Quinta da Idalina

Location: Sitio do Esgravatadouro , Caldas de Monchique, Monchique, pt

Star Rating: 9.7 Stars

Property Type: Country house

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Parking
• Air conditioning
• Swimming pool
• Terrace
• BBQ facilities
• Non-smoking throughout
• Free wired internet
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Swimming nearby

Rooms Available

• Studio

  Guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster in the fully equipped kitchen. The studio also has a barbecue. The studio offers a coffee machine, a dining area, as well as a terrace and a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Barbecue
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Toilet paper
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap

• Duplex Apartment

  The fireplace is a top feature of this apartment. Guests will find a stovetop in the kitchen. The apartment also includes a barbecue. Boasting a terrace, this apartment also features air conditioning, a washing machine and a TV. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Chalet

  The air-conditioned chalet features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with a hairdryer and a kitchen. The chalet's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This chalet has a washing machine, heating and a TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Apartment

  This apartment features a fireplace. Boasting 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a hairdryer, this apartment has a well-fitted kitchen and a terrace. The apartment's kitchen, which has a stovetop, is available for cooking and storing food. The apartment features air conditioning, a washing machine, a barbecue, heating and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Deluxe Apartment

  This apartment's standout feature is the fireplace. Guests will find a stovetop in the kitchen. The apartment also has a barbecue. Featuring a terrace, this apartment also offers air conditioning, a washing machine and a TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Washing machine
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Stovetop
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher

• Duplex Studio

  The studio's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. The unit has 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen

