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Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes

Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes

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Property grounds
Pool
Exterior
Room
Bathroom

Overview of Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 145000 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

silves, faro
  • Popular LocationSilves Castle4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSlide and Splash Water Park10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBenagil Beach21 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

al'Mutamid Suite

1 King Bed

Casablanca Saloon Room

2 Single Beds

Garden Room

1 Queen Bed

Jasmine Suite

2 Single Beds

Palm Tree Suite

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms

Casablanca Saloon bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Casa de banho 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Shower only

Garden room bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Indoor swimming pool bathroom

Shower only

Jasmine suite bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Palm tree bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes

When the prestigious Swedish writer and journalist Hans Arvid Ostelius chose Cerro de São Miguel as his favorite place to live, and among the various northern European personalities who settled there, there is a Swedish countess who, surrendered to her charms, he went to Silves and acquired the land where, in the 60's, he started the construction of Villa Carlota and where he lived practically until the end of his life.
Among the many famous Scandinavian personalities who have been drawn to this area is the famous Swedish actress Ingrid Bergman (3-Oscar winner and Casablanca film icon) who during some of her stays in Silves and Ostelius's house, He has visited Villa Carlota at least 3 times, as well as the famous Danish musician and comedian Victor Borge (long considered one of the greatest and highest paid artists ever).

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5254/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Silves

Located in Silves, this villa is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Portimão Town Market and Aqua Portimão Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sitio das Fontes Park and Algar de Benagil. Travelling with kids? Consider Slide and Splash Water Park, or check out an event or a game at Portimão Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Silves Castle - 4 min drive
  • Silves Pestana Golf - 4 min drive
  • Slide and Splash Water Park - 10 min drive
  • Carvoeiro Beach - 19 min drive
  • Benagil Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Silves Station - 11 min walk
  • Portimao (PRM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Café Inglês - 4 min drive
  • Mosaiko - 17 min walk
  • Churrasqueira Valdemar - 15 min walk
  • Burger Ranch - Silves - 18 min walk
  • Plazza Caffé - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large and Luxurious Villa with Outdoor and Indoor Heated Pool, Gardens, Lakes located?

This family-friendly Silves villa is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silves Cathedral and Silves Castle. Cruz de Portugal Monument and The Cross of Portugal are also within 2 miles (3 km). Silves Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful gardens
Very spacious property, gardens expansive and very beautiful. Many fruit trees and flowering shrubs. Inside the house was very nicely furnished and plenty of room. All bedrooms nicely furnished and everyone had their own bathroom. One downside was the proximity to a main road so that there was background traffic noise. Silves was a quaint old town and many places to eat and drink.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Traynor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heated indoor pool, hot-tub for 5!
This is a truly great villa! We stayed for a week over new year 2020, so the heated indoor pool was brilliant and the huge hot tub used everyday! We’re a family of 11 aged 8-88, having a global family reunion so space and facilities were important. We had 2 extra beds added but there was still plenty of space. We visited in winter so the heated indoor pool was wonderful. You can get 4-5 strokes into a length so it’s big enough for a morning swim, but add a few kids and it’s obviously full. Be aware it’s 140cm in the shallow end so too deep for very young kids and there’s no grip along the edges for weak swimmers to hang onto. The outdoor hot tub has 5 seats and was used morning to midnight. Everyone loved it. Spacious gym has loads of natural light, running machine, bike, punch bag, bench press and a few free weights. There are also 4-5 bicycles in the utility room, we didn’t take those out, but they looked to be in good shape. The main house has a lovely open dining room and living room, opening onto a balcony and with a shaded outdoor table round the corner. The kitchen was ok, but a little small for the house, and we did have problems with fuses tripping every time the kettle went on, but we boiled water in a pan and used the coffee machine. One evening we had chef Marisa recommended by the villa, who cooked a huge meal and desserts, which fed us the next day too. All the bedrooms were a good size, nice en suites, hot showers, and new towels all round. The games room is in a separate building, down several steps from the main house, and has a pool table and table tennis, and overlooks the outdoor pool (not heated but looked brilliant for summer) as well as being directly connected to the indoor pool. There’s also a basic small kitchen area with sofas and a dining table right next to the outdoor pool. The games room building also has a bedroom (fairly basic, we got 3 single beds into it) and a nice bathroom, but be sure the configuration works for you. There are lights from the games room up to the house and wifi down there too, but some of the windows didn’t lock well so we didn’t feel comfortable leaving kids on their own. Older teenagers or adults would be fine I’m sure. Finally the grounds are much bigger than I imagined. Kids play area, pond, fruit trees, etc. Photos all accurately show the villa. Very much recommend this villa and the management team.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Beautiful villa looking over to Silves
We were a party of 7, there was plenty of space and enough for three children not to get bored. The outdoor pool was a bit chilly but the indoor pool was lovely and warm, the gym is perfect for working off the extra indulgences!!. I had my birthday and wedding anniversary whilst staying at the villa and upon our return from being out Miguel had very kindly left a bottle of port and a birthday cake ( thank you Miguel). The villa is spacious and has everything you would need for your stay. We had a great time and could not fault out trip, the weather was even perfect for the whole stay. Karen
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anita S.

Amazing
This villa was recommended by friends who stayed last year. We were two families (four adults, six children). All questions throughout the booking process were answered via email promptly. There was a friendly welcome and a lovely bottle of port. The villa itself is just Amazing. Even better than the pictures. High quality finish and all utensils etc provided. The kids begged to spend the days in the pool. We made traditional lemonade using the lemons on the trees in the gorgeous gardens. Evenings were spend in the casablanca suite playing pool. Overall a first class holiday location.Cannot wait to go again :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dora F.

fantastic villa in a perfect location
Villa Carlota looks as it is shown on the photos or even better. We, two families with three and two children, two boys aged 7 , one girl 10 years and two girls 11years stayed there for two weeks. We arrived in the evening and the owners , Miguel, Amélia and José had already prepared a chicken barbecue for us. They also have done the first shopping for us so we were really relaxed when we arrived. They showed us the villa and gave us a bottle of very good port-wine as a welcome present. We all felt very comfortable from the fist minute on. The Villa itself is very spaciously so both families had enough room. We loved the big swimming pool in the garden and the hot jacuzzi after it. The kids loved the indoor pool because the water was quite warm. Some days we just stayed in the villa with its beautiful garden and pool area, played some billiards in the casablanca saloon and enjoyed it. The town of Silves is just a few minutes car drive away. We visited often the local market and bought some fruits , vegetables and fresh fish for the barbecue. Silves is a very nice town with lots of cafes and restaurants. If we had a question or request we just wrote an email to Miguel and Amélia and it was answered between shortest time They recommended us some very good fish restaurants one had even it's own vine yard. Just marvelous. During our stay we visited a lot of different beaches which you could easily reach by the car. Unfortunately the time went too fast and the two weeks were very soon over but we think we will come back soon. We could highly recommend Villa Carlota. The garden with it's fruit trees and and all kind of flowers is well maintained by a very nice gardener who always gave us some fresh collected fruits. Everything in the villa was very clean and in a good condition. It is just a marvelous place to spend outstanding holidays.

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