Villa Borboleta, Quinta da Balaia, Albufeira. Very Private, Spacious 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Villa with Air Conditioning & Private Pool. Ref No. 13847.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Private Bathrooms, Very Popular, Very Spacious, Very Private, Air Conditioning Villa for 6-8 Persons + infants.
Villa Borboleta is a lovely, Luxury Villa fully air-conditioned, spacious villa, situated in the popular Quinta da Balaia, in Albufeira.
Villa with individual sound system in every room including the pool terrace! Only 1.6 km from sandy beaches.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Private Bathrooms, Very Popular, Very Spacious, Very Private, Air Conditioning Villa for 6-8 Persons + infants.
Villa Borboleta is a lovely, Luxury Villa fully air-conditioned, spacious villa, situated in the popular Quinta da Balaia, in Albufeira.
Villa with individual sound system in every room including the pool terrace! Only 1.6 km from sandy beaches.
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ALBUFEIRA – QUINTA DA BALAIA * BEACH 1.6 KM * 3 BEDROOMS * 4 BATHROOMS * UP TO 8 PERSONS * AIR CONDITIONING * PRIVATE POOL 8 x 6 METRES * OPTIONAL EXTRA POOL WATER HEATING * RESTAURANT/BAR/CAFE FROM ONLY 600 METRES
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SUMMER BOOKINGS CHANGEOVER DAYS :
Bookings from 10 June to 23 September are only available from Saturday to Saturday, and on a weekly basis example 7, 14, 21, 28 nights only. Not available for odd durations for these mentioned dates.
Other dates you can book for Any Day, Any Duration. Subject to availability.
Villa Borboleta occupies, a delightful spot on the Algarve offering private and relaxed surroundings, with a world away feeling, yet! close to absolutely everything! Located with the sought after Quinta da Resort, just 1.6 kilometres away from picture postcard beaches including the stunning Blue Flag sandy beach of Santa Eulalia with two restaurants, water sports and sun beds.
* 600 metres to a local restaurant/bar/cafe, serving good food with outdoor seating.
* From 700 metres distance from reception and Balaia Roundabout, there is Aldi supermarket, many shops, wide & varied choice of restaurants, cafes, bars, Intermarche supermarket, hairdressers, shops, estate agents, newsagents, cash machines and more…
* 1.6 kilometres from our favourite, the lovely, picture postcard Santa Eulalia sandy beach and many more stunning beaches nearby.
Villa Borboleta is a lovely, very popular luxury villa, fully air-conditioned 3 bedroom, 3 private bathrooms, with individual sound system in all bedrooms, including lounge, kitchen and pool terrace, situated in the popular, Quinta da Balaia Resort, a delightful spot in Albufeira, and is only 1.6 km from many stunning picture postcard ‘Blue Flag Beaches’ including the local Santa Eulalia beach which you will fall in love, it a perfect, beautiful sandy beach in every way.
As for Santa Eulalia, a road with absolutely everything is from only 700 metres distance from the reception & roundabout with Aldi supermarket, a wide & varied choice of restaurants, cafes, shops, Intermarche supermarket, family bars, newsagents, cash machines, in fact everything to make your holiday complete.
Within the Quinta da Balaia Resort there are lovely villas, specially on the north side where the villa is located, street lighting, trees & plants offering a relaxed & comfortable atmosphere. Quinta da Balaia offers a children’s playground, including a seasonal restaurant and a mini market.
Beautiful Villa! Superb Location!: Villa Borboleta, is our most popular villa! Air Conditioning, Luxury Villa, built and decorated to high standards, with individual sound system in every room, including in the spacious pool terrace. Located in a prime location, in ‘Quinta da Balaia’! A popular place to stay in Albufeira.
The Villa, offers a large saltwater pool with built-in Roman steps to pool, spacious terrace, extensive lawn areas, with beautiful, well established gardens, plants & flowers. An excellent, very private & spacious villa, with extensive spacious grounds. Both of the first floor bedrooms share a spacious terrace, comanding super views of neighbouring villas, including, distant land & country views! including views, to the villa’s own, well established, pretty garden, pool and lawn areas! 3 modern, en-suite bedrooms & bathrooms. Furnished to a good standard with quality, modern furniture throughout. Shutters in all rooms. Music Sound system throughout the villa, including the terrace, Large Plasma Smart TV, DVD player with many DVD’S for all ages for your viewing pleasure, CD’S, Cable TV with many channels, Wireless Internet, air conditioning & more….
3 Bedrooms, each with a private bathroom.
Villa Borboleta (1 Double & 2 Twins, each with private bathroom).
Modern Bedrooms, all with marble flooring, air conditioning, double glazing doors double doors and windows with shutters, individual sound system, built in wardrobes, each with a full private bathroom.
