This beautiful Villa was exactly as described and pictured. We visited for three nights as part of a three week holiday with our extended family comprised of six adults and four children aged 12, 10, 8 and 4. The villa was spacious and clean and the swimming pool was fully enjoyed as were the various lovely outdoor sitting areas. A variety of great restaurants are in close proximity as are beautiful beaches. Would definitely return and would stay for much longer the next time!

This is a super Villa, coming through the private driveway, there is an immediate WOW. You come into a beautiful large landscaped gardens surrounding the pool. (Gated railings for added security for children and piece of mind for the parents) Several furnished terraces for relaxing and reading, a lovely breakfast patio adjacent to the kitchen. This we found a wonderful convenient amenity. Upstairs there is a fabulous private terrace with amazing mountain and sea views. Sitting here in the evening watching the spectacular sunsets is simply breath-taking. Everything one could possibly want is here in this villa. Very comfortable lounge and bedrooms modernized refurbished bathrooms.The villa has shuttered doors and winows and is very secure. Even the maid who comes in every morning from monday to friday is a delight. We spent 2 weeks here with extended family and we simply loved it. We are coming back to the Villa again in March. We swould highly recomment it, perfect for young and old. The Villa is a nice walk to the village, several restaurants on the way down the hill, we loved 'Vimar', lovely food and very reasonable. There is a recent development of a boardwalk on the cliff overlooking the sea. Carvoeiro square is a lovely meeting place with lovely restaurants and cafes along its streets. Great to sit down and relax. Can't think of a nicer place for a family holiday.

We stayed as a large family (10 people, three generations) in late May 2014. Booking the property was easy, the owner sent an informations pack in advance and responded to email requests about car hire and best route to Carvoiero etc within 24-48hrs. In Portugal, there is a representative who pops around twice in the week - although we had no real issues to discuss. The heated pool is a treat - and for those with very young children, it is secure enough. My three year, 6 month lad could open the gates (but knew not to) - but I note there were locks so this could be easily resolved for younger children. The Villa is a good 20 min walk into a great little town. Great Bars (particularly Club Havanna - lovely cocktails), great restaurants (reccommend Oasis and Taste, particularly Taste), great beach and great icecream places. Short car rides take you to a large supermarket and the waterpark (a must do - and prices reasonable once inside). Medium length (within 30 mins) trips to Alvor (a must...we had an amazing lunch of grilled sardines, wine etc for 10 for 88 euros!! followed by a boat trip out to the coves) and Silves reccommended, Carvoiero is a bit further down the Algarve - and as none of us had been to the Algarve before we were initially reluctant to go so far down the coast from Faro. Dispell this immediately - it is a 40 min drive away on the toll road (and cars are preloaded with a fixed 20 euros anyway - more than enought for trips back and forth) - and is so different from Villamoura or Albufeira. I would highly reccommend this Villa to anyone.

Marie the owner was excellent to deal with when booking the villa, it's just as described, WIFI was useful for many of us! It's perfectly situated 15 min walk to the beach, 10 mins to centre. Well maintained and clean, maids and pool cleaning guy were cheery. Heated pool was great, well worth the extra if taking small children. 5 mins by car to the Intermarche (supermarket), water park slide and splash is not too far away either 15 mins in car. Thanks, from a very happy bunch!