Guest Reviews

• Cristina (10/5): Entorn preciós i relaxant - L’entorn és molt bonic i està molt cuidat. L’amabilitat del personal de la finca, tots son encantadors.
• Crchch (9/5): Alojamiento rural tranquilo y agradable en Caldas de Mochique - Las vistas desde el mirador y la piscina y el cuidado de los jardines. Es un estudio dúplex, dispone de una pequeña cocina, muy bien equipada y práctica. La cama, muy cómoda. Está algo apartado, en mitad del campo, pero era lo que íbamos buscando, eso es una ventaja hoy en día. En la planta baja falta algo de iluminación en la zona de la mesa comedor. En el baño se echa en falta unos estantes
• audrey (10/5): Déconnection et authenticité - Magnifique endroit, beaucoup de charme, appartement très propre, Joâo a été très accueillant et arrangeant, le restaurant de la famille situé à 5 mn (simple, typique, bons produits, chaleureux et pas cher). Nous avons passé 2 nuits tellement agréables et déconnectés. Nous reviendrons c’est sur ! Rien
• Silvia (10/5): - Un lugar con mucho encanto y un trato muy amable por parte de los anfitriones Nada negativo que comentar, la estancia fue de 10
• Tanguy (10/5): - Amazing view and staff, unique location. I can recommend
• Arménio Lourenço (10/5): -
• Linda (10/5): Fijne plek om tot rust te komen. - Prachtige plek, rustig, mooi uitzicht, mooi zwembad (onverwarmd dus in december te koud), grote ruin met fruit, groentes en dieren. Ons zoontje van 1,5 vond de dieren het leukst! Bedankt!
• Sophie (10/5): Accueil inagalable et vue imprenable - Une naturelle époustouflante
• Sergio Iván (10/5): Paraíso en el sur de Portugal - Mi pareja y yo estuvimos hospedados en la Quinta da Idalina durante dos noches coincidiendo con el Gran Premio de MotoGP y no pudimos haber elegido mejor sitio. El complejo está construido en una ladera en la montaña, rodeado de mucha vegetación con unas vistas espectaculares, zonas ajardinadas preciosas y una decoración muy cuidada, pero lo mejor de la estancia fue conocer personalmente a Idalina y Joao Jesus que no dudaron ni un instante en enseñarnos todo el complejo y contarnos un poco sobre la historia del lugar. Estuvimos visitando a todos los animales que tienen allí, le dimos de comer a las cabras, nos cogieron unos huevos de gallina frescos para desayunar e incluso nos abrieron para nosotros la preciosa capilla Nossa senhora de Fátima de reciente construcción. Sin lugar a dudas volveremos sin dudarlo. Muito obrigado por tudo. Nos gustó mucho todo. Esto solo es un consejo para las personas que vayan hasta allí en moto, hay que tener en cuenta que el complejo está construido en una ladera con cierta altitud, la carretera tiene asfalto en perfecto estado pero llegando hay 3 curvas enlazadas con bastante desnivel que hay que tener precaución sobre todo para motos que sean pesadas y cargadas de equipaje pero nada que impida no ir hasta allí para disfrutar del paraíso Quinta da Idalina y del sur de Portugal.
• Maria (10/5): -
• Lourdes (10/5): - Excelente Ubicación en plena naturaleza, para desconectar. El anfitrión y los trabajadores de 10, muy atentos y Agradables.
• van Amelsvoort (8/5): -
• Brigitte (10/5): Highly recommended ! - We stayed in two quiet and cozy studios — very private, simple, but well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The place is peaceful and surrounded by beautiful nature, making it the perfect spot to relax and unwind. The staff was very friendly and always ready to help. Senora Idalina was an absolute highlight — she shared fresh fruit with us and proudly showed us the homegrown produce from her garden. The pool area is fantastic, with a stunning view over the hills, and the whole property is full of plants and animals, which gives it a lovely, authentic atmosphere. The owners also run a great local Piri-Piri chicken restaurant just a short drive away — highly recommended! We really enjoyed our time and would definitely love to come back.
• jacco (9/5): -
• Simon (10/5): - Es ist einfach wunderschön dort. Es gibt mehrere kleine Appartements in einer super schönen und sehr gepflegten Anlage. Die Aussicht ist atemberaubend, vor allem vom Pool aus. Das Appartement ist schön eingerichtet und es gibt alles, was man für einen schönen und entspannten Aufenthalt braucht. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall wieder.
• Ian (9/5): - Location was fantastic with great views especially at sun set Got eaten by mossies
• Matthew (10/5): - Fab view. We had the chalet which is very private from the rest of the Quinta. Joao was a good host even though we were later than we said we'd be and he had to hang on for us (sorry again Joao!). These guys also run a piri piri chicken restaurant only 5/10mins drive and it's the best piri piri I've had so far. A good option for a few days exploring Monchique.
• Bettine (8/5): -
• David (10/5): -
• RUSSELL (10/5): - The location was excellent for location, facilities and friendly staff
• Ronald (9/5): Heerlijke ontspannen plek; waanzinnig uitzicht, heerlijk zwembad. - Geweldige plek niet ver van de bewoonde. Zeer vriendelijk en professioneel personeel. Denken mee.
• Kévin (10/5): Super séjour avec piscine et vue remarquable. Amabilité du personnel et qualité de la prestation ! - La vue, l'emplacement, la gentillesse du personnel Il y avait beaucoup de vent
