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Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews

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Cottage backdoor leading to pool which is NOT shared as owners had a lifetime of sun in S. Africa
The Love Nest "Ninho do Amor"

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2645.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Alcaria Cova, Caixa Postal 201-652 ESTOI
  • Estoi Palace
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Olhao Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Faro Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews

The Love Nest is located on foothill of the Monte Sao Miguel range, an elevated setting with lovely mountain and stunning coastal sea views overlooking the distant offshore islands and towns from Fuseta to Olhao and Faro.

A rural country area in natural wild shrubland setting, very safe ideal for rambling country walks along the many lanes or mountain tracks to suit all levels of fitness or just unwind and take in the peace and quiet.

Shopping and village markets, festivals, and affordable restaurants from 1.5 Km away.
The offshore islands beckon with endless, uncrowded, and sun-drenched beaches, easily accessed by either water taxis or small ferries docking below in Olhao or Fuseta, under 10-minute drive away.
Access to the A22 motorway allows all Algarve’s appealing entertainments, sport activities and even Spain to be very accessible, all within a 30minute drive.

PROPERTY LAYOUT
The cottage is detached back to back across a shared rear courtyard from our main home Casa Lami.
The cottage has a separate garden, own BOULE COURT and GAZEBO for alfresco dining, plus another very PRIVATE elevated garden terrace with SECLUDED SUNDECK, plus a JACUZZI hot tub for 2 and more panoramic views.

The home pool has no overlooking villas and is located at the front of our main bungalow house, and guests have own separate easy access.

PLEASE NOTE that although the pool is located in front of the main house it is NOT A SHARED POOL AT ALL, the owners are a long retired couple with a lifetime under an African sun and NEVER USE THE POOL.

INSIDE
The LOVE NEST was converted from our detached large double garage into a cosy comfortable open plan studio cottage for two.
An ample lounge area with comfortable IKEA seating, an open plan archway links the bedroom’s Emperor size double bed with memory foam topper over Posturepedic mattresses, ironed all cotton bedlinen with seasonal duvets. An ample dressing area leads to an ensuite bathroom with shower, basin, toilet, and crisp sundried cotton towels.
Another archway links the lounge to a breakfast bar and a self-catering on granite tops kitchenette with fridge freezer, microwave, toaster, washing sink, kettle, juicer, coffee machines, induction hob with extractor fan. All fully equipped for self-catering with usual household expendables all-inclusive at no extra cost.
The cottage is on ceramic floor tiles with scatter rugs, air conditioning, extra cooling fans and electric heaters.

Free unlimited internet / Smart TV / Netflix / Satellite Astra with multi language channels plus a Bluetooth JBL music speaker.
A free local calls Mobile phone to remain in contact with management, also handy take along phone for standby advice to make sure our guests have a carefree holiday.

OUTSIDE
The property is on 3800sq meters of elevated private rural land overlooking some scattered villas below, is securely fenced in with an automated entrance gate, driveway with very safe undercover shared carport, mature gardens, grass lawns and tall palm trees.
The property being on gentle sloping land care has been taken to avoid riser steps making it ideal for elderly or infirm to negotiate the cottage, parking, garden, main house pool and upper sundeck, all accessible by easy ramps.

The Cottage has own separate front and rear entrance plus an outdoor gazebo for alfresco dining.
An additional elevated terrace sundeck for very private suntanning, plus Jacuzzi Hot Tub for 2, hammocks, barbeque, and more stunning coastal views

The main home pool is 'L' shaped 24mts square area, ranges from 1.2 to 1.9m deep and has deep "champagne" seating steps, with sun loungers plus umbrellas, no overlooking houses.
An own floodlit court awaits you for evening games of boule.

CLEANING
A weekly combined cottage and pool cleaning service, a full change of linen, fresh cotton bath towels, plus pool/beach towels are provided.
CHANGE OVER DAY
We are flexible whenever dates fit in reasonably with other bookings.
And following latest anti-virus sanitizing protocol, we welcome a vacant 24 hour day between changeovers.
Normal check-out is 10am on the day of departure and check-in on arrival is 2pm, however whenever possible we gladly adjust for earlier or later flights times.

