We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Kimbo, one of a pair of beautiful Villas, in idyllic, secure surroundings, set back from the coast and 2km / 7km from Luz / Lagos respectively. Although the location seems remote and the directions a little daunting, it is quite straightforward to find and very rewarding when you open the gates on a little oasis of fruit trees, manicured lawns and lush greenery.
The Villa was very spacious and well appointed, both inside and out, with the added benefit of wireless broadband - which will please anyone wishing to stay connected to the outside world, without being crippled by data roaming charges. I would imagine that with the full complement of eight people, some may be disappointed with the size and storage available in the rather compact kitchen, but if you're BBQ'ing or eating out every night, that probably won't be an issue? The bedrooms and living / dining areas were a good size, clean and comfortable. One thing we did notice about the bathrooms was that every single one was a bath with a shower handset. Only two of the four had a bracket on the wall in which to insert the handset! So, if you're a family that likes to shower, you may end up sharing a 'shower room', as we did. Outside, there is bags of space, a 'mahoosive' pool, plenty of sun beds and shady verandahs, if the heat get too much (or to protect little ones). The BBQ area has a huge refectory table, right next to where the food is cooked, so 'al-fresco' dining is well catered for.
The owners, Jose and Teresa, were very helpful, but not overbearing or intrusive. They introduced themselves when we arrived, told us where they were if we needed them and just popped round to say goodbye as we were leaving.
You are guaranteed to get your money's worth, as every day starts at 5am, thanks to (what sounds like) hundreds of cockerels and peacocks on the farm next door. Light sleepers and those who can't function without a lie-in please take note, a pair of earplugs (or a shotgun) may be a useful holiday accessory to ensure your slumber is not disturbed :-)
A great holiday getaway, but only a few minutes from the beaches, supermarkets, restaurants, golf, etc. - should you really feel the need to venture out.
However, with all the Villa has to offer, you might just want to do a 'Big Shop' at Intermarche, stock up with everything you need, kick back, relax and stay put!!!