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Reviews of 9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool

9 bedroom stunning private estate in the Golden Triangle, Algarve. Heated pool
Loulé, Faro District

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large group trip (no kids)
Really great property. Kitchen well equipped, nice large bedrooms, lots of outdoor space for everyone to sit around. Few things were a bit “rusty” (think because we went early in the season) - things like washing machine didn’t work, but the host was very quick to come and help so that’s great! Thanks so much :) would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2024 Vacay in Almancil for 17 people
Great trip and super responsiveness from Sean and Diana! A trip to remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige J.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunning property with great views
The property is huge and has the most incredible views, has lots of room for the whole family and is easy 10 min car ride to lots of amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing - will be back!
The photos don’t do this place justice! The grounds (which are perfectly maintained) are large enough to make you feel like you have your own part of the mountain. Very close to beaches, bars and restaurants and extremely easy to order an Uber. We stayed with 17 friends and didn’t feel on top of each other at all. We ended up staying in for BBQ’s some nights as the villa was so nice. Sean and team were very easy to deal with and I would recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villas in a stunning estate
Lovely villas in a stunning estate, the photos just don’t do it justice. Great for family and friends to relax, spend time together and enjoy the scenery. Plenty to occupy the kids locally at the beaches and water park and many restaurants to choose from. Property and pool in great condition and Sean and the property manager were always on hand to help with any enquiries. We all had a fantastic time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family Holiday
Great property, amazing views. Really well equipped. Excellent communication from owner. Car a must but close to beach and restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr & Mrs Doyle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa in a stunning location
We booked Lago da Serra last minute due to cancellation on our original booking. Sean and Sara were so accommodating from the outset. The property is truly stunning and the photos don’t do it justice. Our children were in the pool every waking hour and if we couldn’t find them there they were feeding the koi fish in the lake or playing beach volleyball. We used the professional chef services for my birthday celebrations, Seb and his team were excellent. The food was incredible and ticked all the boxes. We loved our stay so much we have booked a return in August 2023.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had such a fantastic relaxing week. We stayed in the main house and we could not fault it. It was beautifully decorated and it had everything we needed and more. The views from the house and the outdoor space were amazing. There was a lovely outdoor pool, lake and small manmade beach with a volley ball court which the kids really enjoyed. Would definitely recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Did not disappoint!
Highly recommend! This was the holiday we had all been waiting for and it did not disappoint! We were a group of friends celebrating my husbands 60th and we just wanted to relax and play a few rounds of golf. Sean was very easy to deal with and communicated with us throughout the stay. Having not been to the algarve before, he suggested some fantastic golf courses for us to try (Pine Cliffs was a highlight), as well as some lovely restaurants - we even had a chef come to the property and cook for us! We had a fantastic time and we will definitely be back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic group holiday - highly recommended
We spent 7 days at the villa as part of a group holiday which had originally been planned for 12 adults and 2 children but changed to only 8 adults last minute following the introduction of quarantine in the UK, 2 days before we were due to travel. Sean the villa owner was fantastic throughout the entire process given the current uncertainties around international travel, he was in regular contact and allowed flexibility regarding the timing of balancing payments. The villa itself and the estate were as per the photographs on the site (awesome) and it was the perfect set up for a group trip, with the additional 2 outbuildings allowing enough space for all guests whilst still being close enough to be connected. The villa location is approx 15 minutes from both Val Do Lobo and Loulé easily accessible either via a hire car or Uber in the evening (tip if using Uber make sure you use the entrance by the Crest). Overall this was a perfect fit for our trip to Portugal, great location, stunning villa (and views), lovely pool and communal areas and everything needed for a holiday in the sun.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday of a lifetime
Amazing! Surpassed all expectations We were a group of 14 family members for my special birthday. Perfect for a large group and a really special holiday
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Sarah Many thanks for your review. I'm so happy to hear you had a great time at Lago da Serra. We hope to see you and your family again soon. Best Sean

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Excellent
A wonderful place in a great location. Highly recommended
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gary D., London

Incredible
We had an excellent time at Lago da Serra. The accommodation was high-spec, clean and comfortable with space for working and entertaining. The gardens, pool area and outdoor living areas are immaculate. Check-in and out and communication with the estate manager was simple. The location and surrounding views are incredible. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Joao C.

