Odeceixe Yoga & Surf Villa - Aljezur, Algarve. Surf Camps in Portugal

The inspiration for this one-of-a-kind apartment came from the original Portuguese name of the land, “Moinho das Canas”, which, freely translated, means Cane Mill. As the name suggests, a lot of cane grows here, and we used this material to decorate this apartment. The use of other natural building materials, such as cork, wood and stone, gives the apartment a truly harmonious feel.

The living area contains a comfy, bespoke sofa, situated near a cosy wood-burner. A tiny oven built into the stove means that, on a cold day, you could even make a fire and cook a cake, should the mood take you. The windows to the front of the apartment grant an amazing view of the valley and access to a beautiful wooden decking area (more than 30m²), complete with outside shower and plenty of space for lounging, sitting, or doing yoga.

On the other side we have a tiled outside area – for extra sun exposure in the morning and on windy days. Through this side you can also access your vehicle’s parking area, located just 30 meters away from the apartment, at the end of a wide, slate-paved path.

Electricity, water and gas are included in the price; you will only pay for wood in the winter if you choose to make a fire. The building is centrally heated.

For guests with children we can provide cots for the bedroom. Younger children can sleep on an extra bed in the living room or, if over seven years old, can use the low mezzanine level – a great adventure for kids (accessed via a small staircase). Alternatively, if old enough, we have a fully decorated yurt (Mongolian Tent) within sight of the apartment.

FEATURES

✔ 1 bedroom with double bed

✔ Bathroom with shower, toilet and sink

✔ Living/dining

✔ Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, sink

✔ Fire place for winter

✔ Terrace

✔ Decking with great view

✔ Hairdryer

✔ Outside shower

✔ Hammock area

✔ Barbecue available

✔ Free parking

✔ Free quality drinking water

✔ Free use of work-out deck

✔ Free WiFi

As the name suggests, the Natural Elements apartment draws inspiration from the beauty of nature. The design of this wonderfully unique living space a wealth of natural materials. The bedroom design incorporates the famous cork oaks of Portugal, a beautiful mosaic and wood finishes, while the bathroom is styled on the stunning vistas of the desert complete with sand dunes created with Moroccan plastering techniques. The open-plan living room and kitchen area with also boast many natural elements, such a cork, stone and wood.

The living area contains a comfy, bespoke sofa situated near a cosy wood-burner. A tiny oven built into the stove means that, on a cold day, you could even make a fire and cook a cake, should the mood take you. The windows to the front of the apartment grant an amazing view of the valley and access to a beautiful wooden decking area (more than 30m²), complete with outside shower and plenty of space for lounging, sitting, or doing yoga.

On the other side we have a tiled outside area – for extra sun exposure in the morning and on windy days. Through this side you can also access your vehicle’s parking area, located just 30 meters away from the apartment, at the end of a wide, slate-paved path. Electricity, water and gas are included in the price; you will only pay for wood in the winter if you choose to make a fire. The building is centrally heated.

For guests with children we can provide cots for the bedroom. Younger children can sleep on an extra bed in the living room or, if over seven years old, can use the low mezzanine level – a great adventure for kids (accessed via a small staircase). Alternatively, if they are old enough, we have a fully decorated yurt (Mongolian Tent) within sight of the apartment. 

FEATURES

✔ 1 bedroom with double bed

✔ Bathroom with shower, toilet and sink

✔ Living/dining

✔ Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, sink

✔ Fire place for winter

✔ Terrace

✔ Decking with great view

✔ Hairdryer

✔ Outside shower

✔ Hammock area

✔ Barbecue available

✔ Free parking

✔ Free quality drinking water

✔ Free use of work-out deck

✔ Free WiFi

As the name suggests, the Recycle Art Apartment has been decorated and furnished with recycled and re-used materials, that have been designed into the apartment in artful way. The design of this wonderfully unique living space brings together a wealth of surprising materials. The bedroom design incorporates a chestnut wooden bed mixed with 18th century carved posts from India. The bathroom has a sink made from an old wine press and the floor is made of slices of pine wood mixed with re-used wine bottle tops. The living tops it off with the sofa made from recycled jeans and in the kitchen a surfboard acts one of the kitchen shelves. There’s much more but best is to come and see it for yourself.

The living area contains a comfy, bespoke sofa made of re-used jeans situated near a cosy wood-burner. A tiny oven built into the stove means that, on a cold day, you could even make a fire and cook a cake, should the mood take you. The windows to the front of the apartment grant an amazing view of the valley and access to a beautiful wooden decking area (more than 30m²), complete with outside shower and plenty of space for lounging, sitting, or doing yoga.

On the other side we have a tiled outside area – for extra sun exposure in the morning and on windy days. Through this side you can also access your vehicle’s parking area, located just 30 meters away from the apartment, at the end of a wide, slate-paved path.

Electricity, water and gas are included in the price; you will only pay for wood in the winter if you choose to make a fire. The building is centrally heated.

For guests with children we can provide cots for the bedroom. Younger children can sleep on the couch or on an extra bed in the living room. Alternatively, if they are old enough, we have a fully decorated yurt (Mongolian Tent – see website for pictures) within sight of the apartment. 

