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. Villa ‘Areia Azul’ is a very spacious 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom villa suitable for up to 8 adults – it boasts a fabulous indoor/outdoor living space perfect for two families sharing or several friends enjoying a sunny holiday together. In the garden and poolside there are lots of outdoor sofa’s, sunloungers, dining tables and chairs to totally forget about the ‘real world’ now’s the time to relax and soak up the Algarvean sunshine. There is a brand new party kitchen with large island unit – perfect for mixing up G&T's at cocktail o’clock, then move on out to the outdoor entertainment area with bbq, IPOD / MP£ dock, shady terraces, grassy garden and a massive pool that is 11 metres x 5 metres – you can do proper laps or have a fantastic pool volleyball game in or if that’s too energetic you can just cool off in the outdoor shower and flop out on a sunlounger and read your favourite book. The large combined lounge / dining room has terrace doors leading onto the outdoor area – there is a wonderful feeling of space and light, there is plenty of room for everyone to relax and chill out while on holiday. The living area also has internet connection, plasma tv, english satellite. All four spacious bedrooms have their own ensuite bathrooms. Bedrooms (4) Master bedroom with king size beds, 3 twin bedrooms. Bathrooms (5): Bathrooms with shower, bath, bidet, basin, mirror, hair dryers, heated towel rails. Kitchen: Granite work surfaces, central island, wine rack, fridge, freezer, extractor fan, double sink, hob, oven, dishwasher, microwave, espresso machine, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, full compliment of utensils, crockery and cookware. Living Rooms: patio doors opening onto the garden and pool area, several leather sofa’s with chaise longue, oak dining table and 8 chairs, 37" LCD TV, playstation and games, laptop and internet access, heating – open log fire in winter, air conditioning, satelite TV, iPod stereo, DVD and CD player. Utility Room: Children's beach toys, beach umbrella, ironing board, iron and cleaning products, washing machine, tumble dryer. Outside Large private pool 11 m x 6 m, sun shade awning, toiletries, welcome basket, children's books and toys, outdoor table, chairs and sunloungers, bbq, outdoor sofas, secure off street parking. Cleaning/ towels/ linen/ maid service: Daily maid service, bath and beach towels supplied, bedding supplied. See our website www.sandyblue.com for more photos and information.