Title: Charming Countryside Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Countryside Cottage Family-friendly villa in Faro with a water park ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/w2001h1328x0y3-04fc53b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/a9363314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/6dd819d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/dbde8fea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/e5b9776a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Charming Countryside Cottage, you can look forward to a water park, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62024 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### Charming Countryside Cottage Casa Sofia is an ideal villa for your holidays! This villa is 20min away from Faro airport and beaches and 5min driving from Stª Barbara Nexe (shops providing all your needs, supermarket, bank, cafes and good quality restaurants) with wonderful countryside views to the unspoiled and peaceful countryside. The property is fully walled and fenced with most privacy. It has 3 bedrooms (master doble bedroom with ensuite bathroom) and another bathroom shared by the other 2 twin bedrooms. A full equipped kitchen and living room with big fireplace and dinner area completes this house with all the amenities of an high standard villa. Outside there's a shaded courtyard with dinning area and barbeque and a fantastic pool area surrounded by garden and trees. Free internet and WiFi available. Pool size: 9.00x4.50mts. You're 10min away driving for the access to the algarve's highway that cross the country from east to the west. The owner also owns Villa Marrakexe (https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p415863) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,024 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18780000/18772300/18772284/788893bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### wonderful villa with beautiful view of the mountains Murta - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - 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A baby chair can be provided also There's a touristic tax to be collected on the check-in on behalf of the Faro Municipal Council (1,50€ per night per person - up to max 7 nights) ### 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 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 1626/AL If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Charming Countryside Faro Charming Countryside Cottage Faro Charming Countryside Cottage Villa Charming Countryside Cottage Villa Faro ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=37.112713,-7.951761&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qmpaFnapo%40%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40S%40SBQBSBQBSBQBSBQDQBSDQDQDQDQDQFQDQFQDOFQFOHQFOFOHOFOHOFOHOHMJOHMHMHOJMHKJMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKLKJILKLIJILILILILGLILGLGLGNGLELGLENENELELCNENCLCNCNCNCLANANCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHJHLHLHLHJJLHJJJJLJJJJJJLJJHLJLJJHLJNHLHLHNHLHNHNFNHNFNHNFNFPFNFPDNFPFPDPFPDPDPBPDPDRBPDPBRBPBRBPBR%40P%40RBR%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FRAP%3FRARARAPARCRARAPCRCPCRCPCREPCREPEPCPEPEPGPEPGPGPENGPGNGPGNINGNINGNININILINILILKNILKLKJILKJKLKJKJMJKJKJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMDOFMDMDODMDODOBMBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOCOCMEMEOEOEMEMGMEOGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMIMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKKKMKKIMKMIMIOIMKOIMIOGOIOGOIOGOGOIQGOGQEOGQEQGQEQEQEQEQEQCQESCQCSCQCSCQCSCQASASASCQ%3FSASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C4YQxaA_Z97AbOEPZBxJgkC--TM=) Stª Barbara Nexe, Faro #### What's nearby - Santa Barbara de Nexe Church - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Estoi Palace - 7 min drive - 5.2 miles - Faro Marina - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles - Old Town Square - 17 min drive - 9.2 miles - Faro Island Beach - 19 min drive - 11.0 miles #### Getting around - Loule Station - 17 min drive - Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪O Cilindro - ‬11 min drive - ‪Mahalo Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Countryside Cottage have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Charming Countryside Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Charming Countryside Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Countryside Cottage? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Countryside Cottage located? > This family-friendly Faro villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Santa Barbara de Nexe Church and Algarve Stadium. Costume Museum and Ruins of Milreu are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question