Solar de Santa Isabel

We stayed at Solar de Santa Isabel for a whole week with 22 people so filled the place up to the top. We are a group of friends between the age of 23 and 30, we were all pretty happy with the place.

The house is large enough to host such a big group although I recommend going with a slightly smaller group. A few "double beds" are nearly too small (1,20m) to sleep two people comfortably next to each other, but would suffice for a couple!

The house has a lot of old antique furniture and paintings which gives it a certain flair, but it could do with a few updates like working locks on the (bath-) rooms and a few brighter lights inside.

There is a cozy living room upstairs, which comfortably sits around 15 people, but there is more space on the balcony upstairs which a several seating areas. The downstairs dining room only sits 16-18 adults, so we had to improvise at dinner, but that was easy enough. The kitchen has 2 stoves and ovens, 2 fridges for drinks, one big one for food, a freezer and most things you would need for cooking/eating in such a big group.

The outside area and the pool are very nice and are perfect for relaxing. There is also a BBQ, which can be used. We went in October, so we wanted the pool heated, which was no problem, but it takes around 2 days - so probably I should have asked before.

Solar de Santa Isabel is in walking distance to a lot of small, very good restaurants and the town Center. The beach, which is also great for surfing is 45 minute walk or a 10 minute drive away.

We also took day trips to Lagos, Faro and the west coast, which is all in 20-60 minute driving distance. I recommend renting a car for the whole time, as it give the flexibility and shopping for a bigger group would be impossible without.

All together the location is great (could do with a few upgrades), the communication is easy, the price is absolutely fair and we had a great holiday.

Thank you!