Property manager super hospitable. Great location. Beautiful views

We stayed for 1 night in May 2024. Paula met us at the property and showed us around: she was very helpful and gracious. The property is a beautifully restored farmhouse in the valley, with the back looking straight up the mountain at the Palácio de Pena and the Castelo dos Mouros, up above the old village of Sintra. It’s a spectacular view, especially at night, but the house is far enough out of the touristy areas that you have some peace and quiet when you want it. The apartment was clean and spacious, and well kept with a few personal touches (some of the tile was homemade by Paula and her family, we heard). The balconies are perfect for viewing the mountain and the comfortable living room left us with plenty of room to sleep comfortably in the bedrooms. About the only thing to caution is that you probably want have a car to stay here: there is transit nearby but it can take time and be confusing to plan, so you really want to be able to drive into Sintra to make the most of your time here. Other than that it was a perfect location and a great stay, and we enjoyed it very much. Muito obrigado Paula e até a próxima!

Paula is such a sweet hostess, and we enjoyed our quick overnight stay…with only one exception….the barking dogs may be a natural part of the country landscape, however they were quite loud and barked very late at night….and a friendly reminder….remember to pack light for overseas travel…narrow and steep stairs seem to be everywhere!