Jill and Julio Pires run a particularly friendly b & b in a most delightful rural setting. The Quinta is just a few miles from the sea, golf courses and the very pleasant town of Lagos and all in under an hours drive from Faro. The apartments have been recently refurbished and offer excellent accommodation. Breakfasts on the terrace are... more

We spent a really great week here in May. The quinta is in a wonderful location with a super garden and pool area and Jill and Julio could not have been better hosts. The breakfasts, outside on the beautiful terraces, were delicious and the 2 evening meals we had were excellent. The weather was perfect and walking along stunning cliff-top... more

Jill is an excellent host, nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast taken on the terrace outside our room, and our two evening meals were delicious and the picnics sustaining. Our apartment was spacious and comforable, and very well appointed for self -catering. As walkers we found it an excellent centre for the mountains and the beautiful coastline, and after walking... more

This is a beautiful place to stay, very good accommodation, a very warm welcome, superb breakfast provided. The pool is excellent and very warm. Good childrens' play area. There is a lovely rood terrace with a barbecue which guests can uses. A few miles from Meia Preia beech which has windsurfing (tends to be an offshore wind, but when not... more

This is the perfect location for walkers and non walkers.The hosts are most welcoming and the place is so relaxing.We shall definately return. more

We had a wonderful week at Quinta das Achadas in March. The purpose of our visit was for a walking holiday and it proved to be an great location with easy access to both the beautiful coast and the Monchique hills. It was also nice to have Laos and its old town centre nearby. The Quinta itself proved to be... more

I stayed at the Quinta das Achadas for 9 nights in March 2009 with a family group of 7 people aged from 3 to 71. We had one two-bedroomed apartment with one double and one twin (plus small child on a mattress on the floor in parents' room) and also a separate twin room. All bedrooms had ensuite facilities and... more

Having sworn never to do 'repeat holidays', we find outselves returning to the Quinta over and over. Why? Because within half an hour of arrival, the sheer beauty, peace and friendliness of the place just take over. Jill, Julio and their lovely daughter Izzy, are just so naturally friendly and welcoming that your cares just slip away. They are never... more

We stayed at this Quinta for a week. It's actually situated in Odiaxère, 5km from Lagos. The location is perfect. In the middle of the Algarve with al interesting places and beaches within driving distance of 1 hour. Examples: beautiful (and deserted) beaches on the west and south coast, cities like Lagos, Albufeira and Monchique and the beautiful environment of... more