The Old Pig Suite
A light-filled suite opening onto its own terraces and gardens, with a kitchen for stays at your own pace.
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A family home with 3 independent suites
CASA BRAVA
Our family home near Loulé brings together three independent suites, each with a private entrance and outdoor spaces. The Mediterranean garden and natural pool are shared. Choose a suite for its own capacity and cooking facilities; booking one suite does not privatise the property.
The Old Donkey Suite
A characterful retreat with a wood stove, private terraces and a peaceful garden setting.
The Old Cellar Suite
An intimate suite in the former cellar, with its own terraces and the quiet charm of the old farmhouse.
ENTIRE HOME · LOULÉ
Monte Lusitano
Up to 10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 6 beds · 3 bathrooms
An independent holiday home in the hills around Loulé, with a small private pool, terraces and open views across the Algarve landscape.
COMING SOON
New homes, work in progress…
FAMILY STAYS · KID FRIENDLY
All our stays are kid friendly
Little travellers are part of the adventure. From our independent suites at Casa Brava to the family home of Monte Lusitano, children and babies are welcome in all our accommodation.
A place for your family
Choose the accommodation that suits your family, with independent living spaces and outdoor areas to enjoy together. Let us know the number of adults and children, and their ages, so we can confirm the sleeping arrangements.
Travelling with a baby
At Casa Brava, a baby kit with a wooden cot, sheets, baby bath and towels can be prepared on request, subject to availability. For Monte Lusitano, please check the baby equipment with us before booking.
Outdoor adventures, together
Casa Brava has Mediterranean gardens and a shared natural pool; Monte Lusitano has terraces, a rooftop and a small private pool. These are countryside homes: children must remain under their parents’ full supervision around pools, rooftops, terraces and rocks.
STAYS
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Our guests, in their own words.
Guest experiences at Casa Brava and Monte Lusitano.
Airbnb★★★★★“The hosts are incredibly friendly and helpful and gave us great recommendations for the area.”
JudithThe Old Pig Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Airbnb★★★★★“The home Marco has created is beautiful, peaceful and thoughtfully designed.”
NanaThe Old Pig Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Booking.com10 / 10
“We loved everything about the property, it is a fantastic house. Super recommendable!!”
Laura MariaMonte Lusitano ·
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Selected excerpt from a Booking.com guest review reproduced by Planet of Hotels. Original English; French and Portuguese are translations. Individual guest score; historical review.
Read the source ↗Airbnb★★★★★“Lovely little touches were waiting for us in the fridge.”
MarieThe Old Cellar Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Airbnb★★★★★“It is even prettier in real life than in the photos.”
MelissaThe Old Donkey Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Booking.com9 / 10
“Absolutely beautiful property. Do not hesitate to book a stay here.”
DavidMonte Lusitano ·
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Selected excerpt from a Booking.com guest review reproduced by Planet of Hotels. Original English; French and Portuguese are translations. Individual guest score; historical review.
Read the source ↗Booking.com10 / 10
“The nicest hosts and most beautiful location!”
JoyCasa Brava ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Booking.com.
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★★★★★“Every aspect of the property is like art.”
Barb ECasa Brava ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Google · Wanderlog.
Source and attribution ↗★★★★★“The whole property is beautiful and peaceful.”
Katrin RCasa Brava ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Google · Wanderlog.
Source and attribution ↗Airbnb★★★★★“I could have stayed forever. Generous and charming hosts.”
KateThe Old Pig Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Airbnb★★★★★“A little piece of paradise perched in the hills above Loulé!”
MathieuThe Old Donkey Suite ·
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Selected excerpt. French and Portuguese are translations. Historical reviews describe the stay at the time. Airbnb · Casa Brava journal.
Source and attribution ↗Booking.com10 / 10
“everything was amazing, the house was awesome, very warm welcome, very clean and overall the best experience we could wish for”
DanielMonte Lusitano ·
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Selected excerpt from a Booking.com guest review reproduced by Planet of Hotels. Original English; French and Portuguese are translations. Individual guest score; historical review.
Read the source ↗Our Project in the press
U.S. EDITIONThe Old Donkey Suite · Algarve · 2026
The Old Donkey Suite at Casa Brava appears in Vogue’s selection of Algarve Airbnbs, published in July 2026.
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The best hotels in the Algarve
Casa Brava is included in Condé Nast’s Algarve selection, with a portrait of our restored farmhouse, its suites and its rural setting near Loulé.
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The Mediterranean Home · 2022
Casa Brava appears in The Mediterranean Home, published by gestalten in 2022, with photographs by Alex Reyto. A look at the house through Mediterranean architecture and interiors.
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La esencia slow del Algarve
A feature dedicated to Casa Brava, bringing together the Algarve, a slower pace of life and the story of our soap-making and hospitality project.
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Casa Brava · Interior Design Magazine
Attitude is part of our Casa Brava press collection. This page identifies the magazine in our Casa Brava press collection; the original feature is not reproduced.
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Decoración mediterránea
AD España illustrates Mediterranean interiors with Casa Brava photographs credited to Alex Reyto and The Mediterranean Home, gestalten 2022.
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U.S. EDITION13 Best Hotels in the Algarve for Dreamy Beach Escapes
Casa Brava appears in the American edition’s Algarve hotel selection. The feature discusses the restoration of the farmhouse, its three suites and the natural pool.
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PORTUGALCasa Brava. Um refúgio minimalista no Algarve com piscina natural e apenas 3 suítes
2026-08-02
Francisca Ré presents Casa Brava as a quiet retreat near Loulé. The article explores the independent suites, restrained interiors and connection with nature.
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DESIGN & TRAVELCasa Brava Algarve
A dedicated feature in a design-focused travel directory, discussing Casa Brava’s restored spaces, materials, terraces and natural pool.
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INTERIORS & TRAVEL8 stylish places to stay in the eastern Algarve, Portugal
2023-07-18
Casa Brava features in this interiors and travel selection, with photographs highlighting the relationship between its simple interiors, restored stonework and outdoor spaces.
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FRANCEThe Algarve, the destination that will supplant Formentera
2021-07-19
This Algarve travel feature recommends Casa Brava for exploring the countryside near Loulé, introducing the restored farmhouse away from the coastal resorts.
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