• Susana (10/5): Súper bonito - Un lugar muy bonito a 30 minutos en coche de todo pero con desconexión, los anfritiones fabulosos Nada
• Georgiana (10/5): -
• Georgiana (10/5): Een waar paradijs gerund door een familie die echt weet wat gastvrijheid is. - De omgeving van de quinta ging ons voorstellingsvermogen te boven. Wat een rust en wat een natuurpracht! Wij verbleven hier vijf nachten met drie tieners van 17, 17 en 19 jaar. Heerlijk gerelaxt bij het met bananenbomen omgeven zwembad, welke een prachtig uitzicht op de Algarve had. De quinta is verder een heel fijne uitvalsbasis voor stranden, dorpen en steden in de omgeving. Idalina, een kwieke vrouw op leeftijd loopt de hele dag rond om de planten, bomen en dieren te verzorgen. We hebben allerlei producten gekregen uit de boomgaard, moestuin en van de dieren: eitjes, tomaten, paprika’s, uien, vijgen, watermeloen etc. Onze kinderen hebben het nog over de knapperige paprika’s en de allerlekkerste uien die ze ooit hebben geproefd. João, Daniela, Idalina e Nina a gatinha siamesa; muito obrigado por esta experiência única, foi óootimo!Voltaremos, com certeza. Saudades🫶 Een dingetje: De airco’s (die overigens goed werken) zouden hoger geplaatst moeten worden zodat de slaapgedeeltes op de vides ook koel kunnen worden.
• Beata (10/5): Wycieczki w Serra Monchique - Ośrodek położony jest w przepięknym miejscu na szczycie. Domki są świetnie wyposażone, czyste i nowoczesne. Ekspres do kawy z zapasem kawy kapsułkowej. Na miejscu można skorzystać z pralni, w której są płyny do prania. Prześliczny basen. Nie ma takiej rzeczy
• Vanda (9/5): - Tranquilidade da quinta, ótima para descansar e a piscina e animais fazem a alegria das crianças; a simpatia do staff, principalmente da Daniela que nos recebeu como família
• Thibaut (10/5): Un petit coin de paradis - Cadre idyllique, au calme, avec une superbe vue. La piscine est magnifique. Les hôtes étaient très sympathiques et prévenants. L'appartement était fonctionnel et bien équipé. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
• Elisabeth (10/5): - Le lieu est reposant, avec une superbe vue. Idéal pour déconnecter. La piscine est top. Joao et sa famille sont aux petits soins, nous avons passé un excellent séjour avec notre ado. Pendant la plus grande partie du séjour, la quiétude des lieux à été respectée et appréciée par les autres voyageurs (couplé, famille avec jeunes enfants) et c'est top. A la fin du séjour, une famille avec des garçons très bougeants n'a pas respecté cette quiétude et c'était beaucoup moins agréable. Les propriétaires n'y sont pour rien.
• Silke (10/5): - Wir hatten einen besonders schönen Aufenthalt in dieser Unterkunft. Alle vorherigen Gäste-Bewertungen beschreiben sehr gut den persönlichen und individuellen Charme dieser Unterkunft. Die Fahrt hoch auf den Berg erfordert ein entsprechendes Auto.
• Sarah (10/5): Stunning property with stunning views. So peaceful, calming and relaxing. - Quinta da Idalina is in such a stunning location, it’s so peaceful and relaxing. The rooms were comfortable and well equipped. The view from the pool is just beautiful and the staff are so friendly, we were given freshly laid eggs from the farm and freshly grown tomatoes/cucumber/peppers which were delicious. We had a superb stay and wish we could have stayed longer. Do visit the family restaurant serving chicken, chips and salad it’s delicious. A car is essential as there isn’t really anything within walking distance however this just added to the peacefulness for us. We would love to return one day. N/A
• Annemarie (10/5): Peaceful, quiet, great view, uphill, great pool! - We had a wonderful time as a family at Idalina’s accommodation. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this place is perfect. It offers a fantastic view over the southern Algarve, stretching from the Monchique region all the way to the sea. Idalina’s place is family-run, with a large property and a beautifully landscaped garden. What we enjoyed most was the pool area, which has a stunning view. The apartment itself was very clean, modern, and well-equipped—the kitchen had everything we needed. The family is incredibly hospitable. They run a small restaurant down in the village where we had an absolutely excellent meal. We would definitely come back. Nothing
• Obidigbo (10/5): Exceptional - 10/10 spot… hidden treasure in the mountains with the best views
• Sarah (10/5): Very glad we came - Beautifully kept throughout with amazing views from the pool and communal picnic benches. It is easy to spend the entire day on the farm and we could happily have stayed longer and used this as a base. Friendly and communicative hosts who willing spared time from their busy days to show us around The road up is steep for short stretches, tarmacked and good width and condition. The kitchen area is well equipped for self-catering. We could keep the rooms cool in hot weather and there is mosquito netting on most windows.The washing machine mentioned on Booking.com may be communal. Nothing
• Angela (10/5): Exceptional - Superb, relaxing couple of days with friendly people and lots of local recommendations.
• Jacqueline (10/5): Had a great time, lovely area with amazing scenery - Stunning view from pool, comfortable apartment, very friendly and welcoming owner / staff
