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| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Sleeps | 4 |
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| No Pets |
| No Smoking |
| Suitable for Children |
| Suitable for Elderly |
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| 23 reviews |
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| Rental type | Cottage |
| Minimum Stay | 3 nights |
| Bedrooms |
2 Total
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| Bathrooms |
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| Sleeps | 4 |
| Suitability |
Pet friendlyNo Smoking allowedNo Suitable for childrenYes Suitable for the elderlyYes Wheelchair accessibleNo |
| Theme | Budget, Romantic, Other, Away from it all, Mountain, Village |
Description from the owner
The Quintassential, an oasis of tranquillity in the centre of the Algarve are a small family run cluster of 4 self catering holiday apartment cottages open all year round located high on a hilltop in the Algarvian countryside, 2kms north of the market town of Loule, 20 minute drive from Faro International Airport & a 10 minute drive from the beautiful Algarvian beaches & world famous golf courses. The accommodations are fully licensed with the required Alojamento Local (AL) license as required by Portuguese law, which is required for all rentals large or small, guaranteeing our accommodations meet all safety requirements.
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Location
Quintassential - 4 Self Catering Apartments
Loule, Algarve, Portugal
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Additional Location Information
The Quintassential is located in the Central Algarve 15 minutes from Faro International Airport, 2Β½ hours from Lisbon International Airport & overlooks the market town of Loule, which is a five minute drive away.
From Loule the road rises gently for about two kilometres before you turn off on to a steep track for the last few hundred yards of your journey.
On first arriving, you may be surprised by the scale of the panorama afforded by Quintassential's lofty setting, as your eye wanders over the hills down to the distant coast from Faro to PortimΓ£o, a view that is particularly entrancing at night & truly beautiful during the day.
The Quintassential is set on a hilltop, 1200 feet above sea level, totally fenced & accessed via electric gates in total peace & tranquility, the ideal holiday location to relax and unwind.
Loule is a remarkably authentic country town, with locals going about their business in the daily covered market. Loule has everything one would need from a holiday with cafes, endless restaurants, snack bars, banks, shops, supermarkets, traditional Algarvian fish, meat and vegetable market, famous Saturday gypsy market & historical buildings. The owners who live on site are happy to share their local knowledge with those who seek advice on some of the fabulous walks in the area, places to visit, or a personal recommendation of the local eateries. There are two restaurants within walking distance of the Quintassential. However, the owners will never infringe on guest privacy.
Location Type Away from it all, Mountain, Village
Rates
Rates shown in $ USD (Rental listed originally in GBP) (change)
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| Date | Weeknight | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Minimum Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Summary | $93 | $93 | $549 - $1,339 | $0 | 3 nights |
| Apr. 1 2013 - Apr. 30 2013 April 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $564 | - | 3 nights |
| Apr. 1 2013 - Apr. 30 2013 April 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $715 | - | 3 nights |
| May. 1 2013 - May. 31 2013 May 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $647 | - | 3 nights |
| May. 1 2013 - May. 31 2013 May 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $918 | - | 3 nights |
| Jun. 1 2013 - Jul. 31 2013 June & July 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $700 | - | 3 nights |
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| Jun. 1 2013 - Jun. 30 2013 June 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $978 | - | 3 nights |
| Jul. 1 2013 - Jul. 31 2013 July 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $1,151 | - | 3 nights |
| Aug. 1 2013 - Aug. 31 2013 August 2012 1 bed |
- | - | $730 | - | 3 nights |
| Aug. 1 2013 - Aug. 31 2013 August 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $1,264 | - | 3 nights |
| Sep. 1 2013 - Sep. 30 2013 September 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $700 | - | 3 nights |
| Sep. 1 2013 - Sep. 30 2013 September 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $978 | - | 3 nights |
