Portugal's Algarve is a postcard of sweeping hills, beaches and world-class golf courses. Close by the 13th-century town of Estoi, amidst the bougainvillaea and almond trees is a hidden treasure that poses the question: do I tell everyone about it - or keep it to myself? Monte do Casal has evolved from a 200-year old manor house into a gem of graceful living. The cuisine, for example, is Michelin-approved; after all, the owner, Bill Hawkins, trained at London's Savoy and Claridges.
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* Monte do Casal has 18 luxuriously appointed rooms and six private suites. There are sun terraces, swimming pools, a croquet lawn, fountains, a walled garden, a welcoming bar with a eucalyptus pole ceiling, and everywhere the scent of oleander and honeysuckle. But, above all, perhaps, one unusual detail epitomises the Monte do Casal: every morning your personal maid will, without waking you or entering your room, set breakfast for you on your private terrace. Irresistible!
Location: Monte do Casal is peacefully and privately located in a protected preservation area close to the ancient hill village of Estoi, yet it is only 15 minutes from Faro International Airport, - approximately 15 minutes by car or five minutes by helicopter. Monte do Casal is about 25 minutes from Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and their world famous golf courses and beaches.
Room Description
Twin room - The bedroom has two single beds and French windows leading to the private terrace with unspoilt country views, where breakfast is served each morning, weather permitting. En-suite bathroom with the finest wall tiles, double basins with white marble, separate shower controls with special extra large 20 cm "rainforest" shower head. Full bath and shower. Size: Bedroom from 15m to 18m2 . Bathroom 6m2. All have private terraces. 12m2 to 30m2.
Deluxe - South facing bedroom and French windows leading to the private terrace where breakfast is served each morning, weather permitting. Overlooking the swimming pool and garden with panoramic views to the coast. En-suite bathroom with the finest wall tiles and white marble. Full bath and shower with separate shower controls and special extra large 20 cm "rainforest" shower head. Individual air-conditioning and ´Casablanca` overhead fans. Room size from 17m2 to 21m . Bathroom 6m2 or larger. All have Private terraces. 15m2 to 40m2.
Junior Suite - Large south facing bedroom with lounge area and French windows leading to the private terrace. En-suite bathroom with the finest wall tiles and white marble: Full bath and shower with separate shower controls and special extra large 20 cm "rain forest" shower head. Overlooking the garden and swimming pool with excellent views of the unspoilt countryside to the coast. Room size 26m2 to 29m2. Bathroom 6m2 or larger . All have Private terraces. 15m2 to 32m2.
Suite - Large bedroom and large separate living room, each with a set of French windows leading to the double private terrace. En-suite bathroom with the finest wall tiles and white marble: Full bath and shower with separate shower controls and special extra large 20 cm "rainforest" shower head. Overlooking the garden and swimming pool with excellent views of the unspoilt countryside south to the coast. Room size vary from 31m2 to 35m, Bathroom 6m2 Double terraces up to 42m2.
Waterfall Suite with traditional cane roof - King Size Bed and lounge overlooking a private waterfall with seven tiers. Bathroom with hydro massage bath, separate room with large shower, separate shower controls and special extra large 20 cm ´rain forest` shower . Breakfast on the bedroom terrace in a private garden, next to the private waterfall complete with Koi.