We booked Le Roque for my mothers 60th Birthday celebrations.
Finding somewhere for 11 adults and 3 children (under 4 ) for 2 weeks to all stay in one place is difficult but the pictures and reviews stood out so much.
My previous experiences are that the pictures show the absolute best of a property and when you arrive it can be a slight disappointment as its not as large as you thought or its a little tired around the edges etc.
This is NOT the case with Le Roque!
From the second the huge, and incredibly impressive, front gates start to open you realise you've arrived at a truly special property which is everything we thought and hoped it would be.
We are a very close family so spent most of the time together either around the pool, spread between sunbeds, playing in the pool or enjoying a cold drink in the outdoor cabana.
As previous reviews stated if you wanted to spend time as a couple there are numerous little places to hide away and enjoy some time together aswell.
Absolutely no expense has been spared anywhere and every bathroom and bedroom is beautifully finished and has its own special features. The outdoor bath on our balcony was a particular highlight for my wife and I to relax in once the children had gone to bed.
The property manager (Mario) couldn't do enough for us and was helpful if we had a question about anything and would lay on private cars to collect us and take us for dinner etc. the cleaners where really lovely aswell and were very good (& patient) with the children who wanted to help!
The location is excellent aswell with a well stocked shop and very nice coffee shop a short walk up the hill. Down the hill you are 5 mins walk from a charming cove and beach aswell as snack bar and small restaurant.
In complete honesty Le Roque was so beautiful we found ourselves a few times going back early from excursions because we missed the place!
In summary, we are a well travelled family who has stayed at some exclusive resorts all over the world but I can honestly say that Le Roque was truly a special place and made the holiday as special as we'd hoped. I cannot fault it even slightly and recommend it wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a holiday with the 'wow' factor.
To top this all off the owners stopped by on my mothers birthday to deliver a Birthday Cake and make sure everything was to our taste. What a lovely, down to earth, couple they are and Le Roque is a real credit to them.
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This villa is simply stunning. We have stayed in many villas throughout the years and Le Roque is by far the nicest property that we have stayed in. Our family stayed for a total of 10 nights, 11 adults and 4 children, and we had a really fantastic holiday. The villa is out of this world and contains all mod cons within, including a games room, a beautiful pool, barbecue, coffee machine and a wonderful outdoor Moroccan themed seating area for kicking back and enjoying a glass of wine in the evenings. The tall wooden electric gates add to the splendor of the property. We also really appreciated the outdoor piped music whilst lazing around the pool during the day. Another lovely feature of Le Roque is the beautiful outdoor pergola bed perfect for taking an afternoon nap or for reading a book. Centianes beach is literally a 5 minute walk outside the villa and all of the shops, restaurants etc are within walking distance. I would recommend this villa to anyone looking for a truly magical holiday in a luxurious setting. We hope to return to Le Roque again in the future.
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Wow what a villa!
Magnifico!
My family and I just spent the most amazing week at Le Roque.
Everything about it was wonderful.
The pool, the rooms, the roof terrace and break out areas are just to die for.
Our host Sam couldn't have been more accommodating with all our requests met with no fuss.
She was also very helpful with sharing local knowledge about the area.
(Please note the 'white sangria' at the beach at end of the road is the perfect place to watch the sun go down)
Our stay at Le Roque was probably the best holiday we've ever had.
Definitely worth a visit.
