Villa Burraco Faro
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Overview
The beautifully finished Villa Burraco enjoys its majestic, elevated position offering breathtaking views across the gorgeous Algarve landscape towards the coast and the Atlantic. It is located close to the lovely market towns of Sao Bras and Loule. The semi-rural position of Villa Burraco offers the best of both worlds with peace, tranquillity and total seclusion yet an exceptional range of sports, activities and buzzing towns close by. With 4 beautiful bedrooms, this exceptional, luxury villa sleeps 8 guests in modern comfort.
Sao Bras is a delightful, pretty market town with a good range of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, and some lovely historical buildings. Loule is beautiful, atmospheric and boasts a fascinating history. It was already an important town in 715, and some historians put it back to 400BC. This bustling town offers excellent shopping, fantastic markets, excellent restaurants and wonderful art galleries.
Villa Burraco sits in fantastic landscaped gardens and promises an unforgettable retreat with unashamed luxury. With an exceptionally high standard of furnishings and fitting throughout the villa, guests can relax in true style in the generous spaces. The living room is drowned in gorgeous sunlight and offers sumptuous sofas, pale tiled floors, a modern fireplace and beautiful local artwork. Two sets of double French doors open to the terrace and swimming pool. With its circular granite table, the separate dining room is another elegant space though you are likely to enjoy most meals on the terrace enjoying the spectacular vistas. The kitchen is enormous, modern and incredibly well-equipped. With an American style fridge with an ice maker, a Nespresso coffee machine and even an orange squeezer so that you can pick the oranges from the garden orchard for your breakfast juice, the kitchen is a chef’s dream. The villa also enjoys a separate laundry room. Three of the villa’s four bedrooms are also located on the ground floor, with the magnificent master suite upstairs. Each of the bedrooms enjoys twin zip-link beds, which make up huge king beds. Two of the downstairs bedrooms offer an ensuite bathroom, plus there is a family bathroom. Like the rest of the villa, the bathrooms are exquisitely finished with beautiful tiling and excellent fittings.
The master bedroom suite enjoys stunning, far-reaching views from each of its two terraces, one to the east enjoying the brilliant morning sunshine and the other to the west. Guests enjoy cool cotton linens and fluffy towels.
Despite the outstanding interior, the highlight of Villa Burraco has to be the heavenly gardens, terraces and views. The terraces are made from local Santa Catarina handmade tiles and offer a wonderful alfresco lounge and dining. You will find beautiful lawned areas, sunbathing corners, a hidden ‘sundowner’ corner and an orchard where you are very welcome to pick the citrus fruits. You can always find a beautiful, quiet spot to enjoy your holiday read in peace. The swimming pool is very generous in size at 10m x 5m and enjoys the fabulous views across the countryside to the sea. There is a poolside shower and a barbecue for those delicious suppers. The sunsets from this fabulous garden are absolutely mesmerising.
You may not want to leave Villa Burraco very much during your stay through Sao Bras with its shops, restaurants and Saturday market, the pretty town of Loule and the gorgeous beach of Fuseta are close by.
What you should know…
- Villa Burraco offers complete seclusion and tranquility
- In Loule, Quinta da Tor offers some fantastic wine tasting of authentic Algarvian wines. You really should try some of the delicious wines!
- You will need to drive to the beaches and most of the entertainment on offer from Villa Burraco
Property Features
The Villa
Villa Burraco is a beautifully finished 4 bedroom villa close to Sao Bras and Loule.
Ground floor
- Living room leads onto the covered terrace
- Dining room with a round granite table
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
- Two double bedrooms with en-suite
- Twin bedroom (twin beds can zip together and make a king)
- Family bathroom
First Floor
- Master bedroom with two terraces
Exterior
- Terrace/patio
- Private heatable swimming pool (10m x 5m) with poolside shower
- BBQ
- Orchard with citrus fruits
- Seating areas
- Parking for up to 3 cars
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa Burraco FaroSao Bras is a delightful, pretty town with a good range of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, museums, and lovely historic buildings. The Museum de Troja is a gem of a museum with beautifully set out displays of the passing of time, including stunning costumes and the
History of the cork industry. The town’s main church, Igreja Matriz de Sao Bras de Alportel, is beautiful.
Loule boasts a wonderful historic atmosphere with its landmark church Nossa Senhora da Piedade standing proud on the hill, a modern dome-shaped building. Loule is famous for its Saturday morning gipsy market and its Arabian style daily market. The municipal market building stems from 1908. Loule’s main church, Igreja de S Clemente, stands in the middle of a small square and to the left is the peaceful garden, Jardim dos Amuados, an ancient Arab cemetery. The ruins of its 13th century Loule castle are just down from the market and very close to the Convent of Espirito Santo, which also houses an art gallery. The towns warren of narrow cobbled alleys is brimming with cafes and shops. Approximately 10km north of Loule are the walking trails of Fonte Benemola, with some lovely picnic spots on the way.