1st Floor:- Master Double Bedroom with king size bed, air conditioning, private bathroom, individual sound system for iPod or smartphone, double glazing double doors with shutters leading to a sunny terrace overlooking pool & garden.
1st Floor:- 1 Twin Room, air conditioning, private bathroom, individual sound system for iPod or smartphone, double glazing double doors with shutters, leading to a sunny terrace overlooking pool & garden.
Ground Floor:- 1 Twin Room, air conditioning, private bathroom, individual sound system for iPod or smartphone, double glazing, double windows with views to side of garden.
4 Bathrooms with 3 Private Bathrooms
1st Floor: Master Double bedroom, with a private en-suite bathroom, with large mirror, 2 windows & individual sound system. Consisting of light marble throughout, from floor to ceiling, bath with new shower screen, new hand held shower, W.C, & basin.
1st Floor:- Twin Bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom with large mirror, window & sound system. Consisting of light marble throughout, from floor to ceiling, from floor to ceiling, bath with new shower screen, new hand held shower, W.C, & basin.
Ground Floor:- Private en-suite bathroom with large mirror & window. With light marble throughout, from floor to ceiling, from floor to ceiling, bath with new shower screen, new hand held shower, W.C, & basin.
Ground Floor:- Cloak Room with mirror & window. Consisting of light marble flooring, window, wc & basin.
Open Plan Villa Lounge and Dinning Area overlooking pool!
Ground Floor: Large, open plan lounge with sofas with a large flat screen Smart TV, Cable TV with many channels from all countries, dinning room with large table & high back modern chairs, overlooking terrace, pool, garden & outdoor built-in BBQ, in this open plan room, there is also a professional table football for you to enjoy, complete with a individual sound system for the lounge, kitchen and the large, partly covered pool terrace. The villa also has a alarm.
Villa’s Spacious Kitchen Overlooking the Pool & Gardens
Ground floor:- Fully equipped kitchen with sound system with Washing Machine, Dishwasher, a tall fridge/freezer, microwave, large powder coffee machine, toaster, tea pot, kettle and lots more, ensuring everything is there for all your needs. Double doors to terrace & pool, and there are double windows overlooking the side garden & lawn.
Villa Outdoor, Private Pool with Terrace, Garden, Lawn & BBQ.
Ground floor:- Outdoor, Large, Very Private Saltwater 8 x 4 metres, surrounding garden with plants, large lawn areas on 3 sides of the villa, Large & wide pool terrace with a partly covered area with table and chairs for outdoor dining, built-in BBQ, Sun Terrace with individual sound system, High Gated villa entrance for extra privacy, with space for several cars, and more free, safe parking outside the villa.
Villa Cleaning:-
* All year!:- Main arrival clean, with fresh linen, bathroom and pool towels, with a extra set of bathroom towels left in the villa for your use during the week.
Essential Information (In a nutshell)
(VILLA BORBOLETA) * 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms (3 en-suite) * Very Private Saltwater Pool 8 x 4 meters with walk in built-in Roman steps with depths from (1.15 to 1.75 meters) * Effective pool water heating available at a extra cost * Air Conditioning (Cold or Hot) * Fully alarmed villa * Safe in the villa * Maid service * Fast Fibre Optic Wireless Internet * Marble flooring throughout the villa * Large Plasma Smart TV *Cable TV with many channels in different languages , & DVD Player with many DVD’S for all ages * Stereo Sound System with individual sound in all bedrooms & bathrooms including lounge, kitchen & pool terrace * Table Football Machine * Large Filter Coffee machine * Hair Dryer * Iron & Ironing board * Very large & wide, partly covered terrace * Large, Very Private Garden & Lawn * 8 x 4 meters saltwater pool * High Gated Entrance to Villa * Private parking for several cars * Also free street parking * Car hire recommended, not essential * Cheap local taxis available * Uber available * Private mini bus services available from only €10 per each way, per mini bus up to 8 persons. *Alojamento Local Registration No.6930/AL
VILLA PRICES ARE UP 8 PERSONS (Adults & Children)
Available extra, per week:-
* Extra fold up beds when selected for 7th & 8th person, ideal for children will be included in the quoted price, complete with bed linen, bathroom & pool towels.
* Travel cot without linen £25; high chair £10;
* Pool water lighting (3 hours nightly) £70 per week
* Extra Folding bed/s, or air bed/s included, ideal for children
* Effective pool water heating available at a extra cost from £200-£250
* Wireless (fast fibre optic wi-fi) Internet £30
* Only 30-40 minutes drive or transfer (33 kilometres) from Faro Airport.
Albufeira – Best beaches, very sunny weather & quality resort
There are many beautiful nearby sandy beaches including the lovely, local, picture postcard Santa Eulalia beach, just 1.6 kms away!
