My girlfriend and I spent an extended weekend at Monte de Sapeiro in September 2012 and had an absolutely lovely stay. Monte de Sapeiro is the perfect tonic for city dwellers like us. It is, by far, one of most tranquil places we have ever stayed at, and is now our first choice for accommodation in the western Algarve.

We really appreciated the quietness of the valley and the omnipresent aroma of eucalyptus trees. Monte de Sapeiro combines a rustic farmstead setting with all the modern conveniences: contemporary room furnishings and bath fixtures, free WiFi and even a Nespresso machine. Each (spotless!) room has its own private veranda overlooking the valley, where one could easily spend the day napping or reading. This is a place where a person could really relax!

The B&B hosts, Natércia and Pedro, really went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Natércia even baked a cake for my 40th birthday. It was delicious! The breakfasts offered a wide choice of healthy foods as well as Natércia’s homemade Portuguese pastries and specialties.

If you’re looking to get away from it all, enjoy some good food and still be a short drive to the beach, Monte de Sapeiro is the place. We’ll definitely go back at the first opportunity

We had one of our best holidays ever at Monte do Sapeiro, in part because of the stunning surroundings and also because our hosts were absolutely lovely and exceptionally hospitable.

Monte do Sapeiro is a little ranch-style B&B on a hillside about 10 minutes' drive from Carrapateira. It's gorgeously decorated in an artisanal style, down to the very last detail.

The two guest rooms have an uninterrupted view over a lush, unspoilt valley. Each room has floor-to-ceiling glass doors onto this view, and a little patio / lawn area with a pair of deck chairs. What's particularly wonderful about this setup is that it's so open yet totally private: you won't get anybody walking past your window - not even the guests in the other room - and the valley is virtually empty. The place is pretty remote so it's incredibly quiet at night and you can see a skyful of stars!

The B&B is unusual in that its dining room (a beautifully converted outbuilding that was used for brewing schnapps in days gone by) also has a kitchen for communal use, so you can do a bit of self-catering if you wanted to. The kitchen is very well-equipped and the whole building is utterly charming, with homemade jams and local crafts displayed on shelves (available to buy), cookies in jars, books, an armchair, an iPod dock, a Nespresso machine and an honesty bar. There is also a lovely terrace where you can eat al fresco.

Our hosts were so helpful and friendly, and nothing seemed too much trouble for them. They made our stay, which was for my boyfriend's 40th birthday, very special and memorable indeed. Thank you so much, we can't wait to visit again one day!

Great location near the beaches! Comfortable and clean and well decorated rooms!
Really enjoyed the breakfast and all the food you can have here! Just ask and Natercia and Pedro will get it for you!