• Дарья (10/5): Really nice and calm place to relax - We like everything! Cozy 2 floor room with everything you need. Outside there is beautiful territory with tables for breakfast, trees, flowers, goats, chickens, small garden with vegetables..you can spend much time walking around:) The steps to the second floor creak, but it's not a big problem
• Philip (9/5): Superb location ,car is needed to get to and from the property , easily reach lots of places from here - Location was superb
• Tim (9/5): Highly recommended - I fully support all previous praises! We had a great stay at Quinta da Idalina. A wunderfull location and super welcoming staff (thank you João, Idalina and Daniela!). Highly recommended. Same as eating at their restaurant. PS: We already miss the cat. Bed(s) where pretty small and not super comfortable. Did not negatively impact our great experience.
• Jason (10/5): Wow just wow. We absolutely loved this piece of paradise. - Wow. Just wow. An idyllic paradise. We stayed in the chalet and it has everything you could want for a stay. It was very clean and lovely and private. Daniela welcomed us and saw we had everything we needed, including booking us in to the family restaurant. Beautiful gardens and pool area The only thing I can think of is that they may need to make it clearer when you book you will need a car to reach the property. Public transport wouldn’t really work
• Paula (10/5): Exceptional -
• Sergi (10/5): Awesome family experience - This place is the best experience we had in Portugal. Our daughter loved every minute. A beautiful place with a great view, an awesome swimming pool, animals, lovely staff, and a garden with fresh vegetables which we were lucky enough to enjoy.
• Pieter (10/5): Hidden peaceful gem in Monchique with amazing view - The view is amazing and the hosts are really politie. They do everything to make it really nice! They also have their own restaurant which you should visit by sure! The beds are a bit small and quite hard.
• Vincent (9/5): Superb - The location / pool / views were just stunning And Daniela (managing the place) was very friendly The bed and flooring noise and make sure your check in before 6pm otherwise the boss (replacing Daniela on off day) gets upset As we arrived at 7pm
• Rūta (10/5): Exceptional - The feeling was like at home with an amazing hospitality, organic treats from the garden and farm and of course breath taking panoramic views! Excellent and the most memorable stay!
• Andrew (10/5): A perfect and relaxing way to spend your time :) - Simply wonderful in every way. This was our second stay in consecutive years and again it was flawless. Ideal setting, wonderful service from Joao and the team.
• Damien (10/5): Exceptional -
• Achim (10/5): Exceptional -
• John (8/5): Very good -
• Paul (10/5): Exceptional -
• Jonathon (10/5): Exceptional - Great Location, with beautiful gardens tended by the lovely Idalina with stunning Views. Quite a steep road up to the property, but that's why you get the great views from the property!
• Joakim (9/5): Superb -
• Juan (10/5): Exceptional! - A paradise-like place where you can relax with nature. Especially the view from the hotel is amazing! Joao, the hotel owner, is also a very kind and warm person. He will always make you feel welcome and will be happy to help you avoid any inconvenience. Nothing!
• Francisco (9/5): Superb -
• Oliver (10/5): Exceptional -
• Alastair (10/5): Great stay, the manager being particularly helpful and friendly. - Great location with wonderful views with a lovely garden to walk around and a generous pool. The hosts/family very friendly and helpful. Several bar/restaurants nearby (family run chicken restaurant very good) and Monchique around ten minutes away.
• Guido (10/5): Beautiful place to enjoy with family - Beautiful place, quiet location with fantastic views. Saltwater (no chlorine) pool, we really liked that.
• Ancuta (10/5): Amazing and great place - Amazing place with a great view, relaxing and quiet with friendly people that feels like family. None
• Bram (10/5): Exceptional -
• Amna (10/5): Exceptional -
• Maria (10/5): Exceptional - Place Is amazing, apartment well equipped and very nicely refined. Much Better that in booking pictures of the apartment View Is very nice, there are even Pic nic table to have dinner with view. We had a problem and owner has been super helpful. Last 2 kilometers are like mountain road to reach the place
• Tom (10/5): Exceptional -
• Kayleigh (8/5): Very good -
• Andrew (10/5): Impossible to find a more perfect place away from the hustle and bustle of the Algarve tourist scene - Perfect in every single way. I almost want to keep this place a secret so fewer people are tempted to 'discover' it. Highlights include the peaceful setting (midway up a hillside), gorgeously maintained outdoor pool overlooking the valley, beautiful plants and flowers (including fruit trees such as apricots, peaches and lemons when we stayed in late May but I'm sure many more at other times of the year) and the menagerie of animals to enjoy such as goats, hens, guinea pigs, rabbits, wonderful attention and service from Joao, Idalina and others (do check out their restaurant Cafe Imperio close by for the best Chicken Piri-Piri). Simply a wonderfully relaxing experience. For those who need to stay 'connected' the wi-fi was excellent. Nothing but the kitchen could be a little better equipped (chopping board, wipe-down cloth etc.)
