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Hilltop Retreat - Unique Rustic Hideaway

Verified Alcoutim, Faro, Portugal #s006063

Ways to spend the night

  • Van

  • Tent

  • Equipped tent

  • Caravan

  • Motorhome

About this campspace

Located in the quiet countryside of the Alcoutim district.
This is the perfect place to relax. Magnificent nature trails and cycle paths to the Vascao and Guadiana rivers and a breath-taking night sky, see the Milky Way on a clear night with telescopes for your viewing pleasure. "Arrive as a guest and leave as a friend".
Here you will find 10 well-spaced camper van pitches, a service area, hot showers, toilets and a barbecue area. A cafe terrace for sundowners and watching the beautiful sunsets. Water and electricity at nominal cost. Also tucked in nature "4x4 with tent" pitches or just tents and soon the 8 Lotus Belle tents will be available.

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Your host

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Amenities

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Gas stove

  • Swimming pool

  • Toilet

About this campspace

Located in the quiet countryside of the Alcoutim district.
This is the perfect place to relax. Magnificent nature trails and cycle paths to the Vascao and Guadiana rivers and a breath-taking night sky, see the Milky Way on a clear night with telescopes for your viewing pleasure. "Arrive as a guest and leave as a friend".
Here you will find 10 well-spaced camper van pitches, a service area, hot showers, toilets and a barbecue area. A cafe terrace for sundowners and watching the beautiful sunsets. Water and electricity at nominal cost. Also tucked in nature "4x4 with tent" pitches or just tents and soon the 8 Lotus Belle tents will be available.

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Gas stove

Comfort & Fun

  • Swimming pool

Sanitation

  • Toilet

  • Hot shower

  • Cold shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

  • Phone charging station

For RVs

  • RV electricity hookup

  • RV Dump station

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

In case of rain

  • Covered kitchen

  • Rain shelter

Views

  • Sunrise view

  • Sunset view

  • Forest view

  • Hill view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Motorhome Park

Bring your own
  • Tent

  • Caravan

  • Van

  • Motorhome

a 10 well spaced motorhome/campervan park. 7 x tent pitches for either tents or 4x4's with tents for "weekend warriors" and Cafe/Bar, Snack Bar, a BBQ or take a dip in the pool after a awesome hike or bike ride or just chillout on the terrace

from € 20.25 per night
Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
10 pitches

Motorhome park

  • Tent

    With your Tent

  • Caravan

    With your Caravan

  • Van

    With your Van

  • Motorhome

    With your Motorhome

a 10 well spaced motorhome/campervan park. 7 x tent pitches for either tents or 4x4's with tents for "weekend warriors" and Cafe/Bar, Snack Bar, a BBQ or take a dip in the pool after a awesome hike or bike ride or just chillout on the terrace

Check-in between: 3:30 pm–8:00 pm

Check-out between: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 3

Child price applies to this age: 12

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 2

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

This is a place to "just be".
We are respectful of our guests who want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
10 pitches

“weekend warrior” platforms (4 x 4 wheel drive)

Bring your own
  • Van

camping platforms for the “weekend warrior” who just wants nature 4 wheel drive vehicle access

from € 20.50 per night
Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
4 pitches

“weekend warrior” platforms (4 x 4 wheel drive)

  • Van

    With your Van

camping platforms for the “weekend warrior” who just wants nature 4 wheel drive vehicle access

Check-in between: 3:30 pm–8:00 pm

Check-out between: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00 pm

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

This is a place to "just be".
We are respectful of our guests who want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
4 pitches

Camping platforms

Bring your own
  • Tent

camping platforms around the park with access to facilities eg. Toilets, showers, self-catering kitchen, patio and BBQ area

from € 20.50 per night
Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
8 pitches

Camping platforms

  • Tent

    With your Tent

camping platforms around the park with access to facilities eg. Toilets, showers, self-catering kitchen, patio and BBQ area

Check-in between: 3:30 pm–8:00 pm

Check-out between: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00 pm

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

This is a place to "just be".
We are respectful of our guests who want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
8 pitches

Lotus Belle Tents

  • Equipped tent

Lotus Belle Tents : 4x4m– 2 single beds,sheets, pillows and duvet

4x5m- kingsize bed, sheets, pillows and duvet

from € 55.00 per night
Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
8 pitches

Lotus belle tents

  • Equipped tent

    Equipped tent

Lotus Belle Tents : 4x4m– 2 single beds,sheets, pillows and duvet

4x5m- kingsize bed, sheets, pillows and duvet

Check-in between: 3:30 pm–8:00 pm

Check-out between: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Guest can book the same day until: 12:00 pm

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

This is a place to "just be".
We are respectful of our guests who want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
2 persons
Pitches
8 pitches

Your host, Helena

Acceptance rate: 100%

Response time: slowly

I arrived in Portugal 6 years ago from Zimbabwe via the UK. I came to "retire" but have had the time of my life building Shamwari Hilltop Retreat. I want to share the beauty of north eastern Algarve with you. A little gem in the wilderness. Come relax and enjoy.

Tips

  • We make awesome pizzas in Snack Bar

  • Sundowners at sunset from Hilltop Cafe Terrace

Surroundings

What you can find in the area
  • River or stream

  • Mountains

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day
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    Hiking

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    Cycling

What you can find in the area

  • River or stream

  • Mountains

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

Sustainability

  • Self-grown food

  • Food products from locals in the region

  • Solar panels

  • Solar water heater

  • Water-saving measures

Rain catching

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

This is a place to "just be".
We are respectful of our guests who want to enjoy the peace and tranquillity


Checking in and out

Check-in between: 3:30 pm–8:00 pm
Check-out between: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Closing periods

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