Inside, the villa is immaculately presented throughout, with cool stone floors, pure white walls and vaulted, exposed timber ceilings. The ivory painted furniture has a timeless elegance, while cheerful splashes of cherry red here and there add a sense of fun.

The large, airy open plan lounge offers a choice of seating areas to accommodate guests’ chosen activities, with a large TV and DVD player for movies and small tables laid out for board games and drinks. Floor to ceiling patio doors flood the rooms with light and there’s a choice of dining areas both outside and in.

Being single storey, the villa’s five pristine, comfortably furnished bedrooms are all easily accessed and each has its own superbly appointed en suite bath or shower room.

The sunny kitchen is a delight to potter round with its fully fitted painted cabinets, modern appliances and breakfast table. Double glass doors open out from here onto a covered poolside patio so you can head outside to savour your meals in the balmy Algarve air. Around the side of the house is a further outside dining area, shaded by a timber canopy and with a built-in brick barbecue and sink; it’s a perfect spot to grill a few juicy steaks or sardines over a cold beer or a glass of chilled vinho verde.

This stunning villa is ideally located within easy walking distance of the peaceful resort of Olhos d’Agua, a former traditional fishing village boasting a range of good fish restaurants, bars and a supermarket. The lovely sandy beach with its umbrella pines and curious rock pools is also accessible on foot. The resort is popular with families due to its quieter ambience, however the livelier Albufeira is close by for those seeking a little more in the way of nightlife and the magnificent Falesia Beach and Pine Cliffs golf course are just a short drive away.