Reviews
Words From Our Wonderful Guests
We welcome many of our guests back year after year, and would love you to discover Figs on the Funcho too. Here are just some of our visitor reviews. See more testimonials on Trip Advisor, BabyFriendlyBoltholes and VBRO HomeAway.
Ann Peake26 June 2024 Just spent another fabulous week at Figs with the lovely hosts Cheryl and Graham. A week of art with delightful teacher Ali Hargreaves who was so thorough, helpful and an absolute joy. Learnt lots of techniques and enjoyed a great day out at the beach with super meal in beach cafe/restaurant. Super location, wonderful meals and presentation to die for, every dish a work of art. Thoroughly recommend and so lucky to have great company too in the accompanying guests. Third visit and hopefully more to come! Heather Grange26 June 2024 I had an amazing painting holiday with great hosts. Graham and Cheryl were welcoming and provided a perfect environment in which to nurture the soul. It is a beautiful location, the rooms were spotless and the whole vibe was so relaxing. Graham worked so hard providing a wide range of delicious dishes; we were chilled out eating wonderful vegetarian food outside but he never got to sit still for long! Cheryl provided refreshment throughout the day whilst I learned new painting skills and produced work I am proud to show-off courtesy of the amazing and talented teacher and artist, Ali. I would definitely recommend Figs on the Funcho in combination with AlisArt Painting for a holiday you won't forget and will want to return to again and again. Stephanie Eagleson12 June 2024 Absolutely beautiful place. The hosts were so lovely, really accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. The scenery is stunning, very quiet and peaceful. The food was out of this world, so tasty and imaginative. There was also plenty of choice and I loved that we had little treats like Cheryl's cakes and cheese boards. Our rooms were beautiful, everything we needed and very clean. I would love to stay here again and would really recommend it. Jan Felton31 May 2024 I recently attended a private workshop on holistic pain relief at Figs on the Funcho and was totally blown away by the beauty of our setting for the day. Surrounded by nature and able to meet with like minded people was truly a wonderful experience. Cheryl and Graham are wonderful hosts and ensured we were all looked after from start to finish. Looking forward to my next visit at the end of May Nadia Bremner9 May 2024 What an amazing place - tranquil, beautiful views and ambience. Very pleasant and friendly owners, who cook phantastic food. Paradise in the nature Mary Armstrong9 May 2024 What a lovely morning and group to share the Ottolenghi vegetarian brunch experience! The cooking result was terrific . Graham and Cheryl are such gracious hosts. I can’t wait for the next one! Elaine Godley7 May 2024 Always a pleasure to re visit FIGS. Delicious food, comfortable and gentle energy, magnificent views 'Out of Africa '! Top hosts with great attention to detail. Superb event. I will be back soon! Richard Parker26 April 2024 Just returned from a wonderful 4 day cooking retreat at Figs on the Funcho. It's an idyllic setting in the Algarve countryside complemented by fabulous hosts Cheryl and Graham who immediately create a friendly and relaxed atmosphere among the guests. I'm no chef but I got so much more out of the experience than expected. Great fun and conversation with the other 'cooks' and magnificent food was the output. An added bonus was to stay in one of the glamping tents which are so well equipped and comfortable. Loved the bathroom and shower too. Whether you are single a c couple or a group I'd have no hesitation in recommending Figs! Jonathan Rowe26 April 2024 Portugese Cooking Holiday 19th - 24th April 2024 What a very special place! In a beautiful riverside setting this was the perfect venue for a cooking course. Very comfortable rooms (mine had a view of the infinity pool), well equipped kitchen and charming company. Graham & Cheryl are the perfect hosts with nothing being too much trouble from arrival to departure. We worked our way through many Portuguese and Portuguese influenced dishes, my favourites being the Bacalhau com Natas and the Cataplana – delicious! There was a visit to a small local market and museum and a lunch in a local restaurant. Highly recommended. Julie McGloin17 April 2024 A very tasty, enjoyable experience, meeting new friends while creating a most delicious meal - so many flavors! I highly recommend an experience or more with Figs on the Funcho!