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Mountainside Villa In Landscaped Gardens With Great Views & Pool

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Overview
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
11 guests
Minimum stay varies 
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Villa
Relva de Cima is situated at an altitude of 600m on the south side of Fóia mountain, the highest peak of the Sierra de Monchique mountain range 15 miles inland from the Algarve coastline. An unspoiled picturesque part of the Algarve that enjoys breathtaking views, irresistible local charm and excellent regional food. A three week holiday in 1993 travelling the length and breath of the Spanish and Portuguese coastline was enough to realise Monchique must be one of the most idyllic places the world has to offer. I fell in love. A month later I was the proud owner of a broken down vacated farm house – My retirement project! We moved from the bustle of Hong Kong and started the decade build in 2000. The property is surrounded by wild trees & land with an abundance of flora & fauna. A paradis...Relva de Cima is situated at an altitude of 600m on the south side of Fóia mountain, the highest peak of the Sierra de Monchique mountain range 15 miles inland from the Algarve coastline. An unspoiled picturesque part of the Algarve that enjoys breathtaking views, irresistible local charm and excellent regional food. A three week holiday in 1993 travelling the length and breath of the Spanish and Portuguese coastline was enough to realise Monchique must be one of the most idyllic places the world has to offer. I fell in love. A month later I was the proud owner of a broken down vacated farm house – My retirement project! We moved from the bustle of Hong Kong and started the decade build in 2000. The property is surrounded by wild trees & land with an abundance of flora & fauna. A paradise for nature lovers, trekkers, conservationists & orienteers. Its remote roads and tracks offer a fantastic cycling and running environment. The garden started off as a front lawn but soon grew and grew as I couldn't resist developing it with my 25 year old digger !! Dry stone walls separate the different lawn tiers which replicate the traditional walls farmers used to section off their crops. The property itself was built around an existing old farm house constructed from granite and mud visible by the sheer thickness of the walls (up to 3 feet thick). Where possible, natural locally sourced materials were used hoping to create a timeless Algarvian environment. Being at an altitude of 600 meters, the sun can be very powerful during the day but offers cooler evenings and is that much fresher, and generally cooler than the coast, which can be very hot and muggy mid summer. Evenings can be spent sitting around the open outdoor fire and you have the advantage of cooler sleeping conditions. Many evenings have been spent simply star gazing, waiting for the shooting stars and spotting satellites moving across the crystal clear skies & listening to the crickets chirping happily in the background. Tourist License / Licencia de turismo N °: 26540/AL
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
I would like to point out, the pool and some terraces are not fenced in case this is cause for concern if you have young children accompanying you.
Bedrooms
2 Super Kings1 King1 Double1 Bunk1 Cot
Bathrooms
1 Full bath3 Attached (ensuite)
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Reviews (6)
Wanderlusters15
Wanderlusters15
Kent, United Kingdom16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Perfect. Just perfect.
Thank you so much James for welcoming us to your beautiful villa. My brother booked this a a getaway last summer for; him, his wife, 2 friends and their baby, and my family of 5! There was so much space for us all, so much to do, plenty of information and help to hand. The pool was perfect, and the slide an added bit of fun! I literally cannot fault this place, the views were amazing, night sky clarity, host, location, decor, layout.... This place will hold a very special place in my heart... It was my children's and husband's first villa holiday, and my first holiday with my brother since we were children. At night we would light the fire, have a bbq, play the guitar and card games until the early hours. I won't waffle on anymore, but if you are thinking of booking, don't hesitate. Thank you James xx
Visited August 2022
Written 7 March 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Mike_S6numbersaway
Mike_S6numbersaway
Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic villa in a breath taking location with spectacular views
James thank you very much for taking care of us and of our needs during our stay in Monchique. You definitely go the extra mile to ensure everyone enjoys their break including hunting down baby Caleb's milk. The villa, grounds and pool are fantastic with everything you could possibly need and there was plenty of space to accommodate our extended 3 generation family group. A wonderful, relaxing holiday was enjoyed by all.