Best Beaches, Sunny, Quality Resort in Europe. : Picture postcard beaches can be found throughout the Algarve, non so, than around the beautiful region of Albufeira. The best equipped beach near the villa, is Praia Santa Eulalia 1.6 kilometres away, you’ve got to see it to believe it, an absolutely gorgeous beach, with bar, restaurant, etc..
There are many beaches nearby; Olhos de Agua is a must.! Colorful Praia da Oura beach, Albufeira’s old town Fisherman’s beach, Sao Rafael beach, Arrifes beach, our personal favourite hideaway beach, located besides Sao Rafael beach, and more…all small pretty beaches, all Blue Flag beaches…
As for big shopping, there’s no better place than Guia/Albufeira shopping & opens late!. Home to one the best shopping mall on the Algarve, and it’s just 10-15 minutes drive from the villa! Home to many well known names including Zara, and it also has a very large supermarket with absolutely everything. There is also a taxing rank.
Inland Algarve is well worth exploring including the local villages, mountains of Monchique, also, visit the oldest town on the Algarve, Tavira! known as The Venice of the Algarve. Also, visit the pretty, neighbouring Cabanas for lunch or dinner, at one of the many restaurants overlooking Ria Formosa nature reserve.
*All villa prices include complimentary:- Milk, Water, Wine, Beer, Biscuits, etc.. ….
Nearest from the villa
Airport: Faro – 37 km ( 30-40 minutes drive)
Beach: Santa Eulalia ‘Blue Flag Beach’ – 1.6 km
Local Restaurant/Bar/Cafe: – A good, local restaurant, with outdoor seating – 600 metres
From only 700 metres from Balaia Roundabout: Aldi supermarket, many, wide and varied choice of restaurants, cafes, family bars, hairdressers, other supermarkets, shops, ATM machines and much more. Golf: Balaia Golf Village – 2 km
Train station: Albufeira / Ferreiras – 5.5 km
Motorway: Ferreiras – 8.5 km
Ferry: Portimao – 40 km
Golf Courses
CLOSE TO THE VILLA There are several golf courses including the neighbouring:- Balaia golf village, 9 holes, par 27, course distance 984m / 1177 yds. Located in balaia, albufeira, Algarve. Pine Cliffs golf, 9 holes, par 33, course distance 2227m. Located close to Villa in Falesia, Albufeira, Algarve. Salgados golf, 18 holes, par 72, couse distance 6080m. Located near the Villa in Albufeira, Algarve. THE NEARBY RESORTS – Vilamoura, offer six, 18 hole golf courses, including the par 72, 6560m Victoria Golf Club; Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago with six, 18 hole golf courses, including the acclaimed par 72, 6238m San Lourenzo golf course. OTHER ALGARVE COURSES – Seven golf courses can be found West of the Algarve with a further four golf courses on the Eastern Algarve, all with easy access via the A22 motorway with toll charges, or you can use the N125 road with no fees.
Superb, sandy beaches with over 3,300 hours and over 300 days of sunshine per year, making Albufeira one of the sunniest places in Europe.
Algarve with 150 miles of some of the worlds most glorious sandy beaches - a year - round sun - seekers paradise, a sports lover's dream, and everyone’s promise of good food, good wines, good times.
Whichever villa you choose, it’s always our first choice - which means the standards of quality, service and value are always good enough to ensure your enjoyment and comfort are without question.
All bookings are subject to our booking conditions.
Ficamos em Villa Borboleta em Agosto de 2021 e adoramos, estamos a planear voltar em 2023. Excelente localização, num complexo de vilas particulares com piscina privativa. Tem 3 quartos e 3 banheiros, essenciais com 6 adultos hospedados e as instalações da cozinha com máquina de lavar roupa, máquina de lavar louça, ferro e tábua de passar todos disponíveis. Uma grande sala de estar e jantar que dá para o grande terraço e bela piscina, com 6 espreguiçadeiras e uma área para churrasco também. Recomendamos e estamos a planear regressar em 2023.
We stayed in Villa Borboleta for the second time in October 2019. The villa is located in a private villa complex, has its own private pool and great facilities close at hand. A 10 to 15 minute walk takes you to the Strip and a short taxi ride drops you off at the elevators into the old town. The villa itself has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, essential with 6 adults staying and the kitchen facilities with washing machine, dish washer, iron & ironing board all available. A large living and dining area which leads out to the large terrace and beautiful pool, with 6 sun beds and a bbq area as well. We’ll definitely stay here again and recommend it as a great choice of villa for a holiday.
Teixeira Family
We absolutely love this villa and have now stayed here several times. There is something really nice about going back to somewhere you know and this villa just never disappoints. Its situation is perfect in a tastefully thought out villa complex with its own reception, pool area, restaurant and small supermarket. The villa itself is superb and is exactly as shown in the photos. The interior is beautifully decorated with very well equipped kitchen area and spacious lounge area which both lead out to a wonderfully landscaped pool area with sun loungers and large table and chairs. We were a party of 5 and loved the fact that each bedroom had its own ensuite which was great and even has an extra loo downstairs for use during the day. The hustle and bustle of ‘the strip’ in Praia d’Oura is closeby with its many shops bars and restaurants and Hugo is always on hand to help arrange transport.
