This exceptionally elegant townhouse located in the historic heart of Olhão, is built around a central courtyard and spread over 3 levels, with a rooftop swimming pool which can be heated, as well as various terraces from where you can enjoy skyline vistas over the surrounding town, all the way to the Ria Formosa estuary and only 15 minutes away from Faro airport with its wide range of airline connections.

Ideal for a unique event or for simply enjoying total relaxation, at Olhão Townhouse guests are able to choose from several add-ons to the rental, ranging from wellness treatments to the services of a chef or a totally bespoke programme, with a dedicated house manager to help ensure that all runs smoothly. There is also a meditation sanctuary room, a games room with a pool table, and a yoga deck with equipment provided.

Recently refurbished using local craftsmen and artisans to keep within the traditional architectural style yet offering contemporary design and comfort, the Olhão Townhouse has thick walls, tiled or wooden floors, vaulted ceilings and ceiling fans, all of which make the summer heat manageable. Two tower suites on 2 levels and each benefitting from private terraces, are more suited for those who don’t mind a few steps.

We recommend that guests booking 5 nights aim to arrive Wednesday or Thursday as flights are cheaper midweek and you can then enjoy the Saturday waterfront market!

WARNING NOTES: This property is not suitable for people with mobility issues or children under the age of 8 years old; however, one baby (not yet walking) can be accommodated. In aid of a total switch-off stay, there are no televisions in the property and guests are asked not to use phones or laptops on the terraces and common areas.

Ground Floor

• Entrance hall with two guest WC’s & two treatment rooms
• Five en-suite bedrooms each with a shower bathroom and walk-in rain shower
• Large winter living room with open fireplace
• Library opening onto a central courtyard
• Fully equipped prep kitchen ideal for special event catering connected with upstairs guest kitchen via a service staircase & laundry room
• Staff shower bathroom & WC

Middle Floor

• Meditation room
• Games room with pool table
• Five en-suite bedrooms each with a shower bathroom and walk-in rain shower (one suite also with a bath)
• Fully equipped guest kitchen & preparation area connected to downstairs prep kitchen via a service staircase
• The kitchen opens onto to the dining terrace & barbeque area with fireplace for cooler evenings
• Guest WC

Top Floor

• Pool terrace with shower & cloakrooms, pool bar and yoga deck
• Two towers suites each on 2 levels and each each featuring an exceptional bedroom and bathroom. One enjoys two private terraces and the other has a semi-private terrace with direct access to the pool terrace.

• There are a total of 12 double bedroom suites (3 doubles, 1 twin and 8 others which can be set up as twins or doubles); one baby (not yet walking) accepted
• Luxury 100% cotton bed linen provided; bed linen changed 1 x per week; all the bedrooms have a safe
• Luxury light terry/cotton bath towels provided; bath towels changed every 3 days; all bathrooms have towel heaters & walk-in rain showers with one suite also featuring a bath; hair dryers provided; luxury organic skin products are also provided for guests enjoyment
• Under-floor heating throughout the bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas
• The property interiors are cool & there are ceiling fans throughout, whilst air-conditioning is available in the Tower Suites and Kitchens only
• The guest kitchen equipment includes a drinking water filter, instant hot water tap, toaster, coffee machine, blenders, ice-cream machine, large fridge-freezer, drinks fridge, wine cooler, ovens, gas hob & 2 dishwashers amongst other items
• Games room with pool table
• Free WiFi available throughout
• There are no televisions, however, a home cinema can be set up on request for a special movie night in the library
• Meditation sanctuary room & rooftop yoga deck with capacity for 16 + teacher; yoga & barre equipment provided
• Salt treated rooftop pool with roman steps (9 x 3 meters); poolside shade & sun-loungers available
• Beach baskets, towels & beach umbrellas & local wicker baskets for trips to the beach or the market, available for guest use
• Small garage/storage room

