Cottage holiday rentals in São Brás de Alportel

An exceptional secluded paradise. We stayed there for a week to visit the Algarve and were there as a couple and with our dogseta who was delighted. Silvia provided us with instructions to get to the house properly (not following the gps). The place is very quiet, secluded and is reached by a flattened dirt trail between vineyards. The house is wooden and very big and spacious. It has a large enclosed deck ideal for being read there or playing board games. The house is well finished and secluded and has screens on all windows. The kitchen is very well equipped with all the utensils and some basic ingredients. The garden is wide with a very clean pool, of which Silvia takes care of daily without disturbing. Silvia has made it easy for us any needs and we are very happy about it; we repeat the stay without a doubt.

Beautiful house! Very clean and stylishly decorated! We had an great week and felt very comfortable. The house is located just outside Silves surrounded by nature. We will be happy to come back!

If you want to have your own estate with a pool, jacuzzi and a very nice mini house with everything you need 20 minutes from a beautiful beach and 7 minutes from Loule, this is your place. Stefano is a super attentive host, super friendly and totally concerned about our privacy. He helped us with a problem we had with the car, brought us to the village and left us tools. I highly recommend this site.

Michaela’s property is truly outstanding we have never stayed anywhere so beautiful. Pool was heated to perfection(at an extra cost). The whole experience was great, we had an issue with the jacuzzi which we were paying extra for thus was dealt with as soon as we raised it and in a very professional way. Ana the hosts representative was a delightful lady and very responsive. We had simply the best family holiday in a beautiful villa, in a beautiful county. We are already planning our next stay in Michaela’s beautiful home.

Everything was wonderful, the estate is great with its views, orange, everything, the little house had everything and they brought us to a great barbecue, Ana and her mother were wonderful, we really liked it, and the dog of the estate was great, and the dog of the estate was coming to visit us every afternoon, just to thank them for everything, we hope to return soon

What a beautiful discovery! Small authentic perfectly equipped house carefully decorated and nestled in a lemon field. A little corner of paradise within a 5-minute drive from the sea. A big thank you to Pilar for hosting us and for his kindness.

Super clean cottage, in a cozy neighborhood. Everything we needed was there, even a booklet with recommendations. The hosts were super friendly, helpful, gave lots of tips and answered very quickly. We had a great time here! Definitely recommended!!!

Had a lovely stay in Marta’s beautiful apartment! Was very clean and had everything I needed. Loved the private terrace, perfect to sit outside and enjoy my morning coffee. Thanks Marta!

we had a wonderful stay at lavender cottage whilst visiting Circuit of Portamao. Judite is a wonderful host and very helpful especially as we had a trailer with us she sent us very clear details of best route into the cottage with our trailer which was amazing. Lavender Cottage is beautiful place to relax with local bars and restaurants nearby. we will be recommending to all our friends that visit the area and we shall definitely be returning.

Antonio's place was a real delight. It's much larger than it looks in the photos, and it was super-clean and very well equipped. We went as a group of four - my wife and I and our two adult sons - and there was enough space for us to not get in each other's way! Pedras del Rei is a beautiful spot, and Antonio's place is perfectly situated in a quiet spot that is only a minute's walk from the pool, restaurants and access to the beach. Genuinely, there were no downsides to our stay, everything was great.

the place was great. You have everything you need for a vacation. Good parking, beautiful and quiet surroundings.

Wow! I am sat here back at work wondering why i hadn't stayed for longer than a weekend!? The perfect few days, surrounded by animals, dogs, cats, pigs and horses, stunning views and the loveliest family and new friends! My friend and I booked this stay purposely for the horse riding and we really had the best time, we rode every day we were there and made some solid core memories. The horses are all so well looked after and the riding through the valley is stunning. Thankyou so so much Zoe, Martin and family for welcoming us in to your beautiful home and making us feel so welcome. I am already trying to figure out when i can come back :) Few things to note - I would say you need a car as there isn't anything within walking distance, the property doesn't lock but you are staying within the family's home so everything is super safe. If you dont like animals this isn't the place for you, there is a massive pool, a beautiful view and it really is just the perfect place to recharge.

Very nice and clean apartment with two balconies. The pool is clean and spacious, the loungers and parasols invite you to relax and chill. There is even a toilet. The apartment is just a stone's throw away, so you can always get drinks or snacks from the kitchen and the fridge. The location is very quiet and the combination is ideal for relaxing for families with and without children. The pool and the landlord's property are beautifully green and flowery. Although Benafim is located in the hinterland, for holidaymakers with rental cars, the trips are a pleasant change from the various excursion destinations in the Algarve. For us, who also like to explore Tenerife by car, it is comparably well located. You can experience the hustle and bustle of Albufeira in 30 minutes. All in all, a nice accommodation with good value for money. We are very satisfied and will be happy to come back.

Pure tranquility and nature, ideal with a dog. Susanna was always easily accessible, accommodating and friendly. Upon arrival, a nice welcome, homemade soap and a bottle of wine awaited us. The place itself is a dream! We will be happy to come back!

Mickael, was there to greet us when first arrived, and showed us around the unit. There was a nice welcome package of wine, beer & snacks. The accommodation was very clean and well appointed. Was great to have the washing machine available within the unit, and outside drying facilities. Bathroom had a good size walk in shower and was very clean. There were rural noises, which is pretty normal for this area of the Algarve, dogs & cockerels, which we soon learned to tune out during our stay. We had a hire car to get around the area and recommend to anyone else staying here to do the same. The unit was a nice size for two adults for 3 weeks, it could sleep 4, however, this would have been cramped.

We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at the villa, which corresponded to the description and thanks to the GPS coordinates we also found it quickly and easily. The very nice and quiet location is fantastic, we had spent many sunny days by the pool and by the sea, exploring the magnificent Algarve on inconsistent days. A very sweet couple took care of the cleaning, bed linen and towels once a week, a perfect service, thank you again. We would love to come again and miss everything again now.

Maria Helena's place looked as shown in the pictures. A special feature is a good-sized pool and many sun loungers around the pool to accommodate a larger group. We also liked the historic feel and look of the house, while all the modern amenities are there. A large terrace with a seating area and dining table provides a nice place to relax all day (incl. late evenings and early mornings with a sunrise). Great views from the terrace to the surrounding countryside - the house is private with a good distance from the other houses. You would need a car to get to the shops, etc., but it takes only 10-15 minutes to get to the shops in Lagos. Many local restaurants are even closer. Overall, it was a lovely holiday. Maria Helena is also an excellent host. She gives advice at the beginning and stays a few minutes away by phone if you have any questions or concerns. She also kindly let us stay longer on our check-out day as we had a late afternoon flight back home.

Perfect host! Very helpful and gave me clear instructions. The place was very clean and very peaceful

We had a great stay here. The cottage was clean and comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. Ondina and her family were welcoming and responsive hosts. Thankyou again for a lovely stay!

Had a really great weeks stay in June 2025. Home is in a really quiet place. About 15 mins to get to most attractions. Would 100% recommend

Loved this quiet, isolated house in the wild—perfect for a nature escape. Clean, cozy, and very relaxing. Sean and his staff were super

Hard not to fall in love with this place. Everything one could dream of. It’s a very relaxed environment with two very cool humans, whom which have built a little town of their own if you don’t say! We were lucky enough to have a little tour of the place, hear about how it all started. Went horseback riding with Chris which was incredo. Swam in the pond, sat in the sauna but mostly just enjoyed the view. And hung out with the doggos. Thank you. Will definitely come again when I return to Portugal.