Red ChaletPortugal, Algarve

Originally known as the Chalet dos Caldas e Vasconcelos, this property remained a family summer home for almost 80 years, a sense of tradition creating an intimacy that welcomes guests into the company of friends.

Now listed as a famous landmark on the Armação de Pêra coastline, the renovation retained as many of the original elements as possible. A unique wooden floor, antique chandeliers, and a spectacular staircase were all lovingly recreated. The Moorish influences of the architecture, with geometric designs on the shutters and ceilings, are all elegant reminders of the region’s rich cultural history.

The terrace is built into the seawall, giving the impression of a stay upon the ocean itself. Despite its central location and the comforts of contemporary luxury, the secluded villa offers an evocative escape, a chance to journey back to simpler times in an authentic alternative to the modern hotel experience.

With direct access to the beach and the historical town centre, it promises all the traditions of the Algarve from its doorstep from the picturesque church square it overlooks, to the fantastic flavours of the beachfront restaurant nearby.