About this property
Villa Espiche is a five-bedroom, five-bathroom Mediterranean villa close to the historic Portuguese city of Lagos.
Traditional Portuguese decor meets modern country chic perfectly describes Villa Espiche. Approaching the whitewashed walls of the house with flourishes of ocean blue and natural wood, you'll feel like you've entered a Mediterranean home away from home.
Making your way inside the house, you'll find the living room, which has a working fireplace, sofas, coffee table and TV. The decor is traditional Portuguese; natural woods, terracotta tile flooring, and crisp whitewashed walls. The decor continues into the large country-style fully fitted kitchen, which boasts an oven, microwave, fridge freezer and marble-esque countertops. As the owner of the house is a chef, guests will find everything they could need here to whip up some delightful homemade meals.
The kitchen adjoins two dining areas; one with a table and chairs that can seat up to four people and one that seats up to eight. The kitchen/dining area has large French doors open onto the terrace, filling the room with natural light.
Guests exploring the downstairs space will find three bedrooms. One has an ensuite bathroom, a wardrobe and a private terrace. One is a children's room with two single beds and a wardrobe with a bathroom next door. The other bedroom has a large king-size bed, ensuite bathroom and private deck. All the bedrooms are light-filled and spacious, are tastefully decorated in neutral colours and have crisp white walls.
The remaining two bedrooms are upstairs on the second floor. Both have an ensuite bathroom, a large wardrobe, a walk-in closet, and a private terrace, and the only thing guests will have to choose from is whether to pick the bedroom with a sea view or the bedroom with a garden view!
The cherry on the cake of the house is the game room on the second floor which comes with a 55-inch HD TV with cable, amazon and Netflix.
In the garden is the sparkling blue saltwater pool and a jacuzzi that fits up to twelve people. Undoubtedly the highlight of the property, the pool and jacuzzi are set amongst a luscious garden area with sun loungers and extensive greenery. Sun worshippers will be in their element here, and guests love to spend hours topping up their tans, which is no wonder when they're underneath a seemingly endless bright blue sky. You'll be surrounded by native countryside, so your time outdoors is guaranteed to be peaceful, private, and rejuvenating. In the mood for dining al fresco? There are two barbecue areas, one with a gas BBQ and the other an outdoor BBQ using charcoal or small wooden pieces. If budding cocktail makers are part of the group, they'll be thrilled to find an outside sink and a small fridge for drinks to whip up some delicious concoctions. You can't beat the two dining table areas for outdoor seating, one seating ten people and one seating six. There's also an outdoor sofa, poolside lounging chairs, and a trampoline to tire out the little ones.
Almost 4km away is Praia da Luz, one of the Algarve’s most picturesque beaches, which has been awarded the much-coveted EU Blue Flag status. Spend the day sunbathing, relaxing, or getting active! Praia da Luz has fantastic calm-water conditions for some popular watersports. Think windsurfing, waterskiing, jet skiing and wakeboarding for those who enjoy thrill-seeking. Meanwhile, younger visitors or those who prefer a more leisurely activity can enjoy banana boats and tubing or stand-up paddle and kayak tours around the coves and bays. Sun worshippers can pull up and rent a beach chair and parasol and visit one of the several restaurants or cafes on the beach when they get hungry.
Keen walkers can visit Rocha Negra. A unique feature of the beach, the black rock was formed around 150 million years ago from cooled lava from the once-active volcanoes near the nearby town of Monchique. Hikers who reach the top will be rewarded with a stunning sunset and views over the Atlantic Ocean.
History and culture enthusiasts will be in their element in Praia da Luz. Roman remains of a spa and fish salting tanks dating back to the 3rd to 5th century are one of the many highlights and are free to visit.
Under 9km away is the small fishing town of Burgau. As tends to be the case with fishing towns, the beaches and restaurants have a more authentic feel to them, with the beach widely considered one of the best family beaches in the area by locals. Like Praia da Luz, it's also been awarded EU blue flag status, and its calm blue waters make it a great place to paddle board. Unlike Praia da Luz, Burgau Beach also gets a few more waves, which makes it a great spot to practice beginner surfing!
Despite being small, Praia da Luz and Burgau give many European destinations a run for their money regarding food. Fresh seafood is one of many options for visitors, along with Portuguese tapas, Indian and Pizzerias.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with comfortable seating, TV, fireplace and access to a terrace
- Open plan dining area for 8 people and access to a terrace
- Well equipped kitchen with access to a terrace
- Bathroom
- Bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with queen bed (160 x 200 cm), access to a terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
First Floor
- Ample living room with various seating areas and access to a balcony
- Master bedroom with king size bed (180 x 200 cm), access to a private terrace and en-suite bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds (90 x 200 cm), a double bed (140 x 200 cm), accss to a balcony and en-suite bathroom
Exterior Grounds
- Private heated swimming pool (11 x 5.5 m)
- Large terrace and garden area
- Various sun loungers
- Covered terrace
- Garden furniture
- Private parking
- Barbecue
- Jacuzzi
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Air conditioning
- Washing machine
- Hair dryer
- Smart TV