Location: Portugal
Town or City: Estoi, Algarve
Swimming-pool: Yes
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Location: Portugal
Town or City: Estoi, Algarve
Swimming-pool: Yes
"Brilliant place, lovely hosts!…"
15-Apr-2018 tWe had such a lovely stay at Toca Do Mocho! The people who own it were so friendly and hospitable. They offer a service of cooking food for you and bringing it to your apartment, which was amazing! (We had lamb shanks one night and Moroccan chicken stew, which were both delicious!) After a busy day at Zoomarine with the kids this was sooooo amazing! We stayed 4 days in April. It was a little chilly but we had a great time exploring the local area. We still made the most of the pool with wetsuits on! We would love to come back in the summer. The views were beautiful and the pool and garden were both gorgeous. It was super easy from the airport (only 20 minutes). I would recommend hiring a car through them too as we found their deal was much cheaper for car seats than anything we had found online (and we needed 3!) I would def recommend this place for a holiday as a family or as they have 2 apartments going with another family would also be really fun too! Read more
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"Fabulous for all…"
17-Jul-2017 My family and I have just had two weeks at Toca and loved every minute. My children are aged 6 and 2 and from the very start, both loved the two swimming pools. Mick and Sadie had everything that we could possibly need on site. We arrived late at night and the cot for my son was set up, his booster seat for the table, changing things were all ready. Sadie had done some shopping for us and so we were immediately able to relax and have a proper holiday. Mick is a fantastic cook. We ate on our terrace most nights, Mick brining our pre-ordered food to the table and taking the plates away when we had finfished- luxury for me. The menu is varied and Mick will do kids portions of the "adult" meals too, but his homemade pizza was always a favourite with our two. Really lovely place. Gorgeous views, gorgeous people. My son fell in love with sadie and Mick's dogs and is now asking for a dog for his birthday! Read more
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"Wonderful villa in gorgeous area…"
05-Jul-2017 We had a really lovely honeymoon at Toca do Mocho a few weeks ago with our toddler. The villa itself is huge, the view is phenomenal and everything is geared up for families which made it so stress-free. Read more
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"Wonderful villa in lovely Eastern Algarve…"
05-Jul-2017 We had a really lovely honeymoon at Toca do Mocho a few weeks ago with our toddler. The villa itself is huge, the view is phenomenal and everything is geared up for families which made it so stress-free. Read more
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"Perfect Family Holiday…"
27-Jun-2017 We have just returned from a week at Toca do Mocho with our 10 month old and it was just perfect. Mick and Sadie are the most welcoming hosts and have thought of everything to make it enjoyable and relaxing. Mick's cooking is amazing and the location is beautiful. It is fairly remote which is exactly what we wanted but only 20 minutes to Faro or less to the nearest town. We are already looking to book next year! Helen, Nick and Hannah. Read more
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"Wonderful place to relax with kids…"
24-May-2017 Sadie and Mick have thought of everything! We had a wonderful time with our two sons, 5 and 7. Even though the weather wasn't the best, there was plenty to do. Leisurely mornings while the boys played outside in the games room, no hassle tea-Mick can cook for you so you don't have to worry to get back to cook, black out blinds etc. A beautifully quiet place to sit back and relax. The pool is beautiful and perfectly safe, and because it is child friendly, I didn't need to worry about the noise! Easy drive from the airport-perfect! Thank you Sadie and Mick. Read more
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"A real holiday in the sunshine with small children - miraculous!…"
12-Oct-2016 We stayed in one of the apartments at Toca do Mocho in late September 2016, for 10 days, and loved it. The villa is in a rural setting down a small road and you feel miles away from anywhere - gorgeous views, and so peaceful. Such a warm welcome for us and our two children (2.5 years and 6 months) from Mick and Sadie, and dogs Bonnie, Mac and Daisy. Read more
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"Perfect family holiday!…"
25-Aug-2016 Myself, hubby and our two girls (4 & 2) have just returned home after our third holiday at Toca do Mocho. It is a truly wonderful place to stay, I would happily recommend it to anyone. Sadie and Mick are amazing hosts and have created something very special. Read more
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"Fantastic accomodation and hosts. Perfect for families.…"
18-Jun-2016 We LOVE Toca do Mocho!!! We have just come back from our second visit. We have one child (he was 18 months on first visit and is 4 and a half now). It is very quiet (there will only ever be one other family) so you always have plenty of space to relax and play in the pool or the playroom. Read more
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"Child friendly hidden gem. Stunning views. Fantastic food.…"
13-Jun-2016 Recent upgrade to pool area. Everything you need for children. Fabulous home cooked food served to your terrace as the sun sets. Read more
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"Amazing family holiday…"