Carlos remains as professional and courteous as ever and always makes sure that everything runs smoothly even down to arranging a lovely welcome pack for our arrival.
Thank you Carlos for yet another wonderful holiday !!!
Diana C. said…
6 Oct 2018
Mooie villa rustig gelegen met voldoende confort. Een aanrader ! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
22 Sep 2018
Helpful votes: 0/0
Een foutief beeld was het onderhoudspersoneel van tuin en zwembad die onaangekondigd de villatuin betraden.zo werd onze privacy geschonden. Het bestelde vervoer naar de luchthaven op 06/10 kwam niet opdagen., tot na telefonisch contact van onszelf. Voor het overige is ons verlof ons prima bevallen.
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sharon t. said…
4 Oct 2016
What a fabulous villa ! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
20 Aug 2016
Helpful votes: 4/0
We absolutely loved this villa and had a brilliant holiday here. The rooms are spacious and each one comes with its own bathroom which we found incredibly useful and there is even an extra loo downstairs too ! The whole villa is beautifully decorated and well set out including a well equipped kitchen with microwave, toaster, cooker, dishwasher (really handy) and even a washing machine plus plenty of crockery and utensils. The lounge area houses a lovely big dining table and sitting area which leads out to the pool area. The pool itself was lovely and wonderfully private with beautiful foliage growing around so that the whole area is not overlooked. I must say that we did actually spend most of our days just lazing around the pool – it was idyllic. If you wanted to venture out then there’s a little mini-market just around the corner next to the complex restaurant and communal pool area – vey nice and friendly people too ! We went to Praia d’Oura by taxi which cost around 4 euros and spent hours browsing the many shops bars and restaurants plus the beach there is well worth a vist. This is one of the best holidays we have ever had and I would thoroughly recommend this villa to anyone. The whole booking was dealt with so professionally by Carlos who was so helpful and even arranged a lovely welcome pack ready and waiting for us when we arrived. My only regret about this holiday is that we didn’t book for longer as we only had a week her but I am already saving for next year. !
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sharon t. said…
10 Apr 2018
Superb villa holiday VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
26 Aug 2017
Helpful votes: 1/0
This was our second stay in villa Borboleta and we were a bit worried that we were making a mistake going back to the same place for a second year running but it was even better second time round and we enjoyed our holiday even more. The villa is fabulous – beautifully decorated throughout and extremely good facilities. We especially loved the fact that each bedroom has its own bathroom and there is even a spare one downstairs which is really useful for during the day. Both the lounge and the kitchen give access to the pool area which is where we spent most of the day just lounging around. There are plenty of comfortable sunbeds and a large table and chairs for eating al fresco and the pool is surrounded by the lawn and completely enclosed by some beautiful flowering plants and hedges – we loved the privacy it offered. If you fancy venturing out then you can easily walk to the strip at Prara d’Oura where there are loads of bars and restaurants but quite busy so nice to come back to the calm of the villa too. Quinta da balaia has its own reception and there is also a communal pool area with restaurant and a small but well equipped supermarket within a 5 minute walk. Carlos dealt with our booking on both occasions and he has been so helpful, even arranging a car for us and transfers to and from the airport. I honestly cannot recommend this villa enough nor the service we received from Carlos who has always been on hand anytime we’ve needed him. Would we go back again for a third time ? Yes, absolutely !!!!
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Alan T. said…
29 Nov 2017
Stunning Villa In a Well Cared For Complex VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
24 Jun 2017
Helpful votes: 0/0
We could not have had an easier booking from start to finish Carlos was more than happy to help with any questions we had , and the taxi service is a must we used it several times to go to the old town or a 15 minute stroll gets you to the livelier strip (senor frogs went down a treat if you like pizzas). The villa is absolutely lovely inside and out and with having a two year old with us the gated grounds were perfect. if we return to Portugal in the future we will certainly return to villa Barboleta or one of the other villas available. The Taylor Family Chorley , Lancashire.
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michael w. said…
22 Nov 2017
Villa has it all VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
23 Sep 2017
Helpful votes: 0/0
My Wife and I with our 2 Adult Children had a super stay here ,the Villa is equipped with all you could wish for and more ,the Bedrooms are a good size with very comfortable Beds ,the Kitchen has all the required Cutlery etc.unlike many villas we have stayed in before, the Lounge has TV ,Music and is huge. The Pool with its many blow-up toys is terrific ,the size is just about perfect. The whole Villa was really clean with good Towels which were changed weekly. No downsides to this place if you are looking for a Villa in Portugal go for this one, you wont be disappointed..