Visited April 2022
Written 2 May 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nick H
Nick H
Northwich, United Kingdom22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Superb family villa in excellent location with perfect host
From booking through to our stay and then after, our experience with James was excellent. He is extremely helpful, but at the same time non-intrusive. The villa is in a beautiful location up in the mountains of Monchique. The view extends to the coastline and is fantastic to gaze upon throughout the day. This well-equipped villa is beautifully designed to an exceptionally high standard. It can easily accommodate 10 or more, so for a family of 5 it was pure luxury. The pool is large and heated - many days it is near 30 degrees Celsius. Of the nearby restaurants we recommend A Rampa for peri peri chicken. For a memorable dining experience and excellent tomahawk steaks we recommend o luar da foir, but make sure you book in advance. We highly recommend relva de cima. Car hire is necessary really.
Visited August 2019
Written 27 August 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Storyteller821103
Storyteller821103
Nick and family were the perfect guests. I would recommend them without hesitation to all. Nick's communication was on the button making my life very easy. They all respected the rules and treated the villa as if it was their own leaving it in perfect condition. To top that it was my great pleasure meeting them and having them as guests.
Written 1 September 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Millie D
Millie D
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Flabbergasted !
Me and my lover John visited this fantastic villa in the sweltering months of July! and let me tell you, crikey ! what a place. We were warmly greeted by the friendly host James, who in my opinion looked quite young for 78 ! John and I had to take a moment because we were so flummoxed by the spectacular view ! John suffers quite badly from asthma so he did have to calm himself when realising just how over whelming it was all getting. However, after a few minutes he was back on his sea legs and ready for 8 whole days of adventure! If it wasn't a day by the pool, it was hikes around the mountain finding beautiful hidden gems in the lovely town monchique, which held a beautiful mix of culture and nature. My time at James's was nothing short of pure perfection. Despite my husband John falling in love with a local chicken farmer 'Guilheme' and moving out there, taking both the kids and the heard of Geese. I can honestly say I still enjoyed my time. I have no bad blood with John and Im looking forward to going out again to see him and his new lover and James's beautiful villa will definitely be my choice of accommodation !
Visited July 2018
Written 2 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
barmiki
barmiki
Tel Aviv, Israel4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A superb villa and ultra responsive owner
A superb villa suitable for a big family or 3 couples with children, in top condition and a pool to die for. We stayed there for a week with our children and their companions, so 3 bedrooms "en suite" (2 huge and one a bit smaller) proved very comfortable and left plenty space for everyone. The villa is in excellent condition and James, the owner, maintains it as if he lived there. Very large kitchen and well equipped, plenty of air, light and space, and a gorgeous pool. James is also extremely responsive and reacts immediately to any issue or problem that arose (a clog in one of the sinks was fixed the same day we reported it). Very highly recommended, and we definitely plan on going back.
Visited September 2018
Written 1 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Martin Thurgood T
Martin Thurgood T
Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom1,009 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
What a fantastic place
What a fantastic place! Nine of us stayed, 6 adults and three grandsons. The villa was large enough for everyone to have a private space or to gather together on the terrace, in the garden, in the lounge, dining room or, more especially the fantastic pool that kept our grandsons very happy throughout the day. The views from the impressive terraced grounds are expansive over the plain to the distant southern coast. The location, high on Mount Foia, gives the views and means that you are in a most tranquil and relaxing setting. Monchique is 10 minutes or so drive away and there’s an Intermarche for croissants and essential BBQ supplies. The villa’s heavy stone walls help control the indoor temperature but there’s plenty of fireplaces if you’re visiting out of the summer season. Many thanks to James for a marvellous creation and a great stay.
Visited July 2017
Written 26 July 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Location info
  • Kid friendly
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Indoor amenities
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
  • Private outdoor pool (heated)
  • Private yard
Map
Getting there
Faro Airport
63.8 km
Portimão Airport
17.2 km
Restaurants
Café Vintage Tapas & Wine Adults Only
3.6 km
Restaurante O Luar da Foia
2.5 km
A Tasca do Petrol
3.3 km
Restaurante A Charrette
3.7 km
Attractions
Monte Fóia
16 min • Mountains
Caldas de Monchique
4.6 km • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Serra da Picota
5.2 km • Mountains
Parque da Mina
7.2 km • Parks
How to get there
A week before guests arrive I will be in contact to arrange a meeting point, giving directions, going through details and explaining what to expect . On our arrival I will show you around the villa and spend 15 minutes going through some safety aspects and hopefully getting you up to speed as quickly as possible.
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