as i just wanted peace and quiet and to be restfull.It couldn't have been better.Staff fab and room was simple but can't really imagine why you would need more?.Loved the garden and pool and a couple of decent eateries in the village,beaches not too far.for a solo female wanting some solitude....perfect.,
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Room Tip: get a court yard view
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Response from Arade, Reception at Rio Arade Manor House
Responded 25 Sept 2019
Thank you. We are very you enjoyed your stay to our Hotel. Regards. The Staff.
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Martyn H wrote a review Oct 2018
Oxford, United Kingdom17 contributions8 helpful votes
Early Sept 2018 30 - 34 deg daytime, 26 deg at night. The hostess was French and welcoming.There are no coffee facilities in the room, but a communal tea and coffee area, where there is also an "honesty bar". - access to beers, wine, and spirits in the fridge, just make a note on the sheet. Rustic - Every surface, be it wall or floor, is rough, including the bedroom, which in places is painful on the feet. The bed is as hard as nails, and my wife, who is well over 80, got bed sores on he first night! We mentioned this the next morning, after which the hostess didn't speak to us. I searched around, and found a very large duvet in a cupboard, which I folded, and placed beneath the bottom sheet, and that solved the issue (on her side of the bed). We asked for a plug for the wash basin - didn't happen. The shower was old and downright dangerous. Had I not been in the bathroom when my wife was in the shower, she would have been badly scolded! I think the bed was made by an apprentice welder - a simple steel frame with no artistic flair at all....and why would anyone want a steel bedhead?? Even if the tired old pillows were comfortable, and if they could be placed against the bedhead, which they couldn't, it would still be impossible to sit in bed and read, because the only light shone less than a candle. Breakfasts were fine. Freshly cooked croissants, tea, coffee, fresh fruit, cereal, cold meat, cheese, toast, and as much as you wanted. Large pool - freezing cold, and empty. In the picture, ours was the room on the right, past the pergola. Quiet and peaceful.
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Date of stay: September 2018
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The best room is probably in a hotel downtown.
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Paul A wrote a review Feb 2018
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Myself and my girlfriend stayed her for 4 days and we I have to say I was more than impressed. Steffan and Michelle are French speaking and understand little English but they were the sweetest hosts I have ever come across in any B&B I have stayed at. Steffan even cooked a banquet on our last night for some local builders and guests which was amazing. Anna was the manager who was very helpful and an expert in where to go etc etc. The B&B itself is as pictures show and was very full of character and was truly authentic. We met some wonderful people here and will 100% be returning as then the weather will be a little warmer to have a dip in the pool.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mrstickle6666 wrote a review Sept 2017
Essex, United Kingdom23 contributions5 helpful votes
Booked in for 2 nights as wanted to visit the nearby beaches. On arrival the receptionist whose name I can't remember, sorry, was lovely and really very helpful during our stay. She booked us in and showed us around. It is a property facing onto a road and our room was quite noisy but didn't bother us too much as were out all day and at night the shutters were closed and it was quieter. Other rooms faced the courtyard at the back and had terraces with tables and chairs scattered around. There were pretty climbers and other flowers along with water features. The pool was clean but the place looked a bit tired in areas. Breakfast was continental inc bread, ham, cheese, cereal, fruit. There was a smell from outside a bit like drains occasionally that found its way into the room. I don't believe this was the hotels problem. The new owners, after a recent takeover, were friendly and willing to help although spoke little English. We were told they had plans to expand and improve the business. The bedroom we had was very basic and the furniture a little dated but clean and tidy. I think if the renovation is done well and thought out they will have a lovely building and a very successful business. There is only one restaurant along the road but it is a good one. There is a ice cream parlour, supermarket and a couple of little bars but not much else.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 22 Sept 2017
Thank you for your kind review, it is very important for us to know our guests opinion . Regards Susana Rio Arade
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Yvon_Amsterdam wrote a review Aug 2017
amsterdam80 contributions62 helpful votes
A romantic little guesthouse hidden in a quiet suburb outside Ferragudo. The courtyard is amazing with a swimming pool and beautiful flowers overhanging the building. The room are large and clean. Bathroom could to do with a little update. Although mentioned there was no air conditioner in the room. Just a ventilator on the ceiling. Staff is super friendly and helpful. You do need a car if you are staying here. Praia Grande and Ferragudo about 10 minutes driving away.
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Date of stay: August 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
₹8,705 - ₹11,275 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Rio Arade
LOCATION
PortugalAlgarveFaro DistrictLagoaEstombar
NUMBER OF ROOMS
9
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rio Arade Manor House
Which popular attractions are close to Rio Arade Manor House?
Nearby attractions include Escape Carvoeiro (6.0 km), Cocktail Garden (6.0 km), and Escape One Algarve (4.0 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Rio Arade Manor House?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Rio Arade Manor House?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, a lounge, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Rio Arade Manor House?
Yes, free parking and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Rio Arade Manor House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Gurkha Kitchen, Indian Garden, and Ristorante Pizzeria Napoli.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Rio Arade Manor House?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Rio Arade Manor House?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Rio Arade Manor House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Município de Silves (7.5 km), Feira Medieval de Silves (7.5 km), and Castelo de Alvor (8.0 km).