You may think you know Algarve, but not like this. Found in the countryside, surrounded by fig and carob trees, this beautiful home overlooks the Barragem do Funcho and the river. Follow the trail down to the water’s edge and sit down with a book, basking in the tranquillity on offer here. Start your days with a yoga session on the desk, the wind rustling the leaves of the nearby trees as you transition into downward dog before refuelling your body with an alfresco breakfast. With most of the outdoor seating facing the water, you can continuously unwind as your socialising with nibbles and a glass of wine. Albufeira Beach isn’t far away, and neither is Silves Golf Course, where you can practice your handicap whilst the rest of the family takes the elevator down through the cliff and onto Praia do Peneco. Experiment with fresh produce and seafood recipes in the generous kitchen, where the vaulted ceilings lend roominess to the kitchen and the rest of the home. Curl up under the exposed beams of the living room before a sundown swim in the infinity pool.

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, kayaking, day trips, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, catering, welcome and picnic hampers, airport transfers, yoga classes, 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.