Pine Cliffs – Deluxe 4 Bed Villa

Pine Cliffs Resort is a firm family favourite thanks to its short transfer time (30 minutes from the airport), impressive setting and wealth of onsite facilities. Set in impressive grounds, perched high above the Atlantic Ocean, this Moorish inspired retreat is perfect for active families looking for a little sun, sea and relaxation.

Mini guests will love the impressive 7000sq m kids club ‘Porto Pirata’ which caters for children between 6 months – 12 years (depending on the season) with additional programmes for teens. Instantly recognisable from the two life-size wooden pirate ship play forts the club is better referred to as a village with an 18-hole mini-golf course, volley pool and basketball courts, supervised children’s pool, play area and bouncy castle. While little ones are busy meeting friends and having fun parents can have a little fun of their own sampling the varied activities onsite. Keen golfers can take in a picturesque round while tennis players can hone their game at the academy. Water sports enthusiasts should head for the beach club where they can try a range of sports from water skiing to windsurfing, paddleboarding to kayaking. There’s a great spa for those in need of a little pampering and plenty of places poolside or on the beach to simply lounge and make the most of the sun.

The beach will prove a big hit with all the family. Accessed via a lift (followed by a series of wide, shallow steps) guests descend through the cliffs and out onto a magnificent private beach which stretches all the way to Vilamoura. There are parasols, loungers and towels on offer plus the beach club has a great bar which serves a selection of sandwiches, snacks, grilled fish, ice-creams and drinks. As mentioned water sports are available during warmer months and the family banana boats, ringo rides (there’s an inflatable sofa option which is our personal favourite) and pedalos are always popular.

Accommodation wise there’s a variety of options on offer to suit families of all sizes. The newly refurbished premium suites and rooms within the hotel are great for those with a new baby while the Pine Cliffs Residences, Terraces and Villas are perfect for larger groups with two, three and four-bedroom options available. These further benefit from self-catering facilities which are always handy when travelling with little ones as they offer a little extra flexibility. The choice of restaurants comes in useful when guests fancy a break from the cooking (view more details on the restaurants via the fast facts section) and the onsite shop makes stocking up easy.

Accommodation Overview –4 Bed Deluxe Villa

These private villas are great for larger family groups as they sleep up to eight plus cot sleeping infants in one double and three twin bedrooms. Outdoors, the villas have a good-sized private garden, with their own swimming pools and a little built-in children’s paddle pool. For summer living there are two alfresco dining areas – one by the barbecue and one by the pool, both of which seat eight. The interiors are kept light and elegant in a coastal palette of golds, yellows and blues. The master bedroom has a king-size double, private balcony, walk-in wardrobe, and an en-suite with a hydro-massage bathtub, separate shower, towel heater, sink and toilet. All of the twin bedrooms are downstairs with garden access: one has an en-suite with two sinks, a hydro-massage shower and towel heater; the remaining bedrooms come with a sink, toilet, bath and over-bath shower. The Kitchen-diner areas are fully equipped with ceramic worktops, a fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine and dishwasher. The living room has an LCD TV and a hi-fi entertainment system featuring a DVD player.

Please note that pictures of the Villas are illustrative- the exact layout and design of the Villa may vary.