FEATURES

✔ 1 bedroom with double bed

✔ Bathroom with shower, toilet and sink

✔ Living/dining

✔ Kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, sink

✔ The couch can sleep 2 children or an adult

✔ Fire place for winter

✔ Terrace

✔ Decking with great view

✔ Hairdryer

✔ Outside shower

✔ Hammock area

✔ Barbecue available

✔ Free parking

✔ Free quality drinking water

✔ Free use of work-out deck

✔ Free WiFi

Perfectly situated on a hill in a picturesque nature reserve, this large, ecologically-built house grants its occupants sensational views across the valley below – through which flows the famous Seixe river. The villa is specially designed and built with eco bricks, eco paint, and rammed-earth or taipa – an ancient, sustainable building technique. Together with the lake next to it, the great outside area and proximity to Odeceixe and its beach, it ensures the right ingredients for a great holiday or retreat.

The building has a floor space of 230m2 and features one master bedroom with en suite (bath, toilet, sink), two smaller bedrooms, a bathroom (toilet, shower, sink, and wheelchair accessible if necessary), plus kitchen, living and dining areas. Each bedroom has its own outdoor access – great for doing yoga, reading a good book, or just relaxing in the hammock and taking in the ambience.

The spacious kitchen comes equipped with a sink, utensils, oven, fridge/freezer and gas cooker, and will please any cook happy with its spacious feel – as will the herb garden in front of the house! Meanwhile, the open plan living and dining area measures a generous 80m2 and contains a large dining table with 10 seats, a big couch, and a TV with 80 satellite channels. Large windows throughout ensure that, even while relaxing indoors, guests can still appreciate the beauty of their natural surroundings. Furthermore, large glass sliding doors allow you access the large front decking area.

Equipped with a dining table and chill-out furniture, the wave-shaped decking measures more than 100m2 and is the perfect for relaxing of an evening, gazing up into the vivid night sky and listening to the frogs of the nearby pond treat you to an evening concert. A further 80m2 terrace of Santa Catarina tiles store solar energy throughout the day and release it at night, providing the perfect solar heater for guests outside after sunset.

FEATURES

✔ 1 master bedroom with en-suite bathroom

✔ 2 small bedrooms with shared bathroom 

✔ Big open 80m2 space living/dining

✔ Fireplace/wood burner

✔ Washing machine

✔ Guest toilet

✔ Kitchen; oven, stove, fridge, double sink, utensils

✔ Heating

✔ Satellite TV and DVD-player

✔ 200m2 of outside space complete with furniture

✔ Hammocks

✔ Barbecue available

✔ Free parking

✔ Hairdryers

✔ Hammocks

✔ Free quality drinking water

✔ Free use of work-out deck

✔ Free WiFi

For our more adventurous guests, we have two great yurts. Historically built to withstand the long winters of Mongolia, yurts have recently experienced a surge in popularity throughout the world. Humble-yet-luxurious, these durable dwellings hold particular appeal for those wanting comfortable and spacious accommodation – but with a low environmental impact. For those of you wanting to be close to nature, it doesn’t come much better than this; let the sounds of the great outdoors and the songs of nightingales lull you off to sleep and, in the morning, gently awaken to more wonderful birdsong. Truly, yurt living makes for an unforgettably relaxing night’s rest.

Erected atop a wooden platform, a yurt consists of trestle-type walls, and a ceiling of wooden spokes which support the ‘crown’. This large central window not only lets sunlight in during the day, but also allows occupants to gaze up at the stars at night. Layers of canvas and felt protect against adverse weather and help stabilise the inside temperature.

Both of our yurts contain 2 comfy single beds that combine into a double bed, a sofa, a dining table with two chairs, wood burner, light, electricity and an outside chill area. And, boasting inner dimensions of roughly 26m2, they’re surprisingly spacious! What’s more, each yurt is free-standing – so your only neighbours will be our three peaceful donkeys.

For guests wishing to get the true ecological-living experience, a compost toilet is available for use. However, both yurts also have access to a shared bathroom (warm showers and flushing toilet) in the nearby ‘straw bale’ building. This eco structure, made from straw bales, clay and lime, also grants use of a well-equipped kitchen and a living room with internet. Furthermore, an outside seating area features a grill and a herbal section. All of these facilities are free for our guests to use as they please.

Not only are the yurts ecological, but also economical. If you’re happy to forgo a few mod cons and live a little closer to our splendid natural surroundings, this is the accommodation for you!

FEATURES

✔ 26m2 internal space

✔ Doubled bed

✔ Sofa

✔ Desk

✔ Wood burner

✔ Electricity

✔ Access to the straw bale building which has:

✔ Kitchen (oven, stove, fridge, sink)

✔ Bathroom (shower, sink and toilet)

✔ Living/dining inside

✔ Outside chill/barbecue area

✔ Free quality drinking water

✔ Free use of work-out deck

✔ Free parking

✔ Free WiFi

✔ Hammock area

Cosy rooms in an eco friendly building to enjoy peace and nature. The Villa turns into a guesthouse format in low and mid season. This means you can rent each bedroom individually and the common areas, such as kitchen, living room and outside area become shared facilities. We offer 1 bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 smaller bedrooms that share 1 bathroom. Each bedroom has its own outdoor access great for doing yoga, reading a good book, or just relaxing in the hammock and taking in the ambience.