The cottage was even nicer than our high expectations as the owner/hosts have thought of every detail in designing and outfitting the place. The gardens, the views, the convenience to the center of the town are all ideal. We visited during one of the busiest weeks of the year (Easter) yet the cottage was so peaceful. We'd recommend that guests not plan to drive to Sintra during busy seasons as the roads are tricky to begin with and grid-locked during such times. Parking is extremely tight and there are taxis, buses and trams to get you around to most of the major sites if you're not hikers like us.