Rio Arade Algarve Manor House

The hotel was like a hidden gem, the staff were really welcoming, friendly and couldn’t do enough for our family. A very nice beautiful location with easy access to water parks, beaches and historical/culture interest staff are very knowledgeable about what’s on in the area. Very much recommend the hotel organising a boat trip as the caves are absolutely stunning. Our family had a great holiday and will be booking to go again. We’ll definitely book again.

We came to Portugal for a wedding and found this hidden gem!! I had a call from the reception the day before we flew confirming our flight time, we would before arriving after check in closed so they arranged our key and instructions in the safe outside the main door. The room was for 3 girls, lovely big space, large bathroom, air con, separate wardrobe and fridge/tv. We also had breakfast included which was fruits, croissants, toast, cheese, meats, cereal, coffee, fresh juices, yoghurts! There was seating inside and outside which was lovely. The pool was clean and beautiful pink flowers everywhere, it was perfect! The staff were very helpful and helped us with taxi’s when we needed. On the day we were leaving which was a very early 4am pickup!!! The staff arranged some breakfast bits bought to our room and put in the fridge so we had something to eat before we left which was an amazing extra they arranged for us. We would definitely reccomend as a great base in Estombar, to get to the closest beaches is only 15/20 mins in a taxi (Uber is also available. Thank you everyone at Rio Arade for a wonderful stay!!!

We stayed for a week at the Rio Arade Manor House in mid/late April and it was the perfect break. The house and hospitality is just as described and we were very happy with our room and everything about the hotel. The pool was a bit cool at 22 degrees but warm enough for an invigorating swim even at this time of year. Most guests obviously drive here but we took a car from the airport and then spent a week on foot and public transport and there is plenty to do (though walking in high summer would be less fun. Local buses are just down the road and trains from Ferragudo just one mile away. There are not a lot of trains and buses (and there was a partial train strike on which limited our options) but they are reliable and inexpensive … and trains are half price for age 65+ so a real bargain for local journeys! The Portuguese are also very hospitable to tourists and English is widely spoken in the most unlikely of places. Highlights included the port of Lagos, which is very impressive, the museum in Poritimao and the hill town of Silves. We also enjoyed walking to Ferragudo and across the river to Portimao (both about 2.5 miles). Two good supermarkets - Coviran (Co-op) and Lidl - are also an easy walk in Parchal (which is confusingly the home of Ferragudo station!) Two more things – come in the spring and see white storks nest on chimney top, lamp posts and rooves everywhere (a massive conservation success for the Algarve) and eat out at Sanleti (we did three times!). You can also eat very cheaply and well if you eat where the locals eat and choose from the menu of the day (a massive steak and chips, wine pudding and coffee in Lagos for 12 Euros or a ludicrously cheap Feijoida (pork and bean stew) from the Pingo Doce supermarket in Portimao).

My wife and I spent 11 days here from 23rd October. The property is beautiful and well looked after by Assunta and Svetlana. The bedrooms are basic but perfectly functional, the grounds and pool area are lovely and a great place for relaxing. The local village is very quiet and the local cafes are VERY cheap and the owners were friendly and helpful especially in the Dos Amigos and the Emigrantes. There are some nice restaurants around as well amongst them were Sabor And Alenjento's both of which were easily walkable from the property. I have already mentioned Assunta but have to again because she really was as helpful as anyone could have been with her advice and organising restaurant bookings, finding out bus times and organising taxis she done it all with a smile and a cheery word. Some people have advised that access to a car is necessary but we found that between walking, cycling and ***** transport that we managed perfectly well and we are a reasonably fit couple in our 60's. All in all a lovely place for a quite break and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Great location and staff very helpful. Breakfast was great.

Highly recommended!

For the money I paid , is the best ever( Value for the money )

Beautiful property, especially outdoors - colorful flowers, trees, various plants which provide this "exotic" touch which I love. Swimming pool was never crowded so usually we enjoyed it just for two of us. Our room was rather basic but still clean and well equipped, maybe suprisingly loud in the night because of the cars, even tough it seems like a small city :) Ladies at the Reception were extremely nice and helpful - always welcomed us with a smile and also gave us few good recommendations. Woud like to go back there one day!

The building is a unique building with beautiful flowers patios, terraces and pool area. The owners and staff are very attentive and caring. The rooms are somewhat spartan and no complimentary toiletries (soap, shampoo or conditioner) are provided. Breakfast is provided.