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Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse

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Casa Branca
'Hand of Fatima door knockers
Living Room
Living Room
Dining Area

Overview of Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Santiago Tavira, Tavira
  • Popular LocationOld Town6 min walk
  • Popular LocationTavira Castle7 min walk
  • Popular LocationRoman Bridge7 min walk
  • AirportFaro (FAO-Faro Intl.)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Tavira Historic Centre - Excellent Restored Townhouse

Charming 3 storey restored townhouse( 2009) , close to all amenities, Casa Branca refurbished and equipped to a high standard, using traditional materials. 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sunny living room and large fully equipped kitchen. Broadband, cable tv and phone for free calls inside Portugal, air-conditioning/heating. (The narrow open tread stair to the bedrooms is not suitable for very young children, or people with mobility problems.)

Close to the River Gilao with its Roman bridge, the 13th century castle, and gardens, and the hilly cobbled streets home to some blue and white houses. Churches - Tavira has 37 of them. And if you need a break pop into one of the cafes in the Praca da Republic for a coffee and a Pastel de Nata. At night you can enjoy the many cultural and musical events only 2 minutes from home. Or take the ferry or water taxi to the Ilha da Tavira. Close by are other beaches to enjoy Barril, Cabanas, Manta Rota. Sta Lucia is close by with its vibrant fishing and cafe scene.

Property manager

Ann Byron
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Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 3
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Tavira

Located in Tavira, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Alvaro de Campos Municipal Library and Tavira Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Olhao Harbour and Benamor Golf. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
Map
Santiago Tavira, Tavira

What's nearby

  • Praca da Republica - 6 min walk
  • Old Town - 6 min walk
  • Tavira Castle - 7 min walk
  • Roman Bridge - 7 min walk
  • Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Tavira Station - 13 min walk
  • Faro Intl. Airport (FAO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Flavour Café - 4 min walk
  • Dawat - 2 min walk
  • Ofelia - 2 min walk
  • Snack-Bar O Romba - 3 min walk
  • Tasquinha da Paula - 5 min walk

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tavira stay
Very enjoyable - we are thin people so no issues with the curling staircase and tiny bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Scarborough

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming townhouse in a perfect location
The townhouse is located on a quiet street within a 2 min. walk to the centre square, the waterfront and numerous restaurants. The neighbourhood feels very safe. The townhouse is clean with a home like feeling.The kitchen is very well appointed, we made breakfast every morning. There is a supermarket nearby. The air conditioning units worked very well at keeping the place cool during the heat. There is a very small spiral staircase that leads up to the bedrooms. We had no issue with stairs but this may be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. The beds were decent, excellent closet space to hang/fold your clothes. Ann, the property owner was very easy to reach and replied back to questions promptly. She also provided suggestions on what to see and do and where to eat while visiting beautiful Tavira. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tavira home away from home
This was a nice stay in Tavira. The communication was very excellent and check in was easy. The location was good and a short walk to many restaurants, the marina and bus station. The stairs to the bedrooms are very steep and difficult with luggage but we had teens so not a problem for us, but it would be for many travelers. The bathroom is very tiny but it works, just need to time out showers if traveling with several people. The kitchen was well stocked and ready for cooking although we didn’t do any. Some of the dishes were a little dirty, likely from past visitors not cleaning as well. Overall this was a clean decent place to stay if you make Tavira your home base in the Algarve. We found Ubers to be easy to use to get to other areas, but it is a fair distance so we may choose to be more mid region if we ever see Portugal again. But Tavira is very quaint and keeps its old style better than most of the other towns!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property in the heart of Tavira
Ann is amazing as a host. The property was clean and as advertised, within easy walking distance of the town. Free parking was available within a few minutes walk. This was perfect for a short break - we even made Christmas dinner here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ralf G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice days in Tavira
The facilities in the house are good. There are five sleeping places on good mattresses. The bathroom is tiny at around 1.2 square meters, but offers everything you need. However, people over 1.90 have problems with the knee space in front of the toilet. The spiral staircase to the upper floors is very narrow with narrow steps. Nothing for old people, children, people with walking difficulties or obese people. The kitchen is well equipped. The market hall can be reached in five minutes and offers high-quality vegetables, meat and fish six days a week. There is a small supermarket two minutes' walk around the corner. The terrace is bordered with flower pots. In front of it there is a well-used parking lot, with entrances to other houses around it. The location of the house is quiet, the harbor, the city center and many tourist attractions can be reached on foot in five to ten minutes. We were very pleased with the welcome from the landlady.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ann Byron

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We've been living near Tavira for many years, both retired architects. We owned a little house in the country near Tavira which rented for holiday lets. We fell in love with this little town house, Casa Branca, and its 'downtown' location, uniquely located in this little tree'd square, and are using it for our family and friends, and for holiday rentals.

Why they chose this property

Excellent Location, refurbished to a high standard, in a very charming and friendly neighbourhood. We love Tavira which is quite unique, little changed over the past 25 years since we have known it, and the perfect place to unwind and relax,

What makes this property unique

Location - the little square with orange trees, very peaceful and safe, close to shops, bars and restaurants, the River, and great summer events in the Praca Republica, and various churches.
Beaches - Pristine Blue flag beaches, Ria Formosa lagoon, with its unique vegetation and birdlife.
Culture - summer music and dance festivals, markets, art and exhibitions.
Food and Drink. Famous for its mediterranean diet of local fish locally sourced fruit, vegetables, olive oil, and wine. Good restaurants very reasonably priced. Come and enjoy a gourmet break.

Languages:

English, French, German, Portuguese

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