Villa rental in Tavira, Tavira Area, Algarve, Portugal, Euro

My wife and I joined our son and his wife who were staying for two weeks 11th -25 Sept 2012. We could not believe it, what a fantastic villa. It has everything you could possibly want. From the moment you step in the door you feel at home. The villa is in excellent condition and is fitted with all mod cons. The local area is so peaceful and the beaches are superb. We tended to drive out to the beach at Santa Luzia just the other side of Tavira and although it was a few miles journey the beach was well worth it. Tavira is also such a lovely town. The prices of food and drink in the local shops and restaurants is relatively cheap. We could not fault the villa or the location and do hope we can get the chance to get back again hopefully for 2 weeks next time.

Mary & Baz Liverpool Our weeks stay 11-18 September 2010 Review Submitted: September 21, 2010 Date of Stay: September 2010 Had a wonderful stay at this beautiful villa. It is beautifully decorated and furnished,and well equipped. The owners have catered for your every need, there is even shampoos, sun cream, insect repellant!! There are several lovely beaches close by, we like the Tavira island beach the best, but the other beaches are good. Lots of good restaurants in Cabanas and Tavira, and very reasonable prices. The weather was brilliant, we were able to sit out on the patio until 11.30 at night. There are just 4 villas on this complex, and they share a pool and jacuzzi. Only 2 villas were occupied when we were there, so had the pool to ourselves, but would have plenty of room if other villas were occupied. This was an excellent holiday, and we would give it 10 out of 10. The owners are also friendly and helpful, and very easy to deal with, and gave us lots of information about the area, which was really helpful. Enjoyed this holiday so much, we have already booked another week for next year. Cant wait to go back. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children Owners Response: Thank you for the review so glad you enjoyed the villa and looking forward to seeing you next year!!!!!

October holiday Review Submitted: October 28, 2010 Date of Stay: October 2010 Just returned from a fabulous week at the villa. It is a really luxurious place and has been furnished to a very high standard, it was spotless on arrival and had a few essentials ready to use in the fridge which was very welcome (and we did replace the beer ! ) The area was very quiet as it was low season, but as there were only four units in our area even if all were fully occupied there would be plenty of space for everyone. Lots of lovely beaches nearby with a good variety of restaurants in the local town of Tavira. Would recommend a stay here as we would certainly like to return. Thanks Ian and Jeanette for a fab week ! Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

About the best you can get! Review Submitted: December 27, 2010 Date of Stay: November 2010 Absolutely superb and a gem of a find. The property is absolutley immaculate - but the real gem of the find where the owners who went absolutely over and above to ensure our stay was perfect - thank you Janette. Loads of helpful hints, a stocked kitchen with a replace as you use attitude - wonderful. We loved every minute. Local tips - very little to do near the villa but an easy taxi to Tavira (12 minutes). Good shops locally - certainly enough to stock up. Recommended for: Age 55+

Kay Liverpool FANTASTIC HOLIDAY - JUNE 2010 Review Submitted: May 7, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2010 This property lives up to the photos, it is tastefully decorated with every home comfort. It is very spacious with three very good sized bedrooms all with en suite facilities. Janette and Ian have really tried to think of every conceivable thing you need for a fabulous holiday. Towels, toiletries, cleaning items, fridge and freezer items are all free to use, just replace what you take!! The kitchen has just about everything you could possibly want and you can eat on the lovely terrace or in the elegant dining room. The outside terrace has a comfortable seating area with a large table and chairs, even candles are provided for those romantic evenings. The pool area is large with immaculate gardens. When we visited we had the place to ourselves but even if the other three homes where in use there is plenty of room. I would recommend a car as there are many lovely places to visit within a short drive. The nearest golf course is about two minutes from the villa.VisitingTavira is a must, and you can go out to the island with fabulous beaches by water taxi from Tavira town or by ferry. There are loads of places to eat with all price ranges covered. We had a lovely holiday and would have no hesitation recommending this villa. Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children Owners Response: thank you glad you liked the villa