Great views, and perfect chilling spot.
Beautiful place and great sunsets--that's what I'll remember this place for. To be honest the location can be a bit hard to find if you don't use Google maps, so I would suggest having a look at Google maps and pin pointing the main gate entrance exactly on the map (or your GPS), so you can get there quickly. Aside from missing towels and some amenities when we arrived (which was quickly solved), we had a great time and enjoyed the place thoroughly (you almost don't need to go anywhere else to enjoy yourself). :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Mark H.

Amazing property, some improvements required
This is an amazing property - the main house with two annex villas works really well. Nice, big, swimming pool, set in fantastic grounds. Spacious and comfortable. Good location in easy reach of Algarve beaches, supermarkets, local towns and attractions. Villa needs some 'soft touches' to make it a bit more homely. For example, although well equipped, the decoration is very basic. We struggled at the swimming pool with lack of shade. Owner also needs to make more comprehensive maintenance arrangements - such a large property needs almost daily visits and onsite management. Reinaldo was sometimes helpful, but also slow to respond to requests and questions (for example, we did not have the child cot on the first night, although we requested it in advance). The freezer is still broken (apparently after many months of problems), and beeped continually. For the money we spent on the property, it would be nice to have basics provided on arrival (e.g. hand soap considering there are 6 bathrooms on the property). Overall great stay, but a property of this size and price needs more onsite support and communication.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Frances G.

Perfect location and very pretty. Has the WOW factor.
Lago de Serra is without a doubt a fabulous place to stay especially for a large group of family and friends. It's location is superb, so accessible to all the places you might wish to see and visit. Great choice of supermarkets within easy reach, which is especially important when self catering. The view from the terraces of all three villas is quite breath taking. We loved the huge wooden table where all 14 of us gathered together to eat most evenings, after drinks sitting out on the big outside sofas watching the sun set. We had great fun down at the pool which is a good size, and one game of volley ball, despite the heat! These very comfy, lovely modern villas built on a pretty hillside make for a very relaxing holiday destination. Sean the owner is very responsive on email during the booking process and Reinaldo was also helpful in dealing with the few very small issues we had during our stay. Has to be 5 stars!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jayne R.

fantastic property and location 10/10
Our family of 16 stayed at this amazing property in June 2017. All three properties were presented to a high quality and every detail well thought out, the cleanliness of each property was excellent. The facilities, including the swimming pool, private beach, fish lake and the grounds were kept to the highest of standards. The caretakers Reinaldo & his wife were so helpful and friendly. The owners Sean & Sarah were extremely accommodating and very flexible with our requests. All our family will remember this truly lovely villa and the memories of our wonderful and very special gathering and have all asked if we can go again. We have no hesitation in recommending this villa to anyone who is looking for a large and spectacular venue for a family or friends get together.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Beautiful, faultless property
13 of us went to the estate for a Hen party - it was absolutely wonderful and better than we expected. The property is stunning, incredibly secure and has so much space, both inside the houses and the surrounding grounds. Everything is finished to a very high standard, the beds were very comfortable and the outdoor seating area at the main house had beautiful views - I noticed a previous review said there needed to be more lighting in that area however there was strings of lights all across the terrace, so i would say that problem has been addressed. The man looking after the estate - Reinaldo- could not have been nicer, very happy to leave us to it, but also just a whatsapp away if we needed advice with supermarkets, taxi numbers or what to do with the bins. Sean was great at communicating with me regarding the booking, payments and sent me a long list of restaurants, supermarkets and other personal recommendations. The taxi company Sean recommended was great - beautiful cars and drivers in suits - it felt more like a chauffeur service than a taxi - and the drivers were happy to wait for us while we went to the supermarket, and even came into the irish bar we were in to collect us and take us to the cars. I couldn't be happier with our choice of staying here, nobody could find a thing to complain about, and it exceeding all our expectations. I hope we will be back again, as 3 days was just not long enough. Thanks again, Sean, Lisa