• A House Manager is available to meet & greet guests on arrival, show how everything works, share recommendations & local knowledge. She can be available to pop in every day or not at all if you prefer complete privacy
• House Team Support to set up tables, help with service and washing up for a private chef (when booked)
• Maid Service 3 hours per day 
• Pool & Terraces Maintenance as required
• Basic provisions on arrival are supplied (Nespresso capsules, tea, sugar, fresh bread, selection of fruit and veg, fresh local cheese, butter, milk, eggs, olive oil & vinegar, salt & pepper)

• Pre-arrival full fridge shopping service, paid locally
• Honesty bar/wine stock service, paid locally
• Extra cleaning or bed/bath linen changes, paid locally
• Pool Heating, paid locally
• For a totally bespoke programme of wellness treatments etc (the rooftop terrace is a fabulous place for a yoga session, and there is a meditation room as well as body treatment rooms), the property owners will make recommendations for guests to choose from and book direct, paid locally to suppliers 
• There are a host of activities to do during your stay in Olhão, such as paddle boarding, a bike tour, horse riding, olive oil tasting, digging for Ria Formosa clams & dolphin watching amongst others, paid directly to suppliers
• The property owners are also happy to give restaurant suggestions or introductions to chefs, paid directly to suppliers
• Airport transfers, paid loca

• Out & About in Olhão: The streets of Olhão are narrow & parking, although free can be limited, so we recommend you book only the smallest car hire type or arrange for an airport transfer then walk everywhere; getting lost in the twisted network of cobbled streets in Olhão is part of the fun! The waterfront is a mere 5-minute walk away from the Townhouse and there are 2 fabulous markets at the water’s edge (fish to the right, fresh fruit/veg & meats to the left) as well as a host of restaurants, cafes and bars
• Beaches: the islands of Armona, Culatra, Farol and Deserta are easy to get to – you can either take a small ferry which runs multiple times per day during the summer or a river taxi.  They all go from the same place, just 150m east along the waterfront from the market
• Faro Airport: 15 mins drive away
• Seville, Spain: 2 hours drive away

2024 RENTAL PRICES IN EUROS

1 July – 31 August 

€3,975 p/night + tourist tax

1 – 30 June & 1 – 30 September 

€3,375 p/night + tourist tax

Christmas & New Year (min 7 nights rental applies 24 December – 2 January 2025)

€3,500 p/night + tourist tax

1 – 31 May & 1 – 31 October 

€2,850 p/night + tourist tax

1 – 30 April & 1 November – 23 December 

€2,425 p/night + tourist tax

2 January – 31 March

€1,875 p/night + tourist tax

• Minimum 5 night’s stay throughout the year except Christmas/N Year when 7 nights apply
• Tourist Tax for all guests over 16 years of age – €2 p/person p/day (up to 5 days) or €10 p/stay between 1 March – 31 October; €1 p/person p/day (up to 5 days) or €5 p/stay between 1 November – 30 April, paid in advance
  
• Check-in between 16:00 – 18:00 hours; check-out by 11:00 hours

• The property owners will discuss any requirements with guests before confirmation of rental and ensure that guests and the property will suit each other; an app is available once you have confirmed your booking to aid you plan your visit + exclusive Olhão note book handed to each guest on arrival
• No children under the age of 8 accepted, although one baby (not yet walking) can be accommodated
  
• No parties for more than capacity paid for; no hen/stag parties accepted & due to the location of the property are are also restrictions on music being played after 10 pm; no pets & strictly non-smoking property (penalty equal to security deposit)
• Extra services on request, are subject to availability and should be booked well in advance especially in high season
• Non-refundable deposit of 25% required to reserve the property if your booking is more than 12 months in advance; this increases to 50% due 9 months prior to arrival at the property
• Rental balance due 8 weeks prior to arrival at the property, not refundable after this date
• Security deposit of 20% of the total rent (dependant on the event), to be paid in advance of rental – this amount minus any applicable charges is refundable at the end of the holiday
• Different terms will apply to weddings & special events – on request