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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8275 sq m
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Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Spectacular Villa, Early booking price -10% off! Inc pool & hot tub heating.
Welcome to Casa Palmeira. for a short time only, we are offering 10% off all early bird bookings made more than 60 days ahead. This offer won’t be here long!
Casa Palmeira is simply a fantastic place for a holiday. It does have a special kind of magic, and we love to welcome new guests to come and enjoy.
We think Casa Palmeira has everything you could want and need - relaxation, privacy and space, with lots to do and see on your doorstep. *The price for every rental includes pool heating from the beginning of May to end October, and hot tub heating all year round, as well as all bed linen, pool and bathroom towels. It also includes free wi-fi. We have just upgraded our wi-fi through Vodafone fibre, and the download speeds are impressive!
We have now installed an electronic pool cover - so easy to operate, and it means the pool will stay warmer. Must be good news!
Our solar panel pool heating is now operational. And with a definite nod towards sustainability and our carbon footprints ( and rising electricity costs in Portugal) we have taken a deep breath and installed solar panels on the villa roof, to take advantage of the lovely Algarve sun. It all helps! 🌞☀️
Parque da Floresta has recently been rebranded, and is now known as Golfe Santo Antonio. There is so much on offer here, for golfers, non-golfers, and families - golf, driving range, putting, bowling, tennis, pools, football, and children's club, as well as restaurants, all within the resort.
Casa Palmeira sits on the edge of the 12th Fairway, in what we think is the best location in Parque da Floresta. The villa is in a quiet cul-de-sac, with just a few villas nearby. It is very private, with an enclosed garden, heated pool, hot tub, and mature garden. The villa is well-equipped and very comfortable.
The accommodation is on 2 levels. On the upper level there is the sitting-room, dining-room, kitchen and utility room, the study, and the master bedroom suite. The sitting –room leads on to the upper terrace, which has several different areas for eating and relaxing. There are, in both the sitting-room and the study, literally hundreds of books (1200 at the last count!) for you to enjoy during your stay. We are serious book lovers, and sometimes a kindle just isn’t so good for reading in the sun. There is also a substantial video library, with many films from Disney to action films. We also have satellite channels on the study TV, and in the sitting-room we have our new subscription service which means you can find pretty much all the UK channels, and many, many more. The study also has an Xbox 360 games consul, with a few games. Entirely up to you if you let your kids – even the big kids! – find it or you hide it away.
The Master suite is a big airy room, with access to the upper terrace, and windows over the pool and garden. There is a dressing room, leading to the ensuite bathroom, which has a spa bath, twin basins, toilet, bidet and separate shower cubicle.
The kitchen and utility rooms are well equipped and very functional. The kitchen has an electric hob & oven, microwave, dishwasher ( essential, we think!), and fridge freezer. There is a further fridge freezer in the utility room, along with a washing machine.
Downstairs, with access to the pool and garden, are a further 3 bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and the other 2 share the family bathroom. There is also a small kitchen, which is great when you are BBQ-ing on the lower terrace.
All 4 bedrooms, the sitting room/dining room and the study have aircon units which supply cool air, and also hot air for the winter months.
Outside is special. We have over the years totally landscaped the gardens, and there are lawns on lots of different levels. We are enclosed by a large hedge, which gives us amazing privacy. The pool is created with unusual green tiles, and is heated. Heating is included from 1 May to end October, and out of those times, the solar heating will be operating, but as it depends on the sun, the temperatures are not guaranteed. It will still be warmer than an unheated pool, and there is no charge for it. The pool is 3.5m wide by 11m long. Shallow end depth is 1.2m, and 1.9 at the deep end.
We built the hot tub, and it is a great addition. It seats 5-6 easily, and has lights for evening use. Hot tub heating is included all year.
Also we have a roof terrace. Very exciting, and it adds a new dimension to the villa. 360 degree views, and sun all day long. Such a great addition - we think. Hopefully you will think so too.
A couple of years ago we had great fun creating a short video of the outside space at the villa. Our son, Ben, composed and played the soundtrack. It is in the photo section of this website. I hope you will have a look!
Casa Palmeira is within walking distance of the clubhouse and spa at PdF, and it is about 10 mins by car to the lovely beach at Salema.
We think Casa Palmeira has everything you could need for a great family holiday, but that still doesn't quite say it all. It doesn't explain why our guests come back year after year, and why it is just an amazing place to spend your precious holiday. It is impossible to put your finger on it, but whatever it is, it makes Casa Palmeira special, and just a little bit different - doesn't feel like a holiday villa, feels like home!
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Casa Palmeira is simply a fantastic place for a holiday. It does have a special kind of magic, and we love to welcome new guests to come and enjoy.
We think Casa Palmeira has everything you could want and need - relaxation, privacy and space, with lots to do and see on your doorstep. *The price for every rental includes pool heating from the beginning of May to end October, and hot tub heating all year round, as well as all bed linen, pool and bathroom towels. It also includes free wi-fi. We have just upgraded our wi-fi through Vodafone fibre, and the download speeds are impressive!
We have now installed an electronic pool cover - so easy to operate, and it means the pool will stay warmer. Must be good news!
Our solar panel pool heating is now operational. And with a definite nod towards sustainability and our carbon footprints ( and rising electricity costs in Portugal) we have taken a deep breath and installed solar panels on the villa roof, to take advantage of the lovely Algarve sun. It all helps! 🌞☀️
Parque da Floresta has recently been rebranded, and is now known as Golfe Santo Antonio. There is so much on offer here, for golfers, non-golfers, and families - golf, driving range, putting, bowling, tennis, pools, football, and children's club, as well as restaurants, all within the resort.
Casa Palmeira sits on the edge of the 12th Fairway, in what we think is the best location in Parque da Floresta. The villa is in a quiet cul-de-sac, with just a few villas nearby. It is very private, with an enclosed garden, heated pool, hot tub, and mature garden. The villa is well-equipped and very comfortable.
The accommodation is on 2 levels. On the upper level there is the sitting-room, dining-room, kitchen and utility room, the study, and the master bedroom suite. The sitting –room leads on to the upper terrace, which has several different areas for eating and relaxing. There are, in both the sitting-room and the study, literally hundreds of books (1200 at the last count!) for you to enjoy during your stay. We are serious book lovers, and sometimes a kindle just isn’t so good for reading in the sun. There is also a substantial video library, with many films from Disney to action films. We also have satellite channels on the study TV, and in the sitting-room we have our new subscription service which means you can find pretty much all the UK channels, and many, many more. The study also has an Xbox 360 games consul, with a few games. Entirely up to you if you let your kids – even the big kids! – find it or you hide it away.
The Master suite is a big airy room, with access to the upper terrace, and windows over the pool and garden. There is a dressing room, leading to the ensuite bathroom, which has a spa bath, twin basins, toilet, bidet and separate shower cubicle.
The kitchen and utility rooms are well equipped and very functional. The kitchen has an electric hob & oven, microwave, dishwasher ( essential, we think!), and fridge freezer. There is a further fridge freezer in the utility room, along with a washing machine.
Downstairs, with access to the pool and garden, are a further 3 bedrooms, one of which is ensuite, and the other 2 share the family bathroom. There is also a small kitchen, which is great when you are BBQ-ing on the lower terrace.
All 4 bedrooms, the sitting room/dining room and the study have aircon units which supply cool air, and also hot air for the winter months.
Outside is special. We have over the years totally landscaped the gardens, and there are lawns on lots of different levels. We are enclosed by a large hedge, which gives us amazing privacy. The pool is created with unusual green tiles, and is heated. Heating is included from 1 May to end October, and out of those times, the solar heating will be operating, but as it depends on the sun, the temperatures are not guaranteed. It will still be warmer than an unheated pool, and there is no charge for it. The pool is 3.5m wide by 11m long. Shallow end depth is 1.2m, and 1.9 at the deep end.
We built the hot tub, and it is a great addition. It seats 5-6 easily, and has lights for evening use. Hot tub heating is included all year.
Also we have a roof terrace. Very exciting, and it adds a new dimension to the villa. 360 degree views, and sun all day long. Such a great addition - we think. Hopefully you will think so too.
A couple of years ago we had great fun creating a short video of the outside space at the villa. Our son, Ben, composed and played the soundtrack. It is in the photo section of this website. I hope you will have a look!
Casa Palmeira is within walking distance of the clubhouse and spa at PdF, and it is about 10 mins by car to the lovely beach at Salema.
We think Casa Palmeira has everything you could need for a great family holiday, but that still doesn't quite say it all. It doesn't explain why our guests come back year after year, and why it is just an amazing place to spend your precious holiday. It is impossible to put your finger on it, but whatever it is, it makes Casa Palmeira special, and just a little bit different - doesn't feel like a holiday villa, feels like home!
We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
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About the area
Vila do Bispo
Located in Vila do Bispo, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. While the natural beauty of Praia da Luz and Dona Ana Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Marina de Lagos.
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What's nearby
- Parque da Floresta Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Salema Beach - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
- Praia da Luz - 23 min drive - 15.4 km
- Marina de Lagos - 29 min drive - 21.2 km
- Dona Ana Beach - 30 min drive - 22.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Miam - 13 min drive
- Favo Bistro Bar - 13 min drive
- A Boia - 8 min drive
- Esquina - 13 min drive
- Atlantico - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
22 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gordon B.
7 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday
Gordon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy



Amy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brendan W.
11 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We Loved It
Brendan W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gillian A.
5 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful family holiday
Gillian A.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
S D.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful and relaxing family holiday



S D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah S.
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little gem
Sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David C.
28 February 2019
Spacious and comfortable villa, well equipped and in beautiful surroundings. Lovely garden.
David C.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Leigh S.
2 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Algarve Villa
Leigh S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank W.
13 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Villa in a beautiful surrounding in fantastic Western Algarve Region
Frank W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Sofia R.
1 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Experiência agradável
Sofia R.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
VIRGINIE Y.
16 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tout était parfait !
VIRGINIE Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen J.
23 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
October in Western Algare
Helen J.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter H.
23 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable villa in beautiful location
Peter H.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul Murtagh
18 August 2018
Lovely villa with beautiful garden
Paul Murtagh
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10/10 Excellent
Kerry C.
3 August 2018
Lovely villa in stunning area
Kerry C.
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Lisa C.
27 July 2018
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Nick F.
28 August 2017
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Chris U.
2 May 2017
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Chris U.
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Moyra R.
12 September 2016
Renny's Relaxing Retreat
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kate k.
5 September 2016
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About the host
Hosted by Margo Addison-Scott
We are Chris & Margo Addison-Scott, and we live in Fife, Scotland. I was a lawyer, now retired, and Chris was a Chartered Surveyor. Since I gave up the law, I run the family farm, and gardens, and a little home based business making Beanie hats - for ponytails or with pom-poms, as well as headbands and wristwarmers. Much more satisfying! Have a look at @coolbeaniesscotland on Facebook.
We have 3 children, Alexandra who now lives and works in London, Jamie is working in Edinburgh, and Ben is in the army.
We have 3 children, Alexandra who now lives and works in London, Jamie is working in Edinburgh, and Ben is in the army.
Why they chose this property
We bought Casa Palmeira about 18 years ago, having been looking at property in Parque da Floresta for several years before that. It was a big investment for us, and it was really important to get the 'right' villa. When we walked into the villa for the first time, we just knew it was the one! We bought it from a Dutch family who had designed it, with great attention to detail, and it just seemed perfect. Location in Parque da Floresta was, for us, critical. We wanted to be frontline on one of the fairways, and in the 2nd Phase of the development, which meant that we weren't up on the more exposed, windy, hillside. The garden was in need of a bit of work, but is now exactly the way we want it. It is peaceful and private, and isn't overlooked by other properties - perfect!
What makes this property unique
It is just a special place. It is peaceful and quiet, but near enough to the fabulous beaches, towns and villages of the Algarve to let you enjoy them whenever you want. We are always amazed at how friendly and helpful the Portuguese people are. Most people in shops and restaurants also speak English, so getting about is very easy. We enjoy walking, and there are so many places to walk from the villa. The National Park borders Parque da Floresta, and it is a joy to walk into the hills above the Parque, and see the views to the sea. We have also now discovered a walk through the countryside down to the beach at Salema - about 2.5 miles by the scenic route - so it's great to walk down, have lunch, and maybe walk back ( or more likely decide that we've had enough exercise for the day, and we book a taxi or Uber).
We quite simply love the villa, and from the reviews that previous guests have left, it's clear that they love it too. The views are spectacular, especially from the new roof terrace; the pool is glorious; the garden is a joy. The whole area just seems to promote a lovely sense of wellbeing, and there is enough space to let the whole family relax and unwind. We really hope you will come and experience our lovely villa.
We quite simply love the villa, and from the reviews that previous guests have left, it's clear that they love it too. The views are spectacular, especially from the new roof terrace; the pool is glorious; the garden is a joy. The whole area just seems to promote a lovely sense of wellbeing, and there is enough space to let the whole family relax and unwind. We really hope you will come and experience our lovely villa.
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