We had fantastic stay at villa. Everything you could need for making your holiday great.

We had an amazing time in a perfect villa. Thank you

From start to finish the experience of booking to the arrival and throughout our stay could not have been better. Chris the owner looks after you in every way. The villa is really perfect and is in an ideal location. It's much better than the photos suggest!

The whole family had a wonderful time at "Casa Jolie". All 4 of the transfers went smoothly and being able to have the shopping delivered to the villa was very helpful. There was 7 of us and the accommodation was perfect, very clean, spacious and private. We really enjoyed the location being not too far from the local beach one way and a walk into the town the other way.  The canoeing around the bays was beautiful. (By the way Chris, that new restaurant Agridoce we were both dining at on Friday is excellent - best tomahawk steak ever!). We look forward to returning one day. 

The property is well equipped and the pool just right for bathing and keeping cool day and evening. There is a fabulous fish market in Lagos a 15minute walk or 2minute drive away so we bought fresh fish most days and cooked on the BBQ. Also had some delicious meals eating out as there is a good selection of quality restaurants. The local beech is a 10-15minute walk away or again 2minute drive if you have a car. The beech is as you would expect, golden sand with a clear sea with good waves warm enough to swim and spend time in. Also some water sports you can buy and some shacks selling sunbeds and drinks. All in all a great holiday - will certainly miss the evenings being in the pool drinking wine !

The property was extremelly clean and every bit of luxury but also very funtional it was home from home. The customer service was more than 10 out of 10 it was over and above, it is very close to all ameneties but also quiet at night time. Only advice i would give if you have children under 5 take a buggy as there is a hill you have to go up and down a lot. The lagos harbour is great for eating out and drinking and only 20 minutes walk. This was a great family holiday and one we wont forget thanks to the great apartment and customer service

Recently returned from spending two weeks in the sun at the fabulous 'Casa Jolie' and what a great place to spend a holiday. On arrival, the first impression is that a good deal of consideration has gone into choosing this property, the location is great, in a quiet cul-de-sac, a short (10 minutes) walk from the marina or the beach. The villa is modern, spacious, spotlessly clean and very well equipped for self catering. We like to spend as much time eating out as in so this was perfect for our needs and the provided barbeque made a great addition to eating al fresco. The marina has plenty of bars and resturants to choose from and there are even more in the town itself, just another five minutes walk along the beautiful promenade. We particularly liked Millenium Jardim which is in town just up the hill (South) from the square. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend 'Casa Jolie' and Lagos, what a fabulous combination, also Chris Bradfield who has been a pleasure to deal with, very friendly and helpful. Finally, I ought to mention the outstanding information pack provided which contains very clear and concise instructions on travelling to the villa.

Uma casa muito hospedeira, com um caseiro bastante prestável. Gostei muito e aconselho a quem precisar de usufruir momentos de prazer e descanso em familia.

From the day I contacted Chris regarding the villa 'Casa Jolie' every detail regarding planning my holiday stay was dealt with so professionally. My partner and I and my four teenagers had a fantastic two week holiday in June. The villa is superbly presented with every mod con available to you. It is within walking distance of the beautiful marina, the town and beaches. Thank you Chris for a wonderful holiday in your fab villa.

Having recently returned from Casa Jolie I had to write to express my feelings. It was like home from home, the Villa had a very modern fully equipped kitchen complete with fan oven, electric hob, microwave, dishwasher & washing machine. The lounge area was spacious with satellite TV and DVD and the bedrooms were very well planned with plenty of storage space for clothes. As well as the pool the outside area had eight sunloungers on a large terrace and a table and umbrella for those 'Al Fresco' lunches. The villa is ideally placed for strolls into town, the marina and local beaches, none of which are more than 10 minutes away. Favourite restaurant was Linda's on the beach, it is a MUST, however, if you do intend to dine in the evening make sure you book first as it is a very popular place to be seen and the views are heavenly, you really could be in the Carribbean. The owner and his management team were second to none and nothing was too much trouble for any of them. I found them helpful, friendly and very accommodating.

