Villa to rent in Pedra Alçada, Algarve

Casa Carinha is a spacious 5-bedroom villa, ideally suited for family groups, in a secluded location very close to Boavista golf course in Lagos. Just a few minutes’ drive to the beaches of Porto do Mos, Praia da Luz and Praia do Ana with Meia Praia also not far away.

The professionally-cleaned villa is centrally located not just close to beaches but also restaurants, bars, shops and of course, the golf course.

The accommodation is set over two levels, sleeps 10 people comfortably and is spacious and airy.

The ground floor comprises three bedrooms, all en-suite, two of which have double beds and the third twin beds. There is an open-plan living/dining area opening on to a large veranda with outside furniture available for your use. The kitchen is large and fully equipped.

On the pool level, the apartment has its own entrance, two large, air-conditioned bedrooms with a family bathroom that includes a shower, sink, WC and bidet. The sizeable, comfortable and tastefully furnished living room opens onto the kitchen which is fully fitted and well equipped.

The villa is located on a large, gated plot with a swimming pool and large sunbathing terrace furnished with sun loungers and plenty of shade. It is very private and provides off-road parking.

Parents with small children must be vigilant - the pool has depth ranges from 1 metre to 2 metres.

There are barbecue facilities with plenty of space for all guests to eat together.

The villa has free Wi-Fi and television is provided through an internet-based service with a large number of channels including UK, Irish, sports and other international channels.

Lagos is a vibrant town with a great choice of bars, restaurants and a bustling marina. It has a strong historic atmosphere with origins dating as far back as 2,000 years. It has two municipal markets stocking fresh produce daily including fresh fish. There are numerous supermarkets, mini-markets and a good selection of shops. There are good local transport links by train and bus to the rest of Algarve and to Lisbon.

There are two water parks within a 30-minute drive of the property with a return bus service running from Lagos daily. Within a 45-minute drive Zoomarine can be accessed by car or a bus service from Lagos. Zoomarine's main attractions includes exhibitions by dolphins, seals and sea lions, a pirate show, an aquarium with sharks, 4D cinema, various rides, attractions, and two swimming pools one of which has a wave machine. Lagos Zoo is only a 10- to 15-minute drive away with the monkey islands being a great favourite with children.

For the keen golfer obviously Boavista is the first choice being the nearest however there are 40 other golf courses along the Algarve, 10 of which can be found within a 30-minute drive of the property. Other nearby courses include Onyria Palmares and Espiche Golfe, both having 18 holes and are just a 10-minute drive away.

From Lagos marina you can take daily boat trips to the sea caves, dolphin watching trips, sea kayaking, paddle boarding, deep sea fishing, hire a yacht for the day or take part in a variety of other water-based activities. If you are interested in history there are two museums, one next to the marina and one in the old town which explores the rich cultural heritage of the area.

We strongly advise you to take out comprehensive travel insurance including cancellation cover, personal belongings and public liability.

No stag/hen parties or similar groups are allowed.

No excessive noise between the hours of 11pm (23h00) and 7am (07h00).