Nestled at the top of a hill, with a secret view of the sea and surrounding countryside from ground level, and a wider vista from up on high - the Clos des Olives is truly a villa to remember. If you're a seasoned traveller you'll know that there is a tendency for owners to "gild the lily" and use photographs to show off their space in an unrealistic fashion. It is the opposite in this case - the images that Isabelle and her family have chosen understate massively the beauty, majesty and luxury of this wonderful space. Exquisitely appointed travertine floors, delicious banquettes in suede and taupe, beautifully finished worktops and a carefully designed and executed series of shutters, doors, blinds and coverings make the villa flexible - allowing infinite sunlight from every angle, or dark and cooling shade. We are cooks, so the kitchen was a magnet for us - excellent equipment, in sparklingly clean condition made our fish, grilled meats and local vegetables and fruit all the more tasty. This is a space to relax, to absorb the surrounding countryside and to thrill in the life of the Algarve. Highly recommended. BEN from London October 2019 A beautiful, well maintained villa within walking distance of Porches village. Extremely clean and private. The pool is great, deep enough to properly swim in if you choose. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday at this stunnng villa. Thank you for letting us stay at your stunning villa. We had a lovely time & the few small issues we had a the beginning were soon forgotten about. Thank you again. ELIZABETH from Isle of Man September 2019 Lovely villa with beautiful views to the sea, set in pine and olive trees. The pool was fantastic and the villa has all that you would need for a wonderful holiday. Thank you Isabelle! Thank you so much Isabelle. We had a wonderful holiday and your villa exceeded all expectations. Great location, facilities and comfort. Kathryn from UK Augustus 2019 La maison est exceptionnelle. Tout y est parfait, très fonctionnel, très bien équipé et très propre. Très belle décoration. L’emplacement, en retrait des plages bondées est parfait. Belle vue sur l’océan de la terrasse. La piscine est grande et entretenue 2 fois par semaine. Nous avons été accueillis par Isabelle, et elle était aussi là pour notre départ. C’est une hôtesse présente et réactive et discrète à la fois. Une seule envie, revenir dans ce petit paradis. Merci encore Isabelle ! Grâce à vous et à vôtre maison, les vacances ont été exceptionnelles. Que de beaux souvenirs à ramener. Chantal from Carcassonne France Août 2019 a casa é linda, aconchegante e super silenciosa. ideal para momentos deliciosos em família! Guilia from Brazil July 2019 The rare case where everything is better than the photos. Simply stunning. We would return in a heartbeat. Isabelle’s home was the highlight of our five week trip. Thanks so much for a lovely stay. Dia from Fairfax USA June 2019 This villa is perfect! Beautiful, secluded location, just a quick drive to all the beaches. The villa is filled with high-end designer touches. Great linens, fabulous comfy beds and a full gourmet kitchen. The big win for us is all the the outdoor space. The pool is gorgeous. A lovely outdoor dining and lounging area. Olive trees and pine trees give the big property privacy and beauty. And there are so many exotic birds living throughout the property in lovely little birdhouses. We can’t wait to return! We had an amazing stay, Isabelle! David from Toronto Canada June 2019 Une magnifique villa, propre et bien équipée. Séjour parfait chez Isabelle, encore merci pour votre accueil. Parfait Merci Valentin from Strasbourg Avril 2019