
Overview
Boho finca-style stay Octant Vila Monte Farm House has bright interiors by Vera Iachia and is surrounded by citrus trees and pink bougainvillea. With its two local-flavour restaurants, twin swimming pools, an abundance of inviting spots for lounging and sandy beaches nearby, it’s boho at its best.
Highlights:
Two mod-Portuguese restaurants
The two pools; one adults only
Cycling to the seaside

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In the know
Also need to know:
Arrange a couple’s massage in a quiet area of the gardens, or take advantage of the tennis court, jogging tracks, hire bikes and fitness classes and fire up those endorphins. In the evening, enjoy an outdoor film screening by the adults-only pool.All public areas, including the lobby market and restaurants, are wheelchair accessible; there’s also a dedicated accessible guest room with a larger bathroom.
Packing tips:
Leave your straw hats and beach bags behind: they’re laid on by the hotel.
Dress code:
A breezy linen shirt for Mr Smith and a stylish sundress and espadrilles for Mrs Smith will be all the evening-wear finery needed.
Mr and Mrs Smith reviews
Every hotel featured is visited personally by members of our team, given the Smith seal of approval, and then anonymously reviewed. As soon as our reviewers have returned from this bright and airy hotel in the Algarve and unpacked their slate-blue pottery and gourmet local sauce from the hotel’s grocery, a full account of their low-key luxury beach-in-reach break will be with you. In the meantime, to whet your wanderlust, here's a postcard from Villa Monte Farm House in Portugal.
The scent of bougainvillea mixes with the smoke from the lobby’s wood-burning fireplace; it’s flanked by cushions and one of the many places at Vila Monte Farm House to recline with a drink from the honesty bar that doubles as a check-in desk. The interiors of this boho finca-style stay are by Vera Iachia; we particularly like the nod to tie-dying in the cool blue and white throw pillows.
Stroll past the citrus trees to the lounger-lined swimming pool (or a bit further to white sand beaches), then snag a corner seat in the trellised outdoor area to enjoy fresh seafood with sides plucked from the organic garden, Portuguese wines and the fresh Algarve evening breeze. Saúde!
Accommodation details
Address:
Sitio dos Caliços, Moncarapacho, 8700-069
Moncarapacho
Portugal
Check-in Details:
Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 12:00
Location:
0.8 mi / 1.2 km from city centre
General facilities
- Onsite laundry
- Valet parking
- Exercise gym
- On-Site parking
- Internet services
- Tennis court
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Room service
Dining information
Restaurant:
Make your way from the atrium to À Terra’s main dining area, a stylishly rustic affair with chunky wooden tables, hanging clay pendant lights and shelves filled with jars of local grains and Portuguese truffles; floor-to-ceiling windows frame the gardens. In the outdoor seating area, you’ll find oversized blue cushions and a canopy with exposed bulbs; it’s particularly charming after dark. À Terra serves up local Portuguese food and mouthwatering Mediterranean meals – order assorted cuts of meat and fish fired up over the Josper grill or pizzas direct from the wood-fired oven. In warmer months, Laranjal Restaurant is open for tapas, seafood and all manner of grilled dishes; ask for the catch of the day. We’re partial to the tuna ceviche salad, too.
Top Table:
For a spot of theatrics with your meal, try to snag the two seats by the large windows to the kitchen and watch the chefs at work. You can’t go wrong with alfresco dining on the terrace, either.
Last Orders:
Enjoy evening meals at À Terra from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, or at Laranjal from 7.30pm to 11pm (in high season only). Lunch at À Terra is served from 12.30pm to 3pm, and breakfast from 7.30am to 10.30am.
Room Service:
Full restaurant menus are available during opening hours, and the in-room minibar is stocked with drinks, cookies, crisps and other snacks.
Hotel Bar:
There’s an honesty bar in the lobby, just to the left of the entrance – it doubles as the check-in counter and is stocked with a variety of liquors. Concoct an afternoon tipple from one of the many gins on the shelf, or simply grab a cold glass of Murganheira (Portuguese sparkling wine) and cosy up by the circular fireplace. You can also order cocktails, spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks from À Terra.
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