Farmhouse Of The Palms
CENTRAL ALGARVE / HOTEL / TRIED & TESTED
An old olive oil factory, just outside the village of Corotelo in the central Algarvian hills, is transformed into six spacious suites with sun-dappled & stylish interiors. Restored with complete care & sensitivity for the cultural significance of the place, Farmhouse of the Palms was renovated by Veronique & Franck Persyn who live on-site with their 10-year-old son. Here, surrounded by trickling fountains, muslin canopies & calçada pathways, they treat guests like long lost friends, inviting them to spend a few days of quiet retreat under the Algarvian sun.
Peace & tranquillity emanate from the surrounding countryside & from the inviting black swimming pool & gardens. Inside, high ceilings & flowing living spaces with terracotta tile floors lead to seven suites, the master of which is located at the top of the house & home to one of the most photographed rooftops in Portugal. Featuring a rattan & muslin clad bed it’s the perfect place to fall into with a book after a morning exploring the nearby market town of Loulé.
Room Service
Location: Corotelo, Algarve.
Price: Suites start at 150€ per night.
Highlights: Service is attentive & personal due to its family-run presence & a breakfast of local ingredients will leave you full until dinner, prepared by the house’s cook, a feast of traditional Algarivan fare.
Our favourite room: The master suite if you’re looking for a spacious retreat and rooftop views.
Services: Bed & breakfast, the guesthouse also offers dinner at an extra cost. In-room massages can be arranged & recommendations for restaurants & things to do in the area.
Designed by Belgian owners, Frank & Veronique, renovated the property themselves.
Photography by Design Escapes.
The Neighbourhood: Farmhouse of the Palms is located in the middle of two sleepy market towns, Loulé & São Brás de Alportel. On Saturday morning make your way to the former for an abundant farmers market. The beaches of the East Algarve are a thirty-minute drive away.
Things to know: The farmhouse closes in the winter months but Autumn & Spring are a perfect time to beat the summer crowds.
Farmhouse of The Palms is a member of the Design Escapes Club, tried & tested by us.
The Map
Farmhouse of the Palms is located up in the central Algarvian barrocal in a small village called Corotelo. It’s around a twenty-five minute drive from Faro, so fly in & rent a little car to take a road trip while finding some freedom while you’re there.
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