"VILLA CHALICE" - This spacious 5-bedroom villa enjoys an elevated position with sweeping views across a wooded valley and towards the Atlantic Ocean. Located close to São Martinho do Porto, one of Portugal's most popular family-friendly coastal destinations, the villa combines contemporary interiors, generous outdoor spaces, and a unique heated indoor/outdoor pool pavilion designed for year-round relaxation and entertaining.
Situated approximately 3 km from the sea as the crow flies and around 6 km from the beach by road, the property offers a peaceful hillside setting while remaining only a few minutes from São Martinho do Porto's famous shell-shaped bay. Guests can enjoy safe beaches, excellent restaurants and cafés, coastal activities, water sports, and scenic walking trails through the surrounding valley.
The villa comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests across five beautifully appointed bedrooms. With bright open-plan living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen, a large balcony terrace, landscaped gardens, extensive private off-road parking, and a resort-style pool area with a bar and projector setup, this property is ideal for families, couples, and groups seeking comfort, privacy, and a memorable stay with sea views.
KEY FEATURES
✔ Elevated position with Atlantic Ocean and valley views
✔ Unique heated indoor/outdoor pool pavilion
✔ Retractable glass walls in the pool area
✔ Children's pool with built-in seating
✔ Poolside bar with drinks fridge
✔ Air-conditioning unit in the lounge
✔ Sleeps up to 10 guests
✔ 5 bedrooms
✔ 4 bathrooms
✔ Large balcony terrace with sea views
✔ Outdoor dining area for 10 guests
✔ BBQ and sun loungers
✔ Landscaped gardens and lawned areas
✔ Extensive private off-road parking
✔ Close to São Martinho do Porto beach
✔ Scenic walking trails nearby
HEATED INDOOR / OUTDOOR POOL PAVILION
One of the villa's main highlights is its heated indoor/outdoor pool pavilion. This unique all-weather space sets the property apart, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy the pool both in the open air and within an enclosed setting.
The glass walls surrounding the pool area are retractable, allowing the space to be opened on warm days or enclosed for relaxed evenings. Ambient lighting in and around the pool, combined with the palm trees outside, transforms the area at night into a luxurious resort-style retreat.
• Heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool
• Retractable glass walls
• All-weather pool pavilion
• Ambient lighting around the pool
• Children's pool with built-in seating
• Comfortable seating around the pool terrace
• Sun loungers for relaxing outdoors
• Palm trees surrounding the pool area
POOLSIDE BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT AREA
Adjacent to the pool, a stylish bar area is perfect for creating your own private cocktail-lounge experience. The space is designed for relaxed entertaining, whether enjoying drinks beside the pool, watching a film, or making the most of long summer evenings outdoors.
• Poolside bar area
• Bar stools
• Drinks fridge
• Projector setup
• Poolside or outdoor movie nights beneath the stars
• Resort-style evening atmosphere
BEDROOMS - 5
The villa accommodates up to 10 guests across five bedrooms arranged over two floors. The layout offers an excellent balance of privacy, sea views, garden views, and direct outdoor access.
UPSTAIRS
BEDROOM No. 1 - MASTER SUITE
• Super king-size bed
• Walk-in wardrobe
• TV
• En-suite shower room
• Private balcony
• Sea view
BEDROOM No. 2
• King-size bed
• Balcony access
• Sea view
GROUND FLOOR
BEDROOM No. 3 - MASTER SUITE
• Super king-size bed
• Walk-in wardrobe
• TV
• Terrace access through double doors
• En-suite Jack & Jill bathroom
• Bathroom can be used privately or shared
• View over the palm trees
BEDROOM No. 4
• Double bed
• Sea view
BEDROOM No. 5
• King-size bed
• Garden view
CAPACITY - 10
• 2 super king-size beds
• 2 king-size beds
• 1 double bed
OPEN-PLAN LIVING AND DINING AREA
The villa has been thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The interiors are bright, contemporary, and spacious, creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the property.
The open-plan living and dining area is located on the first floor and opens directly onto a large balcony terrace, making the most of the elevated views across the valley, forest, and bay.
• Bright and contemporary interiors
• Spacious open-plan living and dining area
• Direct access to a large balcony terrace
• Designed for relaxation and entertaining
• Views over the wooded valley and Atlantic Ocean
KITCHEN
The fully equipped kitchen is ideal for entertaining family and friends. It features high-quality appliances, generous worktop space, and everything needed to prepare meals during your stay.
• Fully equipped kitchen
• High-quality appliances
• Extensive worktop space
• Ideal for entertaining and self-catering stays
BATHROOMS - 4
The villa includes four bathrooms in total, providing practicality and comfort for larger groups and families.
• En-suite shower room in Master Bedroom No. 1
• En-suite Jack & Jill bathroom for Master Bedroom No. 3
• Additional bathroom with toilet and shower
• Additional bathroom with bath, separate shower, toilet, and large bathtub
BALCONY TERRACE
The first-floor balcony terrace is one of the villa's main entertaining spaces, offering beautiful views and plenty of room for outdoor dining, relaxing, and watching the sunset over the bay.
• Large outdoor dining table for 10 guests
• Parasol with integrated solar-powered ambient lighting
• Comfortable lounge seating
• Sun loungers
• Large BBQ
• Ideal for watching the sunset over the bay
OUTDOOR AREAS
The property offers generous outdoor spaces designed for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying the natural surroundings. Landscaped gardens and lawned areas enhance the villa's peaceful atmosphere, while scenic walking trails can be accessed directly from the property.
• Landscaped gardens
• Lawned areas
• Pool terrace with seating and sun loungers
• Extensive private off-road parking
• Direct access to scenic walking trails
• Views over the forest, valley, and bay
• Constant sense of space and tranquillity
LOCATION
The villa is located close to São Martinho do Porto, a prestigious coastal destination particularly popular with families and couples. The property offers a peaceful elevated setting while remaining within easy reach of the beach, restaurants, cafés, and local attractions.
• Approximately 3 km from the sea as the crow flies
• Around 6 km from the beach by road
• Approximately 8 minutes by car from the beach
• Close to São Martinho do Porto
• Near the famous shell-shaped bay
• Ubers and local transport readily available
• Easy access to the surrounding area
SÃO MARTINHO DO PORTO
São Martinho do Porto is a beautiful small village known for its distinctive shell-shaped bay. Due to the bay's protected shape, the beach is particularly suitable for families with young children, as the strong Atlantic currents are not present in the same way as on more exposed beaches.
Guests can enjoy:
• Safe, family-friendly beaches
• Excellent restaurants and cafés
• Water sports and coastal activities
• Giant inflatable playground in the bay during July and August
• Calm waters ideal for families
• Relaxed village atmosphere
NEARBY SALIR DO PORTO
Just a coastal walk away is Salir do Porto River Beach, where the river flows towards the ocean. This is another excellent family-friendly spot thanks to its calm waters and peaceful natural setting.
• River beach nearby
• Calm waters
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Access via a coastal walk
• Natural setting between the river and ocean
PLEASE NOTE:
- Groups composed exclusively of people under 21 years old are not accepted.
- The property is strictly NON-SMOKING and we ask our guests to respect this policy.
- (Please feel free to smoke outside, but please be responsible when disposing of cigarette ends.)
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Internet/Wi-Fi - Free
- Bath and hand towels - Included (do not use outside the property)
- Bed linen - Included
- Hand soap - Included
- Toilet paper - Included (2 rolls per bathroom)
- High chair - Free (upon prior request)
- Travel cot - Free (upon prior request)
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT TIMES
- Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00
- Check-out until 10:00