MANAGEMENT
The cottage is owner managed, they have over 20 years’ experience in renting out their holiday properties. Their guest´s PRIVACY, SAFETY, SECURITY, and wellbeing is most important to ensure a carefree holiday.

SAFETY
As approved and licensed holiday property the cottage conforms to the comfort and safety standards such as: Gas and Smoke detector alarms / Strategically placed 2 category Fire Extinguishers plus Fire blanket and luminous Exit signs / Power failure emergency lighting / a visible First Aid Kit cupboard with added extra anti-histamine tablets and creams to instantly reduce discomfort from stings and bites.

SECURITY
During economic austerity times some 14 years ago, we installed into all 4 our properties top of the range yet easy to use Security Direct Alarms Systems to prevent unpleasant break-in intrusions spoiling our guest’s holidays whilst out and away. Nowadays this system remains a handy direct link calling for instant emergency services

PRIVACY
Although the Love Nest cottage is detached but situated in proximity with the owners’ main house, our guest’s privacy remains paramount.

MORE TO SAY
The LOVE NEST is managed as a holiday cottage by the owners, a retired couple from South Africa and having lived in the Algarve for many years.
The owners love the Algarve and, knowing holidays are precious to us all, they are keen to furnish more information so that you may make a happy choice and maybe return year after year.

The owners speak English, German and Zulu, some Portuguese and follow Flemish/Dutch.

Property manager

Karl and Daphne

Languages

English, German, Zulu
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
A lap dog on leash is considered.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor ashtrays are available
Use of TINTED suntan lotions is subject to 200 Euro penalty for scrubbing off pool yellow scum line and replacing badly stained towels and bedlinen

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 1612/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Faro

Located in Alcaria Cova, a neighbourhood in Faro, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Faro Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve Stadium or THE CAMPUS. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Alcaria Cova, Caixa Postal 201-652 ESTOI

What's nearby

  • Estoi Palace - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Olhao Municipal Market - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Olhao Harbour - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Faro Marina - 19 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Faro Cathedral - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 25 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante do Carmo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Flor da Ameixa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Laranjal - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A Terra - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Café Ponte Romana - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage of a Country Villa with Pool, Mountain and stunning Seaviews located?

Located in Alcaria Cova, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Sao Miguel Peak and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ruins of Milreu and Novacortica Cork Factory. Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel and Municipal Swimming Pool are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing week

The Love nest is a very nice place to stay, with everything you need in the self contained accommodation Karl met us and gave us the guided tour and told us everything we needed to know. The the hot tub is a must with shower next to it, plenty of space to get a good tan with private garden. With good views towards the coast. There was some bread and milk ham an cheese in the fridge which was a lovely touch, all in all a very pleasant week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot and great little apartment

We had a lovely stay with Karl and Daphne. It’s a great apartment with everything you could need. A really quiet spot, was very clean and comfortable. The pool is small but lovely and the private sun deck really made our stay. You do need a car and can only easily get Ubers to Faro from the accommodation for an evening out. There are quite a few nice places to eat within a ten mile drive. You have privacy and also great communication from the hosts who were incredibly amenable. For a relaxing stay, this place is tremendous. Thanks so much for a fabulous holiday
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith P., Wiltshire. United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property & host

The Love Nest cottage and its various outdoor areas were excellent and just as described which made for a great outdoorsy holiday. The cottage is clean & well furnished, including the large comfortable bed & quiet aircon system, so we slept well. All your required accessories and more are included, such as the portable Bluetooth speaker which was great. Karl is on hand next door to assist if anything goes wrong.... unfortunately for us, the hob packed up soon after arriving, but Karl replaced it within 24 hours and in addition provided a new oven as we do lots of our own cooking. Overall an excellent holiday property that I would wholeheartedly recommend, with the perfect host!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place to recharge your batteries!

