Casa do Bairro - A Gema escondida da Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.5
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1152 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Casa do Bairro in Montes e Lagares offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and a living room. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and open-air bath. Free WiFi is available throughout. Relaxing Facilities: Guests can enjoy a hot spring bath, hot tub, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a kitchenette, balcony, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Located 10 km from Pego do Inferno Waterfall and 36 km from Faro Airport, the property is near Vilamoura Marina (43 km) and Benamor Golf Course (20 km). Other attractions include the Church of São Lourenço (32 km) and Lethes Theatre (28 km). Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out services, a paid airport shuttle, and bicycle parking enhance the stay. Reception staff speak German, English, French, Dutch, and Portuguese.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sónia
    Portugal Portugal
    “Derek and Inge’s house is quiet, lovely and beautifully decorated. Feels like home. The house is close to the beaches and Barrocal. Our hosts were careful and attentive and we really loved our stay at Santa Catarina!”
  • Oliveira
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Sehr sauber, alles vorhanden im Appartement. Ruhige Umgebung und trotzdem nah am Zentrum und Strand. Sehr freundliches Personal.”
  • Charlene
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Wat een fijne plek. Heerlijk rustig, heel schoon en van alle gemakken voorzien. Hele aardige eigenaar. We komen zeker nog een keer terug!!”
  • Martine
    France France
    “Très jolie maison au calme et très bien équipée. Les propriétaires sont des gens charmants et disponibles si besoin.”
  • Anna
    Germany Germany
    “Ein wunderbarer und ruhiger Ort. Das Haus ist mit viel Geschmack eingerichtet und hat alles was man braucht. Die Gastgeberfamilie Inge und Derek sind äußerst nett, gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit. Sie haben sich um alle Annehmlichkeiten und...”
  • Anne
    France France
    “Derek nous a accueillis très chaleureusement. Nous le félicitons lui et son épouse pour tous les travaux d'aménagement qu'ils ont faits dans cette vieille maison typique de la région. Déco moderne et sympa, maison agréable, très bien équipée, il...”
  • Agnès
    Germany Germany
    “Cette jolie maison bénéficie d'un emplacement exceptionnel alliant le calme et la nature à la proximité d'un village et d'une petite ville qui proposent tout ce qui peut rendre un séjour agréable. Inge et Dereck sont des hôtes très avenants et...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Inge & Derek

9.8
Host review score
Inge & Derek
Casa do Bairro is the ideal holiday home for you and your family. This 100-year-old, but recently fully restored house, offers every comfort without sacrificing authenticity. Due to its location in a small typical neighbourhood (Bairro), just outside the centre of the village of Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo, all basic facilities are easily accessible.
Hi, we are Inge & Derek. Together with our daughters Lisa & Jill, we moved from the densely populated Flanders to the Algarve to enjoy the authenticity and openness that still exists here. With more than 30 years of hospitality experience, and several holidays in this region, we know how to welcome you professionally, yet personally and have tried to improve the shortcomings we once encountered.
You start the day with a tea or espresso on the rooftop terrace, where you enjoy views over the mountains, all the way to the ocean. Then you have breakfast in the garden, where you overlook the plantations full of citrus trees, oliveiras and alfarrobeiras (carob)... Or you walk a few minutes to the centre of Santa Catarina, where you can have a rich breakfast at the local bakery. After that, the possibilities are endless : You enjoy nature in the immediate surroundings while hiking, cycling or mountain biking. You spend a day relaxing on one of the beaches of Tavira, Santa Luzia, Fuzeta, Olhão,... all reachable within 15 car minutes. You visit the historical sites and centres of Silves, Estoí, Loulé (where you'll also find the Mar shopping centre), Faro or other nearby towns. Or you head towards Spain or Western Algarve via the easily accessible A22... Or you drive inland into the Alentejo. The possibilities are endless. In the evening, you go to one of the typical Portuguese restaurants in Santa Catarina or São Bras de Alportel. Or prepare your own meal in the well-equipped kitchen or on the BBQ. Take your pick. Then relax in the Jacuzzi, and have a drink in the lounge with atmospheric evening lighting ? Or watch some more television with included streaming service.... And you can look forward again to a good night's sleep, and the next wonderful day you will experience here.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Dutch,Portuguese

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House rules

Casa do Bairro - A Gema escondida da Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 153536/AL