Several members of the family said it was the best guest house ever. Nothing is missing, absolutely equipped kitchen, every amusement possible is available. And Jo, the host, is a lovely lady, living nearby, and always available for everuthing. For shure, we we came back

Our group had a lovely time at Villa Alfarrobara. The house is big enough for 12 people, and all features were great. Kids and adults enjoyed the pool. As for the contact and support from our host and her team, we give them a big thumbs up! They did everything to make our experience even better. Thanks 😊

Just back from a fantastic two week stay at Villa Alfarobba, and what a two weeks ! We were a party of 6 adults (aged 35 ~ 71), and four grandchildren (aged 2 ~ 6). Like many of the previous reviews before, the web site does not do this villa justice, and I doubt you will find a better equipped villa on the Algarve ! Everyone loved the heated pool, to the point were we had a job to get the children to come out. For the adults a lot of the evenings consisted of BBQ, and then sitting in the pool with either a cool draught beer or wine, mulling over the day. There were so many great things about the villa, probably too many to mention but here goes : a kitchen that bordered on being “professional” with every conceivable piece of kit ( the two dishwashers were a god send), definitely the heated pool, the outside kitchen, air-con throughout, sound bars everywhere (including the outside kitchen), the cinema room downstairs ( especially for the kids), and of course having beer and wine on tap ! Yes, you could say it was a little quiet, but that is what we wanted and why we chose the Eastern Algarve. Sitting on the terrace with a cool drink, and not a sound to be heard . . . great ! Now to mention our host Jo, who only lived next door. From first making contact with her to saying a fond farewell, she was exemplary ! Nothing was too much trouble, and it was nice to have somebody on hand with so much local knowledge and advice. Woe that every villa came with a Jo. ! So to sum up, Pros : Everything, Cons : Leaving ! All that I can say from our experience was the time went all too quickly, but the memories will last a lifetime ! Many, many thanks Jo. p.s. I forgot to mention if you have pushchairs or wheelchairs, no problem there are ramps everywhere and wide doors, just another thoughtful detail.

We have just returned from a stay with our 2 children aged 12 and 14 over the October half term The villa is exactly as you see on the photos - scrupulously clean, spacious, well equipped and modern. Jo and Paul were amazing hosts from start to finish. We made use of the heated pool everyday and in between times the kids were able to choose between watching a film in the home cinema, or on the huge TV in the lounge, making use of the wifi or playing table tennis in the basement games room. The weather was amazing and we found lots of family run restaurants and cafes to enjoy in the local area. The Eastern Algarve region took us both by surprise with its beauty and charm and we enjoyed exploring it. This is the sort of villa that I can imagine returning to again and again. 😊

The house might be very good (4 en-suite rooms, the main one with a huge terrace and a beautiful sea view), the kitchen is equipped as no other in holiday houses (the 2 dishwashers is a brilliant idea), the pool is great fun (the beer draft machine helps a lot!), still the best are the hosts: Jo and Paul are one of a kind. Permanently available, concerned that everything is ok, going out of their way to make sure you can always get what you want (despite being Rolling Stones’ fans). All in all, the description of the house is faithful but incomplete: Jo and Paul aren’t in it. We had a great time. Highly recommended.

The house is wonderful, even better than the photos show. It has a fantastic outdoor space and the pool and barbecue areas are fabulous. The pool was very heated and provided very pleasant moments even for the little ones. The only thing to mention is that the pool should have a safety guard for children and that there are no batteries in Wii games. Baths have to be given at night because there is no hot water in the morning. The house is really good, with terraces and interior rooms very comfortable and well equipped. I strongly recommend it!

Excellent! Thoroughly recommended and many thanks to the owners, Joanne and Paul.

Excellent! Thoroughly recommended and many thanks to the owners, Joanne and Paul.

Very comfortable, but would recommend to have a car. Jo was amazing and couldn’t accommodate us more.

The villa was amazing - exactly as shown in all of the pictures. Exceptionally clean when we arrived and Jo and Paul were there to greet us upon our arrival. The luggage pick up and drop off service works perfectly for us as we had an early arrival into Portugal and a late departure so being able to make use of those 2 days without worrying about dragging our cases round was a big help. We had 2 meals at the villa which were prepared for us by Jo and Paul - both were excellent. Great food and delivered with very little fuss and without any intrusion at all to our holiday. We spent a lot of time planning our holiday in advance and found Jo to be extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions and emails - we almost ended up pen pals! We would thoroughly recommend this villa to anyone wishing to experience the more authentic parts of the Algarve. We made lots of use of the pool, table tennis, BBQ and outdoor dining area but didn't use the cinema room during our stay, despite the fact that it was stocked with hundreds of DVDs, as well as books, games and a poker table! Thank you for making our holiday an amazing experience!

The villa was amazing - exactly as shown in all of the pictures. Exceptionally clean when we arrived and Jo and Paul were there to greet us upon our arrival. The luggage pick up and drop off service works perfectly for us as we had an early arrival into Portugal and a late departure so being able to make use of those 2 days without worrying about dragging our cases round was a big help. We had 2 meals at the villa which were prepared for us by Jo and Paul - both were excellent. Great food and delivered with very little fuss and without any intrusion at all to our holiday. We spent a lot of time planning our holiday in advance and found Jo to be extremely helpful and responsive to all of our questions and emails - we almost ended up pen pals!We would thoroughly recommend this villa to anyone wishing to experience the more authentic parts of the Algarve. We made lots of use of the pool, table tennis, BBQ and outdoor dining area but didnt use the cinema room during our stay, despite the fact that it was stocked with hundreds of DVDs, as well as books, games and a poker table!Thank you for making our holiday an amazing experience!

Great villa and great hosts. Couldn't do enough to help and made our stay extra special. Couldn't recommend this home in the Sun highly enough - amazing!Wouldn't hesitate on going back.

Great villa and great hosts. Couldn't do enough to help and made our stay extra special. Couldn't recommend this home in the Sun highly enough - amazing! Wouldn't hesitate on going back.

We have stayed in many villas before but this is by far the best equipped we have ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you could ask for and stuff you didn’t event know you needed! The bedrooms are huge with huge en-suite shower rooms. Each room has a terrace or balcony with the master bedroom having a full panoramic view over the fields. The villa I situated in a quiet road and is surrounded by well kept gardens making in private. The downstairs is open plan with a large dining and living space with a huge tv and a Ninetendo Wii. The surprise was the cinema room in the basement. A substantial collection of DVD’s and a projector with fully surround, complimented with 3 sofas, blankets and cushions! If that was not enough there is a table tennis table and a poker table as well as a substantial washing machine. The pool area is large with a decent outside dining table. There is two outside taps for beer and wine which are run through a chiller. Just ask Jo for a keg or box of wine, it’s good value. The BBQ area is one of the best equipped I’ve ever had the pleasure of using in a villa. Finally the pool is lovely and deep at the deep end, with plenty of sun loungers. The villa is finished to a very high standard and is like home. I can not recommend this villa enough, outstanding! Finally Jo and Paul have been great hosts advising us where to eat, organising trips, providing a number of a great taxi service whilst ensuring we were enjoying our stay without intruding.

We have stayed in many villas before but this is by far the best equipped we have ever stayed in. The kitchen has everything you could ask for and stuff you didn’t event know you needed!The bedrooms are huge with huge en-suite shower rooms. Each room has a terrace or balcony with the master bedroom having a full panoramic view over the fields.The villa I situated in a quiet road and is surrounded by well kept gardens making in private. The downstairs is open plan with a large dining and living space with a huge tv and a Ninetendo Wii.The surprise was the cinema room in the basement. A substantial collection of DVD’s and a projector with fully surround, complimented with 3 sofas, blankets and cushions!If that was not enough there is a table tennis table and a poker table as well as a substantial washing machine.The pool area is large with a decent outside dining table. There is two outside taps for beer and wine which are run through a chiller. Just ask Jo for a keg or box of wine, it’s good value.The BBQ area is one of the best equipped I’ve ever had the pleasure of using in a villa.Finally the pool is lovely and deep at the deep end, with plenty of sun loungers.The villa is finished to a very high standard and is like home. I can not recommend this villa enough, outstanding!Finally Jo and Paul have been great hosts advising us where to eat, organising trips, providing a number of a great taxi service whilst ensuring we were enjoying our stay without intruding.