25-Jan-2016 Couldn't praise it enough. Mick and Sadie are fab hosts who have built a great home from home. We (2 adults, 3 kids (14,5,3)) had a great time. Mick's cooking is exceptional - makes deciding where to eat every night easy. Left wanting for nothing. Personalised shopping essentials arranged to be in the apartment for our arrival, food intolerances catered for, special requests accommodated. Would be back every year if we could. Thanks Mick and Sadie (and Bonnie and Mac!) Read more
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"Amazing family holiday…"
25-Jan-2016 Couldn't praise it enough. Mick and Sadie are fab hosts who have built a great home from home. We (2 adults, 3 kids (14,5,3)) had a great time. Mick's cooking is exceptional - makes deciding where to eat every night easy. Left wanting for nothing. Personalised shopping essentials arranged to be in the apartment for our arrival, food intolerances catered for, special requests accommodated. Would be back every year if we could. Thanks Mick and Sadie (and Bonnie and Mac!) Read more
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"Fantastic!…"
04-Aug-2015 Have just returned from a fantastic 9 days at Toca do Mocho! Read more
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"A totally brilliant holiday for families…"
03-Aug-2015 Having read all these glowing Mumsnet reviews, and having booked our holiday a full 11 months in advance based on said reviews, the bar was set pretty high for our stay at Toca Do Mocho as we had looked forward to our trip for the whole year. It absolutely did not disappoint! Our family of four (children aged almost 5 and 2) had the most fantastic holiday thanks to Sadie and Mick. We enjoyed brilliant action-packed days on stunning Portuguese beaches (loads of useful info in the apartment on places to go), at the Slide & Splash aquapark and of course in the gorgeous pools at the villa, followed by relaxing evenings as a couple (games room, evening swimming on our own, eating delicious food on the balcony) whilst the babies were safely in bed and within earshot via the baby monitor. A very special place, clean, beautiful, spacious and with everything you need for the kids (and adults!) and Sadie is a super attentive host. Hard to pick one favourite element, but being cooked for every night was probably the best bit of all and demonstrates how family-focused Sadie's offer is, really understanding what a treat this is to parents of young kids to have a nightly meal delivered to your balcony. Mick's cooking is really super, he is a talented chef and we loved all of it and so did the kids (who had lovely early teas most nights before their bedtime, an added bonus for tired parents). Our favourites were Portuguese baked lamb chops, piri piri prawns, swordfish, grilled dourado, secrets of pork and the sticky ribs but everything was excellent and there is an extensive menu to pick from. We are absolutely sure we will be back and I was sorely tempted not to write a review to keep it under wraps, but the truth is already out there and Sadie and Mick are too nice not to support with a well-deserved, 5 star review! Truthfully, it was our best family holiday yet (and we have had some really lovely ones!). Read more
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"Perfect family holiday…"
08-Jul-2015 Just back today from our 1st amazing family holiday and we couldn't have chosen anywhere better. We were so sad to leave. Read more
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"Absolutely amazing place.... A real home from home…"
24-May-2015 We have just returned from our 4th consecutive visit to toco do mocho and we're sad to leave. With two young children it is the ideal holiday place for us as they are safe and comfortable in their surroundings and we get to enjoy a relaxing holiday too.. The apartments are spacious, clean and fully equipped. The recently renovated pool and surroundings are magnificent and as there are only two apartments you more often than not have it all to yourselves. Mick and Sadie are always going out of their way to assist and ensure that you have everything you need to make your stay comfortable (get shopping before you arrive, supply toys, prams etc..). we enjoyed meals cooked by mick nearly every night (only night we missed was the night we went out for dinner when Sadie babysat and mick drove us there and back to the restaurant). We certainly ate well enjoying spare ribs, black pork, lamb shanks a delicious barbecue and mick's famous fish and chips. Read more
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"Perfect holiday accommodation…"
15-May-2015 We have recently returned from a lovely week at Toca do Mocho with our two children aged four and two. The apartment was brilliant - spacious, clean and comfortable (and was the first holiday place we've stayed in where the wi-fi actually worked!) The pool, its surroundings and views from the terrace are idyllic, and as there are only two apartments there are never many people swimming. The water wasn't heated but in the hot sun this was fine. Sadie and Mick were very helpful and got some shopping for us before we arrived. Having equipment such as a buggy, potty and step up stool available was also very helpful. We enjoyed the delicious home-cooked meals on a few evenings. Both children loved swimming and looking at the orange and lemon trees. Read more
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"Doesn't get any better than this!…"
05-May-2015 We stayed here the last few days in April into May 2015 and had an amazing time. Sadie and Mick could not do enough for us and really made our holiday. Our four year old was constantly entertained jumping in the pool, playing with the two dogs and enjoying the nearby beaches. As we also had a young baby with us Mick kindly cooked for us an erray of delicious dishes on many nights which we thoroughly enjoyed on our terrace with a sneaky glass of wine or two! We weren't bogged down in baby stuff either as they have everything you need. if you're looking for a relaxing time in beautiful surroundings then you needn't look further Read more
