Villa Al Fresco offers superb outdoor living areas in a tranquil setting but is close to the lovely town of Guia with its great selection of local restaurants and café bars. The villa has recently undergone some renovations offers charming and cozy accommodation for up to 10 people (maximum 8 adults + 2 children/adolescents). Please be informed that this villa has been partiality refurbished - the two bathrooms (although they are fully functional and clean) are not refurbished yet. Also be advised that this villa is a country side house that accepts pets from our guests. The owners have one very friendly white cat that lives outside, but sometimes gets into the house during day time. This cat is being taken care of by them, by next door neighbor, and also the many pet friendly guests that stay in the villa. Entering the main villa, the new white fitted kitchen is spacious and features a large centre island with an electric hob and extractor fan. There are also an electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, toaster, kettle, electric juicer, coffee machine and an electric hand whisk. There are ample pots, pans, crockery, and cutlery for preparing meals. The laundry area houses a combination washing machine with dryer and iron/ironing board. There is a door accessing the the pool area, outdoor dining area and BBQ. The dining area offers a large table with bench seating and a flat screen TV. Doors open out onto a lovely terrace area. The living area where there are ample seats/sofas, TV with choice of some English-speaking channels (and Netflix) and air conditioning. The traditional woven bamboo effect high ceiling is a beautiful feature of this bright and airy room. Doors lead out on to a rear terrace and the main front terrace and swimming pool area. Down a couple of steps there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. Both these bedrooms have 2 x single beds, small fitted wardrobes and air conditioning. These bedrooms share a bathroom with bathtub and shower over. Open style stairs (in the living room) lead to the master suite on the first floor, with double bed, fitted wardrobes and air conditioning. There are also 2 private terraces offering views over the gardens. The master suite has a private bathroom (with bathtub / shower over). Externally is where you will want to spend your time as the grounds of the villa are quite spectacular offering numerous different seating or lounging areas and the most fabulous huge shaded dining area! There is a charcoal BBQ and small sink and different level terraces around the swimming pool give the grounds a real quirky feel. There are also grassed areas and gardens with beautiful local shrubs and plants. Within the grounds is a separate annex which has been totally refurbished. It comprises of an open plan living area with 2 pull out beds, air conditioning, a kitchenette, a bedroom with double bed, air conditioning and a shower room. The grounds are completely fenced, and access is via electric gates. There is ample outdoor parking for at least 5 vehicles. The property accepts up to 3 animals for the extra cost of 10 Euros per animal per night to be paid in cash at check in. All reservations include a full clean upon departure. If your reservation is for 12 nights or more, then a change of bed sheets and towels mid-stay is also included. If you wish you can book a towel change mid-stay with small light cleaning service for an additional cost of 30 Euros per request. The property is located 800 m from Guia city, 1 km from Ramires from the restaurant, 3 km from Zoomarine amusement park / theme park, 3 km from Continente supermarket, 5 km from Salgados golf course, 6 km from Gale sand beach, 7 km from Salgados sand beach, 7 km from Castelo sand beach, 7 km from Albufeira bus station, 8 km from Aqualand water park, 8 km from Albufeira city, 10 km from Ferreiras, Albufeira train station, 21 km from Slide & Splash water park, 34 km from AquaShow water park, 48 km from Faro airport.