Luz Do Sol - Wheelchair friendly holiday villa Algarve

Have just returned from a brilliant week at Luz do Sol - lots of food, wine, sun, sea and pool. We were 5 adults (one a wheelchair user). The facilities at the villa worked really well and made life so easy. It was set up with everything we needed and very private with lovely views. Also, the WAV was great, although we mostly used Ubers which were good value and reliable. Caroline was very helpful and has a great local knowledge with lots of recommendations on where to go. We would definitely recommend this villa and hope very much to be back one day.

Had a fantastic week break here in June 2023. The Villa is beautiful and the host can’t do enough to make sure that you have a fabulous stay. We are a family of four with our son who is a wheelchair user. The transfers from the airport were a breeze in a large wheelchair accessible vehicle organised by the host, which removes that bit of stress. The accessible facilities were great and in particular the pool hoist meant that our son could enjoy the lovely warm pool with ease. You do need a car to get out and about as the Villa is in a lovely, rural area and so use of the host’s WAV was great. Our son’s wheelchair is quite wide and so we couldn’t get all four of us in the vehicle, as the rear seat didn’t fit with the wheelchair in, but we managed by doing shuttle runs locally and using Ubers for two of us, which were readily available and cheap. We’ll take his slimmer wheelchair in future to make it easier. Lots of lovely restaurants locally recommended by the host and only a short drive to Vilamoura marina and other interesting places. Will definitely be back ☺

We just returned from a week here; including 3 teens, myself and hubby who is a permanent manual wheelchair user. Absolutely beautiful villa in the most fabulous location. Very easy for accessibility: transfers to villa, use of WAV, flat access, pool lift and bathroom chairs. More than this it was a lovely family home - generous rooms sizes, well stocked kitchen etc.
The garden and pool were the best features; amazing views to the sea, completely private, lovely shady and sunny areas and clean pool.
Location is the best - short drive to beach, shops, lovely restaurants and lots for kids to do but also pretty and feels secluded.
We were worried about travel but Caroline (the host) made it so easy and she really helped out when we needed. Very grateful for this lovely break

We spent a week here with family in October 2018. The villa is fully accessible for wheelchair users. It is in a beautiful quiet setting in the hills and not far (a short drive) from amenities in Almancil. There are plenty of good restaurants if you want to eat out or excellent cooking facilities in the villa if you want to stay in. The villa is clean and tidy and there are plenty of towels. The pool is lovely and even has a hoist for disabled visitors if required. The owner, Caroline, is extremely helpful and welcoming and always available should you require any assistance or help during your stay. Having the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle is a real bonus and we were able to get out and about very easily. The weather was a very pleasant mid-twenties and perfect at this time of year. I can recommend this as a perfect location and villa to stay and hopefully we will be able to return again in the future.

As soon as we got back last year from our first stay at Luz Do Sol, I couldn’t wait to book again. I totally fell in love with this beautiful villa and it’s location. So much so, that we have booked to return in 2020. My partner, who is in a wheelchair, and I, are thinking about getting married here in this lovely setting next year. Caroline, the owner of the villa, is an absolutely amazing host and nothing is too much for her to sort. She made our first stay so enjoyable and I can’t wait to return. All my previous photos and comments stand as totally genuine.

we had a fab two weeks at Luz do Sol. From start to finish Caroline was helpful, and a great host. The house suited us well as my hubbie is in a manual wheelchair and the pool was just wonderful. We both swam every day and it was a great temperature. The location is quiet and peaceful but there are lots of good restaurants within 10 minutes drive. The transfer from the airport was arranged by Caroline and is only a 20 minute ride .
The house was clean and tidy when we arrived and was exactly as shown on the website. The view from the garden over to Villamoura is quite exceptional.

We have just returned from an amazing 2 week stay in the Luz Do Sol villa in Portugal. We travelled from Scotland to Portugal adhering to all Covid testing and isolation on our return. We had no problems at all. Everything went smoothly at the airport and all documentation checked. We felt very safe travelling and during our stay in Portugal. If anything we felt safer over there as everyone adheres the social distancing and mask wearing. Caroline guided us and booked our Covid tests before we returned to Scotland and was absolutely amazing help prior to arriving in Portugal and during our stay. The Villa is perfect. Great facilities for my husband who is in a wheelchair. He even went in the pool a few times which he loved. The pool was lovely and warm and perfect for our children. The WAV vehicle was perfect and a great way to get around and see Portugal at leisure. Caroline was the most helpful host and we couldn't have wished for more. She lives close but never bothers you unless you need her. My husband had a urine infection during our stay and Caroline helped us to get to the hospital which took the stress out of everything. The villa is very well equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be back. Thanks Caroline xx

Excellent stay at Luz do Sol! Caroline was a great hostess and very helpful, the house is kept very well with beautiful scenes. Airport transfer went very smoothly.. when we arrived at the villa we had the use of wheel chair accessible car throughout our stay which made it very easy to explore the nearby beaches. Will defiantly be making a return.

I love this place!!

I have just returned home from staying here and what an amazing time I had, I would highly recommend this villa!
I am a repeat visitor to Luz do Sol and always get excited about coming back, this place is truly lovely and the amenities make our stay even better.
Caroline goes above and beyond to make our stay the best for us, making sure we always have everything we need even before we arrive.
She is always available if you need her or have any questions.
The area is lovely and there is so much to do, every time we go back there are still things to explore which we haven't had chance to see.
When my stay comes to an end I never want to leave and this is down to Caroline and her great hospitality.
I would highly recommend Luz Do Sol and I already look forward to returning!

My partner and I have just returned from a wonderful week at Luz do Sol.
We’d like to thank Caroline for not just her warm welcome but for providing such a thoughtfully planned villa. Places like hers are so hard to find and our party of five whose youngest is a wheelchair user, was able to enjoy a truly wonderful holiday.
Our only regret? We didn’t stay two weeks
Ruth & Dan

My family has just had a wonderful 2-week holiday in Casa Luz do Sol.
We would totally agree with the comprehensive review posted earlier by Charlotte Player.

The villa is spacious, with a view across the hills to the sea, and the garden and terraces offer both sun or shade.

Apart from the well-equipped bedroom and bathroom for a wheelchair user, mobility highlights would be the ramps, pool lift and particularly the use of a WAV.

Caroline was welcoming, friendly and provided good guidance on accessibility in the area. Although we didn’t need further support, we found it reassuring that should a medical issue occur she would be there to help and translate for us.

We didn’t want to leave and look forward to returning!!!

Our family stayed from 1st June till the 7th of this year.
It was our first time to stay here and we were not dissapointed.
Marco collected us from the airport and the transfers went smoothly.
We met Caroline on arrival to the villa, she was absolutely amazing and went through everything with us.
The villa was beautiful and completely accessible for our profoundly disabled son who has cerebral palsy, we even managed to get him into the pool with our other chidren.
We had a fantastic family holiday and will always have some fond memories.
Caroline was a wonderful host who went above and beyond and really went out of her way for us on several occasions, for which we are very grateful.

This year we will be returning for our 4th stay at Luz Do Sol and can’t wait! It’s become an annual highlight since we discovered it 5 years ago. The villa is fully equipped for anyone using a wheelchair or who is disabled and this makes it an easy break for both the disabled person and their carer. Caroline is always on hand if you need anything, which without question, adds a great assurance for anyone travelling with a vulnerable person. We are always a party of 5 or 6 and the house more than comfortably accommodates us all. We love our evenings BBQing, sat around the large outdoor dining table overlooking the great view out to the ocean. Caroline is a dedicated host, who goes above and beyond to ensure you have a wonderful stay. Can’t wait to be back there!

We have just enjoyed a week's family holiday at Villa Luz do Sol, Algarve. This Villa was perfect for our party, which included 3 small children, 6 adults, one of which has MS. Caroline, the owner was very helpful and on hand if needed. Added bonus was the use of the WAV. The pool was in use constantly and the hoist invaluable. Very spacious accommodation, clean and comfortable. We hope to return. Thanks Caroline for providing a lovely accessible Villa.

Gill Naseby

We are currently (15/5/19) holidaying at Luz Do Sol in Portugal & it is everything the website says/shows it is - and more.

Caroline, who we had never met until we arrived on Saturday, is a welcoming, amiable host for whom nothing is too much trouble.

It is unseasonably hot at the moment and within minutes of mentioning it the air conditioning was enabled. The pool, with perfectly working hoist, has been a delight & we have happily driven the WAV (what a bonus it has been). The accessible bathroom has been carefully designed - right down to lower mirrors & clever positioning of shelves. The grass really is as green as it looks in the photos and inside is clean and fragrant. If I had a holiday home - this is how I’d like it to be - welcoming, accessible, and a beautiful place to relax. I hope we will return in the future.

