This southern Portuguese home boasts a luscious garden and a private swimming pool as well as a covered alfresco dining area – perfect for taking advantage of the brick-built barbecue and Algarvian sunshine. While the interior aesthetics won’t appeal to everyone, this family-friendly home is both comfortable and functional, with three of the four bedrooms comprising twin beds. Location-wise, it’s also pretty handy – Praia da Galé is the nearest beach and there’s a good selection of local eateries within a short stroll.

Home truths:
*There’s free, private parking on the driveway here
*You'll have your own private entrance
*This home is spread over two floors, with no internal lift – it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*For those with reduced mobility, there’s a ground-floor bedroom and bathroom here
*Your host can provide a complimentary cot and high chair – this must be requested at the time of booking, and you’ll need to bring your own cot linen
*The swimming pool isn’t fenced, so children will need to be supervised at all times
*There a dedicated desk here, if you need to catch up on some work during your stay