| Oct. 1 2013 - Oct. 31 2013 October 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $579 | - | 3 nights |
| Oct. 1 2013 - Oct. 31 2013 October 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $910 | - | 3 nights |
| Nov. 1 2013 - Mar. 31 2014 Winter 2013 1 bed |
- | - | $549 | - | 3 nights |
| Nov. 1 2013 - Mar. 31 2014 Winter 2013 2 bed |
- | - | $677 | - | 4 nights |
| Apr. 1 2014 - Apr. 30 2014 April 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $579 | - | 3 nights |
| Apr. 1 2014 - Apr. 30 2014 April 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $745 | - | 3 nights |
| May. 1 2014 - May. 31 2014 May 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $677 | - | 3 nights |
| May. 1 2014 - May. 31 2014 May 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $963 | - | 3 nights |
| Jun. 1 2014 - Jul. 31 2014 June & July 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $730 | - | 3 nights |
| Jun. 1 2014 - Jun. 30 2014 June 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $1,023 | - | 3 nights |
| Jul. 1 2014 - Jul. 31 2014 July 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $1,196 | - | 3 nights |
| Aug. 1 2014 - Aug. 31 2014 August 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $760 | - | 3 nights |
| Aug. 1 2014 - Aug. 31 2014 August 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $1,339 | - | 7 nights |
| Sep. 1 2014 - Sep. 30 2014 September 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $730 | - | 3 nights |
| Sep. 1 2014 - Sep. 30 2014 September 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $1,023 | - | 3 nights |
| Oct. 1 2014 - Oct. 31 2014 October 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $594 | - | 3 nights |
| Oct. 1 2014 - Oct. 31 2014 October 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $940 | - | 3 nights |
| Nov. 1 2014 - Mar. 31 2015 Winter 2014 1 bed |
- | - | $572 | - | 3 nights |
| Nov. 1 2014 - Mar. 31 2015 Winter 2014 2 bed |
- | - | $707 | - | 3 nights |
| All Other Dates | $93 | $93 | $654 | - | 3 nights |
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Additional notes from owner
Prices quoted are for a two person occupation of a one bedroom accommodation. For an additional person over the age of two in either the Lemon or Carob Cottage, there is an additional charge of Β£75.00 GBP per week. Children under the age of 2 stay for free and an endless list of baby equipment is provided free of charge.
Minimum stay 3 nights.
Flexible Arrival/Departure day policy, dependent on already confirmed bookings.
Availability
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What Past Guests Are Saying
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TheoK
OtleyWonderful week
Left on 05/21/2013 for a stay in April 2013
If you want holiday accommodation that is personal and unique then this is the place. We stayed in the Casa Do Forno and old converted bakehouse in an acre of beautiful garden and the views are stunning . We were made very welcome by Rosa & Mick who were extremely helpful and their pets were great company.
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Marie
GrimsbyA large piece of heaven
Left on 04/25/2013 for a stay in April 2013
This is our 7th visit to the beautiful place,the cottage is lovely with everything you could want for self catering holiday.The gardens are beautiful,as is the scenery looking down into Loule.The pool area is a must to stay around with comfortable sunbeds lovely swimming pool.We all enjoyed the hot tub.If you want a relaxingholiday away from everything this is the place to stay.Rosa,Mick & Sophie there lovely young daughter are very helpful and not intrusive ,but always around if we need anything or advice .Lovely Hosts,not forgetting the lovely friendly dogs Wonderful place we will be back
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Tim
NewhavenA wonderfully relaxing stay.
Left on 04/25/2013 for a stay in April 2013
Fantastic friendly, knowledgable and helpful service
Spotlessly clean
Tastefully appointed and full of character
Great privacy
Wonderful location 5 minutes from Loule and 15 minutes from beaches
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Tim
NewhavenA relaxing time
Left on 04/16/2013 for a stay in April 2013
Perfect location, quiet and out of the way yet less than 10 minutes from town (Loule). A character cottage, spotlessly clean. Our second visit and can't wait to return.
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Paula B
WarringtonDefinition of Holiday
Left on 04/11/2013 for a stay in March 2013
Perfect location, Accomodation way beyond the norm, safe and secure enviroment, easy access to everything you want, beaches, shops, things to do, people to talk to or not as the case maybe, and just a relaxing beautiful place.
