2,400 m² of soft grass
The lawn
Half an acre, fully fenced, with shade trees along two sides. Zoomie-certified.
Sun, grass, and three resident dogs
Where city dogs
learn to be
country dogs.
A calm, sun-filled home on the hills above Portimão. Half an acre of lawn, a shaded terrace, and three resident hosts on welcome duty.
4–6guests a day
2,400m²fenced lawn
24/7human on site
Day care
Drop off in the morning, pick up at sundown.
Meet & greet
Free first visit. The trio's approval required.
Sun & shade
Covered terrace by day, cool tiles for siestas.
Weekly & monthly
Regular rates for dogs who settle in and stay part of the routine.
Photo updates
A daily snap so you know they're winning.
The retreat
Half a hectare of Algarve,
shaped around four paws.
An old Portuguese farmhouse, a big fenced garden, and the kind of quiet you only get up in the hills. Not a kennel. Not a cage in sight.
Covered, always cool
The terrace
Terracotta tile, arched columns, deep striped cushions. The post-lunch nap venue of choice.
For brave paws only
The pool
Not a swimming pool for dogs, but a cool spot to lie beside. Supervised splash sessions on request.
Flowers, olive, wild grass
The garden
Paths to sniff, a birdbath to guard, geraniums to ignore politely. Dogs welcome in all of it.
A day here
From first sniff
to last yawn.
8:00
◐
Arrival
Sniff inspection at the gate. A proper hello from Lula.
9:30
◉
Morning play
Zoomies on the lawn. Occasional theft of a tennis ball.
12:00
◑
Terrace lunch
Lunch in the shade. Water topped up. One communal sigh.
14:00
☾
Siesta
Striped cushions. Ceiling fan. Deep, deep sleep.
16:30
◐
Garden walk
A loop through the olives and the flower beds.
19:00
✦
Golden hour
Last ball throw before the sun dips behind the hills.
The promises
The boring bits,
taken very seriously.
Always supervised
A human is on site, awake, every hour of every day. We never leave a guest alone.
Small groups
Four to six dogs at a time, never a crowded kennel. Introductions are gentle.
Fully fenced
The entire 2,400 m² garden is secured. Two gates, both locked, before the lawn.
Vet on call
A trusted local vet, five minutes away, on call for our guests seven days a week.
The ambassadors
Three very
opinionated hosts.
Every guest is welcomed, inspected, and unofficially assigned a buddy from the trio. Here's who's on staff.
Since 2022
Head of Guest Relations
Sparky
2 years · Portuguese terrier mix
"Will sit on the cushion you wanted."
Expert welcomer. Has written a thesis on which cushion has the best sun. Gives every new guest a full tour of the terrace, whether they want one or not.
Since 2019
Head of Security
Lula
6 years · Saint Bernard mix
"Can sleep in 14 different postures."
A 45kg lady with the soul of a cat. Her job is to lie somewhere nearby and make the whole house feel calmer. She is very good at her job.
Since 2023
Chief Snack Supervisor
Splodge
6 years · English springer spaniel
"Ball. Ball. Ball. Ball. Ball."
The official welcome committee's athletic wing. Splodge's job is to show new guests where the best grass is, where the best stick is, and where the ball went (usually under the terrace).
Postcards
A sunny week, in pictures.
Waiting list now open
Join the waiting list.
A simple first step.
Fill in the short waitlist form and Savannah will be in touch to arrange a meet-and-greet. We always meet you and your dog before a first day. A coffee on the terrace, a lap of the garden, and a chance for the trio to give their verdict. Usually positive.
- → Free meet-and-greet, no obligation
- → €15 per day · weekly and monthly rates available
- → You drop off and collect at the villa, gate always manned
Call or WhatsApp+351 910 417 254
Writesavannahtailsandtrails@gmail.com
Join the waiting list
Form liveThe form asks for the basics so Savannah can understand your dog, your ideal start timing, and the kind of care you need.
- Dog details, size, and temperament
- Preferred start date and routine
- Anything Savannah should know before a meet-and-greet