Fantastic accommodation Review Submitted: May 9, 2011 Date of Stay: April 2011 Stayed for a week during the 3rd week of April 2011. When we arrived our teenage daughter, who takes some pleasing and wouldnt normally rate anything better than okay, said it was perfect and she wouldnt change anything. It really is that nice. Weather was quite unsettled during our stay but even when it was raining it was not cold and it was nice to sit out on the downstairs patio area which was covered If it was sunny the upstairs balcony got the sun from about 1.30 pm. There were 4 sunbeds provided, in addition to those on the patio/balcony, which can be used around the pool area which got the sun from around 9 am. There was supermarket and newsagents within a short walking distance and whilst there were also a few bars these were really local places and not really touristy so really need to head into Cabanas or Tavira so a hire car was advantagous. Highly recommended. Recommended for: Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway Owners Response: thank you for review glad you enjoyed your stay

Great place to stay Review Submitted: June 21, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011 My daugther and I decided to do a last minute holiday to somewhere we hadnt been before and picked a real winner with this villa. It was great to arrive to a well stocked fridge and I loved the idea of replacing what you used rather than having to throw food away at the end of your holiday. The villa and pool are lovely, nicer than home was my daughters view! Tavira and Cabanas are lovely places to visit and I would recommend a car although the train station is within easy walking distance of the villa. Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children Owners Response: Thank you Jane glad you had a good time

Beautiful - first-class luxury Review Submitted: June 30, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011 Luxurious and offers superb value! A stunning villa that is comfortable and very well-appointed. We were met on arrival by Mandy and shown everything that was needed for a relaxing break. Plenty of wine, water and beer were provided (just replace before departure for the next guests) and the ice machine and private pool saw plenty of use in the exceptionally hot weather. The villa was spotless and fully air-conditioned, and offered safe parking in a nicely seclude and maintained location. Conceicao village and bars/shops/restaurants are nearby - only a short walk. Cabanas (beaches/restaurants) and Tavira (shopping) are further but taxis and buses/rail are available if do not want to use a car. Travel to/from Faro airport is easy. The details are spot-on and we were impressed with the location and layout of the villa - the gardens and pool/jacuzzi areas are first-class. The reception and customer service were superb. Gets our top recommendation (and its deserved!). Cannot be faulted. Thank you!! Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway Owners Response: Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything as detailed when booked.

abulous place! Review Submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011 Wonderful owners! From the moment we sent her the first email enquiring about the villa, until we got back home, Janette went over and above to make sure that our stay was perfect, We stayed there for two weeks in July. We were two couples with two children and the villa was spacious enough to accommodate the six of us, without feeling too crowded. We had a wonderful time. The villa is much nicer than in the photos. It is nicely decorated, the bedrooms are good size all with en suites, plenty of closet space, the kitchen is well equipped and has everything you could possible need. The outdoor space is lovely: nice patios (downstairs and upstairs) with comfortable seating, the gardens and the pool are 5 stars. The location of the villa is very convenient. There is a super-market, pharmacy, bar, post-office, within the walking distance. The little village of Cabanas and the beach at Ilha de Cabanas are within 5 minutes driving distance, plenty of souvenirs shops and restaurants to choose from. We loved Copa Cabana: best sangria and tasty bruschettas. We felt in love with Tavira, which is a lovely town within 10-15 minutes driving distance. From there you can get on the beach (Ilha de Tavira) by ferry or water taxi. We usually spent the afternoon at the beach and have dinner in the old town – plenty of restaurants along the river and between the narrow streets. Manta Rota is another beach recommended by Janette and our girls decided that it was their favorite beach. We agreed, not only because of the donuts :), but also because it’s within 15 minutes driving, lots of parking available, large beach, clear and warm waters. There are also a lot of historic places in the area, for those interested in. We made few daily trips to Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos and towards east – Monte Gordo and Villa Real SA. Lagos is a nice town, the old town, the marina and a trip on the fisherman boat through the caves (Ponte Piedado) are a must for all visitors to Algarve. Albufeira and Villa Real are also pretty towns that kept some of the old Portuguese style. Overall, for those who are into nightlife and resort style holiday, Tavira may not be the perfect option. But for those who want to experience the real Portuguese life style and enjoy some authentic food, we highly recommend the villa and Tavira surroundings.