• Yvonne (10/5): We had a relaxing stay and were made to feel very welcome by the owner. Senhora Idalina was exceptionally kind and gener - It has an incredible location with views down to the Algarve coast. It is set in grounds with gardens which are lovingly tended. The pool also has amazing views. N/A
• Elina (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juan (9/5): Comfortable Mountain side with all thigns I need - The location, the place to relax, animals, and the staff. At night a lot of air fresh and wind. Mountain side sounds. To be honest, everything was ok. Maybe in summer it's a place with too hot. That's way the swimming pool is there, :)
• Karin (10/5): Best place ever❤️ Room👍🏻 Surroundings💐🌹💚 Host🤩 - Everything are super at Idalina.🌷🌹💚 Beautiful and quiet garden with lots of flowers. View over the mountains and the sea. The rooms👍🏻 The host very helpful and nice. Best place ever for walking in the mountains💚
• Katrina (10/5): don’t hesitate, this place is a dream. - incredible Quinta, surrounded by gardens, orchards, nature and with views to die for. the studio is spotless and the pool is an absolute dream. the hosts are amazing and we felt wonderfully taken care of. we can’t wait to go back.
• Neil (8/5): Great to be away from the hubbub of the Algarve coast. - location. half way up a mountain. Quiet great views. Fantastic road/track up to the house with complex hairpin bends. lovely gardens & fabulous eggs from the farm too. cramped kitchenette facilities. would be better reconfiguring room as having the portable hob plugged in next to the sink was risky.
• Tamsin (10/5): A view over the whole Algarve coast, away from the hustle and bustle of the coast, Quinta da Idalina gave us a feeling o - Wonderfully managed farm property with a warm welcome. The views were exceptional, the pool was clean with a beautiful lawn around it. It was special - our favourite stay in Portugal so far (of seven locations including a Pousada)! Nothing - it was fantastic
• Maikel (10/5): Fantastic - A lovely place with a beautiful garden and stunning views! And very kids friendly with a playground and a swimming pool.
• Luis (8/5): Very good -
• Oheidhin (10/5): As close to perfect as is possible in this life. - This is a wonderful farm stay. The owners run a restaurant locally and the whole experience was truly memorable. They are exceptionally hospitable, informative and welcoming. Daniella is a mine of local information. A stiff walk to the historical Roman spa nearby. Their restaurant, Cafe Imperio, is really quite an experience. Hard working people with a truly ecological setting. Can I move in? I could have eaten less and walked more, but I doubt if I would have enjoyed it better.
• Andrew (10/5): Exceptional -
• Vanessa (10/5): Exceptional -
• Susan (9/5): Superb -
• Theodor (10/5): We loved our stay and felt incredibly welcome. The most stunning sunrise of my life. - Extraordinarily peaceful and beautiful. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Unbelievable view. Amazing atmosphere. Beds and bedding were a bit underwhelming as were kitchen tools and facilities, it was not always possible to get a hold of staff on the property, but any urgent issue could be fixed with a call.
• Mira (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and accommodating! Great location and extraordinary view!
• Britt (10/5): Perfect guesthouse with lovely hosts in the mountains to disconnect - The guesthouse is a perfect place to relax and disconnect as it is remote in the mountains. But within a short drive you can discover the city of Monchique. A lot of outside areas to relax, nice pool area with beautiful view. Daniela and João are lovely hosts, always ready to help. Would love to come back here for another stay. Not a lot of windows so a bit dark inside the house but you come for living outside here and have a nice private terrace and a lot of common areas outside
• Josefin (10/5): Paradise in the mountains - We would recommend anyone to come and stay in this beautiful piece of heaven! Our two children 3 and 5 years old loved the little playground, the hammock and the animals plus it was a real treat for them to get to pick their own fruit. The pool is just amazing, what a view! The staff is very friendly and helpfull! We hope to come back some day!
• Aruna72 (10/5): Exceptional - TOP place, TOP people, great familial restaurant close to the place. Would like to come back!
• Daniela (9/5): Superb -
• Jerome (10/5): Spectacular wellness retreat - The sight is outstanding. The owners' generosity was greatly appreciated. I call it "5 star" rural tourism. It's far from being a bed in a renovated barn secluded in the middle of nowhere. This experience is second to none. The facilities are amazing. It is so charming, so relaxing. It makes you wonder about your way of life...work work work in a big city to enjoy a couple of weeks somewhere remote to cool off when you could... The mattress was not up to our liking but it is very personal. A little too firm for our liking. The signal was not great but it is free WiFi and it was quite windy these days so we cannot complain about it. Nothing else really.

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