The development of Varandas do Lago is set in the heart of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, neighbouring Club do Ancão and Vale do Garrão. Surrounded by beautiful pine forests, the development is within easy reach of the famous golf courses of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo, close to miles and miles of golden beaches. Casa De Alegria is a spacious 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom villa suitable for up to 7 adults. Overall the villa has a Zen-like feel the décor is harmonious and relaxing. It has been beautifully decorated with modern, designer furniture and fabrics. In the garden and poolside there are sunloungers, dining tables and chairs a good size built in bbq for long summer evenings relaxing and eating on the terrace by the pool. The combined lounge / dining room has large comfortable leather sofas perfect for flopping into and watching television or a DVD. On the upstairs landing there is a small but perfectly formed office space with internet connection and laptop. All three bedrooms have their own ensuite bathroom and the upstairs bedrooms enjoy a terrace with views over the development towards the nature reserve. The upstairs triple bedroom has a TV and Playstation 3 games console. The master bedroom has a king size bed, ample wardrobes, direct access to the terrace with outdoor sofas – relax, read a book and watch the sunset. Bedrooms (3) Master bedroom with king size bed, shares terrace with second bedroom both located on the first floor with private bath/shower rooms. Bedroom 3 is on the ground floor with double sliding patio doors leading to the pool terrace area, ensuite bathroom. Bathrooms (3): 2 bathrooms with bath, shower, toilet, bidet, large lit mirror and toiletries. 1 shower room with large tiled shower, toilet, large lit mirror and toiletries. 1 wc. Kitchen: Fridge, freezer, hob, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, kettle, toaster, full compliment of utensils, crockery and cookware. Living Room: 42" plasma TV, Sky HD Blue-ray satellite system, heating – open log fire in winter, air conditioning, DVD player, cable TV, iPod stereo and CD player. Utility Room: Children's beach toys, beach umbrella, ironing board, iron and cleaning products. Outside: Toiletries, welcome basket, children's books and toys, outdoor table, chairs and sunloungers, charcoal bbq. Other: Private swimming pool, air conditioning, central heating, safety deposit box. Baby cot, high chair and baby-sitters available on request. Cleaning/ towels/ linen/ maid service: Daily maid service, bath and beach towels supplied, bedding supplied. A securing deposit must be paid on time of booking this is 50% of the total booking cost. The balance is to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. A security deposit of €300 is payable before arrival. The security deposit will be refunded in full within 14 days after departure if the property has been left in an appropriate condition. Sorry but this property is not available for groups of young adults. Cancellation refunds: Up to 8 weeks - no loss except administration charge. 4-8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded. 2-4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded. Less than 2 weeks - no refund. See our website www.sandyblue.com for more photos and information.