Having read other reviews, we wondered whether Duas Quintas really could be as good as people have said... the answer a resounding yes. Mary and Les are perfect hosts; always there to offer help and advice if needed but never 'in your face' and nothing is too much trouble. They gave us some excellent recommendations for places to visit /... More

Everything other people said is true. It is a wonderfull place to stay. We felt at home.Mary and Les make you feel welcome and they are such good hosts. They are really interested in their guests. We never go back to places we visited but this might be the exception. More

It was good to be back at Duas Quintas - a peaceful retreat on the outskirts of Silves, the historic town not far from Lagos. Duas Quintas has not changed a bit - everything is in top shape and Mary's breakfast is as fabulous as ever. This time we stayed 1 week and explored the Algarve. Les and Mary were... More

We recently stayed with Mary and Les for a week during the annual Silves Mediaeval festival. This was our 4th visit to Duas Quintas but our first visit in August. This time, we stayed in the studio with our 8 year old son. The studio is spacious, airy and has a well equipped kitchen in the lounge area. As with... More

My wife and I stayed here looking for a relaxing time away. It is amazing place in a beautiful rural setting just outside of Silves. Very comfortable, clean rooms with great breakfast. It's a short drive to the amazing beaches. Les and Mary are the perfect hosts. They offer lots of tips and advice for local beaches, hikes, restaurants or... More

We stayed with Duas Quintas and used it as our base for exploring the Algarve. It's a little outside of the town of Silves and had a little trouble finding it but the owner Les was kind enough to drive out and come get us! After that it was easy to find. Duas Quintas is a beautifully restored farmhouse. The... More

We spent a week here in June and had a lovely time. Duas Quintas is so peaceful and Mary and Les have thought of everything to make one comfertable and feel at home. Our bedroom was spacious, with a large double bed and very clean. We had our own terrace and bathroom with power shower and always hot water.Breakfasts were... More

this was my fourth trip to Mary & Les in Duas Quintas - you could never get tired of arriving at this little piece of heaven! The same great welcome was offered (you could not get better hosts), gorgeous sparkling clean rooms, beautiful blooming gardens full of fruit, not to mention the fantastic freshly prepared breakfasts - I miss the... More

We had a truly relaxing time getting away from it all with a Walking Holiday at Duas Quintas. The guesthouse is peaceful and chilled, the delightful scent of orange blossom memorable.The walks that Mary and Les planned were varied, from the local villages walk immersing ourselves in regional life meandering through orange and lemon groves ,to a coastal walk dotted... More