Some of the following reviews and more can be found on my TripAdvisor page. However, be aware that booking through that (or any other) holiday rentals site is substantially more expensive than booking directly with me.
ALL GUESTS HAVE RANKED THEIR STAY *****!
Bernard and Lorna W., from England, arrived 4 August 2018, wrote:
Perfect for family holidays
24 hours before we left the villa, we had booked to stay again next year, I think this shows how highly we rated our stay. Flavia, and Rita who booked us in, could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We were a family of three generations, and it suited us perfectly. The children adored the pool, the swings and particularly, the football pitch. The adults enjoyed always being able to find a sunny spot by the pool or a shady spot elsewhere in the large grounds to read in peace.
The house itself was very well equipped and comfortable. We could eat out in a sunny spot, or under the trees, or barbecue by the pool. On cooler evenings there was a glassed in area outside the kitchen and on the nights the children went to bed earlier, we could open the French windows and enjoy the evening outside whilst still, in listening distance.
Palmela and nearby Setubal are delightful places to visit or eat out, and within about an hour’s drive the castles of Sintra and seaside towns of Cascais and Estoril, are well worth a visit. Lisbon is easily accessible by car or train. We went in August, and found it difficult to access local beaches, because of lack of parking places, but it is a lovely trip to go over on the ferry from Setubal to the beaches of Troia.
However, who needs a beach when the place you are staying has such lovely grounds?
Marika H., from Finland, arrived 25 Aug 2018, wrote:
This villa was perfect for our family, when we decided to celebrate my fathers 60th birthday in Portugal. We were a varying crowd, with both adults and children. The pool and all the pool toys were especially appreciated by the kids. The surroundings provided interesting activities with dolphin trips, castles and lovely beaches. Rita, who welcomed us to the villa, was a perfect host. As we arrived rather late, she had gone through the trouble of doing some grocery shopping for us in advance and she also helped us out when we had issues with our rental cars. We would definitely love to visit again!
Lindsay H., from England, arrived 18 Aug 2017, wrote:
Lovely house in beautiful garden
We stayed for a week with our 4 children. It is a charming house and well equipped, set in a large area of garden which surrounds the house. The gardens include a good sized games pitch where our boys played football and rugby and a wooded area with hammocks where you can relax when the sun gets too hot. The pool is a good size with grass and shaded seating areas around it. It is a great place to relax - we didnt do much sightseeing as our children didnt want to leave the house, but Palmela (3 mins drive) is attractive and has some nice restaurants. And Lisbon is only 30-40 mins drive away and Setubal 20 mins. We had a really relaxing holiday and enjoyed being in Portugal - a beautiful and diverse country. We found people friendly and welcoming everywhere we went. A week was very short and we would happily go back to Portugal and to Palmela again.
Helena V., from Spain, arrived 1 July 2017, wrote:
Wonderful stay! Really relaxing!
When we arrived, we were overwhelmed by the place! We had not expected such a peaceful site, which was what we really needed in order to rest. The garden was lovely, and relaxing in the hammock reading a book was a godly experience. And going for a swim and sunbathing afterwards even better! We definitely recommend this property. Everything was well-maintained and the owner even left us a basket of treats at our arrival. We intend to come back, that's for sure!
Caroline P., from Reunion Island, arrived 15 July 2017, wrote:
Incroyable! Un petit coin de paradis
Waouh! Quel séjour! Nous avons passés 12 jours, à 9 avec des enfants. C'était juste génial! La literie est confortable, la maison est très propre. Elle est soigneusement décoréé, un mélange de moderne et d'ancien. La cuisine est très fonctionnelle, pratique. Le salon est grand. Le lieu est charmant, un petit coin de paradis, un havre de paix. On se sent tellement bien qu'on n'a plus envie de partir. La propriétaire a pensé à tout, même une trousse de premiers soins. Elle est adorable et fera tout pour vous satisfaire. Il y a beaucoup d'espace, le jardin est magnifique! Soigné, plein de coins reposants. Des supermarchés à proximités ainsi que des restaurants. L'autoroute pas loin permet de rejoindre les villes facilement. Il faut que je reparte!!!! Mais plus longtemps. :)
Rita C., from Italy, arrived 10 Sept. 2016, wrote:
Wonderful Villa, Lovely Surroundings, Great Pool
We spent a week at this property last September and it was absolutely wonderful! The garden is huge and very well taken care of; the swimming pool, though not heated, was warm because the weather was also warm; and the house itself is very cute and big enough for our whole family (my husband and I plus our 4 children). Everything is well maintained and the house contains all the necessary items (ranging from the TV and DVD player to the linens, towels, etc, etc) plus some nice touches, like the bottle of cool white wine that awaited us in the fridge and the basket of fresh fruit on the table. Talking about fresh fruit, we never needed to buy any, since the orchard is really very big and has all sorts of fruit trees, which in September were mostly ripe and delicious! This was an original experience that delighted both the kids and ourselves. The location of this villa/farm is perfect: only half an hour from Lisbon, which allowed us to visit twice and still come back in time for a dip in the pool and a barbecue! One week was by far not enough to see everything we wanted to, the region being so interesting and so centrally located, so we will definitely come back again! Next time we plan to stay 2 weeks, to give us time to go to the many beaches around, to see Setubal and visit some wineries and also to see the Natural Park of Arrabida. One more thing: the house was fully equipped to cook full meals, but we mostly ate out, because there are really good restaurants in the area and surprisingly cheap! And when we did eat at home, the kids wanted barbecue. The person in charge of the property (the sister of the owner) was extremely friendly and helpful, spoke good English and made sure we had everything we needed. All in all, we had a really lovely time in Villa Nova and we are sure to go back!
Célia F., from France, arrived 5 Aug 2017, wrote:
Un très bon séjour et une maison très belle
Nous avons réservé 15 jours en août dans cette belle propriété. Idéale pour nous accueillir à 9 personnes. Elle est idéalement située, dispose de tout le nécessaire pour passer un agréable séjour. La maison, la piscine et son terrain sont magnifiques. Les enfants ont profité à 100% de cet espace pour jouer au foot, raquettes et badminton. Les propriétaires ont été très sympathique et toujours disponible pour répondre à nos diverses questions. Nous avons également pu profiter de leurs conseils pour nos ballades et visites de la région. Nous avons pu profiter du climat chaud et ensoleillé de cette région. Sans aucun doute je ne peux que vous conseiller de profiter comme nous de ces prestations et de cette région. Obrigado.
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Paulo F., from the Netherlands, arrived 30 April 2017, wrote:
Great holidays, recommend it!
We had a wonderful time. The owner's sister which received and guided us through the estate was very friendly and helpful. The house was very well equipped with bed linen, towels, kitchen equipment, TV and working internet connection. The estate was impressively big with a nice swimming pool, small football pitch, pine forest and fruit tree area. The weather was great with up to 32 degrees in the beginning of May. The swimming pool was not heated but with these temperatures it was used every day. As a down side, the estate is relatively close to the highway so that cars can be heard passing by at the distance. It did not bother us too much though. All in all we would recommend it!
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