Monte da Lagoa

Todo perfecto, decoración, situación, comodidad y casa muy completa.

Todo bien

Beautiful location very peaceful. Pilar the owner was lovely.

The property and site were just phenomenal - the villas had real authentic and rustic Portugese charm, and you can see how much thought has gone into decorating each of them individually with such lovely and unique details. The view from the rooftop of our villa was stunning, and it was well-equipped with everything that we needed for our stay. The double bed was highly comfortable, too, and there was plenty of space for storage for us while we were there. Pilar could not have done more for us at all, even down to stocking our fridge so our toddler could eat when we arrived after a late flight. She is a truly exceptional host! The villa complex is a great distance from the local town and beach, and we were happy to stay local and walk everywhere as we wanted a relaxing family holiday to recharge our batteries. If you wanted to go further afield, renting a car or bicycles would be more beneficial, but Pilar even had recommendations for those, too! The plunge pool has incredible views of the sea, and is in really good condition with some chairs, loungers and cushions around it too. There was also a barbecue, launderette and airers available free of charge so that we could do emergency washing and drying (so, so helpful with a toddler in tow!). Thank you so much, again, for such an incredible stay. We will most definitely be back!!

In our villa, there were some black marks and smudges higher up on the walls in both of the bedrooms and in the bathrooms. It’s unclear what these were, but it could be a good idea to address this for the next season. The beds in the twin room were quite uncomfortable and we found that room to be exceptionally cold at night. The plunge pool was absolutely freezing for the time of year, so if there’s an option to heat it, that would be beneficial!

Great location, easy to visit lots of local places. Close to the beach, restaurants and supermarkets. Pilar goes out of her way to help you have a great stay.

Perfect location, super quite, 10 minutes walk from a beach and city center. Nice rooms and kitchen with all amenities.

Very rustic as described

Nothing not to like

The privacy and friendliness of the staff

Monte de Lagoa consists of a group of charming rustic farm buildings that have been renovated to a very high standard. The accommodation was very clean and comfortable, beautifully decorated and full of character. They are in a lovely location, just a short walk to the beach, Altura centre and several restaurants. It was very nice being able to sit outside on our terrace and see the sea. Pilar was an exceptionally charming and helpful host and went out of her way to make us feel at home. Very dog friendly, with a nice field to walk around.

Nothing really - The pool was smaller than expected so it was more of a ‘plunge’ pool rather than a swimming pool and a bit crowded if another family was there. But it was nicely done with decking and loungers and a view of the sea…perfect if you just want a dip to cool off.