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Davidirv
Liverpool, EnglandExcellent accommodation
Left on 03/26/2013 for a stay in March 2013
We had an excellent week, staying in the Casa Do Forno Cottage, only marred by the rain, on some days and we never got the chance to eat on the private terrace.
Bijou cottage. Excellent and convivial owners. Would stay again, without doubt.
Thanks to Rosa and Mick.Response from Rosa Gulliver - 03/28/2013
Owner
Dear Doreen and David
Many thanks for taking the time to write a review following your stay in our Casa do Forno Cottage.
It was an absolute pleasure to be able to welcome you both to the Quintassential and so glad you enjoyed your stay, albeit the weather was not kind to your during your stay and it is still being unkind to us know. We look forward to being able to welcome you both back to the Quintassential in the not too distant future. -
Mrs T
ElginWonderfully relaxing break
Left on 10/18/2012 for a stay in October 2012
A warm welcome from the owners meant this break started on a high and that is how it stayed.
Very clean well equipped apartment. Welcome food pack was well received due to our evening arrival. Everything we needed for travelling with our 6 month old baby was also available to us, meaning we could travel a bit lighter!
The setting was perfect. Beautiful gardens, lovely pool area with plenty of space, again all perfectly clean and well kept.
Wonderfully relaxing, and the nearby town of loule was also lovely.
The only thing I could think that the cottage could benefit from is fly/mosquito screens on the windows. We were reluctant to have windows open at night as there were a few mozzies about. Fine for our visit in October, but would get very hot in the summer months.
Have already booked a return visit for next april!!Response from Rosa Gulliver - 10/19/2012
Owner
Thank you for taking the time to let others know about your stay here at the Quintassential. It was a pleasure to welcome you all to the Quintassential and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here. We look forward to welcoming you back next April and seeing your beautiful daughter a little bigger. With reference to your suggestion re fly screens, all our one bedroom accommodations have mosquito nets over the beds and the travel cots provided for small children also have mosquito nets. This enables our guests to sleep with the bedroom windows open and take advantage of the cooling breeze that we get during the summer months and not get bitten As with most mediterrean countries, mosquito spray is used and we strongly recommend guest usage during the hotter summer months before retiring for the night.
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Victoria reeks
HampshireWelcoming and warm
Left on 10/11/2012 for a stay in October 2012
A warm welcome from the gulliver family awaits anyone who stays at the quintassential. We had a wonderful time and nothing was ever too much trouble for mick or rosa. My 24 month old was very well catered for, and the amazing views and gorgeous swimming pool kept me busy! A lovely quiet spot enjoyed by us all!
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Gin
Charmouth, DorsetBlissful relaxation under the lemon tree!
Left on 08/16/2012 for a stay in July 2012
This was our first return visit and we enjoyed it just as much this time. The accomodation is just perfect and the owners provide such a warm welcome.
We would recommend it but we don't want everybody knowing our secret!! -
The Carty's
StaffordshireAn all round excellent apartment & location. Highly recommended
Left on 08/09/2012 for a stay in July 2012
The owners were friendly and extremely accomodating. They had excellent local knowledge and the information provided in the Villa was thorough. The Villa was of an excellent standard and very clean. There were little 'touches' that made it 5* - ie a wall safe, children's night light etc. The location is beautiful but a car is a necessity, its a shame there isn't at least one bar/cafe in walking distance but this isn't something the Villa can change. But saying that everything is no more than 5-15 minutes drive away. The swimming pool has plenty of space around it and is very clean and well kept. The gardens and children's facilities are very well maintained and of a high standard. We liked everything and can honestly say there was nothing we liked the least.
Response from Rosa Gulliver - 08/09/2012
Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an absolutel pleasure to be able to welcome you all to the Quintassential and we are so glad that you enjoyed your holiday, your accommodation and the facilities we provide. It is a shame our local restaurant/bar was closed during your stay. They (Pedras D'Agua) normally only close during part of the month of November, but this year they have taken extended leave during the summer months. Hopefully when you return next, it will be open for you to enjoy their food and hospitality. Once again, many thanks from us all
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Pete Clare
Wirral, EnglandA relaxing holiday in idylic location.
