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The Art of Joy

Estrada da Foia | Apartado 97, Monchique 8550-909, Portugal
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The Art of Joy
Ranked #2 of 5 Monchique B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Donegal
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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We got a cheap flight from Derry to Faro and booked 3 nights in the Art of Joy. The road up had loads of twists and turns and the higher you went up the nicer Portugal looked. When it was too hot on the coast, Monchique was just a pleasure. So quiet and relaxing. The pool the jacuzzi all open... More

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Hilversum, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Six days in Paradise, that's what we experienced last week @ The Art of Joy ! What a beaufitful view (you can overlook the landscape all the way to 'the ocean'). In a one word: stunning! But the view is just one of the elements that make this place a paradise! The beaurtiful rooms and appartments have very comfortabele boxsprings... More

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Falkoping, Sweden
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2010
2
people found this review helpful

With a nice dutch couple as hosts, and a view over most of Algarve nothing can go wrong. And it didn´t. Four nights at this beautiful place was - dispite of the not so nice weather - worth every cent. Hiking in the mountains in the mornings, followed by jacuzzi sessions in the afternoon made living very easy. A highly... More

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Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2010

This is a nice place run by a Dutch couple who has been there for 3 years. The rooms are OK, but nothing special. The beds were very comfortable, but the ventilation in the bathroom and room in general was not so great. However, the jacuzzi which is set down from the house so that you can sit in it... More

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2012LB
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We were amazed by the views entering their gate. Annelies and Eugene gave us a warm welcome and we directly felt at home with them. They certainly know the Art of Joy. They have golden tips and many descriptions on what to see and what to do. It is worthwhile going on a quided hiking tour with Annelies who tells... More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
92 helpful votes 92 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2009
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I visited Casa Rosa Branca for a Spring break where we could be assured of good weather to do some walking in the mountains and around the coast. The house is situated in a fabulous position high on the southern slopes of Foia above the small unspoiled town of Monchique. The rooms are quite modern in style,... More

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London
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2009
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people found this review helpful

Casa Rosa Branca is beautifully situated, with an amazing view from the Monchique mountains out to the south coast. There is a lovely garden and swimming pool, and the overall ambience of the place is very relaxing and tranquil. The hosts are friendly and helpful, with really good suggestions about local walks, restaurants and things to do, but are also... More

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Amsterdam
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2008
2
people found this review helpful

We fully enjoyed our stay at Casa Rosa Branca. Beautiful and tranquil place. Our hosts Eugene and Annelies were very hospitable and give many tips about what to see and what to do. We could even book guided walks. We were amazed by the differences and authenticity of landscapes, the green and open subtropical forests. We really could relax and... More

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Ohé en Laak
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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Delft, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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Estrada da Foia | Apartado 97, Monchique 8550-909, Portugal
Price range (per night):* S$104 - 119

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