Peaceful Village Location, 9 bedrooms, pool, games room, bar

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9 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 2080 sq m

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Sitio da Igreja, Sao Lourenco

Aqua Show Park
‪7 min drive‬
Quinta do Lago Golf
‪10 min drive‬
Falesia Beach
‪22 min drive‬
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Futons, 1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 9

2 Double Futons

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Sitio da Igreja, Sao Lourenco, Almancil, Central Algarve - Secluded Private Grounds with Pool, Games Room and Separate Apartment.

Traditional farmhouse and separate apartment situated in the famous village of Sao Lourenco on the outskirts of the prestigious golden triangle. Village location with large secluded walled garden with fruit trees, containing private pool (heated if required), gazebo with rattan seating, outside bar (10 bar stools) and further chill out deck seating, games room and parking. 5 mins from sandy beaches, premier golf courses and the full range Michelin star to good value restaurants. 500m from Almancil town. 10 mins from Faro Airport. The property is full of character and has fantastically planned layout central to the pool and garden area, suitable for multi generational families and large parties.

New penthouse suite (8m x 10m) available with Caesar bed (8"), walk in dressing room, en-suite bathroom, copper bath, sofa beds (will sleep 8 max). Separate sunbathing terrace overlooking the pool areas . Costs listed cover up to 20 guests. £150.00 per week per person above that

Property manager

Nathalia Cross

Languages

English

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Pool

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

With prior written consent. music restrictions

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Stag and hen parties are not allowed

Important information

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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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: with prior written consent. music restrictions

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 37575

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almancil

Located in Loulé, this villa is in a rural area and near the beach. Faro Marina and Vilamoura Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Karting Almancil, or check out an event or a game at Algarve Stadium. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.

Sitio da Igreja, Sao Lourenco

What's nearby

Aqua Show Park - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
Quinta do Lago Golf - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Vilamoura Marina - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
Vale do Lobo Beach - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
Falesia Beach - 22 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

Loule Station - 7 min drive
Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pastelaria Venezuela - ‬4 min drive
‪Pastelaria Univerdoce - ‬18 min walk
‪Pastelaria Venepao Almancil - ‬4 min drive
‪O Ribeiro - ‬3 min drive
‪Piri Piri D'Almancil - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Village Location, 9 bedrooms, pool, games room, bar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Village Location, 9 bedrooms, pool, games room, bar?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Village Location, 9 bedrooms, pool, games room, bar?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Village Location, 9 bedrooms, pool, games room, bar located?

This family-friendly Loulé villa is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Church of São Lourenço, Karting Almancil and Quinta Shopping Center. Algarve Stadium is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Ozioma O.

13 January 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

In summary, this property looked nothing like the pictures. The property is more beat-up with worn furniture, paint.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

14 August 2024

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

Perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helene A.

15 June 2024

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

Mariage 26 personnes

Magnifique séjour dans cette villa pour notre mariage. 21 adultes et 5 enfants la maison est très bien équipé pour les adultes et les enfants cuisine spacieuse chambre confortable salle de jeux au top pour les enfants. Piscine chauffée et très grande et jardin super bien équipé transat bar lumière ect….. Merci a Nathalia pour sa réactivité hôte très disponible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

18 October 2023

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

Escape to Paradise

We booked this location for our 20 year anniversary. We had friends and family come from across Europe and the U.S. Upon entering, we were immediately surprised at how large the area was. There were some initial hiccups of trying to find everything in a new house, but after some quick calls with Nathalia, we were right at home. The Villa had everything we needed and most everyone stayed at the Villa for the entire stay. We will definitely book again, next time we are back in the area. Thank your for making our special day so wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip L.

16 July 2023

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

Stay Almancil

Perfect for a family stay with different age groups. Play room for younger children. (We did arrange for a pool fence to be installed during stay which was done efficiently before we arrived). Outside area for eating and cooking well set up. Large games room great for all.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B., Hertfordshire, UK

7 July 2023

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

Great base for exploring

Nathalia is a fantastic host, communication was fantastic and ease of everything made it a very stress free rental. The farm house is full of rustic charm, superbly equipped and big enough for 16 of us to not get under one anothers feet! Great location for exploring the golden triangle, everything is within 10-15 minutes drive away which makes it so easy. The little church down the road is worth a wonder down to as well as the cafe on the corner for their pastries. Overall a wonderful holiday and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

27 June 2023

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

60th birthday

The villa is beautiful, everything you can possibly need on a holiday, short uba ride to nearest beauty spots, personal chef on the doorstep which was fantastic, best holiday ever, will definitely be back soon 😀.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

22 March 2023

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

Sehr gut

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona F.

