Excellent in every way
Review Submitted: April 3, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
The house and its location are everything that the description suggests. Internally, recent refurbishment has created a accommodation that is stylish, very comfortable and well equipped in every department.From the utilitarian - more than enough pots, pans etc - to the designer touches - but no sacrifice of comfort - everything was first rate.
Externally, everything that's said about the terraces and the stunning sea views is spot on. There are sea views across a tumbling foreground of cobbled pathways, teracotta roofs, maritime pines, attracive shrubbery and Algarve chimneys to the sea from the front terrace, balcony and roof terrace. The view from the roof terrace is particularly spectacular, taking in the whole coastline from Vale do Lobo to Albufeira and beyond - it'll be a long time before we forget the sunny breakfasts and magnificent sunsets that we enjoyed there.
We've always though the older, more established and largely pedestrianised heart of Vale do Lobo to have a lot of charm, and this house is well positioned to capitalise on that. It is quietly positioned, but with ready access to parking and all amenities, being just a short and very pleasant stroll from the sea-front "praca", with bars, restaurants and shops.
We've stayed at a number of properties in and around Vale do Lobo, but this is our clear favourite and we're looking forward to going back.
We should just add that the owners were very helpful and straightforward to deal with. We had no problems requiring the assistance of the local agents, but it was reassuring to have local contacts, should we have needed them.
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