casa hugo - the down sides - yes really!
Crazy idea telling you our bad points? Maybe, but we've had enough unexpected holiday 'surprises' ourselves in the past we thought being honest might make a refreshing change!
The Beach Road
We're right next to the road to the beach so there is some traffic noise, although it's reduced by our high garden walls. But without that road you couldn't get to the beach so smoothly, plus we wouldn't have our amazing sea views
Building work & noise
We‘re situated between two other established villas but there are always renovations going on somewhere which may cause noise and/or dust. There are still a few new building plots in the area left to be developed so the cranes every builder uses in Portugal are a familiar sight in the area. There may therefore be noise if building work is close by. Also note all gardeners use petrol powered equipment so that may also temporarily interrupt your holiday
You might need a car... or taxi
The Porto de Mos area is a fantastic place to relax - the beaches, the views, Ponta da Piedade - but it's not overrun with restaurants or bars and we only have one small supermarket within 1km. We think that's a good thing - it's quieter without block after block of apartments and the noise from streets of restaurants - but a taxi or car is handy to get the 2km into Lagos, to the bigger supermarkets and to explore everything Lagos has to offer. We've got loads of quiet kerbside parking plus one off-road space behind the sliding gate. Alternatively walking into the old town only takes 20-30 minutes
Age
Casa Hugo was built to exceptionally high standards by one of the areas best builders around 20 years ago, using top quality materials and fittings. It's worn well, but there are areas that are no longer 'brand new' - the kitchen is our next priority. We've upgraded constantly since 2018 - new patios, floors, bathrooms and windows are our latest 2024 investments but please don't expect spangly 100% brand new perfection everywhere!
Ummm...
Another website space left to fill. And we have no more downsides...
upsides!
Sea views - EVERYWHERE!
Sea views - EVERYWHERE!
Sea views - EVERYWHERE!
- Remarkable Roof Terrace with panoramic 360 degree views
- All 1st floor bedrooms and the balcony also have great sea views
- Ground floor sea views from the lounge, kitchen, hallway and conservatory, over the garden wall
AND…
With the right tide & wind you can hear the sea not just see it
Just 500m to THIS!
Sea views - EVERYWHERE!
Sea views - EVERYWHERE!
- We're next to the beach road to Praia Porto de Mos - we're one of the closest private villas to the sand
- No wobbly steps, no climbing, just 500m of pavement from door-to-sand
- Blue Flag Accessible beach
- Sunbeds and shades can be hired in season
- Two great beach restaurants, ice creams, snacks...
AND...
We're less than 2km walk from Lagos Old Town or Ponta da Piedade or a dozen different beaches
Lagos is less than an hour from Faro
Your very own POOL!
- South facing sunny pool retiled for 2022
- Pool Towels INCLUDED!
- Depth 0.9m to 1.8m
- Heating available at extra cost (air source heat pump not solar)
- Inflatables and pump
- Solar pool cover
- Easy access steps (no ladder!) with handrail, life ring
- Maintained by Pure Pools
AND....
- Commercial spec WiFi everywhere
- 3 Smart TVs and Netflix
- Electric shutters everywhere - secure, pitch black or brighter - your choice
- Monitored security alarm with 24 hour police response, safes
- Off road parking
4 bedrooms & MORE!
- Sleeps 8 (no sofabeds!)
- Two twin rooms
- One double room
- Master bedroom with kingsize bed & ensuite shower room
- All 4 bedrooms, lounge and basement are air conditioned and heated
- Mains gas instant hot water - no bottles, no solar, no tank, no problems
- Double glazed throughout
- Conservatory fan heating and cosy wood burning stove in the lounge
AND...
Basement games & TV
Full kitchen with washing machine and dishwasher, comfy lounge, BBQ, loads of space...