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Trevor F. said…
19 Nov 2017
Relax and enjoy with confidence VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
8 Oct 2017
Helpful votes: 0/0
Excellent as usual we have now stayed in 3 of Carlos’s properties and all have been as described and more we have enjoyed every stay and Carlos is always available to help with any problems so you can relax and book with confidence we will e back !
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cat h. said…
18 Nov 2017
We felt like millionaires for a week !! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
21 Oct 2017
Helpful votes: 0/0
The villa was amazing and was well equipped and clean. The pool was private and the outside terrace you could relax in your surroundings, but if you fancied a change, restaurants ,bars, supermarkets and shops were just 15-20 min walk away so the location was the best of both. Our family holiday, first time staying in a villa, I would highly recommend it to families, I’m looking forward to booking for next year. Our children were aged 7 and 10, they loved the pool and we felt safe and secure. We could also recommend Zoomarine and slide and splash. The manager Carlos was fabulous and his customer service was outstanding. Also we chose to use the designated chauffeur service for our days out, and I would highly recommend this service as their service was fantastic and flexible which helps when you have tired children. Overall a fabulous villa and holiday we wont forget.
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Greg K. said…
4 Nov 2016
Lovely stay at Villa Borboleta VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
8 Oct 2016
Helpful votes: 3/0
This was our family’s 3rd visit (a party of 6 adults) to Quinta da Balaia & staying in a villa owned by José Carlos. This time we stayed at Villa Borboleta between 8th & 15th October 2016. We found the villa to be well equipped & suited our needs. It has a large comfortable living/dining area, a serviceable kitchen complete with dishwasher, washing machine & small kitchen appliances & 3 large double bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. The villa was maintained well & the pool area was also well looked after with room for al fresco dining, ample room with 6 loungers for sunbathing & cooling off in the pool. The pool was cleaned twice during our stay & housekeeping called once in mid-week. The washing machine was very handy as we were able to launder our towels & clothes when required, letting them dry in the warm Algarve sunshine. On the night we arrived we couldn’t get into the safe, however, following a phone call to Carlos the problem was rectified the next morning when Carlos himself arrived & sorted the issue. We also had difficulty with the downstairs WC but again this problem was rectified very quickly by Carlos. The only drawback was needing taxis into Albufeira so would recommend car hire if you intend to get out & about much during your stay. All the financial transactions were completed easily & in a timely manner & the villa safety deposit was refunded inside 2 days of our return home. All in all we had a good stay in the villa & would certainly recommend it. We will be contacting Carlos again when we next visit the Algarve! The Kenny Family, Northern Ireland. Obrigado Carlos!
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Jolanda B. said…
2 Nov 2016
Excellent villa !! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
24 Oct 2016
Helpful votes: 0/0
The house was really excellent All information provided in advance was more than helping to find it Spacious rooms all with their own bathroom with toilet and bathtub Including pool towels and change of towels on Wednesday We love to come back !! Thank you very much Carlos
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luis eduardo f. said…
1 Jul 2016
Familia Portuguesa VILA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
14 Jun 2016
Helpful votes: 2/0
Será que somos a primeira família portuguesa a utilizar esta “villa” ? Sendo assim, aqui vai o nosso comentário, uma vez que não encontramos um qualquer, na nossa língua!… Como não somos muito exigentes…manifestamos a nossa grande satisfação pela estadia que nos foi proporcionada e apreciamos as suas condições globais, A repetir e a aconselhar a outros familiares e famílias amigas! O nosso muito obrigado ao Sr. José Carlos pela compreensão evidenciada nos momentos anteriores à reserva, uma vez que não estávamos habituados a pagar integralmente a estadia, facilitando o seu pagamento, como também, posteriormente, dado o facto de usarmos um serviço na segunda semana ( a internet), que não nos foi debitado. Quem puder goze a “villa” sempre que a ocasião se proporcione!
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Lisa G. said…
5 Nov 2014
Excellant Villa in great location VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
16 Oct 2014
Helpful votes: 3/0
The Villa was lovely. The best features about this villa were the huge garden, pool and barbeque. The villa itself was spacious and en-suite bathrooms (with bath) in each of the three bedrooms. The location of the villa was also very good and approximately 15-20 minutes walk to the Strip area where you will find all of the very good restaurants and bars. We would have no hesitation in returning back to Villa Borboleta. Jose Carlos was also very helpful.
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Paul M. said…
24 Aug 2014
An amazing week in an awesome villa VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
26 Jul 2014
Helpful votes: 4/0
Having arrived expecting the villa to be nothing like the photos, we were amazed and thrilled to find Villa Borboleta far exceeded all our hopes. It was clean, everything worked, the wifi was fast! and there was more space than expected. The welcome pack was a nice touch and Carlos has been a pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Thanks for everything Carlos. We’re about to book again for next year (as are my in-laws!)
