Well that was a crazy last 16 months.  We last visited the villa in January 2020, and of course were totally unaware of what was going to unfold with the pandemic.  We know many have suffered enormously over the last months, but looking forward the future looks more positive.

The COVID vaccine roll-out seems to be gathering pace now and it appears that Portugal is ready and willing to accept visitors from Europe this summer.  The UK certainly seems like it will be in a position to lift travel restrictions and add Portugal to the green list.  Of course things could change, but fingers crossed we can get a sun holiday this year.  Those of you thinking of travelling further afield might find the following website useful: Sherpa. They are listing the latest travel and health restrictions for different destinations.

We are fully open for bookings and looking forward to welcoming guests back to the Villa.   We have some guests this summer who rescheduled from last year, but as it stands as of today, we have a couple of weeks in August that will become free and June and September are also clear at the moment.  As always, use the contact form on  www.DrumlinVilla.com to check what's available.

We also did some improvements to the property last year, the most obvious one being the new Pergola on the patio.  This will give some respite from the midday sun for those of you who prefer a little shade.  For those sun worshipers among you, don't worry, there is still plenty of space to have your loungers directly in the rays.

Looking forward to welcoming you in 2021 and beyond.

​First, full disclosure , I haven’t done these two experiences yet!  I’m just trying to build up the courage to give them a go this summer.  

During our recent trip to the Algarve  we had to make use of Portugal's public medical facilities when our son had an allergic reaction to an insect bite.  This bite, on his cheek,  resulted in swelling to face 

When you're looking to book a villa to rent in Portugal, make sure you look for the AL (Alojamento Local) number for the property.  The Portuguese Government introduced a licencing procedure for 

A 50 minute trip down the A22 from Drumlin Villa brings you to the beautiful ressort of Vilamoura.  This area is certainly different from the 'normal' Portuguese ressort towns and definitely worth a visit.

This quick blog just let's you know what Vacation listing sites we advertise on.  This is as much a reminder for ourselves​ on where we've listed, but it will also help if you're looking holidays in other countries.

Pego do Inferno (English translation: Pit of Hell or Hell's Pool) is a secret waterfall and freshwater bathing pool in the countryside about 8 kilometers north of Tavira. 

​Now that Christmas is long past and the New Year celebrations a fading memory, thoughts begin to focus on booking a perfect Summer holiday.  In this blog, I'll share a fantastic villa booking website.

This blog (which was meant to be written on October 12th, for reasons that will become obvious) is all about Christopher Columbus and an attraction celebrating his discovery of the Americas. 

Tavira is one of our favorite Portuguese towns and is only a 20 minute easy drive from the villa.  Great for a relaxed afternoon wander or an excellent alfresco evening meal.