Thank you for the most amazing break in your serene little haven. We can not fault the clean and comfortable accommodation and the pool was a godsend in the 30 degree heat. Karl and Daphne were the perfect hosts, they were on hand whenever we needed them but we also felt that we had privacy, even around the pool which is near to the main house. We thoroughly enjoyed lunch at 'Chicken Louis' on our first day with Karl and Daphne and they kindly drove us to the local supermarket for supplies because we didn't hire a car. The private sundeck was blissful and we enjoyed many BBQs while the sun was setting, relaxing in the hammocks and enjoying ice cold beers from the outdoor fridge while sitting in the hot tub looking at the stars. We even saw some shooting stars! We visited nearby Faro and Sao Bras and were impressed that we could use Uber taxis. We would recommend future visitors hiring a car as it would have allowed us to explore even further afield. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. A perfect place to switch off, relax and recharge your batteries. We would recommend without reservation. Thank you again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Fabulous little find

Had a lovely relaxing time here. The villa is so cute and homely. Really well equipped and the hosts are super friendly and helpful. Will be recommending this place to friends and will be coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Superb Stay

We have stayed at the Nest 13 times! Its a delight to return to this villa for some R&R, Karl & Daph are great hosts and now our good friends. There are lots of lovely places to explore, a car is a must. Beaches, villages and mountains to soak up the Eastern Algarve atmosphere. Can't beat it,

10/10 Excellent

Russell P.

Relaxing comfortable holiday

Our third visit to the Love Nest and it gets better every year! Our hosts Karl and Daph have managed to improve on perfection from the last time we visited, the Nest is very very clean , well kitted out with all the essentials and the best welcome pack I have ever experienced including ice cold beers! If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing holiday in very clean accommodation then this is the place. The best holiday accommodation I have ever visited, great location, well kitted out with many extras and a world class couple who are always on hand if needed to make sure you have the greatest holiday experience. I would not hesitate in recommending this property in fact I have already booked for next year!!!

10/10 Excellent

Nigel R.

Superb property

The Villa is very well appointed inside with a high standard to all furnishings etc. Externally we can’t believe that there is another holiday villa with so much going for it. Swimming pool, hot tub, bbq area, floodlit boules court, ‘African den’, lots of sunbathing areas. Then the friendliness, helpfulness and charm of the owners Karl and Daphne who live next door and are a lovely couple. Location is great in the hills about 10 miles from the coast. It’s very quiet but the Villa is only 15/20 minutes away from very nice towns and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorna J.

First class plus.could not have been better .

The property was spotless we were treated as members of the family.The service was first class.We would recommend this property to every one without hesitation.The villa. is. Close to so many small towns with good access to some wonderful restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

This property is first class

The location and amenities are perfect and the charming hosts have thought of everything to ensure a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. There is nothing to fault and I would recommend it without hesitation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Haven of tranquility

This is our second visit to Karl and Daphne's beautiful Love Nest and our third trip is already booked! The Nest is the perfect retreat for a complete switch off relaxing break with beautiful views of the surrounding area. It is easily accessible to wherever you choose, be it the quaint local villages with cafes and restaurants or a bit further afield to bigger towns and more commercial areas of the Algarve. Karl and Daphne are the perfect most welcoming hosts with as much or as little help support and advice that you need. The Nest is very well equipped and very clean and comfortable with an excellent welcome pack on arrival just what you need after travelling. The pool area is perfect for enjoying the gorgeous sunny weather with ample shade provided if required and of course being able to cool off in the water which we were very grateful for during our stay! There was a fab addition for us this year which is the hot tub on the sun terrace. This is a completely private area where you can lay back and relax watching the sun go down and the stars appear. Eating out is very reasonable and lots of different types of cuisine is available to suit everyone's taste. There is also a good choice of supermarkets from a small local one literally at the bottom of the lane selling the basics or larger ones including a Lidl about a 15/20 min drive. There really is no negatives at all we feel truly blessed that we have found it and have made friends with two lovely people Karl and Daphne. Take care and we will see you next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Charming and Tranquil

