Solar de Sainte Isabelle

Just stayed with friends in the house, we felt at home with each our space to relax and even when the weather was not cooperating, we all found a spot to ourselves. Thank you for making this friendship reunion a great one to remember !

We hebben een fantastische week gehad. Heerlijke bedden.wat ik heel belangrijk vind. Er warenzoals beloofd 2kinderstoelen. De kinderbedjes waren niet aanwezig,maar ze werden heel snel gehaald, zodat de kleintjes op tijd naar bed konden. Zeker aan te bevelen.

We stayed at Solar de Santa Isabel for a whole week with 22 people so filled the place up to the top. We are a group of friends between the age of 23 and 30, we were all pretty happy with the place.

The house is large enough to host such a big group although I recommend going with a slightly smaller group. A few "double beds" are nearly too small (1,20m) to sleep two people comfortably next to each other, but would suffice for a couple!

The house has a lot of old antique furniture and paintings which gives it a certain flair, but it could do with a few updates like working locks on the (bath-) rooms and a few brighter lights inside.

There is a cozy living room upstairs, which comfortably sits around 15 people, but there is more space on the balcony upstairs which a several seating areas. The downstairs dining room only sits 16-18 adults, so we had to improvise at dinner, but that was easy enough. The kitchen has 2 stoves and ovens, 2 fridges for drinks, one big one for food, a freezer and most things you would need for cooking/eating in such a big group.

The outside area and the pool are very nice and are perfect for relaxing. There is also a BBQ, which can be used. We went in October, so we wanted the pool heated, which was no problem, but it takes around 2 days - so probably I should have asked before.

Solar de Santa Isabel is in walking distance to a lot of small, very good restaurants and the town Center. The beach, which is also great for surfing is 45 minute walk or a 10 minute drive away.

We also took day trips to Lagos, Faro and the west coast, which is all in 20-60 minute driving distance. I recommend renting a car for the whole time, as it give the flexibility and shopping for a bigger group would be impossible without.

All together the location is great (could do with a few upgrades), the communication is easy, the price is absolutely fair and we had a great holiday.

Thank you!