Beautiful Villa in Eastern Algrave Review Submitted: August 23, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011 This is an exceptionally comfortable and beautifully appointed villa, in the little village of Cabanas, about 15 minutes from Tavira. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to relax, enjoy some of the finest beaches in Europe and experience some of the best the Algarve has to offer. Janette’s villa is spacious and very well designed. Our group consisted of two couples and two children, and each of the three bedrooms was large and had its own ensuite bathroom (only negative was a very small shower in the third bedroom – make sure the adults get the bigger bathrooms!) The kitchen was fabulous – high end appliances, everything you could possibly need and plenty of space to move about in. Two lovely patios meant we could sit and eat out of doors and the children, in particular, loved the beautiful swimming pool. The villa is situated very close to Tavira, a wonderful, quiet, old town in the Eastern Algarve but if you are seeking more excitement, the popular tourist resorts of Albufeira, Lagos and Villamora are all within easy driving distance. It is close to a main road – this is something you should be aware of, if you are very noise-sensitive (although you can only hear the traffic if you are outdoors - inside, the villa is beautifully cool and quiet.) The road quietens down considerably in the evenings and as we were out and about most of the day, it didn’t bother us. The owner, Janette, was tremendously helpful. Her recommendations for local beaches were superb, equally appealing to adults and children and we loved them all. Her directions to the Villa were spot-on and her attention to detail was evident in the way she handled our booking from the outset and in all the little “extras” that were provided to make our stay extra special. We had a fantastic holiday here and were all very sad to leave.

Perfect Holiday Home Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011 Belar is ideally situated for the East of the Algarve, Tavira, Faro, but is still only 40 mins drive to the west resorts of albefuera etc. The Villa is very well appointed and maintained. The owners are very helpful and the local manager was well placed to sort out any questions you had. The location is quiet, although the main road is only a few yards away this was not an issue. The pool area is very well maintained and as the villa is part of only a 4 unit complex, was never crowded. I would recommed this villa to anyone looking for an alternative to the west coast resorts. As we went in October, the nearby villages and towns were quieter than in high summer but there was still plenty of choice in restuarants and bars. A twenty minute drive takes you up into the hills to explore other villages and restaurants and you are only 20 minutes from the Spanish border too. I would definitely book again.

