We stayed three nights at the Five House. It was perfect. From Filipe and Vera's warm welcome, to the beautiful house itself, to the comfortable room, to the amazing breakfasts -- and that still doesn't say it all. The house itself is full of eye catching objects, just waiting to be photographed. Just as well, because our hosts are photographers.
Location: quiet side street, maybe 20 minutes walk from the centre of the old town. Turn the other way to eat out but not at old town prices! Charming architecture, crazy castles, a gentle climate -- Sintra has them all and Five House is an excellent base from which to explore it.