Daily from Angra dos Reis and Paratí 8 days, 7 nights Perfect for extended families or groups of friends, these fully-serviced, characterful villas offer both freedom and privacy.  There are cooking facilities, and discreet staff are on site to clean and prepare breakfast. The villa close to Angra is set among tropical woodland, with palms and banana plants in the grounds, and consists of a typical 17th century Portuguese-style blue and white mansion and a guest house. There are 4 double bedrooms each with private facilities. A stunning feature of the property is its 500m private beach with its own beach house. The elegant Paratí villa, a one-storey colonial house with French windows looking out over the neat lawns, is just a few minutes’ walk from the chic former-fishing port. There are 4 double rooms with bathroom, one of which is in the pool-house annexe. The kitchen is especially large and well-equipped, with a pleasant terrace for outdoor meals.

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