23 July 2022

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

Great for large family

The villa was wonderful and catered for all 21 of us ranging from babies to children and adults. It was spacious and comfortable, the pool was a good size and was heated. Great communication with Nathalia. We used Quinta Chef (next door to villa) for our anniversary meal and I would highly recommend them.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel L.

26 June 2022

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

Fantastic villa for family and friends holiday

Villa was conveniently located near Almancil which was only 2 minutes drive to there or 5 minutes drive to Apolonia supermarket. All the bedrooms were clean and spacious. We found this venue to be ideal for our needs and everyone had a great time. The kitchen, gas barbecue and paella enabled us to cook a few tasty meals for all of us to enjoy in the sunshine. Overall was a memorable stay and would recommend this villa!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

4 June 2022

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

Wedding party

Very good experience, good communication, 15 mins from airport, very clean,spacious comfortable rooms. The penthouse suite is amazing. We very comfortably slept 17 guests and they all loved the villa and the pool.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

26 May 2022

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

Fabulous Villa

We recently stayed at Church Farmhouse and had the most wonderful holiday. The villa was fantastic in so many ways. In summary: Pros Extremely spacious with more than enough room to accommodate 4 families both inside and outside of the villa. High specifications for all the rooms and it was fully equipped with everything we needed, even a playroom with toys in for the children. The pool was an excellent size and very clean. We needed the pool heating when we went in April so that helped throughout our stay. There were also lots of inflatables to keep the children entertained in the pool as well. The sunset bar was fantastic. A real social area that both the adults and children loved. We spent most evenings there eating and drinking, Quiet location. Nathalia the host was extremely helpful when we had any issues/questions, and was very prompt when returning messages. Cons The only drawback of the villa and it is only a minor point, but you do need to get taxis everywhere, (We knew that when we booked). Though the cost of an Uber was only 8-10 Euros into Vilamoura so it wasn’t expensive at all. Overall we had a fabulous time and we will absolutely be returning to Church Farmhouse in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan T.

23 November 2019

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

Große Gruppe mit Kindern und Erwachsenen. Ein super erholsamer und sonniger Urlaub im perfekten Haus

Wir waren sehr sehr begeistert vom Haus, der Ausstattung und der Region. Von Pool, Strand, Meer, Bootstour, Shopping, lecker Essen oder einfach relaxen am Haus war alles dabei. Gemeinsam kochen, Parties feiern oder einfach mal in Ruhe ein Buch lesen - all das war Problemlos möglich. Für uns (7 Kinder und 14 Erwachsene) war einfach alles perfekt. Wer etwas praktmatisch ist und sich nicht an Kleinigkeiten hochzieht, der kann hier ein super Haus mit Pool für viele Personen anmieten. 5Sterne von der Reisgruppe "Häßlich" 😎

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey A.

30 October 2019

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

One of our best holidays ever & accommodation was beyond stunning

We could tell from the photos the accommodation was beautiful, but it quite simply surpassed our expectations. On arrival. There was 15 of us - adults and older children. There was so much space that you could as spend as much time together as you wanted to, or escape to one of the many seating areas/rooms. We simply loved this villa & would return in a heart beat. The accommodation is luxurious, spotless & everything was faultless. Having our own pool was amazing and we made full use of this day & night. The penthouse room is simply ‘wow’. The location was perfect for us & we used numerous ubers to go the different locations. Nathalia was a pleasure to deal with & answered any questions quickly & was extremely helpful in making sure everything for the holidays went smoothly. As many other reviewers have mentioned, there is a wonderful restaurant in front of the villa, that we ate at on a couple of occasions - food great and they were so welcoming. To sum it up, my son said it was his most favourite holiday ever! Everyone of us loved it & hopefully one day we will be lucky enough to return. What an amazing Villa we had the pleasure of booking and staying in, happy memories for all of us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellie L.