Also close by is the atmospheric village of Almancil with its pottery shops and its three Michelin star restaurants. The neighbouring village of Sao Lourenco boasts a fabulous church decorated with excellent azulejo work dating back to 1730. It is one of the prettiest churches in the Algarve. Adjacent to the church is the local centro cultural, which hosts musical performances and art exhibitions.
The Vale do Lobo area has been instrumental in establishing the Algarve as a golfers paradise. The British golfer Henry Cotton designed the Vale do Lobo course, and plenty of others close by. Vilamoura’s courses are recognised as some of the best on the Algarve. Some fantastic stables offer treks that take you through stretches of the classic Algarve countryside and even along some of the beaches.
Vilamoura is a modern playground for the super-rich who arrive in their million-dollar yachts at the town’s stunning exclusive marina. The town boasts a fantastic beach, elite golfing with five exceptional courses, chic lounge clubs, fine dining, a casino and much entertainment.
Guests can also easily visit the stunning Ria Formosa, Tavira and the gorgeous islands from Villa Burraco.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Faro Airport
(18 km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
São Brás de Alportel
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
CANTINHO DA LILI
(2 km) |
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| Nearest Bar/Pub |
Corotelo café
(4 km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Intermarché
(5 km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Praia de Faro Este
(22 km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Ombria Golf Course
(17 km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Loulé Tennis Club
(14 km) |
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Note
Please be aware that the location tab shown on the website is not based on the property's exact location; therefore, all location amenities are an approx of facilities, restaurants, and villages/towns you might find around the property. The property's exact location will be provided to you before arrival and might come along with some recommendations about the area and what to visit.
THE REGION
Estoi is a fascinating little town hidden away a few kilometres from the Algarve coastline. It makes for a perfect home base while exploring the region, although there is not much going on in the village itself.
Estoi is simple and picturesque, with cobbled streets, whitewashed houses and terracotta roofs. You can begin your exploration of the region’s history right here with the Palácio de Estoi, an exquisite rose-coloured rococo palace which is open to the public and nowadays run as a hotel.
Close by there are also the ruins of a Roman villa dating all the way back to the 2nd century AD. But most of what you’ll be doing in the village of Estoi is relaxing and looking on as local life goes around you, as well as travelling to explore the Algarve on your own terms.
ABOUT THE ALGARVE
Though most people tend to see the Algarve as all about the beaches and a holiday on the Med, there’s far much more to it than that.
But while you’re enjoying one of our fantastic villas in Algarve, you may well want to take some time out from all that sun worship to explore everything else the region has to offer – so we’ve put together this handy travel guide to give you a little help and inspiration!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesVilla Burraco is perfect for a family holiday. It is extremely spacious and offers a wonderful garden and pool. The area is brilliant for cycling and hiking plus there are numerous excellent beaches close by.
In Sao Bras, children will be fascinated to visit the Novacortica Cork Factory for a tour. They will learn all about how it is grown, harvested and processed. The tour is very popular.
The beaches along the Algarve coastline within easy reach of Villa Burraco are incredible. Some of the best are Fuseta, Praia da Falesia, Praia de Quarteira, Praia de Vale do Lobo and Praia da Quinto do Lago. Most of the beaches offer watersports as well as having beach bars, sun loungers and parasols. Algarvexite Water Sports Vilamoura is just one of the companies offering parasailing, water skiing, jet skis, flyboarding and many boat trips including dolphin watching, fishing, luxury charters and many more. The Quinta do Lago lagoon is also excellent for watersports with Artur’s Watersports Academy offering childrens programmes, surf camps, kids clubs, sailing lessons, pedalos and kayaks. There is also a wonderful water obstacle course. Fuseta Beach offers an incredible stretch of sand and beautiful island views.
Zoomarine Algarve is roughly 20 minutes from the villa. It combines a rich marine biodiversity and a fabulous rehabilitation centre for marine life with animal shows, rides, slides and pools. At Dolphin Emotions you can interact with the dolphins and learn how to communicate with them. There are lots of pirates onsite who are trying to gather new recruits to join in the shows!
There are many mini-golf courses in the area which is a great way to enjoy an hour or two, before dinner.
Aquashow Water Park at Quarteira is one of the best water parks on the Algarve. It has many great rides, shoots and also a water roller-coaster, part roller-coaster and part water ride. There is a speed race for the whole family.
