Reviews:

Reviewer: Sam

Date of Arrival: July 2008

Review Rating: 5/5

Review Title: ''Great Portuguese Retreat"

"Had a brilliant time staying in the villa.  The area was beautiful, the beaches were amazing not to mention the weather, throughout our stay I could have counted the number of clouds we saw on one hand, a mild contrast to the UK!.  The villa itself far exceeded expectations, and catered for all our needs.  The pool was a real benefit to have and all the rooms were really good, all with the own en-suites. It was great being able to sit outside admiring the stunning views and having barbeques using local produce that we had purchased from the permanent indoor market in Villa Real de Satantonio.  There were several supermarkets which were very easy to get to including in VRS and Ayamonte (Spain) which is only 5km away.  The villa itself offered privacy and comfort along with the feeling of exclusivity.  The country club offered a very warm and welcoming atmosphere, the staff being very friendly along with the customers.  The food up there was one, if not the best food we had outside of the villa and a very reasonable rates.  We had many recommendations for places to eat most of which in Monte Gordo, it's a shame we didn't have the time to try them all.  The restaurants we ate at were also very good and none of us were disappointed.  Monte Gordo is an amazing town offering a wide array of shops.  I could not believe how busy it got, though really started getting busy after 9pm and the atmosphere was really positive.  There was an also a ferris wheel which seemed to run all night, it never seemed to be empty.  The times we visited Monte Gordo we went by taxi which was very reasonable, the staff at the club house being more than happy to organise the booking for you.  On arriving at the villa there was an extremely comprehensive information pack which gave details of how to reach the supermarkets, beeches etc along with other important contact numbers such as doctors etc.  It also gave details of some of the local restaurants.  We were also provided with plenty of information before travelling and found it very easy finding the villa from Faro Airport.  Overall we had a brilliant time and will definitely be booking again, hopefully next time for longer and maybe we'll take up golf before the next visit as the course looked amazing.  Thank you for a great holiday."

 

Reviewer NickName: Alex & Claire

Date of Arrival: August 2008

Review Rating: 5/5

Review Title: "A Fantastic Summer Break"

"Well then, where to start! This villa was everything said and more. It really was a peaceful location with exceptional views. My girlfriend and I were here for a week but really wish we could have made it at least two. The villa has been furnished stunningly; the pool is perfect and the location idyllic. The villa itself is extremely well laid out, clean and brilliantly well maintained. The amenities are superb with plasma TV, quality furniture, air con, washing machine, bbq to name just a few. All bedrooms are of a great size and brilliantly presented.
If you want to stay at home and chill out on the super sofas whilst making some dinner in the excellently equipped kitchen, this villa is ideal. We tended to use the bbq if we were staying in - it was great and you can cook absolutely anything on it.
Alternatively, you can stroll down to the clubhouse and grab a bite and something to drink there. The food is sensational and extremely good value, you could eat there every night, with brilliant views looking onward over the golf course and beyond.
Even if you are looking to go out and about, Castro Marim & Monte Gordo is only a 5/15 min drive away and doesn't cost a penny. There are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to get stuck in with. The restaurants tend to specialise in the freshest seafood, but also cater for everything else. If you're feeling like something different, there's Chinese and Indian restaurants too.
The beaches in this part of the world are beautiful and are only a 5 min drive away. I would recommend Praia Verde strongly. The beach is long, the water lovely and there is a great seafood restaurant situated there. You can also grab snacks, drinks & ice creams from the shops.
Whether you are a couple, family, or golfers, this villa and its surroundings cater for it all. It's fantastic!"