Casa do Alto
Countryside pool stay nine minutes from Millennium Golf
About this stay
Casa do Alto sits away from the density of central Loulé, close to Monte do Poço, with an outdoor pool as the centerpiece of a quieter, more rural stretch of the municipality. Kitchens in some rooms suit families and longer stays, and free parking matters here more than in the old town, given the more spread-out setting. Millennium Golf Course Vilamoura is a nine-minute taxi ride, close enough for golfers without paying the premium of staying directly in the resort belt. Retiro do Camponês Restaurant is four minutes by taxi or eight by public transport, covering dinner without a long drive. The property is both pet-friendly and kid-friendly, with breakfast available for an extra charge and an airport shuttle option for the transfer from Faro.
- Outdoor pool
- Rural setting near Monte do Poço
- Kitchen in some rooms
- Pet-friendly
Our take
This suits families and golfers who want a quieter, more rural base with a pool and kitchens, rather than a central old-town address. Being nine minutes from Millennium Golf Course Vilamoura keeps golf realistic without a resort price tag. Travellers wanting to walk to the Castelo de Loulé or the municipal market should book closer to the center, since this sits well outside town.
- Bring the car or arrange the airport shuttle, this stay works better with your own transport.
- Cook at least a few meals using the in-room kitchen, given the distance to restaurants.
- Book the nine-minute taxi to Millennium Golf Course ahead for early tee times.
Why we love it
- An outdoor pool in a quieter, rural setting
- Kitchens in some rooms for longer stays
- Nine minutes from Millennium Golf Course
- Pet-friendly and kid-friendly throughout
Why guests love itCasa do Alto felt like a genuine break from the busier stretches of the Algarve coast, with the pool and the quiet setting near Monte do Poço doing most of the work. Cooking a few dinners in the room, thanks to the kitchen, made up for the drive to any real restaurant. The nine-minute run to Millennium Golf Course Vilamoura meant golf was still on the table without needing to stay inside the resort itself.