Sintra is a magic place, you can feel that as soon as you get out of the train. Time seems to be suspended, and all your senses can open up to the beauty, the fragrances, the tastes... And how wonderful then to arrive in this romantic cottage, where you feel at home inmediately! This was definitely one of the most welcoming places we've been to. Amazing the quietness in the midst of the historic center, you only hear birds sing, or bees buzzing around the many many flowers everywhere. The longer you stay (I recommend this vividly!), the more tiny artistic details you discover and you can just feel the love Carole and Stuart have brought alive in this place, working very hard for 3 years to give people like us an unforgettable experience. We stayed for a week and that was too short! Carole takes care of everything: breakfast, cleaning, good advices, and everything in a very discrete way and with such generosity and heart. Even preparing for you the grapefruits from her own garden!
I'm not yet old enough to go on retirement (and need to change the world first anyway :-)), but otherwise this would be the place to write my memoires, start painting or just sit in contemplation of the wild beauty and refined culture around... Thank you with all our heart, Carole and Stuart, for giving your energy and care to this place and to your visitors. Hope to be back some day for sure! Warm hug, Helena and Francisco