This is a lovely villa situated in a quiet country road a few miles from Tavira. A car is essential as the nearest beach and restaurants are a couple of miles away. The villa has been well designed with four good sized bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. Three of the bedrooms have walk in showers. The outside and ground floor have step free access. The pool is a good size and was heated during our stay which was great. There is also a pool house with shower and various pool items; lilo floats etc. There are more than sufficient poolside reclining loungers. There is a large outside charcoal barbecue. Inside the villa is exceptionally well appointed and has everything you could wish to make your stay enjoyable. If has more than sufficient crockery and cutlery to fill the two dishwashers. There are bowls saucepans numerous domed covers for use to protect food when outside etc. You name it it’s there. There was bean to cup coffee machine which had broken down. Paul and Jo got a spare part and fixed this during our stay. We tried hard but could not think of anything missing. They are numerous sitting areas inside and out. There is a cinema room downstairs with projector and many many dvd’s. The 65 inch tv in the lounge was more than adequate for us. There are also Bluetooth speakers in most rooms and outside. We have never come across another rental villa as well equipped as this. Jo and Paul provided an excellent meal one evening setting the table etc. The lasagne and lemon cheesecake were outstanding. Jo and Paul live nearby and as a result are much more responsive to occupants needs than a management company. Overall we could not find fault in any in the villa and it is highly recommended. So next time you go to Portugal try turning right out of Faro and go East. This side of the Algarve is much quieter with long sandy beaches.

We were three families with 6 children between us. We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful villa . We would definitely return. We loved the heated pool and the beer tap . The sangria was the nicest we’ve had . Thank you Jo and Paul for a wonderful holiday . This villa had everything you need for a fantastic home from home . The children loved the cinema room too .

The villa is beautiful. We all enjoyed our stay there. Jo cooked two excellent evening meals one of which was for our Anniversary. Jo and Paul were very informative and welcoming.

As always a wonderful stay with the best hosts, Jo & Paul who truly go the extra mile for their guests and are always close at hand. Anyone staying at this fabulous villa will find everything they could possibly need for a relaxing, peaceful and friendly break. The villa is spacious, modern and very well looked after. Can't wait to visit again :)

No need to go anywhere, brilliant👍👍🍻🍻😁😁😁

We’ve returned relaxed and revitalised after a gorgeous week long holiday here. Villa Alfarroba is a stylish abode with impressive attention to detail. Perks such as wall mounted Bluetooth speakers enable you to create a great atmosphere around the gorgeous heated pool. It’s a perfect retreat which comfortably catered for our two families (5 adults, 4 children and a baby). The wine and beer on tap is a great addition to any holiday. As a mum I was most impressed to see a baby bouncer, toys, a changing mat and a beautiful cot set up for our 6 month old son. The high chair was duly brought round as soon as we requested it. Nothing seemed too much trouble for Jo and Paul - fantastic, welcoming and thoughtful hosts. Oh and if you can, sample the homemade cheesecake, it’s impressive. The setting is idyllic and remote. You do need a car to get around. Tavira and Praia da Manta Rota are both worth a visit. Whenever the sun got a little too much or the children simply needed some chill out time, the cinema room downstairs was a perfect sanctuary. We were impressed by so many aspects of this villa. It’s highly recommended. Our friends, that we travelled with, have returned year after year - and it’s easy to see why.

Amazing experience from first enquiry to the end of the holiday. Jo went above and beyond from the beginning. We arrived for a surprise birthday treat to balloons, decorations, fizz and amazing three course dinner and birthday cake ! Shopping in the fridge and wine and beer on tap ! Jo worked tirelessly to make it all so memorable. All 8 guest were amazed. The villa is superb and the most well equipped I have encountered with every detail thought of. Can't praise it highly enough. Thank you

We had a rocky start to our holiday after our initial flight was cancelled at the last minute but jo couldn’t of been more helpful and flexible. Once we arrived at this amazing villa all our stresses melted away, it is a beautiful villa in a quiet setting with everything you could need for a perfect holiday. We had 2 ladies with physical and learning disabilities and the villa was exceptionally laid out and well equipped for all their needs. We shall certainly be back, and look forward to many more wonderful breaks here

