The House

Almóada is a quirky and secretly secluded 4-bedroom Boutique Home (max. 8 guests, aged 12+) which has flourished from its XIX century rammed-earth walls, right at the heart of the purest Algarve. This hidden and serene countryside with the scents of the ocean - where the rugged shapes of the "Barrocal" hold hands with the picturesque little town of São Brás de Alportel (1.5km) - is the faithful guardian of dazzling beaches kissed by the enchanting Ria Formosa.

Our sustainable farmhouse is available on an exclusive basis, combining the privacy of self-catering and the luxury of different Boutique services and experiences that we have available, including Gastronomy at the rhythm of the “Slow Food Cooks Alliance”, or almóadas’ best-kept secret: our Homage-Club - Adults Only!

Holiday breaks for families and friends, celebration events, lovers’ escapism, solo travellers or retreats, it’s all possible thanks to our flexible booking policy and an “on-hand” Concierge that will happily fulfill your wishes and needs throughout your stay!

AtmospherE

For more than 100 years, father and son lived and farmed peacefully at the small farmstead. Thereafter, the country-house remained neglected, languishing in its own memories for almost a decade, wrapped by the peaceful erosion of time. Our quiet arrival was gifted with timeless aesthetics such as the peculiar and emotional architecture of century-old walls, terracotta tiles and livestock barns, embraced by the generosity of native and sustainable gardens… all fondly preserved by us.

At almóada time is in no hurry, and the ambience feeds the desire to foster human relations and celebrate life! Every moment is a symbiosis of old and future memories, garnished by an exquisite collection of brimming and storytelling vintages. The beauty of imperfection expands the feelings of longevity in an intimate and soothing atmosphere, framed by the chants of birds and stone-spout waterfalls. The flora and the old walls seamlessly connected, evidence how history has been revitalized in the form of shady pergolas for an "al fresco" lifestyle, and a “barefoot-luxury” sunbathing area, incorporating a heatable plunge-pool and an Honesty-bar.

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LIVING & SLEEPING

LIVING at almóada (included)

  • Flavored guest-reception experience

  • Household essentials, fully equipped kitchen + outdoor plancha

  • On-hand Concierge to help you with your wishes and needs

  • Chlorine-free plunge pool (heatable) | Sunbathing area | Pool & Beach towels on request

  • "Al fresco" pergolas for breakfast, dining, reading or massage

  • Outdoor bed for moments in the open

  • Library in different languages

  • Board and card games for couples, families and friends

  • Portable Sound System with lounge-playlist

  • Indoor & outdoor fireplace (includes firewood)

  • Bathroom Amenities: local-organic scents by Lousani Luxury Amenities, Árvore de Sabão & Afago

  • Coffee & Tea station

  • Mid-stay small cleaning (for stays of 10 days or longer)

  • Hairdryer, Safe & Parking

  • Wi-Fi (professional signal in common areas).

  • We encourage “Humanized” lifestyle (no TV screens)

SLEEPING at almóada (included)

  • Old farmhouse: 1 suite plus 2 bedrooms with shared bathroom

  • Old barn: 1 suite (independent module attached to the farmhouse)

  • Viscogel luxury mattresses, by Molaflex | 600 TC Percale cotton bed-linen

  • All 4 bedrooms with independent access, king-size bed and AC

  • Change of bed linen at the end of each week

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCES & SERVICES (EXTRA)

FLAVOURS

- Meals at the rhythm of the “Slow Food Cooks’ Alliance”

- Continental Breakfast, Traditional Lunch/Dinner & Take-away service - request at booking date

- Flavors, Wine & Art interpretative session: 3 course Menu paired with Exclusive Wines and Art reveal

— Cooking classes: from shopping with the Chef to culinary fundamentals

WINE & BEVERAGES

- Day-to-day wine cellar & Exclusive wine-cellar

- Honesty-bar

- Exclusive Wine Tastings

WELLNESS & BEAUTY

- Massage: Indian Head / Relax / Recovery / Aromatherapy / Ayurveda

- Pilates / Yoga / Tai-Chi / TRE (Trauma Release Exercise) / Life Coaching

- Manicure, Pedicure, Facial-Care treatments

ADULTS ONLY, SHOP & SERVICES

- almóada Scents boutique (available in each bedroom)

- Homage-Club (Adults Only)

- Tantric & Sensorial Massage

- Housekeeping / cleaning "à la carte"

- Photoshoot sessions

- Vespa rental, Bike rental, Boat trips and many other activities

- Grocery shopping & Laundry service

- Private concert (depending on availability – request at booking date)

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Contact us

+351 934443717 | email