Left on 06/25/2012 for a stay in June 2012
Our second stay at Casa Do Forn at the Quintassential cottages complex.
The cottage was both clean and welcoming just as we remembered our last visit.
The location is idylic and conveniently close to Loule town and set in fantastic well established gardens with an excellent pool area for swimming and sunbathing.
The hosts Mick and Rosa Gulliver never fail to make you feel most welcome and they provide a most relaxing service to the holiday maker.
The whole service from start to finish is spot on and it wont be long before we are booking our third visit to this ideal place on Portugals algarve with its brilliant climate. -
J barker
LondonLovely spot & a warm welcome
Left on 06/17/2012 for a stay in April 2012
We had a wonderful holiday with our toddler. Rosa and Mick were excellent host and the baby equipment supplied made our life so much easier. Our son love the animals and we loved the beautiful location
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Malcolm Troake
CardiffSuperb
Left on 06/14/2012 for a stay in May 2012
This is a fantastic place to stay, the views from the cottages are amazing, from Faro airport across to Portamao. All help you need from the owners if wanted but also remain unobstrusive, We have stayed in all 4 cottages and every one is lovely, the gardens are especially good and the views at sunset from the patios have to be seen to be believed.In all a very great place to stay. Rosa and Mick, the owners, are a mine of information about what to do and where to go and the pets add another dimension.
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Ian H
Isle of ManGreat location, brilliant for the whole family and incredibly re
Left on 06/14/2012 for a stay in January 2012
The apartments are in a beautiful spot with fabulous views. Everything is very well kept and maintained, and the play areas, gardens and pool are brilliant.
The apartment was nicely furnished and equipped and very comfortable.
Rosa and Mick were very kind and great hosts and we thoroughly enjoyed our week there. -
The Gills
EpsomIncredible views in relaxed surroundings
Left on 06/14/2012 for a stay in May 2012
Rosa and Mick are great hosts and know when to help and when to leave you alone. We stayed in Casa do Forno, a rustic duplex. They've thought of everything even down to cool bags and tupperware pots to make self catering a breeze. We liked the views and lovely secluded veranda the best. Inside it is very bijoux and be warned the bathroom is on the ground floor and the bedroom is upstairs accessed by an interior open rustic stone staircase, makes things a bit difficult in the middle of the night! Location is perfect with Loule only a couple of minutes drive with lovely restaurants, market and shops. The pool area is great and often we were the only ones there even though all the villas were full. Quintassential has a real family atmosphere and is excellent value for money.
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Gwenda and Alan Hughes
NorthamptonshireA totally relaxing holiday in a beautiful setting
Left on 06/06/2012 for a stay in May 2012
We are always been made very welcome by Rosa and Mick at their beautiful home. We have tried all of the cottages on our many visits and they are all lovely although our favourites are Orange and Caso do Forno. The gorgeous garden that Mick has created is stunning and the views across the algarve are beautiful indeed.
Our favourite occupations are trying the many different restaurants in the area, sunning ourselves next to the pool and enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings with views to die for! There are plenty of places to visit in the area too.
Rosa and Mick go that extra mile for all of their guests and in our case, on our last visit, an extra 100 miles! They took our personal problem and made it theirs giving us so much help, support, encouragement and hospitality. We thank them both so much.
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Little kimble
SherborneAnother lovely visit
Left on 05/31/2012 for a stay in May 2012
My 10th visit to the lovely Quintassential with its unique charm and wonderful hospitality from Rosa,Mick and the delightful Sophie .Definetly a very special place to stay.
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Les K
EdinburghOnly one regret!
Left on 05/24/2012 for a stay in May 2012
Let me qualify the title first - we had booked and had a super time for two weeks. But we so wished for another week. Having said that, we would probably want another week after that.
