We had a fantastic stay at the house in Azenhas do Mar! Upon arriving we were met by members of Luisa's family who gave us a tour of the house and who gave us an in-depth low-down on all of the nearby shops, restaurants, beaches and attractions. We were made to feel incredibly welcomed! The house is exactly as described and sits upon a hillside that overlooks the pretty village of Azenhas do Mar and looks out to the sea. The outside terrace is perfect for alfresco breakfasts and for sitting out and watching the sunset. The village itself has three excellent restaurants and a small cafe bar down by the beach (only 5 minutes walk from the house) and natural pool - I highly recommend spending an evening sat at the bar and watching the tide and waves come in. The village is near to several other beaches all within 10-15 minutes drive. Sintra is about 20 minutes to drive to from the house and if you arrive before 10am you should be guaranteed of a parking place near the historical town centre. We also used the house as a base for heading into Lisbon - we had a car so we drove to the nearby train station at Portella Sintra where there was cheap all-day parking and a train journey that only took 40 minutes into the centre of Lisbon. I highly recommend staying at the house it makes both an ideal base for exploring Sintra and Lisbon, but also the perfect retreat for quiet, restful days.