derek a. Perfect Holiday Home Review Submitted: November 23, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2011 Belar is ideally situated for the East of the Algarve, Tavira, Faro, but is still only 40 mins drive to the west resorts of albefuera etc. The Villa is very well appointed and maintained. The owners are very helpful and the local manager was well placed to sort out any questions you had. The location is quiet, although the main road is only a few yards away this was not an issue. The pool area is very well maintained and as the villa is part of only a 4 unit complex, was never crowded. I would recommed this villa to anyone looking for an alternative to the west coast resorts. As we went in October, the nearby villages and towns were quieter than in high summer but there was still plenty of choice in restuarants and bars. A twenty minute drive takes you up into the hills to explore other villages and restaurants and you are only 20 minutes from the Spanish border too. I would definitely book again. Rating5 out of 5Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1 Ann Howell Beautiful Villa in Eastern Algrave Review Submitted: August 23, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011 This is an exceptionally comfortable and beautifully appointed villa, in the little village of Cabanas, about 15 minutes from Tavira. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to relax, enjoy some of the finest beaches in Europe and experience some of the best the Algarve has to offer. Janette’s villa is spacious and very well designed. Our group consisted of two couples and two children, and each of the three bedrooms was large and had its own ensuite bathroom (only negative was a very small shower in the third bedroom – make sure the adults get the bigger bathrooms!) The kitchen was fabulous – high end appliances, everything you could possibly need and plenty of space to move about in. Two lovely patios meant we could sit and eat out of doors and the children, in particular, loved the beautiful swimming pool. The villa is situated very close to Tavira, a wonderful, quiet, old town in the Eastern Algarve but if you are seeking more excitement, the popular tourist resorts of Albufeira, Lagos and Villamora are all within easy driving distance. It is close to a main road – this is something you should be aware of, if you are very noise-sensitive (although you can only hear the traffic if you are outdoors - inside, the villa is beautifully cool and quiet.) The road quietens down considerably in the evenings and as we were out and about most of the day, it didn’t bother us. The owner, Janette, was tremendously helpful. Her recommendations for local beaches were superb, equally appealing to adults and children and we loved them all. Her directions to the Villa were spot-on and her attention to detail was evident in the way she handled our booking from the outset and in all the little “extras” that were provided to make our stay extra special. We had a fantastic holiday here and were all very sad to leave. Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway Owners Response: thankyou for the review glad you enjoyed the stay Rating5 out of 5Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1 Sofie Fabulous place! Review Submitted: August 17, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011 Wonderful owners! From the moment we sent her the first email enquiring about the villa, until we got back home, Janette went over and above to make sure that our stay was perfect, We stayed there for two weeks in July. We were two couples with two children and the villa was spacious enough to accommodate the six of us, without feeling too crowded. We had a wonderful time. The villa is much nicer than in the photos. It is nicely decorated, the bedrooms are good size all with en suites, plenty of closet space, the kitchen is well equipped and has everything you could possible need. The outdoor space is lovely: nice patios (downstairs and upstairs) with comfortable seating, the gardens and the pool are 5 stars. The location of the villa is very convenient. There is a super-market, pharmacy, bar, post-office, within the walking distance. The little village of Cabanas and the beach at Ilha de Cabanas are within 5 minutes driving distance, plenty of souvenirs shops and restaurants to choose from. We loved Copa Cabana: best sangria and tasty bruschettas. We felt in love with Tavira, which is a lovely town within 10-15 minutes driving distance. From there you can get on the beach (Ilha de Tavira) by ferry or water taxi. We usually spent the afternoon at the beach and have dinner in the old town – plenty of restaurants along the river and between the narrow streets. Manta Rota is another beach recommended by Janette and our girls decided that it was their favorite beach. We agreed, not only because of the donuts :), but also because it’s within 15 minutes driving, lots of parking available, large beach, clear and warm waters. There are also a lot of historic places in the area, for those interested in. We made few daily trips to Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos and towards east – Monte Gordo and Villa Real SA. Lagos is a nice town, the old town, the marina and a trip on the fisherman boat through the caves (Ponte Piedado) are a must for all visitors to Algarve. Albufeira and Villa Real are also pretty towns that kept some of the old Portuguese style. Overall, for those who are into nightlife and resort style holiday, Tavira may not be the perfect option. But for those who want to experience the real Portuguese life style and enjoy some authentic food, we highly recommend the villa and Tavira surroundings. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway Owners Response: Thank you for the review so glad that you enjoyed your stay . Rating5 out of 5Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 1/1 Terry J. North Yorkshire, UK Beautiful - first-class luxury Review Submitted: June 30, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011 Luxurious and offers superb value! A stunning villa that is comfortable and very well-appointed. We were met on arrival by Mandy and shown everything that was needed for a relaxing break. Plenty of wine, water and beer were provided (just replace before departure for the next guests) and the ice machine and private pool saw plenty of use in the exceptionally hot weather. The villa was spotless and fully air-conditioned, and offered safe parking in a nicely seclude and maintained location. Conceicao village and bars/shops/restaurants are nearby - only a short walk. Cabanas (beaches/restaurants) and Tavira (shopping) are further but taxis and buses/rail are available if do not want to use a car. Travel to/from Faro airport is easy. The details are spot-on and we were impressed with the location and layout of the villa - the gardens and pool/jacuzzi areas are first-class. The reception and customer service were superb. Gets our top recommendation (and its deserved!). Cannot be faulted. Thank you!! Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway Owners Response: Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything as detailed when booked. Rating5 out of 5Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2 J and R UK Great place to stay Review Submitted: June 21, 2011 Date of Stay: June 2011 My daugther and I decided to do a last minute holiday to somewhere we hadnt been before and picked a real winner with this villa. It was great to arrive to a well stocked fridge and I loved the idea of replacing what you used rather than having to throw food away at the end of your holiday. The villa and pool are lovely, nicer than home was my d