We have just returned from a 2 week stay at Vicky's villa and it is without doubt the best we have stayed in yet. From the moment I contacted Vicky, all communication was clear and concise. Once the final bill had been paid, Vicky sent me excellent directions and a map of the Algarve which effortlessly guided us to our luxury destination with ease. The drive from the airport is only 30 mins and Vicky was on hand at all times over the phone to answer any questions or queries.
When we arrived, Grace the housekeeper met us, showed us around and went through how everything worked (at this stage the kids had already jumped in the pool!!!) The house really is impeccable, well maintained and beautifully furnished. It is especially well equipped in the kitchen with plenty of utensils, pots and pans and an amazing fridge with water dispenser. Sky TV was also a real bonus for the kids when they just wanted to chill out!! It is also huge, with no-one overlooking you except the occasional golfer jumping out of their golfing buggy. We holiday with another family of 4 and at no point did we feel cramped in, there was space to escape if so desired. Outside there is an amazing BBQ kitchen and covered eating area, both of which were well used. It was lovely lounging on the poolside sofa watching the kids play in the pool as the sun went down, the pool being the villas best asset. It is huge, very clean and a perfect temperature.
Alvor town is a 5 minute drive away and boasts some lovely restaurants, Faustinos Steakhouse being particularly good. The beach at Alvor is beautiful and if you take a walk of about 1.5 miles east towards the cliffs, you will find some amazing swimming coves and caves for great exploring. Our favourite restaurant of the holiday turned out to be an Alvor beachside restaurant called Windsurf, fantastic service and great food. Locally there are plenty of supermarkets for groceries, the nearest and biggest being Continente on the Portimao road. As an added thought for any cyclists, our husbands took their roadbikes for the duration and notched up some serious miles in the hills on Monchique each morning, perfect but hard cycling for any enthusiasts.
In summary, if you're thinking about this villa as a holiday option, you won't be disappointed and if you're booked in to go already, you're in for a real treat. Highly recommended.
Frances and Chris from York