Just spent a week here. We are 4 golfers in our 14th year staying and playing golf in Europe. Villa Alfarobba was an excellent property to base ourselves in. Well furnished and superbly appointed. We chose to have beer & wine on tap which was really convenient. The heated pool was also excellent as previously we’ve found the water in Portugal to be a bit chilly at this time of year. There are 4 great courses on your doorstep and more nearby. In summary we would definitely stay here again if we were back in the area. Also worth mentioning that the communication throughout the booking process was excellent. Many thanks Jo & Paul

We stayed with 10 persons, 6 adults and 4 children, in this lovely villa. The hosts Jo and Paul, are very friendly and welcomed us with a bottle of wine and a bolo of the region. In spite of the absence - a few days - of the sun and the very windy weather, we had a lovely time and the heated pool made it all good! The kitchen is very well equiped - the best I ever used in a holiday house - everything you need and ever more, you can find in this lovely apple green kitchen! The women from the cleaning service worked very well and the gardeners came by as foreseen. We are thinking back with a big smile; thank you, Jo and Paul. Irene & Jack, Belgium

This is the 3rd or 4th time we have stayed here as it is such a beautiful property. We visit the Algarve twice a year and this is one of the nicer villas to stay in and try and book it if we can get the availability! Quite rural surrounds so a car is needed but so close to beaches, shops, play parks for the kids etc. Paul and Jo are always on hand next door if there are any problems (which there rarely are!). Thanks for another great stay and we look forward to seeing you next time!

We are now regular visitors to this property as it is comfortable in all weathers and suits our requirements. Any problems and the owners are a phone call away to sort them out.

As a family, we have been visitors at Villa Alfarroba for the last 8 years so needless to say we love it and every year there are improvements...there is a new fridge and a bigger TV this year!! We tend to go out for a couple of days but mostly stay round the villa – the kids are happiest playing in the pool all day which we pay to have heated which is a godsend – we also opt for draft beer and wine which we all indulge in and love. This year, however, our holiday was slightly different. My elderly parents have always joined us on holiday and really look forward to it but they are getting frail and less mobile. On the first night of our holiday, my father had a bad fall which required an emergency ambulance and a trip to Faro hospital, after which he was allowed home to rest and that is when Jo and Paul came into their own. They provided us with a wheel chair, a shower chair, a toilet seat raiser and an extra bed downstairs so that I could be close at hand as necessary. I am not sure many villa owners would have had all those things available. Nothing was too much trouble and with their help, Dad was able to get through the week. I cannot rate Villa Alfarroba and more importantly, Jo and Paul, enough – don’t have second thoughts about booking – just get in quick. We have already booked for 2019!

As a family, we have been visitors at Villa Alfarroba for the last 8 years so needless to say we love it and every year there are improvements...there is a new fridge and a bigger TV this year!! We tend to go out for a couple of days but mostly stay round the villa – the kids are happiest playing in the pool all day which we pay to have heated which is a godsend – we also opt for draft beer and wine which we all indulge in and love. This year, however, our holiday was slightly different. My elderly parents have always joined us on holiday and really look forward to it but they are getting frail and less mobile. On the first night of our holiday, my father had a bad fall which required an emergency ambulance and a trip to Faro hospital, after which he was allowed home to rest and that is when Jo and Paul came into their own. They provided us with a wheel chair, a shower chair, a toilet seat raiser and an extra bed downstairs so that I could be close at hand as necessary. I am not sure many villa owners would have had all those things available. Nothing was too much trouble and with their help, Dad was able to get through the week. I cannot rate Villa Alfarroba and more importantly, Jo and Paul, enough – don’t have second thoughts about booking – just get in quick. We have already booked for 2019!

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Perfect accommodation for total relaxation. The villa is spacious and well designed with a very well equipped kitchen. It is tastefully decorated and furnished throughout. Our favourite space was the beautiful garden and pool area. It is ideal to chill out with a good book and perhaps the odd glass of wine! There is a shaded seating area to escape the sun and a very good barbecue. You do need a car to stay here but there are many places to visit and eat within a short drive. Paul and Jo are the best hosts ever; nothing is too much trouble and they are always ready with advice on local restaurants and places of interest. I would not hesitate to recommend this property and can't wait to go back.