Old Charming House Faro

Rua Filipe Alistao 41 - 1º, 8000-343 Faro, Portugal – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>383</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
383 reviews

Beautiful room in an excellent location, the rooms were all decorated with a rustic vibe. The old building was very charming and welcoming. Laura answered any questions I had and ensured we were comfortable during our stay. The rooms were very quiet which helped us have a good nights sleep.

Anita United Kingdom
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Old Charming House Faro

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Set in the centre of Faro, 11 km from Church of São Lourenço, the historic Old Charming House Faro offers accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. The air-conditioned accommodation is 26 km from Vilamoura Marina. Island of Tavira is 28 km from the homestay and Algarve Shopping Center is 42 km away. At the homestay, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, and a private bathroom with a bath and a hair dryer. At the homestay, the units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the homestay include Lethes Theatre, Faro Marina and Carmo Church & Bones Chapel. The nearest airport is Faro Airport, 13 km from Old Charming House Faro.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Faro, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.8
High score for Faro
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  • Anita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful room in an excellent location, the rooms were all decorated with a rustic vibe. The old building was very charming and welcoming. Laura answered any questions I had and ensured we were comfortable during our stay. The rooms were very...”
  • April
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Everything was lovely! Wonderful host - great location - best restaurant recommendations. Thank you so much!”
  • L
    Lennart
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The location is really nice. Right at the center, and also close to the bus station. The accommodation itself is very well-decorated and has a nice vibe. We missed out on meeting the hosts, as they were traveling themselves, but the communication...”

Host Information

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
This is an early 19th century house, built for an upper middle class family of traders. From the 50's of the 20th century it hosted a small pension but after a few decades the people running it got retired and the property was left abandoned. For about thirty years the rain and the lack of maintenance caused considerable damage. Eventually part of the roof collapsed. And such was the situation in 2016, when the restoration started. Nowadays we offer four bedrooms in a fully renovated charming house.
We are Ricardo and Laura, a Portuguese couple. Ricardo is in his fifties and was born and grew up in Lisbon. He studied History and then served in the Portuguese Navy for ten years. Afterwards he moved to Algarve and met Laura. She is about then years younger, born in Faro, just a couple hundred of meters from the property. Laura was the manager of her family business for a long time. A couple of years ago she decided to shutdown the shop and ventured into a full time job in our hospitality business. We both share a passion for traveling and hospitality and love to spend some time welcoming our guests and introducing them to the town, the sightseeing spots, the restaurants and whatever they need to know.
Our old charming house is located at the edge of the historical center of Faro. As this is a compact town, pretty much everything is located at a walking distance. We have a supermarket by the end of our street, not no mention a pharmacy and plenty of restaurants and cafes. The marina - the living center of Faro - is around the corner and both bus and train stations are about 5-10 minutes walking from us. You can also easily walk to the citadel and to the ferry pier from here.
Languages spoken: English,Portuguese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Old Charming House Faro
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Portuguese

House rules

Old Charming House Faro takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 00:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to EUR 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Old Charming House Faro in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to € 250 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: 68797/AL

FAQs about Old Charming House Faro

  • The prices at Old Charming House Faro may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Old Charming House Faro is 200 yards from the centre of Faro. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Old Charming House Faro offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Old Charming House Faro is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.