Set high on the hill in the historic town of Silves, just down the road from the Gothic Cathedral & Castle, is The Townhouse, a peaceful sanctuary from which to explore the town and surrounding area. The house looks out over the terracotta rooftops of the town that clings to the hillside, its cobbled streets tumbling down to the river valley. Street Parking is available close tot he house. This unique place has a style all its own.

Paula is an Interior architect and specialises in the restoration of old buildings. I strive to make our places special - the sort of place where I would want to stay. Something memorable. Lots to look at. Do not expect a white box. Our buildings are old with character and quirks. We are great believers in attention to detail, making cool and quirky spaces using interesting finds and great art combined with the luxury of fantastic showers, amazingly comfortable beds and great textiles and furnishings.

Silves is an enchanting and historic town lying inland from the coast, set in lush valleys of orange groves with the River Arade (Rio Arade) flowing towards the port town of Portimao. Silves is dominated by a red sandstone castle that is part of the Moorish military fortifications built between the 8th and 13th centuries when the town was the capital of the Algarve, in an area that has been inhabited since palaeolithic times. As well as the castle and its city walls there is a 14th/15th century Cathedral with its huge Gothic doorway. Throughout the town with its steep cobbled streets, you’ll find evidence of its extensive history at every turn. But in its shaded streets there are plenty of bars and restaurants allowing you to take a break from sightseeing. The food market is always worth a visit to stock up on local produce and on Saturdays farmers from the surrounding areas set up in the streets around the market selling their produce.