Casa Parus

The highlights

• Beautiful private villa with salt water swimming pool.
• Daily cleaner included which is a game changer on any self catering holiday!
• The owners can arrange bike hires and even a Buggy Can-Am Traxter for up to six - a very cool way to get about.
• You can hire a private chef to come and prepare local dishes for you,
• Very close to two stunning beaches with fabulous restaurants.

You should know

• This accommodation is not suitable for pets unfortunately.
• Cot and high chairs are available but will be charged additionally by day or week.
• Private parking is available on site and included.
• Additional beds can be arranged (50 euros per day) if you have anyone joining you for a night or two.
• There is an additional cleaning fee of 250 Euros.

The detail

This peaceful haven is spacious but welcoming and would be perfect for a large family or group of friends seeking a luxurious home from home in this beautiful part of Portugal.

The hub of the villa is the large open plan kitchen, dining and living area which has vaulted ceilings and huge sliding picture windows offering pretty views of the swimming pool and pine forest beyond. Concrete floors keep the space cool and comfortable and add to the chic modern design. Whilst being of minimalist design the villa has a welcoming warmth created by splashes of colour in the ornaments and soft furnishings which have been lovingly chosen for the space.

The kitchen is fully equipped for creating a feast to be enjoyed at the 10 seater table inside. Or, if you prefer dining alfresco, the sliding picture window next to the table opens up to another long table with bench seating outside in the shade.

The living area is relaxed and cosy with big soft sofas and chairs, faded rugs, low tables and lamps with local art on the walls and those lovely big windows, again, providing light and space all around.

There are four bedrooms, all equally elegant in their décor, retaining a simple charm with luxury linens and pretty reclaimed furniture. Three have queen or king size beds whilst a fourth has twin beds and a bunk bed which is perfect for four children or two adults and two kids. Four ensuite bathrooms mean no one will be queuing in the morning and all have walk-in showers and fluffy towels, with one boasting a very cool square shaped bath.

The villa is named after a local bird, the 'Parus', because they're very beautiful and will often join you for breakfast, making a feast of the berries that grow outside. The outdoor area is very private and has a fabulous swimming pool with salt water and a wooden deck area where you can lounge with a glass of cold wine and take in the view. There's a large day bed on one side of the pool where three or four people can dry off after a swim or have a snooze. If it's a little too hot for you in the sun there's a gorgeous lounge area under a pergola where you can while away an afternoon with a good book in the shade. Get the chef amongst you to light up the BBQ whilst you have a dip, then lay up the long table outside with the pretty crockery provided and enjoy a meal alfresco.

The villa is located in the quiet hamlet of Brejos da Carregueira de Cima only a short distance to the village of Carvalhal which offers a vast variety of shops and restaurants. You'll also be just a few minutes from two stunning beaches; Pego, where you can enjoy four kilometres of golden sand and dinner at its only eatery 'Sal Restaurante' - a wonderful spot from which to watch the sunset. And Carvalhal, bordered by dunes and rice paddies, its restaurants offers delicious grilled fish, clams and traditional Portuguese dishes. Children can play in the little huts on the sand at the foot of the restaurant. Sun loungers and beach umbrellas are available for rent throughout the summer and there are showers and toilets available.

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