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Paresh P. said…
1 Nov 2013
High standard quality accommodation. VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
9 Sep 2013
Helpful votes: 3/1
The villa exceeded all our expectations and offered us the perfect environment for a brilliant holiday. Our whole experience was seamless from being picked up at the airport to (sadly) being taken to the airport on our return home. The accommodation is of a very high standard and the added convenience of wifi and sound system in all rooms was great. Having a private pool is a must and you will not go back to sharing once you try this. We had a couple of problems and these were very promptly deal with by Hugo in a professional manor. We would highly recommend this accommodation so much so that we are already looking at booking for next year.
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mathew s. said…
12 Jul 2013
Stunning villa with superb grounds VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
23 Jun 2013
Helpful votes: 5/0
First of all would like to give a big thank you to Carlos for arranging this stunning villa, Carlos was superb throughout booking and everything went very smoothly from arranging the transfers and a hire car. The villa itself is beautiful with lovely grounds for our two children to play in. The pool is great and is of a good size. There is plenty of sun loungers and the shaded terrace was great for eating and keeping the kids out of the sun. There is a roof terrace which is lovely but we spent most of our time by the pool. All the bedrooms were great and had on suites. The living area was spacious with cable tv, dvd player and videos which was great for the kids. The kitchen had everything we needed and the dishwasher was a bonus. The wi fi was great so would recommend this. The complex itself is lovely with a mini market which caters for most things and has fresh bread delivered every morning. The main supermarket is about 3 minute drive away and is brilliant. I would recommend hiring a car as we found this to be very easy to get around and explore the beautiful Algarve. There are loads of lovely restaurants within a 15 minute walk and would defiantly recommend a trip to the old town. We went to Falesia beach a couple of times and this was stunning, 15 Euros for two beds and a brolly all day. Overall we were very happy with our stay and cant wait to come back for another visit. Thanks again Carlos the Scott family
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My Response
Thank you very much, for taking the time to write very kind words and giving us your wonderful holiday experience. kind regards carlos
Natalie T. said…
14 Mar 2013
FANTASTIC FAMILY HOLIDAY!!! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
5 Jun 2012
Helpful votes: 3/0
I have just been on this site to show one of my friends the villa we will be going to in a few weeks and seen what I would call a very unfair review in my opinion!! This will be our (2 adults 2 children and 2 Grandparents) 3rd time at this villa and the 4th time booking with Carlos. We have had the best holidays ever at this villa and every time we have stayed it’s been clean, tidy and extremely well maintained. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Carlos to sort out. One phone call if ever you need or want to ask him anything, he is on hand every time to see that your holiday is as stress free as possible. We had a car issue last year (our own fault may I say) and Hugo/Carlos sorted it all out within minutes. Everything provided at the villa in our opinion is perfect for your holiday and if there’s anything not quite right you only need to make a phone call to Carlos! Couldn’t be any easier. Everything written on these Web Pages/pictures is exactly what you get. As for condiments!! I don’t see the problem in buying your own, I prefer it. Hinges, toaster, wine glasses and door broken….. How is Carlos supposed to sort this if no one tells him and gives him the opportunity to sort before you include in your review. This is a fabulous villa with amazing pool which we all love very much. I would definitely recommend this Villa to all my friends, family and anyone else.
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Dee said…
1 Nov 2010
Great place to stay!!!! VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
21 Oct 2010
Helpful votes: 7/3
My friends and I stayed from 21st to 27th Oct 2010.
The villa was perfect!!! Could not find any fault with it at all, it was like a home away from home!! You do not need to take anything with you as there are books, cd’s, dvd’s and video’s. And the owner also leaves coffee, biscuits, tea, wine and other bits upon your arrival which was a really nice touch.
The villa and complex are maintained really well and very clean. It is situated about 15mins walk to the strip where there are shops and reasonable priced restaurants.
Overall a great experience and will def be going back there in the futureRecommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
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Albionsteve said…
16 Feb 2010
Nice villa, excellent location VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
30 Jan 2010
Helpful votes: 12/1
We found Villa Borbaletta to be great for a family holiday of 4 adults.
The pictures and descriptions are all enturely correct and although we arrived earlier than expected – Thanks Easyjet! – Carlos was at the villa and showed us where everything was.
Being the first 2 weeks of February it was a bit cold to use the swimming pool, but the garden was well maintained and the sunshine made for some very pleasant outside reading.
The cable TV allowed us to keep abreast of the news from home as and when we felt the need, but the stereo was much more used, allowing us to listen to music throughout the villa.
Qunita Da Balaia is an excellent location for the whole algarve, being almost central. We were able to visit Capo St Vincent and Sagres one day and Castro Marin on the Spanish border the next. The proximity to Albufeira means that if you want partying and nightlife it’s right on your doorstep but so to are the quiet beaches and if you drive just a little way inland the more authentic Portugese villages.