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BE PREPARED TO BE IMPRESSED
We Had our family holiday in Le Roque this year although only four of stayed for the full 2 weeks we had family and friends join us at different intervals so the very grand proportions were well appreciated and even when there was 14 of us we all found our own private areas when required ,but most of the time we all got together and enjoyed the fantastic barbecue area and beautiful garden lounge.From the moment you arrive at those impressive castle gates you expect something special but believe me once you get inside it gets better and better . The gardens and pool are amazing so so private and bursting with character ,but it's not until you get inside that you appreciate the the effort that has gone into making this a very very special place .Inside is a perfect mix of tradition and state of the art. My partner and I are very well traveled and have stayed in some of the best hotels in the world but I can honestly say that Le Roque gave us the perfect mix of privacy and splendour. Sam the owner very kindly organised a Yoga teacher and beautician , she also was very helpful suggesting the best places to dine although to be honest it is really hard to leave the grounds .There is a Golf course out the rear gate and a lovely beach 5 mins walk out the front gate, there are half a dozen restaurants and a mini market within walking distance and the town is only a 5 min taxi ride .Carvoeiro has everything you could want for the perfect holiday and I am sure we will return.
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Everything about this villa is first class and it all works the bedrooms are all fantastic and the terraces outside each bedroom mean that you never feel on top of each other there is a friendly golf course just down the road and a few bars and restaurants - don't bother with the "sunday roast lamb " over the road.
Carvoiero is good for eating and the Wolf restaurant has great steaks. beaches are beaut if you can drag yourself out of the heated pool but so easy just to stay put.
Fab
Le Roque is by far the best villa we have ever stayed in!
Our family of 8 adults and 2 kids spent a wonderful week there in May. Not only is the location perfect for visiting the stunning Algarve, the villa is perfect in itself.
Sam was extremely helpful in organising everything, helping to book a yoga instructor and offering to help with car hire. Mario did a fantastic job of showing us round the wonderfully massive villa, where we encountered another room at every turn.
The standard at Le Roque is LUXURIOUS. Everything is finished to the highest standard imaginable, and if any room doesn't have an ensuite, it has it's private bathroom immediately next to it. The kitchen was large, and the coffee machine and icemakers were in constant use.
The size can not be over-emphasised - with 10 of us staying there we never felt on top of one another. Although we had hired cars to get about, but mostly wanted to stay in the villa, lounging around the pool, reading on the rooftop, relaxing on the outdoor bed or simply sitting in the Moroccan den with the sun going down, finishing off the last of the evenings barbeque with another bottle of wine.
There are literally dozens of restaurants to choose from within a small area, and you can walk to several in just a few minutes. The beach is only 5 or minutes away, and a short car journey will let you go kayaking, scuba diving or buggy driving in the hills.
I can honestly state that Le Roque exceeded our expectations in every way and when we return to the Algarve we will be doing everything we can to stay there again.
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Our family stayed at Villa Le Roque for two weeks at the beginning of July, there were 15 of us in total which comprised of 13 adults & 2 small children aged 2 & 4. After a lot of searching for a villa to meets all of our needs, from the moment we arrived we knew we had made the right choice and had found the perfect villa.
As we were staying here to celebrate my 50th Wedding Anniversary with my family, Sam made the occasion extra special for us by welcoming us with an beautiful hamper, special cake from a local delicatessen and an anniversary banner. Even before making the booking Sam was extremely helpful in answering my many questions & making helpful suggestions/restaurant reservations throughout our stay.
The villa itself is unique in so many ways. With many of us staying there we didn’t feel on top of one another as it is very spacious and we loved having the many different seating areas. Getting together in the evenings under the BBQ seating area was simply superb; candles lit, Michael Buble playing through the music system and delicious food from the local supermarket on the BBQ it was everything I had pictured.
All the rooms are well equipped & beautifully decorated, having en-suite bathrooms with the rooms was an added bonus. The kitchen is well equipped and there was nothing we couldn’t find that we felt we needed. The location is perfectly positioned with all amenities within close proximity, we did hire three vehicles for all of us which we found came in handy especially for making supermarket trips and days out. We particularly liked having the additional outdoor changing area with pool towels included, as this saved us valuable space in our luggage allowance.
Visiting Portugal to us would only mean visiting ‘Le Roque’ again, as once you have stayed here you will not want to go anywhere else.
A special thanks to Sam and her team for making our stay so special.”
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