From the very beginning of planning this holiday, for myself and my family, the owner of this beautiful property could not have been more helpful. She has excellent communication skills, is very approachable, friendly. The grounds of the property are surrounded by emerald green grass, flower and shrub beds. At night all is watered by sprinklers that secretly pop up out of the ground and give it all a good soaking. (Don't get caught out or you may get a good watering too!)
The property is beautifully presented and fully stocked with everything you could want on a holiday. Included in this is a very comfortable outside seating area, sun loungers, huge bean bags, table tennis and a lovely romantic outside dining space, complete with barbeque, tap water (should the flames get too high) and a pizza oven, which we didn't use but it was there if we wanted it.
The property was spotlessly clean and there was lots of space for all the family without being on top of each other. We were a family of 8 with a mixed age range from 68 to 10 years and there was something for all of us. The swimming pool is magnificent and was a hit with everyone. (We had asked if it could be heated but the owner advised that wouldn't be necessary and it wasn't!)
We didn't have a car with us but made good use of the local taxis service and also of the two available bikes which belonged to the owner of the property. Approximately a 23 minute walk away or a 10 minute bike ride is a café/restaurant and bar (which we ate at and was very nice), a supermarket and a boutique. We bought wine (both chinto and branco) very cheaply at 2 euros a bottle and it was very drinkable! The supermarket were kind enough to provide a driver to follow the bikes home and deliver our goods. The café will provide a take-a-way which was very useful on our last night.
A taxi to old Lisboa to see the sights is well worthwhile and a tour of the city in a tuk tuk, is both fun and slightly dangerous! It's like being on a roller coaster, if you get the right driver who is out to impress.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this holiday villa to anyone, except perhaps those with very small children as there are safety issues. You'll absolutely love it!!