Enjoying its privileged, elevated position in the charming hamlet of Malhao, this fabulous, recently renovated authentic Portuguese farmhouse, boasts the most amazing countryside views. The stunning gardens have been beautifully designed so that swaying palms and gorgeous olive trees frame the magnificent vista. This 5 bedroom gem of a villa sleeps 10 guests in superb luxury and comfort.

Just a few kilometres away is the charming village of Boliqueime and 12-14km away are the gorgeous beaches of the Algarve and the vibrant towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura. How fabulous to be able to enjoy the buzz of these fantastic towns and return to the tranquillity and space of Casa Amendoa.

You will be seriously impressed when arriving at Casa Amendoa. The distinctive blue and white painted exterior is delightful, and the grounds are exquisite. The farmhouse is built in a U-shape around a central courtyard. The interior is elegant and graceful with superb, contemporary furnishings and fittings. The accommodation is spread across three floors with a very large annexe housing a second living room and games room.

The main living, dining and kitchen area is magnificent, open plan in design, with graceful arches between the kitchen and dining area. The vaulted wooden ceilings throughout are gorgeous, and the brilliant white and soft hues give the villa such a cool and elegant feel. With traditional terracotta tiled floors in all of the rooms, the villa flows wonderfully. A very large refectory table allows all guest to dine inside together and the kitchen is extremely well fitted. Throughout the villa, you will admire the hand-chosen artworks, sculptures and pieces of furniture. The blend of contemporary with authentic Portuguese is just perfect.

The first of the five extremely spacious bedrooms is on the lower ground floor. It is luxurious and has a lovely, welcoming ambience. All of the bedrooms have their own ensuite bathroom. This bedroom opens directly onto a terrace and the beautiful gardens. Two bedrooms are located on the ground floor. One is a dazzling double with ensuite shower room and doors opening onto a terrace, and the other is a delightful twin. Here you have a bath with a handheld shower. Again the linens are soft and luxurious.

The remaining two havens of tranquillity are located on the first floor. One has a kingsize bed, and the other is a twin. Both have access to a lovely balcony where you can enjoy magnificent views.

The impressive annexe is a wonder, with a huge living area and games room. Youngsters and adults alike will enjoy the table tennis, pool and table football on offer. There are also tables for games of cards and lovely chill-out areas. Playstation 4 is also provided for entertainment.

Casa Amendoa’s grounds are beautiful. Very clever planting with olive, cypress and palm trees, lush lawns, handpicked shrubs and plants and pretty pathways meandering between the trees create a wonderful feel. There is a stunning vista at every turn, particularly from the main swimming pool where two majestic palms frame the view of the countryside below and out towards the sea. The 12m x 5m pool is lovely, and there is a separate children’s pool. Alfresco dining under the shade of a timber pergola is wonderful. You can enjoy the villa’s built-in barbecue and watch the sun go down.

Casa Amendoa is such a find for a large group of holidaymakers, your very own idyllic paradise.

The amazing resorts of Albufeira and Vilamoura are vibrant, exciting, buzzy and just fabulous. It is wonderful that you can enjoy all that they offer, then return to peace and tranquillity at Casa Amendoa.

Malhao is a very pretty, quiet hamlet but just across the orange and almond groves in the charming village of Boliquieme with its cobbles, quaint shops, cafes and a few restaurants. It is good to have a taste of the rural Algarve as well as the tourist Algarve. Boliquieme is a typical Portuguese village dating back to the 12th century. 

Not far away are the very attractive inland towns of Loule, Almancil and Sao Lourenco. If you want to take a souvenir home you could look at the wonderful pottery shops in Almancil. The Sao Lourenco Church’s stunning azulejo work dates back to 1730. The church is one of the prettiest in the whole of the Algarve so definitely worth a visit. Loule is very popular with guests on Saturdays when there is a farmer’s market and gipsy market as well as the Moorish inspired covered market. The market is a great attraction selling local handicrafts, local produce and freshly caught fish. Busy shopping streets, tree-lined plazas, historical buildings and delightful restaurants surround the market.

The nearest beach to Casa Amendoa is Olhos d’Agua but you will almost certainly want to visit some others. Praia do Peneco, Praia da Oura, Praia da Coelha, Praia de Sao Rafael, Praia da Falesia, Praia dos Arrifes, Praia do Castelo and Praia de Santa are all wonderful plus you may want to head to the beaches on the islands of the Ria Formosa for a very special treat. Albufeira’s town beach of Praia do Peneco is reached through a tunnel through the cliffs or by taking an elevator from the pristine promenade.

The cobbled warren of narrow streets in Albufeira’s Old Town is lined with charming restaurants, whitewashed houses and unique shops. There are over 100 restaurants in Albufeira, many serving delicious fresh fish straight from the marina. The marina is very modern and is brimming with luxury yachts, colourful fishing boats and excellent, chic restaurants as well as entertainment such as bouncy castles and bowling for the young ones. 

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