This wa our third year at 'The Love Nest', and every year it is more magical. We have bee going to Estoi for 16 years and have never been in late Spring, so we were pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is. The trees are all in full blossom and the flowers are in full bloom, making the evenings very aromatic. The 'Love Nest' is set in a perfect place for getting around, we vistited the Palace in Estoi yet again, it is still being developed and is well worth a visit, to look around the Palace itself and the grounds are magical, you can then sit and have a long cool drink and take in the views out to the coast. There are some lovely restaurants selling good food, museums and the most beautiful beaches, all not too far away by car. Karl and Daphnie make you feel very welcome treating you like part of their extended family. They are very knowledgeable about all the surrounding areas and quite willingly will give advice on anything. This Karl has installed a jaccuzi outside which was a real treat. As you can see from the photos the outside areas are fabulous. Don't want to say too much more otherwise we won't get a slot for 2019. We have already booked for 2018. Looking forward to our return. Anita and Damian
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

D. t.

schattige vakantiewoning op terrein bij eigenaar

Gezellige woning, alles gelijkvloers en voorzien van alle gemakken (prima bed, lekkere douche kortom alles okay). Leuk welkompakket. veel privacy biedende, hoog gelegen tuin met picknick tafel, fijne stoelen, buiten douche, hangmat, barbecue en fantastisch uitzicht richting zee. Zeer gastvrije, Engels sprekende eigenaar die uiterst hulvaardig is. Mooie, stille locatie weg van de drukte
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Wonderful, relaxing stay, April 2017

Thank-you to the owners for a hugely enjoyable and relaxing stay - Karl couldn't do enough to make our time with them excellent - we enjoyed good weather in April and made use of just about all the different seating areas and the boule court. Everything was clean, comfortable and we spent several days at Ninho do Amor without going anywhere, just enjoying resting and sitting watching the birds and wildlife - or walks on the nearby hillside. When we arrived one of us had a Migraine and Karl was round within minutes equipped with a medicines - as we got there fairly late Karl had also put Bacon and Eggs in the fridge for us for the morning! They also have a local mobile phone to take with you in Portugal to make reaching them to ask anything easy. Karl was able to provide lots of recommendations when we asked for them and we tried two (Antonio's Restaurant in Moncaropacho and O'Rissol snack bar up the Hill) - both were spot on! Karl was also extremely kind in sorting out at the post office after we'd gone a mistake with the Toll system for which we had no electronic tag and assumed we could pay at a machine or person - it was our first time in Portugal and we didn't know! All in all a wonderful week and very grateful to the owners for making it such a good stay (Daph was unfortunately unwell so we didn't get to meet her, but hope we will on a future stay if we manage to go again as Karl already feels like a friend!).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Iain D.

Perfect peaceful paradise

We came back after last year's wonderful holiday at Karl and Daphne's place, and it more than lived up to all our expectations. It was wonderful to be back in such beautiful countryside, with stunning views to the coast. Karl and Daphne are a delightful couple - warm-hearted, generous, helpful and understanding. They gave us the peace and quiet we sought, but were there for us if we needed advice (or a chat over a glass of wine). The weather was glorious. Eating out is inexpensive and the food is good. Lots to do and to see in the neighbourhood. We enjoyed a sailing trip round Ponta de Piedade. We had a day in Spain. Thank you much, Daphne and Karl. Be good to yourselves. We love you. We WILL be back. Traude and Iain
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peer N., Near Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Glorious spring in the Algarve!

Our very first time in the Algarve, and luckily we chose March (Spring) for our visit. The roadsides were bursting with wildflowers. Accommodation for just two is very difficult to find, but fortunately we managed to "land" in the fabulous "Nid d'Amour at CasaLami. We were thoroughly spoiled by our wonderful hosts, Daphne and Karl.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

