Villa Formosa
FUESETA / HOME / TRIED.& TESTED
Villa Formosa is a magnificent Algarvian farmhouse that embraces salty & simple minimalism, poised on the shores of the East Algarve's Ria Formosa, a stone’s throw from the town of Fuseta. Finding a home of this nature right on the ocean is unique & the house soaks in incredible views from every angle; from six breezy bedrooms & bathrooms complete with La Eva scents, two living rooms (decorated with the perfect curation of objects & interiors), an airy conservatory, buzzing lavender & olive gardens & two salt-water swimming pools.
This is the perfect get-away pad for those wanting to stay put and soak in nature’s bounty, venturing out on foot or by boat only to soak in the majestic biodiversity & birdlife of the estuary. Sink into a book on a desert island followed by dinner under the stars prepared by the in-house chef (which comes included with each stay). A truly special place to tell only your best & most trusted friends about.
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Location: Fuseta, East Algarve.
Price: Prices start at 11,000€ per week.
Sleeps: The West Wing sleeps eight in four double ensuite bedrooms & the East Wing sleeps four in three double ensuite bedrooms, accommodating a maximum of fourteen people. During high season, the villa is available for rent on an exclusive basis with a minimum seven-night stay. During the low season, arrangements may be made for smaller groups or shorter stay periods.
Highlights: The proximity to the water immediately instill a calmness that lasts long after you leave. A chartered private boat to the sands beyond the estuary at sunset is a memory to be cherished.
Our favourite room: The master suite in the West Wing has floor-to-ceiling windows & a shower that leads out to the terrace.
Services: Each stay includes discreet house staff for turndown & a private chef who can prepare delicious meals each day to your preferences. A small boat is manned with a captain to allow you to explore on the water inlets of the Ria Formosa, out to the islands. Yoga and massage sessions can be arranged on request.
Photography by Design Escapes.
The Neighbourhood: A step away is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Algarve famous for steaming pots of cataplana served in terracotta pots. A fifteen-minute drive away is Tavira, one of the oldest fishing towns in the Algarve with salt pans, a local market & more churches per capita than any other place in Portugal.
Things to know: There are two detached houses at Villa Formsa but if you rent one, the other is kept empty to ensure your privacy.
The Map
Vila Formosa is located close to the fishing town of Fuseta, around a twenty-five minute drive from Faro. Fly to Faro & rent a little car to take a road trip while finding some freedom while you’re there.
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