A family group of 3 generations, we have just returned from a wonderful 2 week stay at Casa Fraqueza. This beautiful villa is located in the heart of the Portuguese countryside with wonderful views across the valley. The villa is in an ideal location, close to a number of small towns, beaches and theme parks, all within a 15 - 20 mins drive.
On arrival, we were given such a warm welcome by Peter and Linda who are exceptional hosts, extremely friendly and always on hand to offer recommendations for local places to eat and visit. They are truly a genuine and sincere couple who we now consider our friends.
The extensive welcome pack, the best by far of any we’ve ever had, contained good quality produce and offered everything that you would require for the first few days without having to rush out to the supermarkets. We took advantage of the optional BBQ and found that once again the meat was of best quality and all accompanying salads, cheeses, pickles and desserts were delicious. Included with the BBQ were good quality wines and cold beers. Linda’s homemade bolognese was available for the children, again superb and went down a treat.
The spacious hilltop villa is set in the most beautiful gardens. It is furnished to an exceptionally high standard, immaculately clean and feels like a home from home (could live there for ever!!!!) A really good sized kitchen is equipped with every gadget imaginable. I cooked a full Sunday lunch with ease as every utensil I needed was there.
Both the adult and children’s pools and all paths are cleaned daily. For sun worshippers, there are plenty of comfortable sun beds and parasols and to relax around the pool a number of tables, chairs, double swing seat and a pool side bar, which was extensively used for afternoon 'happy hours'.
The sports equipment for the children and adults again was superb. Peter and Linda encouraged us to use the in-season fruit from the orange and lime trees and salad vegetables from their garden. This was such a treat. The highlight for the children was undoubtedly the feeding of the chickens and guinea pigs in the pet garden. Something they are still talking about.
A fabulous holiday in a stunning 5 star villa, topped off with beautiful and genuine owners, what more could you possibly want from your holiday. Thank you Peter and Linda, we will be back xxx
Can’t recommend this villa highly enough, if there was a 10 star rating that’s what I would give it!!!!