Rural Escapes

04/06/2026

22/05/2026

Greece expert Katie Silcox shares her top picks of the Greek islands that have the best to offer right now

02/05/2026

https://www.cntravellerme.com/gallery/the-best-greek-islands-to-add-to-your-summer-bucket-list

Villa Evangelini on Rural Escapes recommended as the best Villa for families on Syros

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/villa-evangelini

Greece expert Katie Silcox shares her top picks of the Greek islands that have the best to offer right now

02/05/2026

Condé Nast recommends Syros as no 3 in the best Greek Islands 2026 and Villa Evangelini as the best villa on the island for families

https://www.cntravellerme.com/gallery/the-best-greek-islands-to-add-to-your-summer-bucket-list

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/villa-evangelini

Greece expert Katie Silcox shares her top picks of the Greek islands that have the best to offer right now

10/03/2026

Cool Stays have featured Cova do Coração on their latest blog

A clifftop Greek villa with glorious sea views, a deluxe pod for two in the grounds of a Burgundy estate, a riverside Lancashire cottage - and lots more!

26/02/2026

Rural Escapes is a handpicked portfolio of 14 exceptional rural homes across six European destinations and the UK

21/02/2026

Cool Stays have featured the Manoir under the top luxury villas with private pools in Europe!

https://www.coolstays.com/property/the-manoir/29712

Luxury villas with private pools in Europe
It's not a proper holiday if you're not by the pool. These stunning villas around France, Italy, Portugal and Croatia all come with their own private outdoor swimming pools, so you can get busy relaxing.

Discover the best Coolstays with swimming pools, from luxury European villas with private pools to UK cottages with indoor heated pools. Perfect for family holidays, romantic escapes and group celebrations

18/02/2026

Let me introduce you to the 4 fabulous properties in Portugal’s Eastern Algarve that are part of Rural Escapes exclusive collection:
https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/destination-portugal-luxury-holiday-villas

Sleeping 12 guests, The Manoir – a 6 bedroom 19th Century Manor house sits on a large private gated Estate between the market towns of Sao Bras. Walk to a family run restaurant, hire our private chef or enjoy a yoga class on the shala that looks across the olive groves towards the coast.

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/the-manoir

Sleeping up to 4 guests, The Cottage is a remote haven with private pool and roof terrace and is the perfect sanctuary.. The views from the terrace are breathtaking.

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/the-cottage

Sleeping up to 6 guests, the Farmhouse has a large private pool, covered pergola and a badminton area. The gardens are walled and gated and the views exceptional.

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/the-farmhouse

The Cottage and Farmhouse are next to each other and yet completely private – great for extended families to be close to each other and yet separate at the same time. These 2 wonderful retreats are close to the market towns of Sao Bras and Loule. You can hire our private chef or book a yoga session……..

The latest edition is Cova do Coraco – a beautifully restored 4 bedroom farmhouse which nestles in the hills close to Tavira and Olhao. Relax in the hammock….spend time by the private pool with breathtaking views…..book a yoga retreat….or just revel in the solitude and luxury that this 5* home offers.

https://www.ruralescapes.co.uk/cova-do-coracao

All of these homes are part of Sawdays Special Places and each is family holiday home that the owners are happy to share with guests who will love their as much as they do…………Welcome packs are substantial………..lovely organic toiletries are provided………..let us spoil you.