Wonderful stay in Messines. Stayed in lovely spacious contemporary villa for 6 days. Very peaceful location - at the top of a beautiful valley, 360 degree views. The only sounds were birds singing. We would return.

The property itself is very new and in the main well equipped (lack of an oven being perhaps the only significant omission). It is clean and spacious with a lovely view across the valley and into the nearby hills. The pool and outside area are perfect for relaxation without the hassles of being in the middle of a town. Very quiet without traffic and so suit young families and those who like a peaceful holiday. Sao Bartolomeu de Messines is nearby providing the essentials and with the location being right in the middle of the Algarve it is perfect for days out across the region. Given its location a hire car is the best way to explore the area though there are some nice walks nearby. Philippe proved to be a great host throughout our stay. Very communicative about the property and advice on the local area prior to our stay. He took care of us throughout our stay and was even able to help on the last day where our flight was later in the day and we had nowhere to put our luggage (letting us stay later as there was no guest arriving that day). All of which made for a relaxing stay and I hope we can return in the future.