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"They really have thought of everything!…"
30-Oct-2014 We stayed at the end of September for a week as our first holiday with our 5mth old baby. Mick & Sadie couldn't have been better hosts - from all the baby kit that's available if you need it(changing mats, monitor, baby baths, toys, playmates etc); to the offer of them doing a shop for you ahead of your arrival; to Mick's fantastic cooking and the great selection of DVDs to collapse in front of once your little one is asleep! The apartment has everything you need and Mick and Sadie have plenty of recommendations for things to do/places to go locally - it made our first family holiday a relaxing one! Read more
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"great place for families…"
17-Oct-2014 First time staying at Toca do Mocho during 1st week of September my husband and 2 year old daughter. Fantastic place for families - Sadie and Mick have thought about everything - from the practical stuff like stairgates, high chairs, and even full size cots - but have also gone out of their way to add some lovely touches like a childrens' library, lots of toys, games and DVDs to keep them entertained. The fact that they even do a food shop for you before you arrive is a real godsend too after a long journey and travelling with a little person! The apartment we stayed in was very spacious and immaculate - as was the whole villa. Pool area was lovely too and the views from the balcony were just stunning. The only downside is that you have to drive everywhere as the villa is nestled in the hillside and surrounded by countryside, rather than being in a town or on a resort, but for us that wasn't a problem as there were so many plus points about staying here. Also it's not that far from the airport - took us about 30mins to drive to the villa - so if you don't want a long transfer, it's perfect. Owners Sadie and Mick were very friendly and cooked a couple of lovely meals for us as well as giving us great tips on places to visit. All in all would definitely recommend to friends and family looking for a relaxing holiday in the sunshine! Read more
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"Real Gem…"
11-Sep-2014 This was our 3rd visit to “Toca Do Mocho” and I must confess to having reservations beforehand about holidaying at the same location 3 years running. How wrong could I be! Not only was this the best holiday we have had but the whole family are all keen to return. Whilst exploring Portugal each year and the familiarity of the same location has undoubtedly helped strengthen the bond with the country it is not possible to do justice the role both Mick and Sadie have played in this. Read more
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"Ninth visit and still loving Toca do Mocho…"
27-Aug-2014 We’ve just returned from our 9th, yes ninth consecutive visit to Toca do Mocho. Mick and Sadie are no longer just great hosts but now great friends too. We thought that as are son grew up he might not find new things to do going back to the same place each year. The truth is he is as he grows up we find different things to do and new places to go. Read more
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"Just Perfect......Beautiful, Relaxing and with 5* Service!…"
04-Jul-2014 I've never felt the need to right a review before but Toca Do Mocho deserves to be talked about! What a perfect place to take a young family! It really has everything and with Sadie and Mick, nothing is ever too much trouble. Read more
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"Fab accommodation, with excellent catering! Some tips on what to do...…"
23-May-2014 Just back from a great relaxing week in Toco do Mocho! Read more
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"Outstanding holiday for babies and families…"
28-Apr-2014 We were greeted on our arrival by a waggy-tailed Bonnie (after a beautiful drive up the hill to T d M from Faro) and welcomed by cheery Mick who showed us around our really spacious, clean apartment with stunning views if the green fauna surrounding the villa. We instantly felt at ease and Sadie had kindly bought all our essential shopping in so we didn’t have to rush straight to the supermarket. Our 10 month old quickly explored the apartment and tested all the baby friendly facilities. Everything you could possibly wish for for a little one is provided and if it is not in the flat already, Sadie probably has one to lend to you. The tiny things really touched us such as a box of parasols and reusable shopping bags outside the front door ready for you to use should you need. We felt very at home within the first afternoon eating our lunch on the stairgated patio overlooking the pool. Our son enjoyed dipping his toe in the pool and crawling around the sunlounger area, in addition to be enthralled by the huge variety of plants, trees and flowers in the garden. Despite having such a friendly, family feel, there is also so much space so you never feel on top of one another. Mick cooked us a scrumptious meal on the first night...fresh, chunky monkfish and the incredibly tasty black pork. We also had meat marinated for us for a BBQ one night and lovely salad prepared which we enjoyed so much we had to have it on our last night too! The local villages are a joy to explore and miles of sandy beaches are in easy reach. We had a very special treat of joining Sadie for a mosaic session and produced 2 pieces which will always bring back fond memories of our very special first trip to Portugal with our son. We felt totally relaxed at T d M (something I didn’t think possible with a very active wriggler) and enjoyed each & every day of our stay thanks to Sadie and Mick’s incredible hospitality. We cannot wait to go back! Read more
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