Hi Chris, we had a great time at Casa Jolie. The villa is absolutely beautiful, definitely 5* which includes the fantastic location being walking distance from Lagos Marina, beach & town. We were there in April 2010 and had a mix of weather yet when the sun was shining it was very hot, we did have some rain but it certainly didn’t spoil our holiday there was always plenty to do and see even though we didn’t have a car. The heated pool was pure luxury; the terrace is large with a pretty garden area with an abundance of flowers. It was nice to have very comfortable garden furniture and there was everything you could possibly need including a very easy to use electric BBQ, which we made good use of. There villa itself is beautiful, very clean and particularly well equipped to the highest of standards, we were very well catered for. We loved the location of the villa and wandered to the Marina for breakfast or lunch most days then often went into Lagos town in the evenings where there are many quaint restaurant, shops and bars, loads of choice. There was also a very convenient little supermarket and two lovely cafes literally 2 minutes from the villa, perfect! The icing on the cake! We were stranded in Portugal 3 extra days due to the airways crisis, when flights were suspended due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland. It could have been a very stressful time for us yet Chris was great, he contacted us immediately to allay any concerns we had about accommodation and allowed us to stay in the villa until we could get flights home. I am very pleased to say Chris definitely DID NOT use the crisis to his personal gain as many other were doing, as he only asked us to cover his own costs for electricity. Chris, you’ve proved there are still nice people out there, you are a kind genuine lovely guy, your villa is beautiful and its location excellent. Lagos is one of my favourite places and I will definitely go back and would confidently recommend the villa to anyone. Thanks for a great holiday, Paula (North East England)

We have recently returned from our third visit to Casa Jolie, this time having spent New Year there (we normally go in summer). As ever the villa was spotlessly clean and all facilities were up to their usual high standard. Six people shared the villa this time and we found it to be spacious, comfortable and welcoming. We like to split our time between eating in and at local restaurants. The villa facilities are excellent for the former and the location is excellent for the latter. The Marina at Lagos, 10 minutes down hill walk away, offers a variety of small shops and a wider variety of eating places from snack bars to fine dining. The centre of Lagos is a further 5 minutes away and is an attractive walk along the promenade. Here we found a great variety of eateries and an eclectic mix of shopping opportunites. The area is served, for self caterers, by five supermarkets, all of which feature local produce heavily, the piece de resistance being the fish market (which also sells locally produced fruit and veg) which is open most days. We spent time walking on the beach, and of course had to have a beverage stop at Linda's on the beach and a splendid meal as well. Although it was New Year we spent time in the pool at the villa, heated of course, a great asset to use at anytime. We also visited Praia da Luz, although the weather wasn't too kind that day. Most days we would venture down into Lagos in the morning to have a coffee at one of the many cafes, although Bruno's Ice cream parlour was a bit of a favourite, especially with the children. Lagos is one of our favourite places to while away a peaceful holiday, but with enough to occupy children also. The people, many of whom speak english, are charming and very friendly and the ambience is very special. Casa Jolie is ideally located for a stay in Lagos and provides all the necessary facilities to ensure a most pleasurable experience. You will want to go back - just as we always do!

The property was absolutely fantastic. It was spotlessly clean and ready for our arrival. It was extremely well equipped and having our own pool was the icing on the cake. The location was ideal and not too far from the town or beach. Prior to our trip the owner was especially helpful with any queries we had and also was able to arrange storage of our luggage on the day of departure until the time our taxi came to pick us up. We were also provided with a booklet giving us directions to the villa and lots of other info that was very useful. There was a mini supermarket a short walk from the villa which was well stocked and the staff were friendly and most helpful. Each evening we walked down the hill into town to enjoy the many good restaurants and bars, we especially liked 'zanzibar' and all of our meals were excellent so cannot choose a favourite. Rather than walk back up the hill we took a taxi at a very respectable 3.90 euros. I would definitely recommend this villa to everyone I know without a moments hesitation and will certainly return in the future.

I would rate this villa as 10/10. The photograghs really don't do it justice. I travelled with my family of 6 and from the photos it looked like there was not much space outside and that the pool was not very big.How wrong we were the pool was more than adequate and the area around massive (lots of shade and area for barbecues). The interior of the villa is imaculate again with lots of room. There were 6 of us but it would house 8 comfortable. Town of lagos beautiful (one of the nicest resorts in Algarve). I would have no hesitation recommending this villa.

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Casa Jolie. It is an amazing villa which far exceeded our expectations. The living area is huge and the kitchen and bathrooms of 5 star standard. The pool was fantastic with a huge terrace, BBQ and plenty of garden furniture. There were only four adults in our party but even with six or eight people this villa would have felt spacious. Everything was squeaky clean. The owner, Chris, was incredibly helpful and always responded quickly to emails - sending the most comprehensive information booklet I have ever seen when we booked! We were able to walk to the marina, into town or to the beach to eat and would definitely recommend the villa to anyone. Thanks for a great holiday! Anna and Mark