A small piece of Heaven

First things first. YOUR holiday is important, very important. For a brief period of the year you want to forget the bustle and hustle of of your home environment and enjoy a place that's been created to make you happy. Karl and Daph have been our hosts on many occasions for the past 10 years and could quite justifiably, based on their clients reviews have rested on their laurels. Each time we return they've taken the facilities to another level. Better Wifi...✓ Better satellite TV...✓ New kitchen gadgets...✓ New area for clients to relax with wonderful views...✓ You don't need to have any concerns about cleanliness, maintenance, or customer service. The owners have the perfect relationship with their clients, they're there when you need them, but you're never aware of them during your stay, they're perfect hosts. Unfortunately, Owners Direct only allow reviewers to give a maximum of 5 stars. Quite rightly that is perfectly adequate for most properties, but believe me you won't be disappointed by any aspect of your stay and will want to add another star on your return from a "little piece of Heaven." 11/10...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Hooper

Beautiful - ideal for 2

A truly lovely holiday in the Love Nest. A great balance of visiting places in the Eastern Algarve experiencing the culture, along with time on beaches/swimming pool. A brilliant location being 20 mins from a wonderful daily market at Olhao (not Sunday) and a spectacular array of what felt like safe sandy beaches. Cottage was great - as mentioned before a super 'Welcome' pack - the best we have experienced in our travels. Everything was provided that we needed - parasols for the beach, cool box, beach towels, washing line, juice maker to make the most of the delicious oranges etc. A lot of everyday items were there too, so we didn't have to buy washing up bits, tea, coffee etc. We also enjoyed the boules pitch most nights alongside the bbq area. Karl and Daph were really kind and helpful - but not intrusive. A very clean, nicely maintained property and pool - a real treat for two people to have a really relaxing and enjoyable visit to Portugal. PS - no plane noise despite being in touch with the airport as planes seem to land and take off over the sea! Thank you Karl and Daph for one of our best holidays - can pretty much guarantee we will return one day.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Brilliant

If you want to explore the Eastern Algave, far less commercialized than the the west, I can think of nowhere better to stay than "The Love Nest". It is situated about 20 minutes by car inland from Faro Airport. Perched on a hillside with far reaching views of the sea and neighboring towns. The sun is on the swimming pool all day long. The comfortable villa is ideal for 2 people and contains everything one needs. If you're English and want to keep up to date with your favorite programs in the evening the TV has most of the free view channels. I have never met better hosts than Karl & Daph, ever helpful but unobtrusive. They treat one more like family than paying guests. Their local knowledge for restaurants and places to visit is invaluable. On arrival, we made the mistake of calling at the supermarket without first checking the welcome pack....excellent .....red wine.....white wine.....beer.....there was even food......
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

One word ... perfect!

We booked 'The Love Nest' just over 12 months ago, we knew the area after having several holidays to Portugal before but this is most definitely our favourite. The Nest is the perfect place to relax and unwind, you can do as much or as little by being based there.We followed Karl's directions he sent us and found it no problem after picking our car up at the airport.We were greeted with a very warm welcome form Karl and Daph and the much appreciated welcome pack which was very sufficient. The Nest is very well equipped every detail has been thought about.The swimming pool is a stones throw away and is perfect to cool off during the hot summer days. Your privacy is very paramount to Karl and Daph and it is very clear that it is very important to them.They do not use the pool at all so it is solely available to you with fantastic views across the coastline.There are plenty of places around The Nest to sit and relax and a covered area to eat if you so wish.There is a boules area to enjoy a game and an area to barbecue if you so wish. If you require any help or information about the area Karl and Daph are very happy to help in anyway they can.We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely little haven it is beautiful with such friendly, kind,helpful owners.We have enjoyed our stay so much we have booked The Nest again for next year cannot wait!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susana P.

Un bonito lugar para relajarse y desconectar.