We wouldn’t hesitate to reccomend this as the base for a great Algarve holiday.
Steve, Stephanie, Sholto & HannahRecommended for: People with Disabilities, Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
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M J F said…
3 Dec 2009
Great villa, great place, great time VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
27 Oct 2009
Helpful votes: 8/1
Hi Carlos, just to say thanks for a great week at your Villa.
I’m always slightly nervous renting a villa, you never quite know whether the pictures tell the truth, but your villa was better than we could have imagined.
There was loads of room and all the facilities we need.
Although the pool was a bit chilly (it was in November!) the sea was warm and the weather was perfect. The beaches nearby are absolutely lovely.
Thanks again – we’ll be booking with you again very soon.
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polohj said…
25 Apr 2009
Fabulous long break end April VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
19 Apr 2009
Helpful votes: 8/2
Seizing the opportunity for a break, two teens two adults. The villa has everything required for a fabulous holiday, the location is ideal, the nearby beach wonderful. Internet connection ideal for the teens (who cant live without it!). Weather was fantastic 22 ish degrees. We feel to get the best out of a few days, a car is necessary. Highly recommended. Recommended for: Families with Teenagers.
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Londa said…
8 Apr 2009
Top notch experience VILLA BORBOLETA, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, Portugal
Date of Stay
11 Mar 2009
Helpful votes: 4/0
Me and my family just got back to Copenhagen from a three week stay at Villa Borboleta and we had the best time. Carlos the owner of the house provided us with perfect tips on what to see around Portugal. We had our 5 months baby boy with us and Carlos made sure we had everything we needed. He also took the time to come by and welcome us to the Villa and to make sure everything was ok. The Villa was great plenty of room, nice and clean, everything we needed, a home away from home. It is rare that you meet someone so service minded and nice.The surroundings were beautiful, perfectly clean pool and beautiful garden with flowers. The Villa is also just a short walk from several beautiful beaches. We loved it and would definately consider going back to Villa Borboleta.Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Families with Teenagers.
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George T & Family said…
14 Nov 2008
Lovely home away from homeQUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
23 Oct 2008
Helpful votes: 4/1
My family and I stayed at the Villa Borboleta at the end of October and early November 2008. We were very impressed with the warm welcome we received. The owner, Carlos could not have been more helpful. It was a coincidence that he happened to be in Albufeira at the same time and he popped in to say hello and to check that everything was okay. He was an excellent guide and was extremely helpful in advising which attractions, restaurants, shopping areas and beaches to visit. There was also a welcome pack left for us which included bottles of wine, tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and big bags of crisps. This was a really nice touch and prevented us from having to pop out to the shops as soon as we arrived.
Carlos was really helpful and I promised that when I got back home, I would email him a Points of Interest (POI) file with instructions and exact directions to the property as well as Faro Airport and some local restaurants and attractions just to say thanks for a great time. This can be stored and used by anyone who has the appropriate maps on a TomTom navigation device. Hopefully, this will be available for Carlos to email to any prospective vacationers within the next few weeks.
The property was clean and well maintained and the cleaner visited about twice a week to deliver fresh towels and clean the whole property. There were pool men who also visited regularly to check and clean the pool and maintain the garden.
Although we visited in the low season, the weather was surprisingly good for the time of year. While there, we received an email from our neighbours saying that it had been snowing back home, while on the very same day we were sunbathing and the kids were enjoying the pool.
I would also say that a car in my opinion is essential for the freedom it allows while there. Traffic in Albufeira is fairly sedate and it is not a difficult place to drive in.
I have no complaints about the property and would strongly recommend it to anyone considering a self-catering holiday who needs the space that a hotel would never provide. The only comment my wife made was that the living room furniture could have been more comfortable.Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
…RoByN… said…
2 Sep 2008
Beautiful Villa!QUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
18 Aug 2008
Helpful votes: 5/1
IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!
This villa is beautiful. It is much bigger than it looks and the furniture is very modern. The surround soud is so cool! It goes all around the house (even in the toilets!). The pool is also very nice and the rooms are also very spacious.
The pool steps are quite sharp but we just jumped in instead!
The location of the villa couldn’t be more perfect. It was close to ‘The Strip’ (about 10 minutes walk). It had restaurants, bars and clubs, shops and more on it (very cheap food). Matt’s Bar is at the top of The Strip and was the cheapest place for drinks, but The Garage Club was the best place to go clubbing.
There is a mini golf near the villa to which i would recommend going to.
We were a group of 17year olds, so with no car, and managed to do most things that someone with a car could do as Carlos arrange transfers for us.
The bbq wasn’t that big and there were no sharp knives. The minimark was very close (about 1min walk) with a variety of foods.
We all had a very pleasant stay.
Thank you for all your help.Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers.