Almancil Karting is close to the villa. It offers go-karting for children of all ages with a small track for 3-5 year olds, 120cc karts for children 6 years old and over and powerful karts for older children and adults. There are also buggy safaris, trampolines and remote controlled boats to enjoy.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
Onsite Facilities
- Heated Pool
- Fenced Grounds
Extras
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to travel services we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
| Security deposit | €800 charged to the client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to a full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €800 charged to the client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to a full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4 pm |
| Departure time | 10 am |
| Energy costs included? | Yes, included in the rental price |
| Heating costs included? | Not available at this property. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, included in the price. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes, included in the price. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Internet access? | Wi-Fi internet access included in the rental price. |
| Minimum stay | 6 nights. |
| Changeover day | Flexible |
| Pets welcome? | Not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Smoking & Vaping are not permitted. |
| Pool heating charge? | For those who require pool heating, there will be an additional charge of €400 (to be paid to OT prior to travel). This extra is only available on request, and with prior arrangement before arrival. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Tax | Tourist Tax of €2 per person per night for over 13's (max. 7 nights) is not included in the rental price and will need to be paid prior arrival via a link direct from the supplier. Please note that this amount is only applicable for bookings from 01/04 to 31/10. The tax will lower to €1 for bookings from 01/11 to 31/03. |
| Other Ts and Cs | The local property manager will send you a registration form to be complete, with all travellers/guests details, before your arrival date. Please ensure this form is complete at least one week before your arrival in resort. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 8 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 29th 2024 - Mar 22nd 2025 | £3,387 |
| Mar 22nd 2025 - Apr 19th 2025 | £2,841 |
| Apr 19th 2025 - May 10th 2025 | £3,497 |
| May 10th 2025 - Jun 14th 2025 | £3,825 |
| Jun 14th 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £4,699 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £5,245 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 22nd 2025 | £4,699 |
| Sep 22nd 2025 - Jun 2nd 2026 | £3,825 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Wish it could be forever!
We loved our stay at Villa Burraco Faro and really didn’t want to leave. Everything is perfect, the Villa, the views, the facilities and Sao Bras. We are already booking for summer next year but next time for longer, wish it could be forever!
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Lovely villa
Lovely villa. Very private and peaceful. Great views. Exactly what we were looking for. Would love to book again.
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We had a wonderful stay at this villa
We had a wonderful stay at this villa, it met all our expectations. An extra bonus was the possibility to have a fence around the pool since we had a 3 year old with us. We will also give an extra thank you to Matthijs and Daniel for their excellent support during our visit.
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One hundred percent recommended
We, (6 adults and one 10-year-old child) had a fantastic time at the Villa Burraco Faro. The villa is extremity comfortable. The living area and the 4 bedrooms (all with on-suits) were fully airconditioned, pristine and decorated tastefully to a very high standard. The kitchen was very well equipped with every possible utensil and gadget ever needed. We loved the round marble dining table to the right of the kitchen. There is a laundry room at the far end of the kitchen, which has a door to the front garden. There are quite a lot of grounds around the villa, which are beautifully landscaped with lots of fruit trees, the fig tree in the left garden (in front of car parking area) was our favourite. The ripened figs were as sweet as honey. Look out for cute small chameleons on the trees in this area. There is a car parking area for two, possibly three cars with remotely controlled electrically operated access gates. We also helped ourselves to some almonds from a tree in the right-side gardens. We used the outside sitting area and dining table in front of the pool quite a lot. The pool was good size and surrounded by a Pool Guard removable fence with one entrance door at the shallow end. The pool guard spoiled the fantastic view a little bit as we sat outside. But as we had a child in our group, I think it was probably a requirement by Portuguese property rental laws. If your group is all adults, you can request in advance for it to be removed. The villa is very safe with electrically operated vertical shutters on all doors and windows, which you can open or close individually or all in one go by the master switch in the entrance hall. All doors also had a sliding hand operated shutters as a secondary safety barrier, they were all locked with no keys provided (except the sitting room sliding French door to the outside pool area and one of the ground floor bedrooms). The upstairs master bedroom has a large private balcony, which would have been great for private sunbathing but its hand operated shutter was locked with no keys provided. All doors and windows also have internal hand operated sliding insect screens. One hundred percent recommended for a fantastic, private, quiet and relaxing holiday.
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Villa was beautiful
Villa was beautiful, the gardens, BBQ area and pool were perfect, and the house felt spacious and luxurious. Good kitchen equipment. We had 4 kids aged 2-6, area was fully fenced and there was a fence around the pool too. Communication was easy. 7 mins from supermarket and a few local restaurants nearby. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again.
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Great place
Great place, all was super. Highly Recommended.
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