3 October 2019

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

Great week away

We had a wonderful week at Church Farmhouse with plenty of room for 14 adults and 2 children. The facilities were fantastic; we particularly enjoyed the Sunset Bar! The Solar restaurant was delicious for dinner and very easily coped with the large group. Nathalia and Paul were both very easy to contact and quick to help out, a great experience all round!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

22 June 2019

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

Excellent holiday

We had the most wonderful stay at church farmhouse. We were a group made up of 3 families with 7 adults and 4 children. The villa was spacious and the pool area was great. The kitchen is well equipped with all baby and children equipment and the cots and high chairs were in great condition. Our children all enjoyed the tv room. The pool was lovely and warm(we had it heated) and there were lots of inflatables to use. We visited Solar do Poeta which is the restaurant in front of the villa. Would recommend for a nice meal. We used uber taxis to take us to the supermarket - Pingo Dulce (5 min drive). This had everything we needed to stock up for our stay. We also got taxis to Val do Lobo and spent some time at the beach. About a 10 min drive. Overall a wonderful holiday and we would highly recommend church farmhouse.

10/10 Excellent

John Paul (Donny) N., Ireland

13 May 2019

A Fantastic Villa for a very large family.

We have just returned from a fantastic week in Church Farmhouse and what a beautiful place it is. We were an extended family of 19 people (12 adults, 3 teens and 4 kids) The house was equipped with everything we needed. The pool, games room and TV room to keep all the kids entertained. There was travel cots, bottle sterilisers, strollers and stair gates in the house, all the things you would never think of. This is an amazing property and was so relaxing because there was so much space for us all. We all can’t wait to go back again. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

16 April 2019

Highly recommend

We have just returned from a wonderful week at Church Farmhouse. A three generation family, and we all loved it, the villa plus apartment being big enough for us all to have our own space as families, and to be together. It’s well equipped internally and externally, from wifi to barbecue to bars to the heated swimming pool, and the jewel in the crown is the ‘fairytale' penthouse master bedroom which overlooks the pool and the grounds, with access to the roof terrace, a stand-alone bathtub, settees and dressing tables. Ideal for a wedding party! or for oldies like us!

8/10 Good

BLANDINE R.

14 March 2019

parfait

Un accueil incroyable ; je recommande;

Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Liadan M.

7 October 2018

Beautiful villa, amazing week!!

We had an amazing week in this villa!! It is beautiful and really well looked after. It is in a perfect, quiet location but within a 5 minute drive of supermarkets and other amenities. Although we had cars, we got around easy enough using Ubers especially on nights out e.g. to the marina at Vilamoura (our favourite). Nathalia really made sure we were looked after with plenty of communication and instructions beforehand and whilst we were there. The outdoor area is huge and all the extra touches made the villa even better such as the bar, the fire pit, the roof terrace and the games room with plenty of pool inflatables!! We really hope to return next year we loved it so much. Thank you SO much Nathalia and family, it is a property you should be so proud of building/owning!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna B., Manchester, England

25 February 2018

An AMAZING Family Villa with the WOW Factor!!

We have just returned from a very relaxing Family Holiday at this Beautiful Villa. We go away every February half term as a full family, 17 in total. This is by far the best property we have visited and catered for everyone from as young as 4 up to 60! We still felt like we had plenty of room and our own space due to the different areas in the property. We did spend the majority of the time in the garden which is idyllic and very relaxing. We were unable to use the pool heating due to low temperatures but this did not effect us. The little ones still occasionally braved it and spent hours playing football and games in the large enclosed garden. While the men kept themselves entertained in the games room, and the teenagers were happy with the Wifi! The Villa itself is so well equipped and there was nothing that we felt that was not there. The property was immaculate on arrival and I was surprised to find the housekeeper also came midweek for a mid week clean which was very much appreciated! All the bedrooms are very comfortable and the bathrooms are modern and clean. Location wise was perfect. A lovely restaurant right next door with traditional home cooked food. We ate here twice and the owner Lil is so welcoming and can not do enough for you. We did hire a car as we travel to Portugal usually twice a year so like to have a drive around to our favourite places such as Vilamoura and Old Town Albufeira. A car is not a necessity though as there are nearby supermarkets within walking distance. As for our host Nathalia I could not have asked for anything more. I asked her many questions in the months leading up to our holiday which she promptly answered. We had a couple of very minor issues on arrival which Nathalia sorted immediately. Lovely, helpful host! I would definitely recommend this property and hopefully one day return! Thanks again for an amazing, memory filled holiday!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn S.