Casita con encanto en el Algarve, cerca de la costa pero en una zona muy tranquila donde poder desconectar. Imprescindible vehículo para moverse por la zona. Buena localización, buen tiempo, piscina perfecta. Para repetir. Estupendo recibimiento por parte de Karl y Daph, que hicieron que nuestra estancia fuese perfecta.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

A perfect 10

Before our visit Karl e-mailed us with car rental details, local supermarket details and an accurate guide to finding 'the nest'. On arrival we found a spotless and quaint home in a splendid hillside location with excellent views of Faro and the neighbouring villages and towns. Inside, the fridge contained a sensible and tasty starter pack of food. There was also a supply of some splendid local wines and we noticed how well kitted out 'the nest' was. Karl and Daph later introduced themselves to us and proved excellent hosts. Their house is next door and they readily offered advice on things to do, places to see and local restaurants. They were attentive to our needs at the same time as being tactful, respecting our privacy. The immediate environs is excellent for walking and jogging although be prepared to be barked at... At the top of the rise there are brilliant views to be had of the Algarve. Hence we were extremely pleased with our choice of 'the nest' as a home from home for the week and would recommend it to others. Obrigado Karl and Daph for now. We will of course be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

A GREAT PLACE TO UNWIND

We booked our stay at The Love Nest 18 months before our actual holiday, and from the pictures, write up and comments we just knew we had picked somewhere special. It turned out to be just that. Karl and Daph are two of the nicest people you could wish to meet, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The Love Nest itself is just right for a couple, and is equipped so well that you have everything you could possibly need. It was spotlessly clean, airy and well designed. We spent 11 nights at The Love Nest, and liked it so much we are booking for 2017 for another visit. Karl and Daph pointed us in the right direction for restaurants, supermarkets and attractions. We joined them for a couple of meals and spent time with them during our stay. We thoroughly recommend The Love Nest without reservation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Small but perfectly formed, a great place to chill

What a fabulous little cottage, perfect for two. It comes equipped with cool boxes, beach umbrella, beach towels, hairdryer etc. so pack the minimum. The Love nest itself is really clean and comfortable and there is a lovely bbq and boules area and a shaded gazebo to eat under. The pool had a fab view overlooking the coast, which is about a 20 min drive away. We spent most days lazing on the many beaches in the area, favourites being Fuzeta and Praia de Trafal. Added to that was the help and generosity of the hosts, Karl and Daph, who really do make every effort to ensure that your stay is wonderful, whilst at the same time, respecting your privacy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here, we loved it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ronald B., Rotherham

Great Little Place

We have stayed in Karl&Daphs other two villas which were excellent,we decided this time to stay in the Nest.What a great little place,yes lt's small but thats part of its charm.We really enjoyed our stay. The pool was great although next to the main villa the owners never use it and are very aware of allowing you your privacy. Must thank Karl&Daphs invitation to Luis dos Frangos what a experence very enjoyable thank you.Look forward to seeing you both again.Would prefer oven in kitchen bit easier for cosy meals in, but we managed fine.

About the host

Hosted by Karl and Daphne

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As a young family we had a very successful happy 20-year trading business in the remote Zulu Kingdom of South Africa.
Being ousred by apartheid politics in 1980 we left to semi-retire on the North Coast near Durban whilst more 15 years “part-time-farming” our extensive Beef Ranch in remote northern Natal
Having more leisure time, we toured extensively and whilst in Europe we fell in love with the Algarve, and promptly acquired a holiday villa, which inevitably in 1995 became our permanent home.
Having acquired more holiday properties to rent out we now enjoy meeting guests from around the world, many of whom are now our dearest friends.
Annually we visit our families in the southern summers of South Africa and Australia and returning home to enjoy and love the Algarve even more.


Why they chose this property

The Ria Formosa wetlands and offshore Islands being a protected world heritage, our part of the Eastern Algarve is fortunately spared from mega tourist developments and consequently remains more traditionally Portuguese; the most friendly and polite people you could ever wish to meet.
An idyllic easy-going lifestyle, festivals, village markets, offshore islands with endless golden beaches, crystal waters and all year sunny blue skies

What makes this property unique

A very peaceful country locality, elevated location set in natural shrub land all around, for unwinding in ultimate relaxation.
With stunning coastline sea views and the offshore islands beckon with uncrowded sun-drenched beaches
Easy access to village shops and affordable restaurants, also several beaches, sport activities and entertainments just a short drive away.



Languages:

English, German, Zulu