Title: Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. Family-friendly cottage with an outdoor pool and a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703700/94703689/b3da37a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703700/94703689/00ce3fad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703700/94703689/0cf51e6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703700/94703689/7f4c8c51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703700/94703689/6c47ade2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of the Algarve, this comfortable private cottage offers a peaceful retreat. Unwind by your plunge pool, enjoy a BBQ on the sun deck, and soak up sunshine in your private garden. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. A comfortable private cottage with plunge pool, private garden and bbq. set in the heart of the Algarve, with lovely views, a peaceful place to unwind, yet close to the beautiful coastline and stunning beaches by car. Enjoy a rest have a bbq, chill out soak up the sunshine on the sun deck away from the madness! Super markets, restaurants etc only an 8 minute drive in the beautiful village of Messines. Algarve shopping is a mere 12 minutes by car, we are also on the Algarvian way walking route. A car is essential for moving around. Sweet sounds of birds can be heard too for any bird lovers. The popular old village of Alte is only 15 minutes away too, with the Font available for swimming during the season. Absolutely a must to see some of the charm Portugal offers. We welcome you with open arms to enjoy and share in a little piece of paridise. we can also offer longer 3 month stays Oct-April, for information please feel free to ask. Perhaps you need a central Algarve position to explore, or look for property? Special price available. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - Housekeeping (on request) - Living plant wall - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91900000/91897400/91897386/07afb30a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hobbit Houses Silves - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 65 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=91897386&PinnedHotelID=91897386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89720000/89712500/89712463/7e1a6ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet and bright village house Silves - 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses a grey water recycling system Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 837501/AL ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.229572,-8.270424&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DggbFbinq%40%3FQ%3FS%40S%3FS%40S%40S%40S%40Q%40S%40S%40QBSBSBQBSBQBSBQDQDSBQDQDQDQDQFQDQFQFODQHOFQFOFOHQFOHMFOHOHOJMHMHOHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJMJKJILKJKLILIJKLILGLILILGLGLGLGNGLGLELGNENELCLENCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLBNDLBNDLFNDLDLFLFNFLFLFLFLHLHLFJHLJLHJHLJJJJHLJJLJJJJJLJJHLJLHLJLHNHLHLHNHNHNFNHNHNFNFNFPFNFPFNDPFPDPFPDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBRBPBRBPBR%40R%40PBR%40R%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FRAR%3FRAPARARARCPARARCPCRCPCRCPERCPEPERCPEPEPGPEPGPENGPGPGNGPGNGNININGNININILINILILKLINKJILKLKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHKHMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMDMFODMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOCMEOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKKIMKMIOIMIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOGQIOEQGQGOEQGQEQEQEQEQCSEQEQCSCQCSCQCSCQCSASAQASASASAQAS%3FSAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UGMWwko4vnAvyvmsIVhuJZlCfj4=) Sb de messines Silves, Algarve #### What's nearby - Algarve Shopping Mall - 14 min drive - 16.5 km - Zoomarine - 17 min drive - 20.1 km - The Strip - 19 min drive - 19.1 km - Albufeira Old Town Square - 20 min drive - 21.3 km - Balaia Golf Village - 20 min drive - 20.9 km #### Getting around - Tunes Station - 14 min drive - Portimao (PRM) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Restaurante João - ‬12 min drive - ‪Restaurante Fonte Pequena - ‬13 min drive - ‪Pastelaria Moiras Encantadas - ‬11 min drive - ‪Café Messinense - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mitto's Caffé - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. located? > Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Krazy World Zoo, Acordeao Museum, and Paderne Castle Ruins. Salgados Beach and Praia dos Alemães are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cosy country cottage with plunge pool & bbq set in the peaceful countryside. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pieter-Bas d. May 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic place in the middle of the Algarve! My parents in law had a fantastic stay at Wendy & Paul their place! They are amazing hosts, helpfull and make you feel at home.The facilities are great, a cosy country cottage, lovely garden, nice pool, in the middle of the Algarve close to all the sightseeing and hidden treasures the south of Portugal has to offer.Will be back! ##### Pieter-Bas d. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Fred d. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Nice place in the Algarve Ok ##### Fred d. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cointe A. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Thank you Paul and Wendy for your welcome. The place was very nice and peaceful. The little outdoor bath was cool after the hot days We enjoyed all. Best regards. Alain ##### Cointe A. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rm v. Jul 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very beautiful This location is great, beautiful garden for peace and quiet. Several seating areas around the house. You don't have to leave, you have everything you need here. You do need a car, groceries, etc., but everything is within reach of 10 minutes to 30 minutes. Environment is beautiful. The owners are wonderful people Paul and Wendy. Help you with everything where necessary. They have a lot of respect for their guests. They really spoiled us. And happy that we were allowed to stay with them in their lovely house. And so nice that we met these people. We will definitely see each other again, lots of love Ron and Linda 😘 big hug also for Timmy and Titch ##### rm v. Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CLAUDE G. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Difficile à trouver le lieu, heureusement Wendy et Paul sont venus pour nous guider.L'endroit est superbe, Wendy et Paul sont à l'écoute.Tout est indiqué dans le gîte, pour faire les courses, pour les endroits à visiter...etc..Par contres il est préférable d'avoir une voiture sur place.Merci encore à Wendy et Paul ##### CLAUDE G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucie D. Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Petit coin tranquille loin du tourisme Très belle maison avec un petit bassin très agréable pour se rafraîchir en fin de journée… Wendy et Paul ont un très beau jardin… la décoration est soignée et la maison est très propre ##### Lucie D. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ludo R. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nature and peace in rendez-vous Notre famille de deux adultes et deux enfants de 11 et 12 ans a vraiment apprécié son séjour chez Paul et Wendy. L’accueil était parfait, tant de la part des hôtes que le lieu, et la propreté de la location. Paul et Wendy ont tout fait pour adapter le logement à la composition de notre famille afin que chacun y trouve son confort. La location dispose de tout le nécessaire (terrasses, cuisine, barbecue et piscine)le tout dans un état irréprochable afin de passer un moment de calme et de serenite proche de la nature ##### Ludo R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolas L. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjours du 9 au 23 juillet 2024 Nous avons passé un excellent sejour pour notre première fois en algarve. Nos hôtes, wendy et paul, nous ont très bien accueillis malgré la barrière de la langue. Maison de vacance agréable à vivre, retirée de la cohue des bords de plages. La piscine était tres agréable en fin de journée. ##### Nicolas L. 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