We enjoyed a fantastic family reunion in this gorgeous yellow house. The location is truly magnificent with views across wild forest to the Atlantic coastline. It is the perfect place to explore the astonishing palaces in the Sintra hills and just a 20 minute drive from wild Atlantic beaches.

Beautiful setting, helpful people when questions arose, great escape and great place for large families.

We stayed at Quinta Matalva for two weeks and loved it. Everything was spotlessly clean, the house was in a very quiet location and we slept really well. The kitchen is well equipped and we barbequed most nights. The owners greeted us with fresh cheese, bread and milk as well as a wonderful bottle of red. We took long walks in the woods surrounding the house and refreshing swims by the pool. The weather in Sintra is never too hot so we didn’t use the airconditioners. Do bring bug spray as mosquitos come out at night and if you grill you’ll need it. If you have very young children, the staircase in the main house looks tricky but a safety gate can be installed and I saw one in the closet. Anna the housekeeper lives nextdoor and is always available for help. She often brought us fresh vegetables from the garden. The beds were firm but comfortable and our line s fresh and changed every week. We had a lovely time!

Beautiful property in beautiful setting and impeccably decorated.

We had a wonderful week in Sintra at this beautiful house. It had everything you needed and Anna came around most days with delicious fruit & vegetables from her garden, we were totally spoiled. Would absolutely stay here again.

We had a wonderful week in Sintra at this beautiful house. It had everything you needed and Anna came around most days with delicious fruit & vegetables from her garden, we were totally spoiled. Would absolutely stay here again.

Overall, this is a lovely house situated in a spectacular setting near Sintra and the cute nearby town Colares and beaches. The pictures are accurate and we ate out on the terrace almost every night, bc it was so pleasant! However, it is quite remote inasmuch as it is down a long, narrow gravel road and it's about a 15-20 minute drive from Sintra. The hosts were very accommodating. Their next door property, Quinta Sao Bento, is utterly spectacular. In sum, this is a charming house in a beautiful setting up in the Sintra hills.

La maison est très isolée. Pour y parvenir, il faut remonter une route étroite en double sens sur plus de 3 km puis descendre un chemin en terre sur environ 1 km. Ne pas oublier que l'on est à Sintra ! Finalement, tout se mérite car la maison est de belle qualité avec une vue très dégagée. Piscine agréable même si non chauffée. Climatisation présente dans les chambres (nous ne l'avons pas utilisée car les nuits restent fraiches sur Sintra). Terrasse très agréable pour manger. Les propriétaires sont attentifs à vos besoins dès la réservation. Le "guide maison" mis à disposition est très bien fait et met en avant nombre de choses à réaliser à proximité. Un point à améliorer sur la vaisselle qui pourrait être un peu plus soignée et nombreuse (toujours les mêmes problèmes des poêles abimées et du manque de verres que nous retrouvons régulièrement dans les locations...). L'ensemble reste de très bonne facture.

Belle maison mais manque d entretien

Quinta da Matalva turned out to be the perfect choice for three couples who wanted privacy but also the appropriate spaces for being together at meals and other times of relaxation. The design, layout, finish, and furnishing of the rooms not only matches what is shown in the property's pictures, but the lived-in comfort and charm of the spaces, from bedrooms to living and dining areas, is exceptional. We were able to take meals on the terrace (weather permitting) and in the more formal dining room, and spend many pleasant hours in conversation in front of a welcoming fireplace that projected comforting warmth as the early October evenings grew colder after the sun went down. The kitchen was also extremely well outfitted and laid out for making meals for our group. The bedrooms and bathrooms were also most comfortable and furnished to a high standard. All in all, Quinta da Matalva is everything that is described, and much,much more. As a group we couldn't have been happier with this property and the only complaint might be that it was too inviting so that we would get late starts to our daily touring of the many exceptional heritage sites and beaches within an easy driving distance. Sintra certainly deserves its reputation as a UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape, and while the number of tourists at different sites can be intimidating depending on the time of day, the many historic properties nearby the villa, are quite remarkable in their beauty and in the professionalism with which they are interpreted and managed. Ranging from the National Palace of Sintra, dating back to the thirteenth century and associated with Portugal's earliest monarchs, to the highly eccentric Quinta da Regaleira, an elaborate tribute to the brilliant but highly esoteric twelve-year collaboration of Carvalho Monteiro and Luigi Manini in the two decades before the Great War, the properties of Sintra are all worth a serious visit, which can take at least a half a day each. The beaches are also well worth visiting as is Lisbon, which is a short train ride away. Quinta da Matalva is an outstanding base from which to tour all of these places and more, and the setting could not be more beautiful and relaxing. Our main regret was having only one week to enjoy both the property and the surrounding sites. One should stay two weeks. Also, visitors should be prepared for narrow roads and some challenging traffic. A longer stay also allows you to adapt better to the driving.

Thanks for the wonderful stay! We had reserved the barn, but upgraded to the main house on last minute. When we arrived, the housekeeper was waiting for us with fireplace on and a first-aid supply of food and beverages, as a free compliment. That was a lovely thing, we needed it after long flights and late-evening journey through narrow roads of beautiful Sintra. The whole stay was great as well. The views were magnificent, and the house was spacious and had everything we needed. Whenever we had any problems, the hosts and housekeeper helped us promptly. The town of Sintra is probably difficult to drive and park while peak summer months, but we travelled off-season and it was easier. It’s an absolutely beautiful place, strongly recommended. Also the nearby towns and attractions are really nice - Matalva had listed their favorites for visitors. We are a Finnish couple aged 35, with two kids age 3 and ½ years. - tommi

If you value calm, nature and great view on the surroundings, then this house is for you. You will have a view over several shades of green who end up with the blue of the sea. You will need a car to go anywhere but calm and isolation come at this small price. The interaction with the owner was great, as well as with Ana, the local housekeeper, most helpful. The house has a great garden and the house has a note from owner "feel free to explore and pick up any fruit you would like". The amenities are also very good. We rented both houses and have appreciated the flexibility of the houses and their amenities.

We've rented a lot of houses and loved this one. The bedrooms were a lot bigger than descibed and could sleep quite a few people (especially if you're a family with small children who share a room). The house a airy, light, well furnished, and comfortable. The kitchen was fairly modern and they had a large grill (we cooked for 10 at one shot). Any problems and the owner was next door (we lost electricity and gas at one point). The negatives: no phone or internet (if you view that as a negative) and you are 3k outside of town so you MUST have several cars to ferry people to and from dinner, shopping, etc - no walking to town.