There’s no doubting the stunning Quinta Bellevue’s ‘wow factor’, its sheer size and enviable location just two of its plentiful attributes. Located in the small and exclusive Quinta das Salinas neighbourhood on the outskirts of Quinta do Lago, the villa is just five minutes’ walk from the resort’s beautiful lake and watersports centre and around 20 minutes’ walk or a short drive to the beach.

Set in meticulously landscaped gardens with lush green lawns, glossy palms and the Algarve’s iconic pines, the house combines traditional Portuguese features with contemporary style. Its multi-level design creates a wonderful feeling of space and offers the chance to be as sociable or as private as you like.

The ground floor is flooded with natural light, the huge lounge boasting four sets of double sliding doors through which you can admire the exceptional views across the treetops to the sparkling sea beyond. This handsome room has an air of relaxed sophistication, with plenty of elegant seating on which to unwind over afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks.

There’s also a formal dining suite that’s perfect for creating a dinner party ambience — when you’re not flipping steaks or sardines on the barbecue outside, that is. The adjacent kitchen has been immaculately fitted with modern units and sleek, inky black granite worktops and boasts all the appliances you need to prepare delicious meals for your whole group.

The six bedrooms, five of which enjoy beautifully fitted en suite bath or shower rooms, are spread across two floors and are tastefully decorated with marble floor tiles and stylish painted furniture.

The sliding patio doors on the ground floor lead out to a vast terracotta-paved terrace with ample seating and dining areas under the shade of the loggia-style canopy. At its heart is a curvy freeform pool that’s simply irresistible in the heat of the day while the wonderful views remain uninterrupted due to the slick glass balustrade encircling the terrace. Upstairs on the rooftop is an indulgent hot tub — what better way to round off a perfect day than with a bubbling Jacuzzi bath under bright, starry skies.

Besides housing three of the bedrooms, the lower ground floor is also home to a fabulous gym and games room, separated by a striking glass wall. Endless entertainment is on offer in the games room where you’ll find a large screen TV and DVD player, bar, table tennis table and pool table as well as chess and a selection of board games. For those keen to maintain fitness during their stay, a treadmill, exercise bike and rowing machine are on hand and you can follow up your gym workout with a few refreshing lengths of the large rectangular pool just through the patio doors.

This lower pool is set within attractively landscaped gardens, with a second lawned tier accessed down a set of stone steps, so there are plenty of peaceful spots where you can settle down with a good book and savour the views.

With golden sands, great watersports, superb golf courses and a wide range of leisure and dining options close by, Quinta Bellevue ticks all the boxes for a truly memorable luxury holiday.

Due to the style of this unique property the external grounds contain solar panels and open drops which we ask you take extra care with when accessing these areas