Guest Reviews

Paradise!!!! A beautiful place that we were able to enjoy for 10 days!!!!
The Granite House is furnished with such attention to detail, high quality, stylish, and loving – a wonderful energy!
The peace, the nature, the hiking trails right outside… Every day filled with gratitude and joy!
We couldn’t get enough of the beauty of this place, which is reflected not only in its exterior, but also in its feeling: arriving, breathing deeply, being.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Herman and Angela for this precious time in this wonderful oasis!
We’ll be back!!!

We spent a wonderful week at The Baker’s Cottage. The house and the entire property are beautifully designed. The plunge pool and the small kitchen, which is equipped with everything you need, as well as the design, are the highlights. The location is wonderfully idyllic. The numerous beaches and towns in the south and west of the Algarve are within easy reach, and it’s a great starting point for hikes through the cork oak forests. We highly recommend Quinta da Lila 🙂

The five of us spent a wonderful week at The Yellow House. Where do I begin to rave about it? The location in the countryside (open, rolling hills with chickens clucking peacefully somewhere in the neighborhood), the high-quality furnishings, thoughtfully designed down to the last detail (not a thing is missing!), the unusual pool, the style (minimalism at its best in spacious, high-ceilinged rooms), the short distance to the beaches (a good half hour to the south, a little longer to the west) – and the trustworthy and uncomplicated communication with Herman & Angela. Conclusion: Five-star deluxe!

My wife and I spent a wonderful, relaxing week at The Baker’s Cottage in early April. We greatly appreciated the peace and quiet and the walking distance to the village. The hikes into the cork and eucalyptus forests on the nearby hills are highly recommended. The south and west coasts are also within a comfortable drive. There was nothing missing in and around the cottage, making it comfortable even on a rainy day. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, you’ll find it there!

Thank you for the unforgettable days at Granit House. It couldn’t have been more beautiful. You can truly feel the love and effort you put into the place. Communication with you, even on-site, was warm and uncomplicated. Thank you for that too. With the option of having a private outdoor area at each house, the proximity to Monchique, beautiful hiking opportunities directly from the house, and the proximity to the beaches, the Quinta is a true discovery. A place where we could easily stay a little longer and one to which we would very much like to return.

We were fortunate enough to spend a week at the beautifully designed Quinta da Lila during the Christmas holidays. It was very peaceful, the weather was lovely, and, above all, we had oranges, tangerines, and lemons to pick directly from the trees in front of the comfortable “Granite House” where we stayed. We had a fresh morning juice every day, and then it was just a short drive to various beautiful places in the Algarve.

A big thank you to Herman and Angela for making our vacation so special.

We will definitely be back!

As first-time guest staying in The Baker´s Cottage, it seemed almost too good to be true. Everything was as perfect as it seemed online. The cottage was very clean, modern and has everything to feel at home. The kitchen is compact and contains everything one needs. The bed is very comfortable, bathroom and terrace are excellent. Location is incredibly beautiful and just a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive from the town Monchique. Thanks Herman and Angela for an unforgettable week! I´ll be back 😊! I would highly recommend this wonderful little house.