26 August 2017

Wonderful villa

We were a family group of 11 ranging from 66 to 3 years. Church Farmhouse is a beautifully appointed villa and has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday even down to children’s toys, pool inflatables, dvd’s and books . The grounds are extensive and the property has the added benefit of a separate apartment with small kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. The recent addition of the sunset bar and seating area is a great facility. The barbecue equipment was used every day and the eating area is great, now covered with a canopy. The pool was fine without heating and the children enjoyed the games room with table tennis, pool table, and air hockey. The kitchen is well equipped and Nathalia arranged to have the internet reconnected while we were there. The air conditioning worked in all the bedrooms. Keeping 11 people fed and watered for a week was a major task and we made the mistake of following the advice of a stranger to shop initially at the most expensive supermarket. However we discovered Aldi in Almancil which was perfectly adequate and at least half the price! I find it hard to say anything negative about this place but if pushed I would say that all the adults found the beds on the hard side and the teenagers would like to have been closer to the sea without having to use taxis. All the taxis we used arrived on time, Almancil Taxis were basic but cheaper than Algarve Taxis which were more plush. Nathalia and her housekeeper were very helpful and accommodating. I hope that one day we will all be able to return to Church Farmhouse.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H.

12 June 2017

Great villa!

We had a wonderful week here. 3 families - 6 adults and 6 children (range 4 years old to 15) had plenty of space. The pool is a great size and there are some lovely outdoor spaces to run around / relax in the sun or shade. The kids loved the games room (pool, table tennis, air hockey). Great location for getting out and about too - short drive to vilamoura and various beaches. Would really recommend this lovely villa and hope to return!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martin W., Manchester

15 October 2016

Fantastic farmhouse

We stayed at Villa Sao Lourenco as part of birthday party celebration for 14 people, the villa was superb, plenty of space for all of us, we ate out most nights but there is plenty of cooking implements to eat in, we BBQ one night and had a giant Paella on another occasion. The owner was very helpful, no issue when you emailed ask My various questions, I would not hesitate to go back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., South Yorkshire

15 May 2016

Amazing holiday

Amazing time had by all, 14 adults in total. (7 couples)The villa was just as described in the listing, plenty of space,good quality fixtures and fittings. The master suit is very special definitely worth the 5 stars, everything you could possibly need for a well relaxed holiday. We made some special memories with special friends. The games room was tremendous especially when we had a rainy day. We didn't hire a car (if we returned we would hire a car for the supermarket run)supermarket was 10 mins away by taxi and cost only 12euro, the taxis were great dropped us off then came back for us an hour later. There was a small friendly bar 5 min walk down the hill, near the church, the restaurant in front of the villa is well worth a visit great food and friendly hosts, couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely recommend the villa if it's a chilled out relaxed holiday your looking for. Thank you to Nathalia and Paul for letting us stay in your amazing villa, and all the help and information you provided when we were booking. Thank you once again would definatley like to return sometime in the future...

About the host

Hosted by Nathalia Cross

Our names are Paul and Nathalia Cross and we have and three daughter's, Alex, Pip and Chloe.We both work full time but get over to Portugal as much as we can, and as we are so close to the airport, often fly out just for a day or two. We have family and friends with properties out there and do a lot of socialising when out there, so the house is perfectly central to everything we need;beaches, bars and restaurants, golf, shops and waterparks. The children are never bored, nor are we.

Why they chose this property

We have spent many years holidaying in Vale de Lobo and wanted to find somewhere to buy that was close enough to the resort, but not in the middle of it, as it tends to get overrun in the summer. We frankly didn't fancy the idea of holiday revellers passing our door singing at 4am!

I have recently refurbished the house and have spent many years in the planning of it. It is full of character and finishing touches that we created ourselves. It is
by no means a standard villa, and is quite unique.

What makes this property unique

We are 5 minutes from pretty much anything that you need, but having the benefit of a peaceful location. The house is great for approx four families and totally geared up for children from every age.

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