Absolutely stunning views from this beautiful villa located in the hills above Loule. The villa is very tastefully decorated inside and out; it has a welcoming and relaxed air about it. The well-equipped kitchen has all the gadgets you could ever..."
This was our second time at Casa das Rochas and was just as enjoyable as the first. Peaceful, scenic and private, clean and modern, with plenty of outside space and a good size swimming pool. We hope to come back."
Very clean, well equipped, peaceful and quiet with amazing views. We would definitely return."
At a glance
- Sleeps 6
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Charming villa in elevated setting
- Mesmerising sea views
- Wonderfully private
- Tranquil setting
- Close to pretty Loulé
NEW FOR 2026
Peaceful, scenic and very private, Casa das Rochas is a charming home-from-home in a wonderful position, nestled into the gently rolling hills above Loulé. Its elevated position gives you an uninterrupted panorama over quiet countryside and distant sea views - a relative rarity for Algarve villas, despite the many miles of glorious coastline.
NEW FOR 2026
Peaceful, scenic and very private, Casa das Rochas is a charming home-from-home in a wonderful position, nestled into the gently rolling hills above Loulé. Its elevated position gives you an uninterrupted panorama over quiet countryside and distant sea views - a relative rarity for Algarve villas, despite the many miles of glorious coastline.
It’s hard not to love a sunshine-yellow house, and this is one which makes you feel immediately at home. Three bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms make for versatile accommodation for a family or a group of friends in search of a more authentic Algarve holiday that’s still within striking distance of beaches and golf courses when you want them. The pool sits to one side of the villa, built onto a terrace walled for extra privacy and shelter in the cooler months. You really do gets a bird’s eye view from up here, whether you’re having lunch on the shady veranda, lounging on the outdoor sofas or sitting up on the roof terrace looking out towards the coast.
Nearby Loulé has a renowned daily covered market and a network of narrow cobbled streets to explore, peppered with small restaurants for a traditional Portuguese meal. Would-be knights and pirates can let their imaginations run riot at the impressively intact castle, or you can just head for the hills and enjoy the serene, unspoilt paths and wide, sunlit views. For days at the beach, it’s about 25 minutes in the car to Vilamoura and all the resort facilities you could wish for.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 3-bedroom villa (sleeps 2-6)
Ground floor
- Open plan living/dining area with Smart TV, DVD player, Bluetooth speaker; leads to terrace and garden
- Separate kitchen includes full hob, oven, microwave, x2 fridge-freezers, dishwasher, washing machine and coffee maker (espresso machine)
- Master double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC; access to terrace
- Double bedroom (160cm bed)
- Twin bedroom (2 x 90cm beds) with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC; access to terrace
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Guest WC (accessed via barbecue terrace)
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioning throughout
- Iron, ironing board and hairdryer
- Car parking
- Mid-week towel change and weekly clean for bookings longer than 1 week
- Private swimming pool 12m x 6m (depth 1m - 2m); access via Roman steps
- Table tennis
- 2 charcoal barbecues
- Outdoor shaded dining and seating terraces
Villa access times
- Check-in time – 4:00pm
- Check-out time – 10:00am
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails. We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes, due to factors beyond our control, reliability can be affected.
Location
- Loulé (town/restaurants/bars/shops/supermarket) 8min drive
- Vilamoura (beach/marina) 25min drive
- Faro airport 25min drive
Car hire
Car options
When you book a flight-inclusive package holiday, the following hire car(s) are included in the price of your holiday:
- 2-3 guests – 1 Group C, Renault Clio or similar*
- 4-5 guests – 1 Group E, Renault Captur or similar*
- 6 guests – 2 Group C, Renault Clio or similar*
* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with zero excess. For this particular destination, the undercarriage tyres and windscreen are not included in the cover.
Car specification
Group C – 1.0 litre engine, 2 large and 1 small suitcases*
Group E – 1.2 litre engine, 2 large and 3 small suitcases*
The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.
Group F – Volkswagen Golf Station Wagon or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 3 large and 3 small suitcases*
Group G – Seat Ateca SUV or similar, 1.5 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases*
Group I – Peugeot 5008 (can be a 7 seater 5+2) or similar, 1.5 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases (less luggage space when being used as a 7 seater) *
Group K – Mercedes-Benz Vito 9 seater or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 4 large and 4 small suitcases*
Group L – Automatic Volkswagen Taigo or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 2 small suitcases *
Group N – Volkswagen Taigo or similar, 1.4 litre engine, 2 large and 2 small suitcases*
Group O – Automatic Ford Kuga SUV or similar, 1.6 litre engine, 3 large and 2 small suitcases*
* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Algarve holidays promise a wealth of different experiences and landscapes, whether you choose a private villa or a hotel as your base.
Portugal’s most southerly region boasts an iconic and instantly recognisable coastline of fine sandy beaches backed by ochre-yellow cliffs, sea stacks and rock archways that stand testament to the power of nature. Inland, there are rolling hills dotted with citrus and olive groves, plus crumbling castles, mountain villages and walking paths to explore. The Algarve is unique in enjoying an Atlantic coast with a Mediterranean climate, attracting not just holidaymakers but also a wide variety of birdlife that flocks to the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
And despite its long term popularity as a villa holiday destination, the Algarve has retained pockets of real character in its old towns and regional capital Faro, where you can still eat well relatively inexpensively. Portuguese cuisine is in our view one of the most underrated in Europe, so prepare to be deliciously surprised by fresh fish, hearty stews, sweet pastries and of course, world-renowned wines: saúde!
Location
- Loulé (town/restaurants/bars/shops/supermarket) 8min drive
- Vilamoura (beach/marina) 25min drive
- Faro airport 25min drive
