Sleeping up to 10 lucky guests, Casa Maracuja offers exceptional accommodation, superb comfort and excellent entertaining space inside and out. This special villa is situated in the pretty hamlet of Malhao, 4km from the nearby village of Boliqueime and 12km from the coast. This beautiful, hilly area is popular with cyclists and hikers for its fabulous panoramic views. Though quiet and tranquil, it is within easy reach of the buzzy tourist towns of Albufeira and Vilamoura.

Casa Maracuja has been stylishly decorated and furnished to a very high standard. You will be delighted when arriving at this wonderful villa. The attention to detail is incredible. The villa is very well maintained. The mix of handpainted and terracotta tiling and the blend of traditional and modern furnishings and artwork create a warm and welcoming ambience. The living room is bright and airy and leads to a delightful terrace. The villa flows so well with open plan design. The dazzling, state-of-the-art kitchen offers everything you could wish for and leads to the elegant dining room. Also on the ground floor is a spacious twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, another twin bedroom and a shower room.

There is external access to a fabulous, self-contained suite with a double bed, twin beds, an ensuite shower room and a kitchenette with a fridge. This is ideal for a family that would enjoy a little independent space from the rest of the holiday group.

The beautifully presented master bedroom suite at Casa Maracuja is situated on the first floor. With its vaulted ceiling, it offers a special, calm ambience. There is a queen-sized bed, an immaculate ensuite bathroom with a roll-top bath and a shower, an impressive dressing area and just a few steps up, a fabulous roof terrace. The countryside views from this villa, spanning the Monchique mountains across to the Atlantic Ocean are breathtaking and immediately make you feel relaxed and ready to enjoy your holiday.

The covered garden terrace boasts alfresco dining as well as an entertaining games area including table football and a pool table. There is a built-in barbecue for delicious summer dinners. The 11m x 5m swimming pool is surrounded by loungers and the landscaped, terraced garden with its ancient olive trees. There is also a separate 3.5m x 2.5m swimming pool for the very young ones. The poolside shower is handy, and yoga fans will enjoy the sunken meditation area. Casa Maracuja is idyllic, private and luxurious.