Title: Charming Countryside Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33602030&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 ## Photo gallery for Charming Countryside Cottage ![Pool - Charming Countryside Cottage (Stª Barbara Nexe)](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 - Charming Countryside Cottage (Stª Barbara Nexe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/a9363314.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Charming Countryside Cottage (Stª Barbara Nexe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/6dd819d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Charming Countryside Cottage (Stª Barbara Nexe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/dbde8fea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Charming Countryside Cottage (Stª Barbara Nexe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33602100/33602030/e5b9776a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 62024 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### 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 ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985900/110985849/11d2a080.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home 'Pear Tree Villa' with Private Terrace, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning Vale do Lobo - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=110985849&PinnedHotelID=110985849&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18980000/18975500/18975497/8279e653.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Algarve House with private pool Gambelas - Pool - Kitchen - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=18975497&PinnedHotelID=18975497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92320000/92311100/92311028/4d401bc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Villa 'Isabel' with Sea View, Wi-Fi and Air Conditioning Vale do Lobo - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review £1,037 includes taxes & fees 3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=92311028&PinnedHotelID=92311028&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules An extra portable bed can be added for an extra young adult as well a cot for a baby. 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 - 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 - Falesia Beach \- 25 min drive \- 15.4 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 - ‪Restaurante IKEA - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Countryside Cottage have a pool? ### Is Charming Countryside Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Charming Countryside Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Charming Countryside Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Charming Countryside Cottage? ### Where is Charming Countryside Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Countryside Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 60 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grace O. 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Villa is amazing! Stayed 2 weeks in September. Clean, open and airy, with beautiful views, inviting patio and pool. Perfect location for peace and quiet, short drive to beautiful beaches, old town Faro and airport. Joao helpful with recommendations regarding activities, restaurants, grocery stores and responded quickly when we messaged him with a question. We're looking forward to returning next year. Best vacation ever! ##### Grace O. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### lee a., London uk 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer hols Very quiet location but the drive down into either Faro or Amicli isn't too bad. Comfortable villa with good pool ##### lee a. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David B. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant family stay We loved our stay at this property. The house was situated in a great area- lots of places to visit and never far from a beautiful beach! The pool was amazing - our children (and us!) loved swimming every day. We loved watching the sunset and enjoying the view every evening. We would definitely recommend staying here. João was a great host and had plenty of recommendations- thank you! ##### David B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian J. 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect escape A fantastic Villa in a quiet and beautiful rural location. Whilst set away from the busier parts of the Algarve, with the excellent road network it’s only a short drive to many of the iconic coastal towns and villages. Joao who manages the property was tremendously helpful. ##### Ian J. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### MJ C. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for quiet getaway.... We had a wonderful stay at this great villa which is only a short drive from the airport, but provides a quiet and beautiful location. For mid-to-late October, we were blessed with the weather, which only enhanced the beauty of the place and its surroundings. There are restaurants and amenities that are only a short drive away, so there's plenty still to see and do. Joao was an excellent host and communication with him was excellent. If I can guarantee the weather, I'll certainly be back! ##### MJ C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stu l. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Before we arrived Joao provided us with full details on directions to the villa, local attractions, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. The villa is very nicely located for peace, privacy and tranquillity amongst the countryside. It is very well equipped with everything you would need for a holiday. The bedrooms are a good size with efficient A/C, the bathrooms are clean and functional and the kitchen is ideal. The outside space is great with plenty of seating and loungers, shaded areas to enjoy a cold drink or full sun if you want the golden tan. The pool is a good size, clean and well maintained as is the garden. Regular visits from the garden/ pool team and cleaner without being intrusive. In almost 20 years of villa holidays this was probably the cleanest, well maintained and comfortable villa. The pictures don't quite do it justice. We would happily return. Thank you Joao ##### stu l. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 16 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy As amazing as the photos. Helpful host. Lovely pool. Very quiet area within easy drive of Faro airport, Faro old town and Tavira. We stayed a week in August and really appreciated the lovely cleaner that came and the pool cleaner / gardener. ##### John S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Douglas G., Methlick 17 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing out of town stay Great villa in a very peaceful setting ##### Douglas G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james m. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a lovely stay here as a family of 4\. Joao was a great host, he met us at the villa on arrival and was very responsive on messages to anything we needed to know. The villa was perfect for a family holiday, tucked away from the main hustle and bustle but only a 20 minute drive to beautful beaches and towns. The villa is very private, fully fenced and secure all around. The pool was a highlight, the section at the side where the kids can relax or play and just the right depth that an adult can walk up and down the whole length of the pool. We will be returning, thank you Joao. ##### james m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gail R. 9 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pretty villa We were very happy to be in this villa in the countryside. We felt safe and Joao was most helpful and welcoming. ##### Gail R. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy B., Devon, England 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Countryside Villa The perfect escape the villa was brilliant for our family holiday Joan was a great host. we hope we can visit again soon :) ##### Lucy B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen A. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely villa with fab pool, garden and views Had a very enjoyable stay here with family including a 6 month old infant. Joao was incredibly helpful with everything. ##### Helen A. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian R. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A good villa We had a lovely stay here. Mosquitoes took their revenge but that is what we expected. A lovely holiday 👍 ##### Adrian R. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather B. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely holiday villa We had a lovely family holiday in Casa Sofia, it was beautifully peaceful with lovely views - just what we wanted. The villa was very well equipped, the pool was just perfect and Joao the host was so helpful and very attentive. The location was great too, with some great local restaurants and close enough to visit Faro and beaches. It all made for a perfect holiday, and we would have no hesitation in returning. ##### Heather B. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan S., UK 8 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it. Lovely Villa, Great Host, Super Pool (perfect temperature). Need I say more ? ##### Alan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexander B. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay in the ideal villa It was everything and more we could have wished for. Not only was the villa just perfect but so was the local town. We ate out a fair amount, we BBQ loads. Hopefully we will retunr shortly. ##### Alexander B. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha B. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, lovely villa We spent two weeks at the villa and it was exactly as described/as the photographs. Only a 20 minute drive from Faro Airport, but the villa is in a very quiet location. Joao, the owner gave us plenty of recommendations for shopping, beaches and restaurants which was so useful. Would definitely like to return. ##### Samantha B. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect holidays \- Perfect owner (Joao is super friendly and had great tips for us. The communication with him was always super easy) - Perfect villa (big pool, nice veranda overlooking the pool & garden, a lot of space outside & inside, full equipment) - Perfect location (Very quiet environment, within 20-30 some nice beaches and cities) Overall a perfect holiday for our family and we enjoyed each minute. ##### Thomas B. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lydia L. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection! The property is so quiet and private, with beautiful views, the house designed to make the most of its situation. Shade during the day for the main room and seating area followed by the evening sun (and wonderful sunsets). A 20 minute walk takes you into Santa Barbara and the wonderful La Piazza for dinner - chicken that melts in the mouth and amazing Italian food - don't just take my word for it, check the reviews in Trip Adviser (song writer Ian Gillan's 'favourite restaurant in the world'!). Lovely walking home by the light of the moon and across the field with torches. Great places to visit all around - needed to stay for a month rather than a week! The owner, cleaner and gardeners make absolutely sure you don't have to lift a finger - house well stocked - all made for a beautifully relaxing holiday. Thank you, Joao, and we can't wait to be back! ##### Lydia L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanja R. 26 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Die Lage hat uns super gefallen. Die nächsten Nachbarn sind so weit weg, dass man mit den Kindern ungestört rumtoben und laut sein kann. Der Ausblick ist ebenfalls großartig und der Kontakt zum Besitzer war einwandfrei. Wkr können das Haus guten Gewissens empfehlen und würden jederzeit wieder kommen. ##### Tanja R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### magali d. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nous avons passé un super séjour dans cette villa. Au calme avec une piscine au top.Le propriétaire est très gentil très arrangeant et très disponible.À refaire avec plaisir ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6c64f8a5-d655-4592-8527-67fc4e16e40a-1756221413238.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4c947ec9-e30c-4aab-811a-8440a7a65f48-1756221473056.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4ad6b1fe-1f3b-41dc-b407-4d8c9a842191-1756221495774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### magali d. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe P. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Un magnifique séjour dans une splendide villa avec piscine ! Tout est top! Une belle vue sur la vallée, une belle piscine, une spacieuse maison très bien équipée, de multiples endroits à l’extérieur pour se détendre.Tout est pensé pour passer de superbes vacances !Un propriétaire très agréable et accueillant. Toujours disponible en cas de besoin. Nous recommandons Nous souhaiterions revenir pour passer une nouvelle fois un magnifique séjour ! ##### Philippe P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen A. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nous avons passé un excellent séjour chez Joào, qui reste toujours disponible. Il nous a donné de très bonnes adresses. La maison est bien agencée, équipée. La piscine est très agréable avec des transats pour tout le monde. Nous recommandons cette maison qui est dans un cadre superbe ##### Karen A. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeroen v. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Casa Sofia is een heerlijke plek om tot rust te komen. Het huis ligt heel privé en is erg ruim. Ruimer dan je op de fotos ziet. Het is van alle gemakken voorzien. João is een tophost. ##### jeroen v. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralf L. 5 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wir waren eine Woche in diesem Ferienhaus zu Gast.Es hat uns gut gefallen, ruhige Lage und das Haus auf Grund der sehr dicken Mauern immer schön kühl. Kurze Entfernung zum Ort mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Restaurants und Tankstelle. Wir würden wiederkommen. Auch der Vermieter -Joao- sehr hilfsbereit. ##### Ralf L. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ---