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Villa Pocilgo

Cottage in Lagos with kitchen and patio

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Vila Pocilgo front terrace
Vila Pocilgo terrace and garden
View from the biological pool - Vila Pocilgo and Casa Velha
Vila Pocilgo living room
V. Pocilgo living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Boavista Golf
  • Place, Porto de Mos Beach
  • Place, Praia da Luz
  • Airport, Portimao (PRM)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Pocilgo

Villa Pocilgo stands on the site of the original pigsties, next to the main house, Casa Velha, where owners reside. It features a very bright living room with open fireplace and two windows, two full size seating/sleeping divans, one small double bed-settee and a fitted kitchenette/diner, leading to a bathroom and to a large double bedroom. Outside there is a terrace featuring a pergola partly covered in grape producing vines, a built-in barbeque at one end and a dining table, large parasol and chairs at the other end. Ideal for romantic alfresco dining. It looks across a small Mediterranean garden to a lawn area, a lake (biological swimming-pool) and open land covered in almond and fig trees, with the ocean as a backdrop. The view from all rooms and terrace is panoramic and quite beautiful.

The property is a small farm located on a protected piece of land, between the Boavista Golf Resort, and the ocean. There are three houses on the grounds: Casa Velha, the original farmhouse, family home not for rental. Villa Pocilgo, a charming and cozy 1 bedroom cottage (max. 4 occupants) with open fireplace, next to Casa Velha, with its own terrace and BBQ and sharing the same amazing views across the biological swimming-pool and the gardens, through fig and almond trees and wild fennel, to the sea, . And Villa Celeiro, a very spacious 2 bedroom split-level villa (max. 6 occupants), with mezzanine, its own garden with lawn, rockery and pine and almond trees.
One can walk along the cliff path, after crossing the land, either left to Praia de Porto de Mós, or right towards Praia da Luz. The very large biological pool, shared by the 3 houses, looks like a natural lake and is a favourite with most children! It is also a great attraction for migrating birds etc...


Golf Information: Golf courses in Lagos and nearby areas
-- PREMIER COURSES -- * Boavista Golf Course, Lagos * Penina Championship Course, Portimao * Pinta Course, Carvoeiro. [With prestigious David Leadbetter Academy] * Parque Da Floresta, Budens,*Vale De Lobo, Almancil.
-- HOLIDAY COURSES -- * Palmares, Lagos * Vale De Milho, Carvoeiro * Alto Golf, Alvor * Penina Academy Course, Portimao * Gramacho Course, Pestana Carvoeiro, Carvoeiro .

The rear entrance to the Boavista Golf Resort is within 3 minute drive or ten minute walk from Quinta da Falésia!! Both Parque da Floresta in Budens or Palmares in Meia-Praia, Lagos, are a mere 15 minute drive from Villa Pocilgo.

Yoga and meditation: Because of its location and the layout of the grounds, Quinta da Falésia could be an excellent venue for small groups wishing to practice both yoga and meditation during their holidays.

Organic farming and gardening: All cultivation at the farm, including the gardens, is organic, no chemicals are used anywhere on the grounds. Guests wishing to try their hand at gardening are welcome! Just ask the caretakers for tools and a pair of are gradually extending the garden areas by pruning and thinning the existing shrubs and succulent plants, then planting the resulting cuttings in protected areas to root or directly where they are supposed to grow into new plants.



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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Under request
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: under request
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 117034/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lagos

Located in Atalaia, a neighbourhood in Lagos, this cottage 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Algarve International Autodrome Raceway or International Kart Circuit. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Atalaia Velha, Lagos

What's nearby

  • Boavista Golf - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dona Ana Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Marina de Lagos - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Porto de Mos Beach - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Praia da Luz - 11 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Lagos Station - 16 min drive
  • Portimao (PRM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Latitude Wine & Tapas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante António - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Campimar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fortaleza Da Luz - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Za Zu beach café - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Pocilgo have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa Pocilgo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Pocilgo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Villa Pocilgo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Pocilgo?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa Pocilgo located?

Located in Atalaia, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Boavista Golf, Porto de Mos Beach and Luz Beach. Praia da Luz and Praia do Canavial are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 112 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maggi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Algarve only for us !!!

This place can only be reached by car.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars

Simon is a wonderful host! The quinta is perfectly located right outside Old Lagos with walking access to the beach. Couldnt have asked for a better stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a great time at Quinta da Falésia. Thank you Simon and family for your hospitality! We would love to come back.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alessandro P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host and wonderful location

Great host and wonderful location, surrounded by nature. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Time

Totally great spot for nice family holidays! Friendly and helpful owner, nice little house, great garden and landscape! We will come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place for relaxing getaway

We loved it as soon as we arrived, and will definitely return. The place had everyone we needed, the natural pool and gardens were beautiful - perfect to wind down after a morning at the beach (20 min walk along the fisherman cliff walk overlooking the sea). Friendly hosts, and friendly dogs too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Unwind

We have stayed several times in Lagos but this was the perfect place for us. The property is just outside Lagos but beaches town and supermarkets are all about aten minute drive away. The setting is very peaceful and quiet so ideal for relaxing outside and looking out at the wonderful views. If you are feeling active you can quickly access the coastal path and walk to the beach. Simon and Ana Maria are wonderful hosts and ensure you have all you need. We look forward to our next stay there Annette and Gerry
Stayed 38 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

A wonderful quiet tranquile villa with stunning views of farmland and the sea.

One of the best holiday villas we have stayed at. Ideal for a couple who want a complete rest. Easy access to the coastal cliff path with views and walks to the west and east.. The garden and the veranda points south so wonderful for outdoor eating.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bożena F., Kraków Poland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House im the garden

the place is charming, full of surrounding vegetation, a lake with frogs and singing birds under the window. beautiful beaches and restaurants within walking distance. If you are looking for a place away from hotels and the hustle and bustle, this is the perfect choice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dilyana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The views and gardens of Villa Pocilgo are wonderful, we had a great time there! The villa is equipped with everything you need and the sight of the ocean behind the lush green fields and trees is breathtaking. Our host, Ana Maria, was very kind and made us feel welcome at her home. We would love to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Authentic

A pleasure to stay at Ana maria' place. It authentic et traditional hous3 compare to all what is getting build around. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

We had a wonderful month stay. The outdoor area is like your own oasis with the pond, beautiful trees, and a view of the ocean. Simon & Jane could not have been more helpful! Simon even drove us to a car rental pickup when we had car issues. Hopefully we’ll make it back again!
Stayed 27 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mauro P.

Relaxing

It doesn't get much better than this. Away from all the rush of tourist towns, nice walk to the beach, your own bit of peace and quiet. Would love to go again

10/10 Excellent

Ralf R.

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A place like the small Gallic village of Asterix and Obelix

Approaching the property through streets lined with golf estate villas and manicured front gardens, you finally arrive at this former farmhouse with a beautiful garden in perfect tranquillity. The two rental units are appropriately furnished in country house style and the living space extends perfectly onto the terrace, with plenty of space and a well-maintained outdoor barbecue. On top of that, the hosts are very nice. For us, this place made up for some of the annoying feelings about the hustle and bustle of Lagos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect to get away

The house is ideal for a couple, or with younger children. It is a fantastic hide away and very quiet. Beautiful landscape with an abundance of wild life. The hosts are readily available, and always make sure you are comfortable. Location to west algarve and Lagos is excellent. Great walks, great beaches and lovely garden to relax in. Bit cold for the pool in Jan/Feb, but that's not why we booked this wonderful property!
Stayed 38 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

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Winter break

The house is perfect for a couple, wouldn’t have changed anything. The garden is beautiful and leads to the cliff tops with lovely walks east and west. With orchids and birds in the garden it was perfect for the naturalist in me to enjoy. Simon was helpful and friendly. Just a really lovey time for us both.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sara C., London, United Kingdom

Idyllic, quiet clifftop villa

We spent a week here in May - mostly used the villa as a base for taking day trips throughout the Algarve. Really we wished we'd had more time to spend just lounging by the pond and among the flowers. The villa is just a 7 minute walk away from a clifftop trail, making for excellent morning walks or runs. The house is a well preserved traditional farmhouse. We found the hot water to be a bit unreliable, but really enjoyed our time there. Very helpful, friendly owners! Would definitely come back or recommend to friends.

8/10 Good

Bartlomiej K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a family vacation

Although a little aged, villa turned out to be cosy and quite comfortable for a 2+2 family. The biggest problem we had was to set the right water temperature under the shower, because of some malfunction in gas water heater. The garden is lovely and spacious. We used biological pool every day. It’s not as good as classic pool, but children loved to swim in it. The farm is located beside the cliffs and there are some great paths for walking. All in all we spent a great time in Quinta Falesia.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

ES4U S., Sitges, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Magical Paradise at the age of the cliffs of Atlantic

After long travel from Barcelona we arrived in the dark night, so we couldn't see of the surrounding (but, could feel it) the little house already warmed our heart. And then... We woke up and seen the natural magic of the land. The view, sound and the feeling!!! Priceless The owners are very helpful and always ready for your needs. Although we got sick after the 2nd day, we couldn't imagine better place to pass this period of time. We are very glad to get a little part of this magical, Magical paradise. Thx to Jane, Simon and Ana for sharing their authentic Portugal Quinta with us. Well Recommended to disconnect from the robotic lifestyle. We definitely will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joao B.

Amazing

We have stayed at Vila Pocilgo for 7 nights. Having two small boys (4yrs and 10 months) we always have to choose our vacations house very carefully. The time spent there was just perfect. It is very close to Lagos centre and also from the beach taking only 5 minutes to reach both. The house owner is extremely friendly and always ready to give all those pointers on what to see getting away from those tourists traps restaurants and tours. Do not expect a five star hotel because the property is all about running away from those stereotypes. It’s quite comfortable, well equipped also with air-condition and satellite TV also. They have a lake instead of a pool perfectly blended in the landscape. The kids just loved it. Will definitely be coming back next year. Recommended for all travellers with or without family.

10/10 Excellent

Christa G.

The perfect place for us

We prefer to stay in a quiet place, preferably near to but not in a town. This property is ideal, it sits in a beautiful acreage with a footpath which leads up to the epic coastal cliff top walks. You can easily walk into Lagos on this path and in the opposite direction to Luz. The house itself is rustic and relaxed with a wood fire that made the living room feel very cozy. Iryna who manages the larger properties could not have been more friendly or helpful. She was a fund of advice and recommendations. The house is proximit to some good restaurants which are nearby and handy, plus several supermarkets are equally close. We loved it and are already talking about visit again. February on the Algarve weatherwise is a vast improvement over the UK, and Vila Pocilgo is a fabulous place to enjoy that, with stunning views from the patio. Thank you Ana Maria and Iryna.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leah I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A true Gem our Lagos!

We spent an amazing week here with or 10 month old and it was all that we had hoped for and more. This beautiful, vast and unique property is private while being very close to Lagos and the surrounding areas. You can walk along the famous cliffs to beaches and restaurants right from your lodging but also feel remote and peacefully secluded. The host (Simon) is very friendly and helpful, available to you when you need him but he also gives you your privacy. He was happy to provide information about the area, checked in to make sure all was well with the villa, and was flexible and kind. The villa is clean and equipped with the basics, we were looking for a 'cottage getaway' after a busy week seeing the sites in Portugal so this was the perfect place to feel like you were 'unplugging' without actually needing to do so. Our only recommendation is bring a pair of slippers and warm layers if you are going in the winter months. The space heaters and fireplace so a great job but the tiles floor stays pretty cool! This would be a bonus in the summer, as the villa would stay quite cool even in the heat! We didn't originally plan to return to Portugal but after staying here, we could definitely see ourselves coming back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Janine B.

Totally over-priced very shabby cottage

This is the first time in all my years of travelling (20 years) I have left a property early due to poor condition of the interior. On arrival the bungalow does look very nice from the outside, gardens are lovely and well maintained and we were well greeted by the owner Ana, and shown everything inside. I noticed straight away the interior has an odour of dampness and old cigarette smoke, there were ashtrays for use dotted around and I was extremely annoyed as the property is not listed as being for smokers otherwise I would have never even considered it for a booking, as these types of property always remain with a fug in the air you cannot get rid of. The worst part was the bedding which stank of damp and previous inhabitant’s body odour, not very pleasant at all, in fact completely unacceptable. After our first night I asked Ana for a word, and explained that this was an awkward situation to bring up, but did she not realize the smell of the interior from age, smoke and the damp bedding with body odour. She was a bit surprised at first and said she had never had a complaint previously, but did admit yes the property was open to smokers, and admitted damp is a problem. She did bring round some other alternative bedding straight away, but this too all smelled of damp. I also pointed out although the bedroom is furnished with a large wooden wardrobe and chest of drawers for storage neither of these can actually be used as the smell from inside these pieces of furniture is also horrendous, your clothes would end up stinking after a few hours. We asked for a refund and went out straight away to find alternative accommodation, unfortunately we could only find something for two nights later, so had to spend another 2 nights. On arrival at our new accommodation I had to wash the clothes that had been in contact with the bedding and soft seating as they all carried the property smell with them, as did my hair from the pillows. We also noticed during these 2 further days everytime we used the hot water in either the kitchen or bathroom, which kicked in from a wall unit boiler in the kitchen, there was a distinct smell of gas, so I’m sure this unit is a bit faulty somewhere. If this property was subject to a thorough tourist board inspection I don’t think it would rate very highly at all. It is far from the “stunning farmhouse property” it is listed as. Its shabby, smelly and way over priced. Absolutely would not recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Entspannt und ruhig, Erholsam!!! Sehr nette Gastgeber, toller Naturpool ( Naturteich ) ausreichend Platz
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holger B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gastgeber sehr nett und hilfsbereit; sehr schöne Lage; sehr interessante Umgebung mit tollen Stränden, Steilküste etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

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