Set apart from the main house, at the far end of the garden, this independent duplex studio is a house of its own – full of light and character. Below, the pool’s tiled floor ripples with color, its freshness drifting into the ground-floor sitting room along with the garden fresh air.

Overseen by António and Filipa’s eye, the room simply works, carving out a style lair of calm. The sitting room is dotted with designer pieces, including a Jean Prouvé chair and the yellow Ozoo desk by Marc Berthier. Upstairs, the bedroom sits beneath wooden beams that reveal the bones of this 100-year-old restored house, opening onto breathtaking views over the private courtyard garden, the main house and the aged rooftops of Alcácer do Sal.

Two floors, two bathrooms, one bedroom – suiting travelers who enjoy a little extra. Just lay down and enjoy.