The house is on the cliffs at Ferragudo. It faces west over the bay of Lagos and towards Sagres and the setting sun.

Nowadays the view is of the peaceful waters of the Algarve coast and yachts making their way from the marinas and of fishing boats passing in front of the house.

Across the wide estuary is a distant view along Praia Rocha beach that is well known to the many visitors to the Algarve region of Portugal.

The Villa has been completely refurbished and updated to modern standards. There are 9 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, sleeping 19 persons spread over three floors of the building.

The golf courses of the Algarve are a short drive away. Golfing parties might like to know that the villa can sleep 12 in separate beds with an extra person sleeping on a sofa bed in a sitting room. Accompanied wives can, of course, share a bed with their husband increasing this total.

The house has the original furniture which has been restored. The bedrooms have been refurbished in a more modern style but retain the original beds which incorporate the family coat of arms.

On the Ground floor there is an Entrance hall and cloakroom. Double doors leading to a Private Chapel. The Living Room, overlooking the terrace with sea view, boasts a beautiful grand piano. A Formal dining room with table seating 8 when closed and a further 8 to 10 on two circular tables. A Breakfast room which is usually used for children's meals. The Kitchen which has been recently modernized. There is also a Music room with a CD player and comfortable chairs. The terrace has a retractable sun awning and tables for outside eating for 16 people.

Also on the Ground floor are 2 double bedrooms with en-suite shower/bath rooms. A Twin bedroom with en-suite shower/bath rooms. Both rooms have a sea view and doors leading out to the terraces. A Twin bedroom en suite with garden view and doors out to a terrace with river view.

On the Lower Ground floor there is a Television room. Bar, Cloakroom. A Twin bedroom with sitting area. Doors leading out from the sitting area onto the pool terrace.

On the First floor there is 1 twin and 1 triple bedroom with a sofa bed for children, both with en-suite bath/shower rooms and garden views. 1 twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom and sitting room and leading to a further 1 twin bedroom. Sea view and doors leading out onto a terrace.

The former garage is now used as a Play Room for children, with table tennis.

The pool is 12.5 metres by 5 metres and the depth is from 2 metres to 0,8 metres. It has built in steps at the shallow end and is heated with solar energy. The swimming pool overlooks the sea. A downstairs bar and toilet are available from the pool which also has a pool side shower.

There is also a Laundry room containing two washing machines. Ironing room.

The estate grounds slope down to a sandy beach or alternatively the long flight of private steps can be used which lead down to the beach directly below the villa.

Amenities include: Cable television. Satellite television. Video. Table tennis. Safe. Magnificent views. Many out door terraces and balconies. Barbecue. Heated outdoor swimming-pool

Staff of: Resident house keeper and gardener, Cleaning 5 days per week

Within the estate there are two cottages, one of which is the home of the housekeeper, who arranges cleaning of the house five days per week. The second cottage is the residence of the gardener. The youthful housekeeper has been employed at the house for over 25 years and was housekeeper to the Princess until her death ten years ago.

The staff may prepare simple meals on alternate week days, with payment for time. Expenses are a local arrangement direct to the housekeeper. Clients must shop for groceries themselves.

The quiet charm of Ferragudo makes this house more suitable for mature persons wanting it’s charm or for golfing in the Algarve, rather than young parties seeking the nightlife of a resort.

The nearest shops and restaurants are 1 km away. The beach is 50 metres away.

Most of the beach users come by boat from the town of Portimao which is 2 kilometres upstream on the other side of the river.

A walk along the beach past Forte de S. Joao, or along the road, brings you to the waterside village of Ferragudo, which is undoubtedly one of the gems of the Algarve coast.

Opportunity should be found to have lunch of fresh fish grilled on a charcoal brazier at the small restaurant on the quay.

All guests will be automatically entitled to a temporary Silver Card membership at the Clube Nautico do Arade (Boating club) and the Boca do Rio Resort valid for the duration of the stay.

The owners of the house are non-smokers and it is suggested that those wanting to smoke should use the downstairs television room of outside on the terraces and balconies.

The house has an automatic internal telephone system with the cost of the calls being logged automatically. A deposit is required for the use of the telephone and requests for additional payments may be made if usage is high.

The house has central heating for winter use. Central heating charges: € 500 Euros per week (half house rental), € 1000 Euros per week (full house rental).

During the restoration of the house, it was considered that air conditioning is not necessary since the situation of the house has the benefit of the cooling winds from the sea and the Portuguese trade winds. The housekeeper will be adjusting the shutters in the house to avoid direct sunlight raising the cool temperature of the interior. Please respect this traditional Portuguese method.

DISTANCES: Nearest airport: Faro. Nearest motorway: A22. Nearest beach: Ferragudo 50 mts.