In the hills 3km west of São Brás de Alportel, Casa Idalina is an exciting villa which has been available for rental since March 2009. Casa Idalina, designed by a renowned Spanish architect, combines traditional Algarve style with every modern amenity. It has a private heated pool (11x5m) with a large terrace and BBQ patio. It is set in its own well-kept garden on the side of a south-facing hill with carob, olive, lemon, orange, palms and many colourful Mediterranean plants such as bougainvillea and oleander. It is elegantly furnished and impeccably equipped, including Wi-Fi and air con/central heating. A 5-minute walk along a country path leads to the local bar/restaurant; other restaurants plus supermarkets, shops and banks are only 3km away. Faro airport and a large choice of international golf courses and stunning beaches are within 25-30 minutes’ drive. Water parks, horse-riding and tennis are also in easy reach. Ideal for families with children over 5 years old, or for groups.

Villa, pool, pergola and BBQ	Sitting and dining areas with kitchen beyond
Modern, fully equipped kitchen	Sitting area looking towards front door
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The house is within easy reach of shops, bars and restaurants and perfectly situated to take advantage of local tourist amenities such as beautiful beaches, water parks, riding, tennis and superb golf courses. A regularly updated file with tips and suggestions for the best places to go is provided.

Changeover day is normally Thursday.
Pool heating available at extra cost (not needed in high summer).

Not necessarily suitable for children under 5 because of flights of steps. Sorry, no pets.

2011 Comments
- A truly memorable holiday! We couldn't have been more comfortable, everything was absolutely marvellous: beautiful villa, lovely setting, fantastic pool and nothing was left wanting. The villa is ideally situated for visiting almost anywhere in the Algarve. It's a long time since we have stayed in such a lovely holiday home. Sue & friends - Surrey
- An extremely well equipped villa, and spotlessly clean. It felt like a proper home, not a rented one! Larraine, Norman & friends - Dorset
- Casa Idalina is lovely and has such a very practical layout and a very relaxing feel to it. It was a delight to stay there. Emma, Andrew & family and friends - Cumbria
- We all had a great time in your lovely house, one of the most 'together' we have rented in many years of holidays. It was great to have a bathroom for each bedroom. We really enjoyed our time there and will recommend it to our friends and family. Lorraine and family - Bristol
- We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and thought the villa was perfect. The pool was beautiful and we loved the BBQ area. The villa was exactly as shown on the website (not always the case!) and was very comfortable with everything we needed. Sarah & Roger and family - Bucks
- We had a wonderful holiday at Casa Idalina - the kids loved the pool and were in it all the time! The villa was perfect - well equipped and very comfortable and clean. Judy & Rob and family - Wilts
- Casa Idalina was almost too perfect for us! Everything was so clean and lovely. The well-tended garden was a delight, we loved the lay-out of the villa with all ensuites, the pool was fabulous, the BBQ area was well used, the views were spectacular, we loved the feeling of being in the real Portugal... and I loved the art posters! Rosie & family and friends - Devon

Changeover day is normally Thursday.