Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.

Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.

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Fazendinha pool and house
Fazendinha Guest House pool and double BBQ area near Tavira
Fazendinha from across the valley 2014
The main terrace - O terraço principal
Property grounds

Overview of Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Asseca Tavira, 8800-201
  • Popular LocationHell's Pool19 min walk
  • Popular LocationTavira Castle8 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Town9 min drive
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 25)

Room 'Alentejo'

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room 'Algarve'

1 Double Bed

Room 'Douro'

3 Single Beds

Room 'Madeira'

1 Queen Bed

Room 'Vinho Verde'

3 Single Beds

Unit 'Bairrada'

+1
1 Double Bed, 2 Double Futons and 2 Single Beds

Unit 'Dão'

+1
5 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

'Alentejo' Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

'Algarve' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

'Bairrada' Bathroom'

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

'Dão' Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

'Douro' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

'Madeira' Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

'Vinho Verde' Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.

Perfect for large groups that want to celebrate, have a retreat or just a get together.
Our carefully and ecologically restored guest house has been converted into family, triple and double rooms - all en-suite and with their own private patios and entrance. The common areas and outdoor areas are spacious. We have a ping pong table in the main room
As it is a guest house, there is a reception area where the manager resides to help with any enquiry. This is entirely private from the rented accommodation. I, the manager am there to maintain the pool and grounds and to help out with problems or queries and security, with the aid of our special house mascot "Beau".
Local materials have been used where possible and our use of solar power and reed beds for the purpose of water management ensure that we do our best to promote natural living. Positioned in the center of the green Asseca valley and it's own garden, the once farm house overlooks orange groves, olive trees & the bamboo lined river that flows into Tavira. Wildlife abounds.
The large, kitchen and barbecue areas around the pool are perfect for large groups to enjoy the freedom of home catering or late night parties while the free table tennis table is where large and small kids can have their own fun along with TV and internet.
We offer recycling of all wastes as we wish to tread as gently on the planet as we can and hope that some of the positive energy of the house is taken home and applied, with every visitor.
The plentiful, private outdoor space is where you can bask in the warm sunshine of the day or sit under an endless sky of stars at night and is the perfect place to relax and simply enjoy life.
Cooler months are no problem as the entire house has underfloor heating.
Parking is free and can accommodate 9 cars easily.
Figs, pomegranates, lemons and tangerines can be seasonally picked and our hens do their best to give you cholesterol free eggs.

It's not for nothing that we have many returning guests which makes us proud and realise we are doing something right.
Welcome.
Marc

Thank you.

Property manager

Marc Toole

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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Amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be confirmed with the manager beforehand

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking in the rooms. Exterior ok.
Bathroom towels not to be used at the swimming pool or taken to the beach. Guests can rent beach and pool towels for €5.00/stay
We require all guests to adhere to using our recycling bins
We encourage night BBQ's and swimming, however music around the pool must be kept moderate after midnight, to respect our neighbours

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 105803/AL

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this guesthouse is in a rural area and on a river. Roman Bridge and Old Town are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ria Formosa Natural Park and Castro Marim and Vila Real de Santo Antonio Marsh Natural Reserve. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hell's Pool - 19 min walk
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min drive
  • Tavira Castle - 8 min drive
  • Old Town - 9 min drive
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 8 min drive
  • Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Padaria e Pastelaria Trigo D'Ouro - 8 min drive
  • Terraze - 7 min drive
  • Vela 2 - 9 min drive
  • The Black Anchor - 7 min drive
  • Luis do Prego - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Friendly and spacious Guest house great for large groups, families and retreats. located?

This family-friendly Tavira guesthouse is located by the sea, 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hell's Pool, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tavira Living Science Center and Terra Estreita Beach. Ilha de Tavira Beach and Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Aileen D., Cloghane, Co Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Fazendinha
We’ve just returned from staying at Fazendinha. What a lovely peaceful place with everything you need to hand. We were a family group of 20, a mix of adults and kids. We loved to barbeque in the evenings after the kids had fun in the pool all day. The Accomadation comprised of different size family rooms was absolutely ideal for our group. Loved it, hope to return many thanks Marc!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

5/5 Excellent

Iain J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning accommodation, fantastic holiday
Marc's place is a perfect place for large family groups to stay. Each room is different, but all have en-suite and their own private terrace and table and chairs. The pool area is amazing - areas to sunbathe, sit in the shade, chill out, eat, bbq....and the setting amongst orange groves and the river valley was very beautiful. We had young kids and older teenagers, as well as senior folks, and everyone was comfortable and had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

5/5 Excellent

MICHAEL H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was ideal for a party of 16 (10 kids and 6 adults). Great location and plenty If space
Excellent stay, great location for 3 families with 10 kids and 6 adults. The property was ideal with various areas for all to enjoy. The pool was great and the bbq facilities were perfect. Great location near tavera and other beaches. Very clean and easy to deal with the owner. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was the perfect place for a group holiday. Surrounded by the most beautiful gardens.
The villa was great. Lovely pool area and well equipped. Perfect for a group holiday. Only a short drive into tavira. Cookie the dog was a lovely addition to our stay. Marc was very helpful in helping us with things to do in the local area. Fans in all rooms would be a bonus, some rooms were quite hot at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Terrific Place
Marc’s place is enormous and has everything you’ll need if travelling in a big group. There’s loads of rooms of different size and bed combos, a huge communal area and an amazing pool / barbecue area. It’s well kept, clean and has everything you’ll need. Marc is incredibly helpful and on hand should you have any questions. It’s about a 10 min drive from town / supermarkets. Would certainly visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Marc Toole

Host profile image
I am English/American born in Hong Kong, grew up there, Japan and Spain. My wife Carol is from England. We have spent 17 years rebuilding the old 150 year old farm house into our ecological guest house it is today. "Ecological" because we used all natural products in it's construction and energy efficient and low impact systems. My two larger children went all through school here in Tavira and Ruby our little 6 year old will do the same, growing up multilingual. We are easy-going and life-loving people, and this outlook is projected onto our Guest house. We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

I chose Portugal in 1995 because it had just joined the EU, because I love the South of Europe, because it was unspoiled and has a lovely countryside and because the prevailing winds mostly come off the Atlantic so any industrial and noxious disaster in Europe would probably blow away from us.

I chose Tavira, because it was, without a shadow of doubt, the nicest town on the Algarve and still is and because it is on river that is always full of water (not always the case in the south) and because the town is located on a stretch of coast called the 'Natural Park of the Ria Formosa' that is ecologically protected because of it's abundance of wildlife so it is improbable that the area will ever be over developed by mass tourism that has partially ruined other coastlines around the world. After 17 years of living here, I can happily say that my choice was the right one as the whole coast, with it's inland waterways and immaculate beaches are still beautiful.

What makes this property unique

Covid safety, large rooms and living room, large pool and a lush and well kempt garden.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese
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