To Quintassential - great place, as much company as you want or not. The views are stunning and Mick does a superb job keeping the garden spruced up. There is so much interest within the garden (whilst the dogs are hunting lizards and mice, although I'm not sure Mick can take credit for them). The views are stunning. We stayed at Casa do Forno Cottage. This has great character and if a little tight on space, it really didn't matter as we spent most of the time outside.
Rosa was great in keeping everyone happy and that we had a good time.
Should you stay here? Yes.Response from Rosa Gulliver - 05/30/2012
Owner
Dear Kathy and Les
Many thanks for your kind words, it was a pleasure to be able to welcome you to the Casa do Forno Cottage and it was a pleasure to see a couple wishing to explore our beautiful surroundings and enjoy it as much as we do.
Thank you so much for taking the time to let others know about your stay here.
We look foward to being able to welcome you both back sometime in the not too distant future. -
joyceyorks
north yorkshire4th visit - need I say more
Left on 04/02/2012 for a stay in March 2012
It's not often we return to places we have stayed. Not because we don't like them but we like to visit new places. Not so at Quintassential. We have stayed at all but Lemon Cottage and have been more than happy with all of them. The peace, quiet, views, pool, hot tub, gardens and owners and their pets are wonderful as is the local town of Loule - very much portuguese as opposed to being overtaken by tourists. Thank you Mick, Rosa, Sophie, dogs, pigs and chickens for a great weeks stay (despite the weather).
Response from Rosa Gulliver - 04/07/2012
Owner
Dear Joyce and Paul
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review following your stay at the Quintassential. It is always a pleasure to welcome you both back to the Quintassential and I know our animals love to see you back, especially our latest arrivals Pinky and Perky our minature pigs who always looked forward to receiving you leftovers. We look forward to welcoming you back in the not too distant future. -
Ginette
DorsetA little piece of heaven on earth!
Left on 01/12/2012 for a stay in August 2011
Very comfortable accommodation in a gorgeous setting, close to Faro airport. The nearby town is great and has everything you need.
The weather was beautiful, wall to wall sunshine! Perfect for relaxing by the pool.
The owners live on site and are the perfect hosts.
Can't wait to return this year! -
Paula B
WarringtonHappy alone
Left on 11/08/2011 for a stay in April 2011
I have been staying at Quintassential nearly every year since Rosa and Mick took the place over, I have been with a partner and now go alone, it has everything I need, peace, Safety, Company, (when I want it) Fabulous location and surroundings with Loule a short distance away, It has everything for everybody. Just Go and see
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Patricia and Malcolm
CardiffNothing but the best.
Left on 11/08/2011 for a stay in September 2011
This is a fabulous place to stay, the view from the gardens are quite breathtaking, and the garden itself is fantastic, Mick and Rosa are very friendly and helpful, the cottages are very comfortable with everything you need. There is a swimming pool and jacuzzi on site and also a children's playground, if you wanted you could just stay here and relax and not go out but for shopping, but of course the algarve has a lot to offer. Also alfie, Max and Indie, their dogs are very friendly as well.The first time we stayed here we compared it to heaven!! and we have been going back and next year will be our 20th visit!!
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Helen & Jerry, Oxfordshire
BanburyWonderfully relaxing break
Left on 11/08/2011 for a stay in October 2011
Yet another fantastic stay at the Quintassential. Whether it is a 2 week or 4 day stay, we always feel totally relaxed very quickly. The location is ideal, 15 minutes from the coast but also very handy for seeing more of the Portuguese countryside (great for walkers and birdwatchers). The accomodation is spotless and very comfortable - we love buying fresh fish to barbecue at our leisure, taking in beautiful garden with spectacular views to the coast. The pool must be the cleanest I have ever seen with the hot tub an additional bonus. Loule is a delightful market town with loads of Portuguese charm. The local restaurants offer excellent food at extremely reasonable prices. Mick, Rosa and Sophie are perfect hosts - full of local knowledge and nothing is too much trouble for them. I have been there on many occasions and as you surely can tell from this review, give the Quintassential 10 star plus!
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