Casa Spa d'Alma

Casa Spa d’Alma was a tranquil idyll situated in the Algarve hills, but within an easy half hour car drive to the south coast, a bit longer to the west coast. Breakfast was simple but fulfilling.

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Our toom was very spacious and lots of lovely touches to make our stay perfect. Breakfast was fresh with ample choice. Walking trails straight from the property into the hills. A refreshing dip in the pool and hot tub after and enjoying the birds and nature again in the beautiful gardens! We absolutely loved our stay. Thank you, Dirk-Jan & Karin. You are amazing, kind hosts, good luck for your future

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Casa Spa d'Alma is a very special place. Karin and Dirk Jan are warm welcoming hosts who endeavor to make your stay as comfortable as possible. They are informative about the local area. Breakfast is delicious and plentiful with local produce, fruit from the garden and cake!! Ah the garden... beautiful, peaceful... flowers, butterflies and birdsong. Our room was immaculate and the bed very comfortable, We used the well equipped outdoor kitchen every day. There are walks/runs from the doorstep into the Monchique hills. Local facilities - shops and restaurants are a short drive away..

Everything- from the warm, welcoming hosts to the beautifully designed room to the exquisite gardens to the generous breakfast and finally, to the very sweet outdoor kitties and pup. The property is truly a spa for the soul- a labor of love that the new owners are continuing to care for.

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great place in quiet countryside setting. jacuzzi and pool. great hosts and tasty breakfast.

Idyllic location and potentially beautiful garden with a huge diversity in fruit trees and flowers. Rooms are small but beds are comfortable and ensuite showers are supplied with plentiful hot water. More communal space is provided in the breakfast area for comfortable seating. Plentiful outdoors tables and chairs, small pool and a hot tub. There is also an outdoor communal BBQ area, gas hob, cooking equipment and a fridge. Breakfast was a good quality nut and seed granola, yoghurts, lactose free milk was no problem, fresh fruit some from the garden supplemented with some bought fruit, various bread/buns, a boiled egg, cheap ham and cheese, jams, and a wee sweet treat such as the local egg custard tart or a piece of cake. Something for everybody. Freshly squeezed orange juice from the garden, coffee machine and an assortment of teas. Obviously, if you're a tea drinker from the UK you know you need to travel with your own tea bag for a decent cuppa tea. An amble supply of filtered water was provided for drinking and topping up refillable water bottles. The accommodation is under new ownership; they are friendly and passionate about their new venture. The garden currently needs a little more love and care, which is only a matter of time for them as they settle in. Our stay was much enjoyed and Casa Spa D'Alma is recommended for the independent traveller.

They charge an extra 5euros for use of the washing machine for one quick small wash. The accommodation is already on the expensive side and we would not expect this sort of extra for one partial load. Fortunately, we didn't need the tumble dryer! Be warned that there are no restaurants within walking distance. The nearest town, Monchique, has a fair selection of places to eat, from very basic and excellent value, to smarter more pricey establishments. The best meals were had in the more basic cafe/restaurants such as O Parque and O Ze. Monchique is only a 10min drive away.

Wonderful spot just a little out of the way

Beautiful country setting, fortunately untouched by the fires this past summer. Theo and Manuela are experienced and relaxed hosts, that know how to make you feel welcome. The breakfast was wonderful and incorporated some of the fruits (figs, oranges, avocados) veggies from the lush garden and orchard. The room was large, clean, comfortable, and fully equipped for our needs. Nights were extremely quiet, and the stargazing was amazing, as it was easy to avoid the few streetlights on the country roads. All in all, the stay at Spa d' Alma met or exceeding our expectations. Don