Surrounded by an enormous garden and 5 minutes from some of Portugal’s finest beaches, A Pausa awaits you. A luxury summerhouse from the 70s with modernist architecture, long marble halls and full of stories.
Outside the tennis court, a beautiful, tropical pool area, and an old orchard = hours of fun and wonder.
We wish you a warm welcome and are happy to be able to share the splendor and history A Pausa with you.
All bed and bathroom clothing included, as well as professional daily cleaning.
The space
Time flows differently in A Pausa. Days spent here are filled with sweet indolence and a nostalgia for the present. We’re lucky to be able to share our beautiful space and nature with our guests, and hope to impart what makes this place so special. Read on for a sneak peek for what to expect out of your stay in pausa.
If you feel like staying indoors, the house is still and quiet, it emanates a dignified tranquility from the polished marble floors and marked architecture. Upstairs, the blue library is well equipped for either a soulful evening by the fireplace, a cards or board games night, or to become a quiet and inspiring office space, with a view over the property and towards the mountains of Monchique. We have plenty of spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas, capable of seating a crowd. The fully equipped kitchen is centrally situated. The two big dining rooms, one with a glass table, and another with a marble table fit well up to 14-18 people, and each has its own personality, the marble table historically having been used for either more formal occasions or huge celebrations, and the glass table for day-to-day meals. We hope you will explore both dining spaces and see if you feel a difference. There are also the lounging areas which offer a blend of art deco and minimalist architecture, as well as more current design influences, like a home - always developing and well taken care of, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Also upstairs, the typical Algarvian veranda offers a welcoming respite from the hot midday sun, overlooking the pool, front garden, and water fountain patio.
Outdoors, you’ll find an expansive garden with hundreds of species of flowers, trees, bushes, wild rabbits if you’re lucky enough to spot them, and rows of organic fruit trees - oranges, tangerines, lemons, figs, guavas, avocados, loquats, cherimoyas, almonds and more, that you’re welcome to explore, play in, practice sports in, pick and eat from. You can also cool off in the large pool, play outdoor games in the big grass field surrounding the pool, or lie on the deck and enjoy the sun surrounded by landscaped gardens. The private tennis/volleyball/basketball court (a 3 in 1) embodies our belief in the importance of movement and sports. There’s also a ping-pong table and we provide all the materials you need for these activities. Our moorish-inspired red terrace features a little water fountain with the relaxing sound of running water, plenty of seating room, and a portable charcoal barbecue.
With seven bedrooms in total, four of the villa’s seven en-suite bedrooms feature a queen bed (160x200cm)—and in the master bedroom, you’ll find a king-sized bed. We also have two bedrooms with two single beds each, and the villa can comfortably accommodate up to 14 adults, with additional beds available at an additional rate. All rooms have been carefully redecorated and renewed (new mattresses, pillows, bed and bathroom clothes), and each has its own charming personality. All except one have the latest air conditioning technology, and all except one have a private bathroom. Check room descriptions for more information on this.
A Pausa is a perfect place for a big family with kids and pets traveling together or a group of friends that need to get some work done while traveling. We’re so lucky to have had big groups like this stay and come back year after year, and that’s one of the things we cherish the most about sharing A Pausa.
Guest access
Our guests have full access to the whole villa, pool, tennis court, and garden. On arrival, we give you remotes for the property gate and keys to the house, as well as a brief tour and explanation of the house. There’s also a private laundry room equipped with everything you need to wash and iron your own clothes.
Registration Details
32197/AL
