Alcina was a wonderful and incredibly kind host who really made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. As we were travelling on the metro she offered to pick us up from the nearest station and, having allowed us to settle into the accommodation, she then drove us to the nearest supermarket to allow us to stock up on food. This really set us up for the week. She also offered to take us back to the supermarket later in the week if we needed further supplies.

The Pool House is every bit as impressive as it appears on the photographs, in fact more so. We had an extremely relaxing stay and although the weather was variable we did manage 3 days by the pool enjoying the Autumn sunshine. At other times we amused ourselves by playing pool, table football and table tennis indoors.

There a number of areas to sit outside, including a barbecue area to the rear of the pool house. The seating inside is also very comfortable. To the rear of the building there is also a garden that extends up the hillside. The kitchen is very well equipped and everything that you could need for you stay is provided. On arrival we also found a welcome pack of chocolates, snacks and a very nice bottle of tawny port.

Although we were reliant on public transport we didn't find the location of the pool house a problem. There is a bus stop on the main road about 2 minutes walk from the house and all of the buses on this route go to the St Ovidio metro station, which is about 5 minutes away by bus. The metro and buses run from 6am until midnight or later. On one occasion we travelled from the centre of Porto by taxi to the pool house and the cost was just 12 euros.

The hospitality that Alcina offered made our stay just that bit more special, she was always contactable if needed but gave us complete privacy to enjoy our holiday. I would highly recommend the pool house for anyone considering staying in Porto. The property offers so much and would be a great base for a group of friends to stay.