Quinta Vista Ria Villa & Cottage

Overview

This charming four-bedroom villa with a two-bedroom guest cottage annex offers a peaceful retreat, nestled within 1.7 acres of beautiful grounds filled with olive, lemon, and carob trees, the property is ideally situated only three kilometres from the beach and close to the stunning Ria Formosa Natural Park. The delightful harbour towns of Olhão and Fuzeta, along with the historic city of Faro, are all easily accessible, providing the perfect balance between seclusion and convenience.

Set within 7,000 square metres of private land, the villa showcases elegant Moorish architecture. A pair of double wooden doors opens onto a tranquil courtyard where a centuries-old olive tree sits at the centre of a peaceful seating area. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout and air conditioning in all bedrooms, both included in the rental.

Living Areas

The spacious, open-plan living areas flow effortlessly onto sunlit terraces and patios that look out over manicured lawns, open countryside, and glimpses of the distant sea. One of the highlights is the library, a semi-open space with vaulted ceilings and arched entrances. Featuring a wood-burning stove, this cosy nook is perfect for reading, watching TV, or browsing the internet. The Smart TV offers a wide range of UK and international IPTV channels, including BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports, and also supports streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, please bring your own login credentials.

The library opens into a generous living and dining area, comfortably accommodating twelve guests. Adjacent is a fully equipped American-style kitchen with a large double oven, combi-microwave, Teppanyaki griddle hotplate, five-burner gas hob, and a Whirlpool two-drawer pull-out fridge with an integrated ice maker. The central island doubles as a breakfast bar, creating a seamless transition into the dining space. A Nespresso machine and two pull-out larders are also provided.

Beyond the kitchen lies a pantry, accessed through swinging saloon doors, housing an American-style fridge-freezer, a second sink, dishwasher, and additional storage. The connected laundry room features a washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, ironing equipment, and access to a discreet outdoor drying area.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

The main house features four uniquely designed en-suite bedrooms. On the ground floor, Bedroom One, known as the Coral Cloister suite, offers a king-size bed (190cm x 190cm), en-suite shower room, air conditioning, ceiling fan, and direct access to the west terrace and gardens.

Bedroom Two, the Cottage Garden suite, is a spacious twin room (90cm x 200cm) with an en-suite shower room. This quiet, comfortable space opens onto the central courtyard and features both air conditioning and a ceiling fan.

Bedroom Three, the Yellow Veranda suite, includes a queen-size bed (180cm x 200cm), which can be arranged as twins upon request. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, and the room offers garden and sea views from two terraces — one opening onto the garden veranda, and the other leading to a patio area that also features a table tennis table.

Upstairs, Bedroom Four is the master suite, accessed via a staircase and a large dressing room that opens onto a charming Juliet balcony. This suite features an emperor-size bed (220cm x 220cm), a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower, bathtub, and double vanity, and a private balcony terrace with loungers and a parasol, offering panoramic views from the mountains to the sea.

The guest cottage is fully self-contained with its own entrance and private garden terrace. An external staircase leads to a spacious roof terrace with sweeping views of the countryside. Inside, an open-plan layout combines a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and air-conditioned living space with cable TV and Wi-Fi.

The Cottage Ria suite features a king-size bed (190cm x 190cm), an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, and direct access to the patio. The second bedroom, the Garden Suite, includes three single beds (90cm x 200cm), which can be arranged as a double and a single, plus an en-suite shower room and access to the private garden. Both bedrooms are air-conditioned and fitted with ceiling fans.

Outside space

The extensive gardens are beautifully maintained and centred around a 14m x 6m saltwater swimming pool, complete with an integrated electric cover. The surrounding pool terrace is furnished with twelve sun loungers, and the property offers various outdoor activities including table tennis, a football practice net with balls, tennis rackets, a croquet set, pétanque, surf body boards with fins, and four bicycles with helmets.

A spacious outdoor social area features a fire pit, large gas grill, charcoal BBQ, and a pizza oven. There’s also an outdoor food prep area with a dishwasher, fridge, and sink. The villa’s forecourt provides ample parking, secured by electric entry gates.

Location

The nearest town, Fuzeta, is just 4km away and features a charming harbour with ferry and taxi boat access to nearby sandy islands. Olhão, known for its vibrant fish market and excellent restaurants, is equally close. The scenic boardwalk between Fuzeta and Olhão lies just 1km from the property. Faro airport is conveniently located just over 20km away.

Despite its private and peaceful setting, the villa is close to essential amenities, and a couple of local bar-restaurants are within walking distance.

Other Items

Rental rates include maid service three times a week, with weekly towel and linen changes. Pool and beach towels are provided. Guests have access to two wood-burning fireplaces, a safe, hairdryers, and two Bluetooth speakers. Two cots with linen and one highchair are available free of charge upon prior request.