Description Modern Botanica: Cascais

The cutting angles of this modern villa are softened on all sides by lush botanical foliage filling the grounds. A covered terrace set with a cluster of dining tables is illuminated by huge Moroccan lamps at twilight and boasts a built-in barbecue of steel and concrete. Sofas and loungers are strewn across the immaculate lawn, and you can choose to soak up the sun, or lounge in the shade of the pool terrace after a dip in the cooling turquoise water.

Wake to the sound of birds and whip up breakfast in the huge kitchen and enjoy it on the garden terrace, or by the fireplace in the grand lounge. Should you need to get some work done, there’s a library-like study with two computers and the creatives of the group can spend evenings strumming a guitar or tinkering on the piano.

If you want to get out and explore the surrounding countryside or head into the centre of Cascais in fifteen minutes, a handful of bikes in the carport are at your disposal, and there’s plenty of room for parking in shade too.

Home truths:
*We recommend hiring a car for exploring the area fully – there's free garage parking for up to four vehicles available
*Infant-friendly amenities such as a travel cot and tableware are available upon request
*The housekeeper visits on weekdays between 8am and 4pm to perform daily cleaning and a turn-down service
*The fourth bedroom is a guest suite with bunk beds, a double bed and a single bed – at full capacity, it would really only suit a close family
*You'll be able to self-check-in with the porter