Villa Simpatia

Ground Floor

The accommodation at Villa Simpatia is all on one level, but the pool area and second terrace are on a lower level, reached through a gate on the upper terrace.

Villa Simpatia benefits from having two separate living areas. The first has a pretty stone fireplace, with a pale chimney breast, and warm coloured tiles keeping the room cool underfoot. Several armchairs are grouped around the fireplace, and a cosy rug with coffee table. There is a light wood dining table with chairs in front of the patio door which can be left open for a welcome breeze in the heat of the day, and also has a lovely outlook over the grounds while you eat. The second living area also has large patio doors, leading directly onto the upper terrace, with its fine views of the pool. This room houses the television, which has satellite channels, and the DVD player, and makes a good place for older children to retreat to. The room has two dark leather sofas – a comfortable place to curl up with a good book.

The kitchen of the villa is decorated in a retro fifties style, and has a circular breakfast table with four chairs ideal for family breakfasts. The kitchen comes fully equipped with a hob, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine.

Also on this level are the villa’s bedrooms. Two of the rooms have splendid traditional dark wood furniture, including intricate double beds and free standing wardrobes. The dark furniture is offset beautifully by the light linen and wooden floors. The third bedroom is a twin room, which is also stylishly furnished. All three bedrooms share the full family bathroom, which has a bath, wash basin and toilet. There is also a separate shower room.

Outside

The exterior of Villa Simpatia is a lovely place to spend your holiday. A pretty covered terrace with balustrade sits in the shade of an ornamental tree, and overlooks the pool terrace, which is on a lower level. There is outdoor dining furniture for those wishing to take advantage of the summer evenings, and on the lower terrace is a built-in barbecue with further dining furniture. The pool itself is separated from the upper terrace by a gate, which is perfect for arresting the movements of small children who can’t yet swim. The pool is rectangular and has a metal ladder for access. There are several pool side loungers for those who wish to bask in the sun, and parasols for those who wish to stay out of it. The pool area and garden has spiky traditional plants and shrubs, along with mature trees providing shade and privacy. The villa looks out over the orchards and groves of the Algave countryside and presents a peaceful, tranquil feel to the property.