If you're looking for holidays without the worry of cancellation charges then look no further. We're delighted to introduce our 100% Refund Guarantee on a large selection of our villas, allowing you to have free cancellation on your villa holiday should you be unable to travel due to UK Government advice or quarantine requirements either in your chosen destination or upon your return.
Book with confidence and enjoy a risk-free getaway for your 2023 villa holiday, at a time when free cancellation cover for villa holidays has never been more important!
How it works:
1. Book your 2023 villa holiday on our website or over the phone with one of our Travel Consultants. Free Cancellation cover will automatically be included in your basket, if applicable.
2. If on your date of travel, the official UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advice is against all travel to your chosen destination, OR you will be required to hotel quarantine either in your destination or upon your return, you'll be able to cancel your villa booking and receive a 100% refund.
Start your free cancellation villa holiday search now with complete peace of mind!
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Terms and Conditions
You will be able to request a full refund of the price paid for your villa booking, if on your date of travel, the following conditions are met:
- Your villa booking was made on or after 07/10/2021.
- Your booking was made for a villa to which the offer applies, which will show if available for your chosen dates during your booking journey.
- The UK FCDO or Government in your country of residence advises against travel to your destination due to COVID-19 on your travel date.
- There are COVID-19 restrictions in your destination country preventing you from being able to travel to that destination.
- You are required, due to COVID-19, to quarantine in a hotel on arrival in your destination country.
- You are required, due to COVID-19, to quarantine in a hotel on return to the UK.
- Our terms and conditions and suppliers' terms and conditions will apply for ancillary products such as car hire and transfers.
- All other standard booking terms and conditions apply.
Villa Summary
- Outdoor Private Pool
- Air Conditioning
- Off Road Parking
Casa dos Amigos Overview
Aptly named, this three-bedroom villa is perfect for groups of friends who want to hang out in Castelo. Casa Dos Amigos is only a ten-minute walk from a quiet, Portuguese beach and only five minutes to a selection of authentic restaurants.
Enter under traditional archways and Casa Dos Amigos is a whitewashed haven under the sun. We loved the turquoise swimming pool, fringed by sun loungers and easy chairs. Al fresco dining is a must here, with an outdoor dining table, shaded under a large parasol. The open grill is perfect for serving up seafood delights.
Recently refurbished, the villa interior is immaculate, with a cool, contemporary living space, glossy kitchen and plush, hotel style bathrooms. The upper floor has a relaxing patio with coffee table and chairs, the perfect place to watch the sunset over a few thirst quenching cocktails.
Castelo beach has a relaxed, authentic vibe. Amble from your villa to the beach, enjoy some of Portugal’s traditional cuisine with a friendly welcome and back to the sea for a sublime sunset. Nearby dolphin spotting tours make for a great day out and if you love seeing marine life, Albufeira’s Zoomarine Algarve is worth a visit too.
Changeover Days
Usual day is Saturdays.
Mid-May - Mid-September is fixed, flexible at any other times.
Check in and out times
Check in: 16:00
Check out: 10:00
Wi-Fi included
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1
Double Bed, Air Conditioning
Bedroom 1 Ensuite
Walk In Shower, Toilet, Basin
Bedroom 2
Double Bed, Air Conditioning
Bedroom 2 Ensuite
Walk In Shower, Toilet, Basin
Kitchen
Oven, Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge Freezer, Washing Machine, Coffee Machine
Lounge
Flat Screen TV, Comfortable Seating, Dining Facilities, Doors to Terrace Gardens, Air Conditioning, Sat TV Few English Channels
Separate WC
Toilet, Basin
First Floor
Bedroom 3
Double Bed, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Bedroom 3 Ensuite
Walk In Shower, Toilet, Basin
Outdoors
Terrace
Open Terrace(s), Alfresco Dining Facilities, Sun Loungers, Parasol, Garden Furniture, Brick Built BBQ, Enclosed Garden
Pool
Outdoor Private Pool, Pool Size: 8.00m x 4.00m, Pool Depth: 1.00m - 1.50m, Steps Access,
Mobility Statement
To access the villa there is a path which is 300cm wide which leads to the villa itself. The front door has a width of 85cm and other doors that access the pool area is the patio door from the lounge which is 84cm wide. The villa grounds are totally flat and the pool has roman steps to enter. Inside there is a step from the hall to the lounge and back up to the kitchen area. The widest bedroom door on the ground floor is 68cm wide which is the double room and the widest bathroom door on the ground floor is 72cm wide. The door into the kitchen/dining area is 150cm wide and the door into the lounge area is 150cm wide. *Please note that although every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate, errors can occur and if you need to find out more specific information about the villa, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tourist Licence
29497/AL
Nearest Airport
Faro Airport (FAO)
Resort Description
Located to the west of the lively resort of Albufeira, the peaceful haven of Castelo is the perfect base for enjoying the sights of the Algarve. The breathtaking Castelo beach is surrounded by impressive cliffs and castle shaped rock formations which is where this resort gains its name. Castelo is a quiet residential area making it perfect for relaxing holidays and still offers a selection of bars, restaurants and a supermarket. The nearby resort of Albufeira, known for its fantastic sandy beaches and sizzling nightlife, is conveniently 10 minutes away.
10/10
Tue 11 Jul 2023
Nigel Colley
Lovely clean and roomy villa with excellent pool. Perfect location for us as 10 minute walk to a lovely Sandy beach. We had a hire car so easy access to a selection of big supermarkets for provisions or for days out. Lots of good quality or cheaper restaurants/bars within walking distance or a short drive away. Enjoyed a few drinks/snacks and chats with the friendly locals at bar Sesmarias just down the road from the villa. We bbq’d at the villa and dined at the Albufeira marina but didn’t venture into the old town or strip where there’s an abundance of bars/restaurants. Note car needs to be taken when exiting out of villa electric gate and drive in the car as it’s narrow and not easy to see cars on the main road despite there being mirrors opposite. The villa has good quality furniture, bedding, towels and plenty of hot water for four adults. Cleaner came in several times during our two weeks to change bedding, towels, leave pool towels and each time left the villa smelling so fresh and clean. Had to contact Solmar on the first day when the power went off and they responded immediately by sending out an electrician to sort it. The first day we also had a problem with the dishwasher leaking bubbles and flooding the kitchen floor. We discovered the previous occupants had put washing up liquid in the rinse aid section. We presume the previous occupants had also filled the ice machine on the American freezer with water as this had leaked and frozen solid on the inside shelving. Although Solmar offered to come and correct, we sorted these two problems ourselves but would suggest a note is put in the welcome pack so it doesn’t happen again. Didn’t spoil our stay - we had a wonderful holiday, were sorry to leave and want to return.
7/10
Thu 15 Nov 2018
David Thew
We stayed here in September 2017 and decided to return again in June 2018. The villa is modern and private.
10/10
Tue 13 Nov 2018
Barbara Collins
Excellent villa, perfect for a group of friends having 3 double en-suite bedrooms. Huge pool and plenty of sun beds. Have stayed here before we knew the location was good for us, with shops and restaurants close by and the nature reserve just a short drive away next to the beach, perfect for a long morning walk, followed by coffee at the beach cafe. The service was good too as when we arrived with a huge sack of oranges and discovered there was no juicer, the cleaning lady got in touch with someone and within an hour a brand new juicer was delivered.
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