10/10 Excellent

peter f., Norwich

Wonderful family villa 14 of us and 1 baby and we all had a wonderful time
The villa was everything I had hoped it would be..well stocked and in excellent order and the accomodation was ideal for a large family both in the main villa and in the two self contained bungalows.There was ample space in the extensive grounds for us to have our own space when needed but the pool and terrace were both ideal for us all to be together and bbq/cook then eat al fresco when we required.Great selection of restaurants around the area in Almancil,Loule and a little further afield in Sta barbara and in the Quinta area..would particularly recommend the Thai restuarant in Valverde where we were really well looked after with authentic Thai food. The representative on site Reinaldo was particularly helpful..speaks excellent English and any slight problem (We had a water leak one day)was speedily and efficiently dealt with. The only 2 slight things we thought would improve the villa was (1) more outdoor shade on the terrace and in the pool area and (2) more illumination on the terrace for when we ate outside in the evening.However in the scheme of things these were minor irritations..ovarall we couldnt have chosen better for our purposes and thank you Sean for the opportunities it afforded us Peter Firman and family,Norfolk August 2016
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

8/10 Good

Jacqui M.

This is a beautiful estate with well maintained and equipped grounds and villas and plenty of space.
Just lovely - well equipped kitchen, beautiful grounds, we didn't feel the need to go out in the evenings and most days just went to beach for a short while. Air conditioning very efficient (and welcome!). Bathrooms good size and plentiful water despite hot weather and no rain since April apparently! Whole place very clean and tidy and well equipped (except for a can opener - bring one with you!). Well placed and good distance for airport (Faro) and beaches. Walkable to local town - just about for the fairly fit. Good local supermarkets and restaurants. Best bit though is the lovely pool and the large patio outside main house. Annexes also have good patios with hammocks! The estate is still quite new and there were one or two glitches but the owner was responsive. This estate will be even better next year I am sure. Things to note - there are very steep slopes throughout the estate so it would be difficult for someone with mobility problems to access the pool and grounds. We (a family party of 18 aged from 2 to 70+) had such a great holiday and really didn't want to leave. Thank you Sean for sharing your Portugese paradise. Only reason for 4 stars not 5 is a few glitches which I am sure will be sorted out very soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Dominic E.

Amazing Place!!
We were a Group of 11, but there would have been plenty of room for a much bigger group. The property is absolutely spectacular, and one we would definitely revisit. It also benefits from having excellent privacy. Some of the taxis needed some help to find the property, so I would recommend having a car. It's definitely a 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A fabulous break!
We stayed at Villa Lago Da Serra for 5 nights in April this year and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. We would highly recommend the villas and will definitely return again at some point. The facilities had everything that was needed and the villa's are superb with a very high specification and having the 3 separate villa's on site was great with our large party of friends. The villa's location is brilliant with Vilamoura only a 15 minute drive or taxi ride away, Quinta and the beach at Vale do Lobo are only 10 minutes away. There are also a number of great restaurants in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2016

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with little optimization potential
We stayed 6 weeks in this lovely property with a party of 7 people and 2 dogs and we really enjoyed our stay. The main house and the 2 smaller pool houses offer a certain privacy but also lots of spaces to spend time together. The view from the property is stunning (you can see the sea) as well as the garden is well maintained (gardener is coming twice a week at 8… starting time can be shifted to a later start which we did ;) The reason why we did not evaluate the property with 10/10 is, that for the money we spend for the property we would expect a better quality of daily used things like the washing machine, the dish washer and the oven. Also we had little issues with the electricity. Overall we enjoyed our stay at Sean‘s lovely property and can really recommend a stay as the mentioned points above will be optimized.
Stayed 44 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

justine m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa exceptionnelle
Nous avons passé une semaine dans cette magnifique villa , le domaine est très grand , très bien entretenu et très bien équipé, la proximité de plusieurs ville (faro, Albufeira, quarteira ,villamoura) est un vrai plus ainsi que la facilité de déplacement grâce au taxi et Uber.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jos v.

Magnifieke locatie! Vakantiehuizen gemiddeld. Rest van de voorzieningen zijn prina.
Prina.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario MDB bvba D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful estate. With our family of 16 people we enjoyed every day. For us a little too little shade to stay at the pool with 16 people, but this did not make the stay any less good for us. we would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022