Located in the quiet village of Chafe – just five minutes from the beach – this home boasts a tranquil setting surrounded by delightful views. A swimming pool with a jacuzzi and waterfall feature is perhaps the home’s crowning glory, however, and it would truly tempt us never to leave the villa. If you do choose to head out, however, there is plenty on offer including the jewel of Costa Verde, Viana do Castelo – a city with a medieval centre, an attractive riverfront and gorgeous beaches. In the evening, this home offers unique indoor-outdoor living, with a fantastic lounge and dining space with two walls of glass that can be opened up for alfresco dining. Then, why not plunge back into the soothing bubbles of the pool before ending the night, warming around the sunken firepit with a cocktail in hand?

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.