10/10 Excellent
Joanna L.
1 sept. 2023
An escape from the hustle
We spent 1 week in August 2023. The property is high on the hills no more than a couple of miles west (as the crow flies) from Sintra.
It is beautifully appointed, with everything you need in the kitchen, fast wifi, comfortable seating and beautiful outside space. The furnishings are quirky and the layout slightly unusual with the double height living space & mezzanine master suite.
Outside is private, quiet & very spacious - again there are quirky touches to be discovered as you explore. The pool area is large but the pool is really only for taking a dip as it is circular and quite small. I would not recommend the pool for small children as the slope from the shallow 'end' is steep.
Being in the hills the temperature is about 5c cooler than on the coast but no less sunny.
It was breezy when we stayed so there were few insects during the day but 1 or 2 mosquitos at night.
We followed the hosts recommendations for eating out and were not disappointed - but you will need to take the car.
The host was welcoming and charming and has good english.
The property is 20mins from Praia grande a stunning & clean atlantic beach - look for the dinosaur footprints in the cliff, and Sintra . You are also about 40mins from Cascais - beautiful & the waves are far gentler, & the airport. We found free parking in Sintra and took the train to Lisbon from there on 1 day and then did the same from Cascais to Bellem area of Lisbon on another day.
WE LOVED OUR STAY
Joanna L.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023