We have just returned from a very relaxing 10 days in a fantastic wheelchair accessible villa in central Algarve, Luz do sol.

From the moment of first contact we felt reassured. The villa owner Caroline had arranged the airport transfer to the villa, which is included in the villa rental. When we landed we were met by Marco, our transfer with a wheelchair accessible van, then onto Luz do Sol. All in all from landing to arriving at Luz do Sol took about 45 minutes.

We had a late arrival and Caroline had arranged a food pack so we could have a cup of tea when we arrived, plus takeaway chicken and chips from the local piri piri restaurant.

The villa is amazing with stunning views to the Algarve coast. The tranquil setting was alive with bird life, it was paradise. We took full advantage of the WAV which was also included in the villa rental, and were blown away with the Algarve coast line, It was absolutely brilliant to have the use of this vehicle, it enabled us to explore the region with a wheelchair user which we couldn't of done without.

The pool lift was another joy to have, and the villa well ramped throughout, and the villa is very spacious, and light and easy for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

On arrival the villa was extremely clean and well maintained. Extra to the above the villa also has for wheelchair/disabled guests use - loo raisers, lower hanging rails in the wardrobes, hoist with various size slings, level access shower room and two Shower/commode chairs.

We found we couldn't want for anything and felt very well looked after from our arrival to departure. Caroline was on hand whenever we needed her, which was very reassuring.

I would definitely recommended this property for anyone with disabilities, absolutely 5 star.

Caroline, you have taken all the stress out of travelling for wheelchair users, and we will be BACK soon! Love Charlie and family. xx

Before you're able to unwind and relax, there are so many considerations when travelling with a disability; accessible transport while you're there, equipment hire vs taking half your house with you, and are there enough rooms for me, my family and my personal assistant/carer? All of these factors are made easy and put at rest by Caroline in Luz Do Sol. All of the equipment that I usually need to take with me (and more), is there. Transportation was arranged and on top of that, you can use a wheelchair accessible vehicle! Plus, there was plenty of room for my extensive family and a PA. I couldn't be happier with my holiday at Luz Do Sol and my first time exploring Portugal, including exploring the cliffs at Lagos and eating my way through every place that served glorious pastel de nata in the surrounding area. Anything that we needed or were curious about, Caroline was more than willing to help with and always generous with her time and knowledge of the area. I am so glad that she and places like this exist to make holidays, and life, that much easier. Thank you Caroline!

This was our second visit to the villa, as it has everything needed for an excellent accessible holiday. Caroline has really put great thought into making the holiday as stress-free as possible, from arranging the WAV pick-up from the airport to providing a Kangoo WAV for use by guests. This allowed us to go an explore the area and to have several chill-out days at the accessible beach in Vilamoura.

The villa itself really makes a stay comfortable for a wheelchair user and has a fabulous location in the hills overlooking the Algarve and the sea at Quarteria and Vilamoura. Even if you do not wish to go out, the villa and it's warm pool means a restful day can be had by just staying put. The location away from built-up areas means that it is very quiet and private.

Caroline is very helpful and goes out of her way to ensure we all have a great holiday, with many suggestions for places to visit. But, she also respects our privacy and let's us get on with using the villa to its full potential, but is on hand should we need assistance.

Our thanks to Caroline for an excellent, stress-free holiday. We will be back.

Just returned for the second time from this fully accessible villa. I am a wheelchair user and Caroline has thought of everything to make my stay as comfortable and easy as possible. The pool hoist, car and airport transfers are perfect. This is also reinforced by my carers. I have had such a relaxing holiday and can’t wait to return again!

Just been to Luz do Sol for the second time this year was there in June and returned last week. I am wheelchair bound and I found this villa very accessible it suited all my needs. It was great to be able to access the pool and have a wheelchair car at your disposal. The owner which lives below the villa could not have been more helpful we had a lovely time I find the villa very peaceful and lots of good restaurants close by I would definitely recommend this villa to anyone either a wheelchair user or not it’s a great place .

I am a repeat visitor to Luz do Sol - I have been there 3 times now and am going again later this year - and I always have the most wonderfully relaxed time. The villa and its amenities are fantastic, the local area and places to eat and visit are wonderful and Caroline is always so helpful whenever we need anything. I would highly recommend this villa and I can't wait to go back in a few months.