Old Pals said…
12 Aug 2008
What a fantastic holiday!QUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
5 Jul 2008
Helpful votes: 5/0
Well, what can I say. First impressions was WOW from young adults and old. This villa provided everything for all of us. It was not far from the night life for the youngsters, yet provided tranquility at the same time! Not far from the beach for all of us, walking approximately 30 minutes or 15 minutes car!
The villa itself provided everything, it was home from home. You could easily live there forever, everything was thought of. The music system piped through to every room and the terrace area was a hit for us all. The DVD and video collection was great for the youngsters late evening when they wanted to chill!
The pool was great fun, so much space for everyone to enjoy. The terrace upstairs – great. Daughter was in heaven with her walk in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom and patio doors to the sun terrace – table and chairs or sunbeds would have finished it for her.
The location of the villa was great, tucked away but still easily accessible to everything. The shop on site provided everything, loved the fresh rolls and croissants everyday. The staff so friendly. Perfect start to the day.
For those who like to keep fit, there was a great 3 mile circular course to jog every morning. For the warmer mornings, the pool was enough!
The walk into old town took about 1 hour, but to the strip 15 minutes. Both worth doing on those lovely warm evenings. Great for walking off your meal!
The villa provided plenty of information on local attractions. The welcome pack was very welcoming! Milk, tea, coffee, biscuits, crisps, wine and beer – what more do you want! What a welcome!
This villa is great for any age group. I would highly recommend it. Travelling by car around the Algarve is so easy as well!
Carlos has to be congratulated on the directions he gives from the airport, they took us straight to the villa. Also on his service if there was any query with the villa. There was always someone on hand to talk to!
If I had to pick a fault with the villa, it would be not having the garden and pool lights on all evening. This is compensated with the lights in the terrace area though, which also have speakers for your music.
Thank you Carlos for a fantastic holiday. We will be back one day!
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Age 55+, Families with Teenagers.
29 May 2008
The perfect villaQUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
13 Jul 2007
Helpful votes: 3/1
My family and I stayed at the Villa Borboleta in July 2007 and are returning in June 2008. The Villa is perfect with everything close at hand from golf, fine restaurants and beautiful beaches. The property was spotless along with the gardens and pool area which the kids loved. Carlos the owner was very helpful. So to sum this villa up, its a fantastic villa in a fantastic location. Cheers CarlosRecommended for: Families with Young Children, Families with Teenagers.
Hayley said…
12 May 2008
Fantastic stay in Villa BorboletaQUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
2 May 2008
Helpful votes: 2/1
My family and I have just returned from a weeks stay in Villa Borboleta and I am already looking at booking again for next year!!!
The welcome pack on arrival was a lovely touch. The villa is stunning with everything you need. It is clean and modern with maid service twice weekly and gardeners! The villa is very spacious with a fantastic pool and garden. The garden is very private and secure which was great as we have 2 young children. It is within walking distance to Albufeira so we were able to eat out often.
I can’t recommend it highly enough!
Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
David from Stratford said…
12 May 2008
Family from WarwickshireQUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
17 Mar 2008
Helpful votes: 1/1
A great place to stay. Carlos was extremely helpful & friendly. Thankyou for a great 2 weeks. The family thoroughly enjoyed themselves as did I.
Hope to visit again soon.Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Age 55+.
Derbyshire family said…
28 Apr 2008
April 2008QUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
19 Apr 2008
Helpful votes: 1/1
April 2008, a spacious, spectacular villa in a lovely setting. Well equippped, beautifully clean and decorated. Excellent, seamless booking along with good clear deatiled instuctions of how to find the villa from the airport. A little early in the season for the kids as the water parks were not open, but they made great use of the pool!
Suit all age ranges
Best holiday we have had for years! Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Sightseeing, Girls Getaway, Age 55+, Romantic Getaway, Families with Teenagers.
Tracy F. said…
29 Jan 2008
Fantastic Villa, Superb facilitiesQUINTA DA BALAIA, 716, ALBUFEIRA, ALGARVE, 8200-594 ALBUFEIRA, Portugal
Date of Stay
1 Oct 2007
Helpful votes: 6/2
Stayed in this villa back in October 2006. The photo’s do not do this place justice. Honestly the deco, furniture – Everything is to a high standard. Even down to the surround system that we could have throughout the whole villa, including the area around the pool. States Car recommended but we enjoyed the 5-10min walk.
Young Couple with 2 yr old.
Just received update from owner, and was suprised no-one had left a review so felt I must. We’ve been to 2 villa’s since and this is always top of the list – Never been able to match it yet.Recommended for: Families with Young Children, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers.
HRGuestBook13847 said…
6 Dec 2007
Comments from Owner Guestbook VILLA BORBOLETA
Date of Stay
1 Dec 2007
Helpful votes: 4/8
We have had, since the first day of rental, many excellent comments, which I am very grateful.
Many thanks
Carlos