Portugal

Teresa

We booked this property at the last minute due to our existing accommodation being unsuitable. Within an hour of booking I had received an email from the owner, providing their contact details and sorting arrangements for our arrival. Maria the housekeeper had the house ready for us within a few hours of the last guests leaving. The house was very clean and tidy and she made sure that we had everything we needed.

The house itself is in a lovely location set between the Albufeira strip and the old town, both of which are within 10 - 15 mins walk. Although the house is off the main road it has a private driveway with lockable gates and the road was not busy enough to really take much notice.  The pool and garden area are secluded and very well kept and the outdoor patio area was excellent for enjoying some al fresco eating.  The beach is 5 minutes walk away and there are a selec tion of bars and cafes en route.

The house is well stocked with accessories and the kitchen area was more than adequate for anyone wanting to do self catering.

We would definitely stay there again !

 Holiday Albufeira Casa Surina Ferias

United Kingdom

 From Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Overall we were very happy with our stay at Casa Surina.
The location was ideal for the Strip, Old Town and Beach with some restaurants and bars only a minute or two away.
The maid and gardener looked after things well, although the barbeque area was a bit messy (not that we used it).
The pool was fine but quite deep with a steep slope after the steps. It would be an idea to mark the depth on the side of the pool so that visitors were aware before entering.
We would have no problem returning to Casa Surina.

 From Sheffield, United Kingdom

The villa and pool were superb and was everything it stated on the site.   
The two disappointments were :
The barbecue was rusty and dirty so we werent able to use it.
We never knew when the maid was coming in and in the first week we didnt see her for four days!!   As you can imagine with four adults and two babies in nappies we had a fair amount of rubbish and ended up having to dispose of this ourselves!!   Not what we expected.   Also we didnt know when the bedding or towels were going to be changed as there was nothing in the villa to tell us.    It would have been helpful if a notice is put up saying when the maid is coming in and when the bedding/towels are changed.
Apart from these items we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

 From Wimborne, United Kingdom

Fantastic property and fantastic views, House was perfect for our party of 12 and we all enjoyed ourselves.
House had everything we needed Big Drive, Big Garden, A playarea, Loads of Cutlery &amp; Cups, BIG table for all of us to sit around, loads of Space in all rooms &amp; a Open Fire which was bliss in the evenings.
Sintra is lovely and well worth a visit, Lisbon is also worthwhile of a visit but park in Sintra and catch the train its cheaper and 40 mins away, and better than driving and parking in the capital.
A MUST is Apple beach with its fantastic waves and the Most Westernly point on Mainland Europe is also a very good attraction.
All round a brilliant and enjoyable holiday.

CASA DA TORRE

 From Bristol, United Kingdom

We could not have been happier with this house and our time spent in it.  There were beautiful views from every room.  This house was clearly lovingly built, with careful thought taken to the layout which allowed fluidity from room to room.  Everything was provided for us and the location was extremely convenient.  We barbequed every day and were able to eat outside on one of the many balconies to enjoy the surrounding nature.  At night, we built fires and enjoyed the view from indoors.  There are lovely views of Pena Palace and the surrounding Sintra Mountains.  We completely fell in love with this house.  Although Sintra is the most beautiful place that I've ever seen, it became a difficult decision as to whether to make the very short trip to town or simply remain at the house.  There are many family activities to enjoy in the surrounding area, including walks through breathtaking palaces, gardens and landscapes.  Upon our return, my family was immediately asking when we could go back to Casa da Torre.

 From London, United Kingdom

Spain

 From Las Rozas, Spain

I had a fab holiday and renting the villa was the best thing we did. The hole family enjoyed using the villa even my 5 year old nephew, who enjoyed working his way through the videos that were available. The villa met all our expectations and more, we were very pleased and thought that it was a nice touch that there were some inflatables to use. The washing machine came in very handy particularly with a child. The description was very accurate and we have no complaints. I would definately recommend it to a friend and would love to rent the villa again myself. The neighbours and the locals were very friendly and helpful and made us feel at home. The owners of the villa have thought of everything to make their visitors holiday comfortable. It was nice to arrive to a friendly note and a fresh bunch of jasmine on the table. A wonderful experience and hope to repeat it. Thank you very much.

 From Esher, United Kingdom

The property provided excellent accommodation for 4 Adults and 2 teenagers. The rooms were good sizes and light and airy - as always the beds could have been more comfortable and better and more pillows would have been nice. The living area was spacious and comfortable with a bed settee - which did get used by the other couple when the snoring got too much. The kitchen was really well equipped with plenty of crockery. cutlery, serving dishes and cooking utensils - the sharp knives were even sharp! Outside the pool was lovely - but be warned it's very deep and doesn't really have a shallow end - fine for us but watch out with very little ones or non swimmers. The garden is lovely and well established. The BBQ was OK but (as always) needed a good clean before use. The location was pretty good - a 10 min walk to the Strip and a taxi ride to the old town. Maria our maid was really friendly and helpful and came in most days. Would definitely book again in future and have been to this area many times.&lt;?xml:namespace prefix = o /&gt;

It was the first time I have booked a property through villa renters. Details for getting to the property were detailed &amp; accurate. Jaqueline-the property owner was very helpful with suggestions for restaurants, sights, wineries etc.
A television would have been great &amp; the overall cleanliness of the property was a bit lax.
I will definitely use your service again in the future, perhaps to stay elsewhere in Europe.
Cheers,
Sue Forsyth

 From Chorley, United Kingdom

Lovely, secluded, yet easy access necessary shops etc. Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen - although being Welsh could have done with a teapot!!
From previous experience of similar properties it's always helpful to have a folder with details of how the house 'works', useful local details like nearest doctor, hospital, supermarkets, and local markets, and a place for visitors to leave details of things they've found locally of interest etc.
Fontevraud is a good centre for exploring the Loire, and for buying local wine!

Thanks

Teresa

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